Manitowoc Published 04-17-17, Control # 067-11 4-1
16000 HANGING MAX-ER® OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 4
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
GENERAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
This section contains installation and removal instructions for
the hanging counterweight assembly, the fixed mast, and the
boom.
For set-up and installation of the luffing jib, see the
instructions in Section 4 of the Luffing Jib Operator Manual.
The attachment must be installed, operated, and removed by
experienced personnel trained in erection and operation of
construction cranes. These personnel shall read and
become thoroughly familiar with instructions in this section,
in the Operator Manual supplied with the crane, and in the
hanging MAX-ER capacity charts before attempting to install,
operate, or remove the attachment.
Contact Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team for a
detailed explanation of any procedure you do not fully
understand.
The installation and removal area must be firm, level, and
free of ground and overhead obstructions.
Level = 1% of grade or 1 ft (0,03 m) in 100 ft (30,5 m).
The area selected must be large enough to accommodate
the crane with hanging counterweight and the selected boom
length.
There should be at least 35 ft (10,7 m) of clearance on both
sides of the crane and boom to allow for movement of an
assist crane and aerial work platforms.
CRANE ORIENTATION
The terms RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, REAR used in this section
see the operator’s right, left, front, and rear sides when
seated in the operator’s cab looking forward.
ACCESSING PARTS
Some parts of the crane and hanging MAX-ER attachment
cannot be reached from the ground. Take necessary
precautions to prevent slipping and /or falling off the hanging
counterweight assembly and the crane during assembly,
disassembly, maintenance, or other work. Falling from any
height could result in serious injury or death.
The owner/user shall provide workers with approved ladders
or aerial work platforms to access those areas of the crane,
hanging counterweight assembly, fixed mast, and boom that
cannot be reached from the ground or from steps, ladders,
catwalks, and platforms provided by Manitowoc.
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations for handling
personnel and for personnel fall protection.
Do not use top of fixed mast, boom, or MAX-ER beam
assembly as walkways.
Optional boom ladders (stored in boom butt) are available
from Manitowoc. If your crane has ladders, see Section 3 of
Crane Operator Manual for instructions.
ASSIST CRANE REQUIREMENTS
An assist crane is required to install and remove parts.
The heaviest individual weight to be lifted is a hanging
counterweight box which weighs approximately 44,000 lb
(19 958 kg).
Owner/user shall ensure that all rigging used to handle loads
(hooks, slings, shackles, etc.) and assist crane are in safe,
proper working order and sized to lift applicable load.
NOTE If desired once the fixed mast is raised, the boom
can be raised and used to assemble the hanging
counterweight assembly. The Model 16000 can
then be traveled and swung to connect the
counterweight assembly to the crane.
WARNING
Avoid Death or Serious injury!
Read and understand instructions in this section before
attempting to install or remove attachment.
Moving Parts/Pinch Points!
Avoid death or crushing injury during crane assembly and
disassembly:
• Assembly personnel – take every precaution to
prevent injury when working near moving parts
• Maintain communication between operator and
assemblers to avoid accidents
KEEP UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
WELL CLEAR OF CRANE.
Falling Load Hazard!
To prevent lifting equipment from failing and load from
dropping, crane owner/user shall verify the following prior
to each lift:
• All lifting equipment (shackles, hooks, slings, blocks)
has been properly maintained and is safe for use
• All lifting equipment has a capacity equal to or greater
than load to be lifted
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