Manitowoc Published 12-10-19, Control # 258-05 4-53
MLC90A-1/MLC100-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Install Optional Rope Guard
See Figure 4-31.
If equipped with the optional rope guard, install it as follows:.
1. Remove the shaft (1) and the cap screws (2) from the
lower boom point.
2. Lift the rope guard (3) into position at the lower boom
point. The rope guard weighs approximately 53 kg (117
lb).
3. Align the mounting holes and install the shaft (1).
4. Loosely install the cap screws (2) with flat washers and
lock nuts.
5. Adjust the screws (4) so the inner two rope guards are
centered over the sheave gaps at the top end of the rope
guard.
6. Adjust the rope guard in the bottom mounting slots so
the inner two rope guards are centered over the sheave
gaps at the bottom end of the rope guard.
7. Securely tighten the lock nuts on the cap screws (2).
Install Tagline
See Figure 4-31.
If equipped with the optional tagline assembly, install it as
follows:
1. Remove the u-bolts (1) from the tagline assembly (2).
2. Lift the tagline assembly (2) into position at the desired
location in the boom. The tagline assembly weighs
approximately 1 086 kg (2,394 lb).
• The tagline should be mounted approximately one-
third the way up the boom from the boom hinge pin
• The cable reel must be on the right side of the boom
3. Install the u-bolts (1) with the flat washers, lock washers,
and nuts.
4. Securely tighten the nuts.
5. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual at the end of this
section for tagline safety, operation, installation, and
maintenance instructions.
Complete Boom/Crane Assembly
• Complete boom and crane assembly/rigging starting
with Connect Boom Butt to Boom on page 4-33
• Then,
- Connect the boom pendants.
- Install and connect the boom electronics.
- Install the boom and jib load lines.