Manitowoc MLC165-1 User Manual

SETUP AND INSTALLATION MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2
BOOM AND JIB RIGGING
Assist Crane Requirements
An assist crane is used to assemble and disassemble the
boom and jib components during the following procedures.
See the Crane Weights topic in Section 1 the MLC165-1
Operator Manual for the weights of boom and jib
components.
Blocked Crawlers
To prevent the crane from tipping, some boom and jib
lengths must be raised and lowered over blocked crawlers.
See the appropriate boom or jib capacity chart for blocked
crawler requirements and the Crawler Blocking Diagram in
the Capacity Chart Manual for instructions.
Boom Handling with Mast
Boom handling with the mast must be limited to the boom
length given in the Boom Assembly Drawing at the end of
this section.
Assembly Drawings
Boom and jib components (top, inserts, butt, straps) must be
assembled in the proper sequence according to the
applicable Boom and Jib Assembly Drawings at the end of
this section.
Identifying Boom and Jib Components
The boom and jib sections are marked for proper
identification as shown in View A, Figure 4-63
.
The jib pendants are marked for proper identification as
shown in View B, Figure 4-63
.
The boom straps and links are marked for proper
identification as shown in View C, Figure 4-63
.
DANGER
Tipping Hazard!
Do not attempt to raise or lower the boom or the boom
and jib from or to the ground until the crawlers are
blocked, if required. Otherwise, the crane will tip.
WARNING
Falling Boom Hazard!
Do not attempt to handle more boom with the mast than
specified in the Boom Assembly Drawing. Structural
failure of components can occur, allowing the boom to fall.

Manitowoc MLC165-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC165-1
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English