Manitowoc Published 04-17-17, Control # 067-11 3-5
16000 HANGING MAX-ER® OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
This section has two purposes:
• To familiarize qualified operators with the location and
operation of specific controls used for MAX-ER
operation.
• To alert operators to important safety information
The instructions in this section supplement the operating
control instructions in the Crane Operator Manual.
If the crane is equipped with a luffing jib, see Section 3 of
Luffing Jib Operator Manual for identification and operation
of the luffing jib controls and additional operating
precautions.
MAX-ER SET-UP MODE
The hanging MAX-ER set-up mode must be selected in the
RCL working screen to operate the following controls:
• Mast hoist (Drum 4)
• Remote control on hanging MAX-ER beam assembly
See Selecting Crane Configuration in RCL Operation
Manual for detailed instructions.
When properly configured, the hanging MAX-ER set-up
capacity chart number and icon will appear on the RCL
working screen as shown in Figure 3-3
.
MAX-ER REMOTE CONTROL
Crane Serial Number 16001128 and Newer
The swing and travel alarm will sound continuously when a
function is being operated with any of the following controls:
• Carbody Manual Remote Controls — Priority 1
• Crane Setup Remote Control — Priority 2
• Wheeled MAX-ER Setup Remote Control — Priority 3
• Hanging MAX-ER Setup Remote Control — Priority 4
Additionally on cranes meeting 2010 European
Requirements and with crane software version FCN 2.654
and newer:
• No two remote controls can be operated at the same
time. Each has an operating priority as indicated above.
• If you try to operate two remote controls at the same
time, the remote control with the higher priority will
operate. The other remote control will be disabled
(turned off).
NOTE: Cranes Meeting 2010 European requirements
have an RCL override switch mounted on the rear
of the operator’s cab (see Rated Capacity
Indicator/Limiter Manual).
Turning On Remote Control
To turn on the hanging MAX-ER remote control, proceed as
follows:
1. In function mode screen, enter MAX-ER remote control
data box (Figure 3-4
).
2. Scroll up or down to turn on remote control (Figure 3-5
).
The flashing prompt indicates the remote control is
communicating properly.
RCL Working Screen
Hanging MAX-ER
Set-Up Mode Icon
FIGURE 3-3
Hanging MAX-ER Set-Up Capacity Chart:
• 9999B for U.S. units
• 9999BM for metric units
HM3-4
FIGURE 3-4
Hanging MAX-ER
Remote Control OFF
HM3-5
FUNCTION MODE SCREEN