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Manitowoc MLC100-1 User Manual

Manitowoc MLC100-1
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Operator Manual
Manitowoc
MLC90A-1/MLC100-1

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Manitowoc MLC100-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandManitowoc
ModelMLC100-1
CategoryConstruction Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

CRANE DATA

Provides specific data about the crane, including basic specifications and EC declarations.

CRANE WEIGHTS

Details the various weights of the crane and its components for handling and transport.

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

Presents the overall physical dimensions of the crane for planning purposes.

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION

Instructions for new owners to register their crane for service and support.

MANITOWOC DEALER

Information on how to contact a Manitowoc dealer for questions or assistance.

CRANE IDENTIFICATION

Explains how to locate the crane's model and serial number on the identification plate.

CRANE ORIENTATION

Defines terms like front, rear, left, and right relative to the operator's position.

IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF COMPONENTS

Illustrates and lists key components of the crane with their corresponding numbers.

ENGLISH AND METRIC CONVERSIONS

Provides tables for converting between English and metric units for various measurements.

SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY MESSAGES

Explains the use of safety alert symbols and signal words to convey hazard severity.

SAFETY AND INFORMATION SIGNS

Details the importance of maintaining legible and properly installed safety signs on the crane.

CRANE ACCESS POINTS

Discusses safe access points, keeping them clear, and general safety precautions for getting on/off the crane.

GETTING ON OR OFF CRANE

Provides specific instructions on how to safely climb onto or off the crane, emphasizing when it's parked.

PERSONAL FALL-PROTECTION

Outlines the owner/user's responsibility for providing appropriate fall protection equipment for personnel.

OPERATOR MANUAL/CAPACITY CHART STORAGE

Explains the importance of storing operator manuals and capacity charts in the cab for easy access.

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

Details general safe operating principles, operator qualifications, and conduct requirements for crane operation.

HANDLING LOAD

Covers safe practices for lifting and moving loads, including size limitations and attachment procedures.

SIGNALS

Explains standard hand signals and audible signals used for crane operations and communication.

SAFETY DEVICES

Lists safety devices provided on the crane and procedures if they are not working properly.

OPERATIONAL AIDS

Describes operational aids, their categories, and requirements when they are not working properly.

ASSEMBING, DISASSEMBLING, OR OPERATING CRANE NEAR ELECTRIC POWER AND TRANSMISSION LINES

Provides critical safety guidelines for working near electrical hazards to prevent electrocution.

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

Details the dangers of electrocution and strict precautions required when working near power lines.

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD DEVICES

Explains the limitations of safety devices and the importance of following procedures even when they are installed.

ELECTRICAL CONTACT

Outlines immediate actions to take if the crane contacts an energized power source.

REFUELING

Provides safety guidelines for refueling the crane to prevent fires and hazards.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Specifies the type of fire extinguisher required and the importance of familiarity with its use.

ACCIDENTS

Details the procedure for reporting accidents involving property damage or personal injury.

SAFE MAINTENANCE

Emphasizes the importance of safe maintenance practices and personnel qualifications.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Details that maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel following manual instructions.

SAFE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Lists essential steps to take before starting any maintenance procedure on the crane.

SECTION 3 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

STANDARD HAND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING CRANE OPERATIONS

Illustrates and describes standard hand signals used for crane operations, compliant with ASME B30.5.

SYMBOLS USED ON CONTROL CONSOLES

Identifies symbols used on control consoles to help operators understand control functions and operations.

OPERATING CONTROLS

Provides a visual overview and description of the various controls and indicators located in the operator's cab.

CAB WINDOW OPERATION

Instructions for operating cab windows for ventilation and emergency exit procedures.

OPERATING IN WIND

Explains how wind affects crane stability and lifting capacity, and procedures for operating in windy conditions.

CRAWLER BLOCKING

Details requirements and procedures for blocking crawlers to prevent tipping during boom operations.

PREPARING CRANE FOR OPERATION

Outlines essential checks and procedures to perform before starting crane operations.

STARTUP PROCEDURES

Step-by-step guide for safely starting the crane's engine and initial system checks.

BOOM HOIST OPERATION

Detailed instructions on how to operate the boom hoist control for raising and lowering the boom.

SWING OPERATION

Explains the procedure for operating the swing function, including speed control and safety precautions.

