Manitowoc Published 08-12-19, Control # 224-13_v2 4-129
MLC650 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Connect Mast Straps to Boom Straps
See Figure 4-98, for the following procedure:
1. Confirm that the mast-assist arms (View A) are fully
raised before proceeding.
NOTE The following will occur if you attempt to
raise the mast when the mast assist
arms are down:
• The mast will stop rising.
• The hazard warning will come on and the MAST
ASSIST ARMS DOWN icon will appear in the fault
bar of the Main Display Working Screen.
• Make sure the mast assist arms are up before
raising the mast.
2. Lower the live mast angle to approximately 158° (1,
View A).
3. Remove safety pins and pins (7, View C) from the stored
position.
4. Raise the links (5, View D) to the working position and
insert the pins and safety pins (7, View D).
5. Remove the cotter pin, collar, and pin (View B) from the
end of the strap (4).
6. Place the strap (4) between the links (5), align the holes,
and insert the pins, with heads toward the outside of the
boom.
7. Install the collar and safety pin.
8. Repeat steps 3-7 for the other strap.
NOTE: Lifting configurations will require the use of either
Hole “A”, “B”, or “C”. Refer to boom make up table
for the necessary live mast adjustment hole
identification (3a, 3b, or 3c, View B).
9. Using the switch on the remote control or on the right
control console (in cab), fully LOWER the mast-assist
arms.
Deactivating Setup Mode
1. Turn off the power switch on the remote control and
deactivate it in the Mode Selection Group of the Main
Display.
2. Store the remote control in the storage compartment on
the left side of the operator cab (see Figure 4-12 on
page 4-12).
3. For current production cranes (CCM-10 software
version 0.022 and newer), deactivate the self-erect
cylinder in the Mode Selection Group of the Main
Display.
4. Select the proper Liftcrane Capacity Chart in the
configuration screen of the RCL/RCI Display.
NOTE The following will occur if you attempt to
raise the boom when the mast assist
arms are up:
• The boom hoist will not operate.
• The hazard warning will come on and the MAST
ASSIST ARMS UP icon will appear in the fault bar
of the Main Display Working Screen.
• Make sure the mast assist arms are down before
raising the mast and boom.
WARNING
Mast Damage Hazard!
Do not exceed a maximum mast angle of 158° or mast
damage will occur.
DANGER
Falling Mast/Boom Hazard!
Prevent the mast and the boom from falling:
• Fully lower the mast-assist arms before raising the
boom. The mast can buckle and collapse if it contacts
the mast-assist arms with a fully rigged boom.