Manitowoc MLC300 - Install the Boom Load Lines; Install Boom Block-Up Limit Components

Manitowoc Published 11-20-19, Control # 234-19 4-107
MLC300 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
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Install the Boom Load Lines
1. Route the load lines up the boom. See Figure 4-114 on
page 4-170.
2. Pull the load lines approximately 20 ft (6,1 m) past the
end of the boom.
3. Install the load block(s) and hook-and-weight ball after
the boom is raised to a convenient height. See Boom
Raising Procedure on Boom Raising Procedure on
page 4-110.
If equipped, the rigging winch can be used to assist in
pulling the load lines. See Rigging Winch Operation on
page 4-168.
4. Read the following topics:
• Wire Rope Installation on page 4-161
• Load Line Reeving on page 4-171
• Wire Rope Specifications on page 4-171
• Reeving diagrams at the end of this section
Install Boom Block-Up Limit Components
Install the block-up limit components as shown in
Figure 4-73
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• The chain and weight for the lower boom point are
stored on brackets in the boom top.
• The chain and weight for the upper boom point are
stored on brackets on the upper boom top.