LOAD DRUM OPERATION—LIFTCRANE FULL POWER

Instructions for operating load drums in full power mode for lifting and lowering loads.

LOAD DRUM OPERATION—LIFTCRANE FREE FALL

Details the procedure for engaging and operating the free fall function for load drums.

CLAMSHELL OPERATION

Instructions for operating the crane in clamshell mode, including bucket operations and preparation.

TRAVEL OPERATION

Provides comprehensive guidance on safe travel procedures, including route planning and crawler operation.

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE OR LEAVING THE CRANE UNATTENDED

Outlines the correct procedure for safely shutting down the crane and leaving it unattended.

LOW CLEARANCE TRAVEL OPTION

Describes the procedure and configurations for traveling the crane with low clearance requirements.

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

Provides essential information and precautions for operating the crane in cold weather conditions.

SECTION 4 SETUP AND INSTALLATION

BOOM AND JIB ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS

Refers to drawings at the end of the section for boom and jib assembly instructions.

LIFTCRANE BOOM BUTT CAPACITIES

Indicates where to find lifting capacity information for the boom butt.

CRANE ORIENTATION

Defines terms like front, rear, left, and right relative to the operator's position.

ACCESSING PARTS

Discusses safe access to crane parts during assembly and disassembly, highlighting fall hazards.

ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY NOTES

Emphasizes that assembly and disassembly must be done by experienced personnel familiar with the manual and drawings.

HANDLING COMPONENTS

Provides guidance on safely handling crane components using lifting lugs and slings.

RETAINING CONNECTING PINS

Explains various methods used to retain connecting pins and stresses the importance of proper installation.

CRANE WEIGHTS AND SHIPPING DATA

Refers to Section 1 for crane weights and shipping dimensions of components.

PARTS STORAGE

Describes the parts box provided and its contents, as well as storage options for optional equipment.

POSITION LIGHT AND ANEMOMETER OPTION

Details how to store the optional position light and anemometer assembly during transport.

SHIPPING CONFIGURATION

Shows the crane's configuration for shipping and provides shipping weights and dimensions.

SELF-ERECT COMPONENTS

Lists components that enable the crane to assemble and disassemble itself.

SELF-ERECT CONTROLS

Identifies the controls for crane assembly/disassembly located on the remote control and in the cab.

PIN AND CONNECTING HOLE CLEANLINESS

Emphasizes cleaning and greasing pins and connecting holes to prevent damage.

ELECTRIC CABLE CLEANLINESS

Stresses the importance of cleaning electric connectors and dust caps to prevent faults and damage.

CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC HOSES AND ELECTRIC CABLES

Outlines safety procedures for connecting/disconnecting hydraulic lines and electric cables, emphasizing engine shutdown.

PRE-START CHECKS

Lists essential checks to perform before starting the engine, including fluid levels and leak checks.

CRANE ASSEMBLY

Provides procedures for assembling the crane, starting with preparing the trailer and deploying steps/platforms.

PREPARE TRAILER FOR UNLOADING

Steps to prepare the trailer for unloading the crane, including positioning and deck lowering.

DEPLOY CRAWLER STEPS

Instructions for deploying the crawler steps from their stored position to the working position.

DEPLOY CRANE PLATFORMS

Steps for deploying crane platforms to access different areas of the crane during assembly.

PREPARE CAB

Instructions for preparing the operator cab, including cab cover removal and mirror adjustment.

RAISE HANDRAILS

Details the procedure for raising handrails from their stored position to the working position for safety.

START ENGINE

Procedure to start the crane's engine after completing pre-start checks.

CONFIGURE RCL/RCI FOR CRANE SETUP

Instructions to select and confirm the correct crane configuration in the RCL/RCI display.

RAISE GANTRY

Steps to raise the gantry, including using the gantry cylinders and boom hoist wire rope.

TRAVEL CRANE OFF TRAILER

Procedure for safely moving the crane off the transport trailer.

EXTEND CRAWLERS

Detailed instructions for extending the crane's crawlers, including cleaning, lubrication, and shim installation.

INSTALL HOOK-AND-WEIGHT BALL

Instructions for installing the hook-and-weight ball onto the boom butt, including load line routing.

UNLOAD TRAILERS

Describes how the crane is used to unload trailers, referencing boom butt capacities.

