SETUP AND INSTALLATION MLC90A-1/MLC100-1 OPERATOR MANUAL
4-50
Published 12-10-19, Control # 258-05
Install Boom Pendants
See Figure 4-32.
1. Carefully uncoil the pendants alongside the boom. Use
care not to kink them.
2. Thoroughly clean and lubricate the pendants.
3. Starting at the boom top:
a. If not already done, pin the links (2, View A) to the
boom top pendants (1) with the pins (3).
b. Lift the boom top pendant (1 View A) into position on
the boom top.
c. Pin the links (2, View A) to the boom top with pins
(3).
NOTE: The pendants must be installed in the same
sequence as the inserts.
The pendants are furnished in matched sets of two
and must be installed in matched sets — pendant
on one side of insert must match pendant on other
side of insert.
4. Lift the adjacent insert pendants (4) into position on the
insert.
5. Pin the pendants together with the pins (5, View B) —
pin heads toward inboard side of pendants.
6. Repeat the steps until all of the pendants are installed
and pinned.
Figure 4-32
Item Description
1 Boom Top Pendant: 6,9 m
2 Links (stored in parts box)
3 Pin with Cotter Pins
4 Insert Pendant: 3m, 6 m, 12 m
5 Pendant Pin with Cotter Pin
View A
View B
WARNING
Flying Object Hazard!
Use extreme care when handling coiled pendants. Stored
energy can cause the coiled pendants to uncoil quickly
with considerable force.