BOOM SECTIONS

Guidance on handling boom sections, emphasizing care and use of appropriate lifting slings.

JIB SECTIONS

Instructions for handling jib sections, noting they do not have lifting lugs and require specific sling use.

COUNTERWEIGHT

Information on lifting points for counterweight boxes and trays and the use of supplied lifting slings.

ASSEMBLE BOOM AND JIB

Outlines methods for assembling the boom and jib using the crane's boom butt or an assist crane.

INSTALL CARBODY COUNTERWEIGHT

Step-by-step procedure for installing carbody counterweight, including safety precautions.

ASSEMBLE CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT

Instructions for assembling the crane counterweight using lifting slings and connecting pins.

INSTALL CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT (CONTINUED)

Continues the procedure for installing crane counterweight, focusing on gantry operation and pin engagement.

REMOVE HOOK-AND-WEIGHT BALL

Steps to remove the hook-and-weight ball from the boom butt after self-assembly.

CONNECT BOOM BUTT TO BOOM

Procedure for connecting the boom butt to the boom insert, including alignment and pin installation.

CONNECT BOOM PENDANTS TO EQUALIZER

Steps to connect boom pendants to the equalizer, ensuring proper alignment.

CLOSE BOOM

Procedure for closing the boom, including aligning connectors and installing pins.

DISCONNECT EQUALIZER FROM BOOM BUTT

Steps to disconnect the equalizer from the boom butt, emphasizing safety with pins.

CONFIGURE RCL/RCI FOR CRANE SETUP

Instructions to select and confirm the correct crane configuration in the RCL/RCI display.

CONNECT BOOM BUTT TO BOOM TOP ELECTRIC CABLES

Details how to connect electric cables between the boom butt and boom top for functional components.

INSTALL BOOM TOP POSITION LIGHT AND WIND SPEED INDICATOR (OPTION)

Instructions for installing optional boom top position lights and wind speed indicators.

INSTALL BOOM TOP CAMERA (OPTION)

Steps for installing the optional boom top camera, including cable routing.

INSTALL BOOM BLOCK-UP LIMIT COMPONENTS

Procedure for installing block-up limit components at various boom points for safety.

CONNECT JIB EXTENSION CABLE

Instructions for connecting the jib extension cable to the jib top and boom.

INSTALL JIB BLOCK-UP LIMIT COMPONENTS

Steps for installing block-up limit components on the jib for safety.

DEACTIVATING/ACTIVATING A BLOCK-UP LIMIT SWITCH

Explains how to deactivate or activate block-up limit switches when they are not in use.

INSTALL LOAD LINES

Provides guidance on routing load lines through sheaves and installing rope guards for proper function.

BOOM AND JIB RIGGING — GENERAL

General guidelines for rigging boom and jib components, including blocked crawlers and boom handling.

BLOCKED CRAWLERS

Details requirements and procedures for blocking crawlers to prevent crane tipping.

BOOM HANDLING

Guidelines for handling boom sections with the equalizer pinned to the boom butt.

RIGGING DRAWINGS

References drawings for the proper sequence of assembling boom and jib components.

IDENTIFYING BOOM AND JIB COMPONENTS

Explains how boom and jib sections are marked for identification.

HANDLING BOOM AND JIB SECTIONS

Guidance on handling boom and jib sections, emphasizing care and sling usage.

BOOM #290 ASSEMBLY

Detailed instructions for assembling the #290 boom, including inserts and boom top.

ASSEMBLE BOOM INSERTS

Steps for assembling boom inserts, including lifting, alignment, and pinning.

CONNECT BOOM TOP TO INSERTS

Procedure for connecting the boom top to the assembled boom inserts.

INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SUSPENSION PENDANTS

Steps for installing intermediate suspension pendants if required for the boom configuration.

INSTALL UPPER BOOM POINT

Procedures for installing the upper boom point, with notes for when a jib is installed.

INSTALL OPTIONAL ROPE GUARD

Instructions for installing the optional rope guard for protection of wire rope.

INSTALL TAGLINE

Steps for installing the optional tagline assembly for boom control.

COMPLETE BOOM/CRANE ASSEMBLY

Final steps for completing boom and crane assembly, including connecting pendants and load lines.

JIB #117 ASSEMBLY

Detailed instructions for assembling the #117 jib, including its components and preparation.

INSTALL JIB BOTTOM

Steps to install the jib bottom onto the boom top.

INSTALL JIB INSERTS

Instructions for installing jib inserts between the jib bottom and top.

INSTALL JIB TOP

Procedures for installing the jib top onto the jib bottom or insert.

INSTALL JIB/BACKSTAY PENDANTS

Guidance on installing jib and backstay pendants, emphasizing correct sequence and matched sets.

PREPARE TO RAISE JIB STRUT

Steps to prepare for raising the jib strut, including using the whip line or an assist crane.

DEPLOY STRUT RAISING ARM

Instructions for deploying the strut raising arm for lifting the jib strut.

LOWER JIB STRUT

Procedure for safely lowering the jib strut using the whip line.

RAISE BOOM

Detailed procedure for safely raising the boom, including pre-raising checks and boom raising steps.

SHIPPING CRANE COMPONENTS

Owner/user responsibilities for ensuring secure transport of crane components, including tie-downs.

CRANE DISASSEMBLY

General instructions and precautions for disassembling the crane, boom, and jib.

PREPARE CRANE

Steps to prepare the crane for disassembly, including positioning and blocking.

LOWER BOOM

Procedure for safely lowering the boom onto blocking, with precautions for jib and boom top.

STORE LOAD LINES

Instructions for disconnecting and storing load lines, button sockets, and related hardware.

REMOVE BOOM/JIB POINT ELECTRONICS

Steps to disconnect and store boom/jib point electronic components to prevent shipping damage.

REMOVE CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT

Details the procedure to remove crane counterweight, reversing assembly steps.

REMOVE CRANE COUNTERWEIGHT (CONTINUED)

Continues the process of removing crane counterweight, focusing on disengaging pins and lowering.

REMOVE CARBODY COUNTERWEIGHT

Provides instructions for removing carbody counterweight, with specific steps for Series 2.

DISASSEMBLE JIB AND BOOM

Explains how to disassemble the jib and boom, either with the crane or an assist crane.

LOAD TRAILERS

Instructions on loading the trailers with crane components, referencing specific figures.

BOOM SECTIONS

Guidance on handling boom sections during loading, emphasizing care and sling usage.

JIB SECTIONS

Guidance on handling jib sections, noting sling requirements and avoiding lacings.

WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION

Provides instructions for installing wire rope, emphasizing manufacturer recommendations and proper techniques.

WIRE ROPE SPECIFICATIONS

Directs users to the Capacity Chart Manual for wire rope requirements for various loads and boom lengths.

WIRE ROPE STORAGE

Guidelines for storing wire rope properly to prevent damage and corrosion.

SEIZING AND CUTTING WIRE ROPE

Instructions on applying seizings and properly cutting wire rope to prevent strand damage.

WINDING WIRE ROPE ONTO DRUM

Details the correct procedure for winding wire rope onto the drum, emphasizing tension and proper layering.

ANCHORING WIRE ROPE TO WEDGE SOCKET

Instructions for securely anchoring wire rope to a wedge socket using correct methods.

PAD EYE USAGE FOR WIRE ROPE REEVING

Information on the proper use and limitations of pad eyes for wire rope reeving.

BREAKING IN WIRE ROPE

Guidance on the process of breaking in new wire rope to ensure proper seating and reduce stretch.

LOAD LINE REEVING

Provides guidance on routing load lines through sheaves and installing rope guards for proper function.

GUIDE SHEAVES AND DRUMS

Identifies load drums and guide sheaves and stresses the importance of proper wire rope retention.

DEAD END LOCATION

Identifies dead end locations and required hardware for load lines, stored in job boxes.

LOAD BLOCK IDENTIFICATION

Refers to boom rigging drawings for a list of available load blocks and hook-and-weight balls.

LOAD BLOCK TIEBACK

Explains how to use holes on the rotating bed to tie back the load block when not in use.

SECTION 5 LUBRICATION

LUBRICATION

Provides information and guidelines for lubricating the crane to ensure proper operation and longevity.

LUBE AND COOLANT PRODUCT GUIDE

Directs users to a publication that lists recommended lubricants and coolants for the crane.

SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Provides a checklist for routine inspections and maintenance tasks to keep the crane in optimal condition.

FIBERGLASS MAINTENANCE

Refers to a specific bulletin (W04-009) for instructions on maintaining fiberglass components.

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