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Published 12-21-2012 Control # 103-06
INTRODUCTION
1400A
OPERA
T
OR’S MANUAL
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Basic Nomenclature
The nomenclature used to describe parts of a National Crane
are described in Figure
1-
2. This nomenclature is used
throughout this manual.
FIGURE
1-
1
Reference
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
9
Table of Contents
9
Section 1
13
Supplemental Information
13
Safety Information
13
Notice to Owner/User
16
Section 2
17
Safety Messages
17
General
18
Safety Alert Symbol
18
Signal Words
18
Accidents
18
Operator's Information
18
Operator's Qualifications
19
Operational Aids
20
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (if Equipped)
20
Anti-Two-Blocking Device
20
Work Area Definition System (WADS) (if Equipped)
21
Crane Stability/Structural Strength
21
Load Charts
22
Work Site
22
Wind Forces
22
Lifting Operations
23
Counterweight
24
Outrigger Lift off
24
Multiple Crane Lifts
24
Electrocution Hazard
25
Set-Up and Operation
26
Electrocution Hazard Devices
26
Electrical Contact
27
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment
27
Personnel Handling
27
Environmental Protection
28
Maintenance
28
Service and Repairs
29
Lubrication
30
Tires
30
Wire Rope
30
Sheaves
31
Batteries
32
Engine
32
Transporting the Crane
32
Travel Operation
32
Work Practices
34
Personal Considerations
34
Crane Access
34
Job Preparation
34
Working
34
Lifting
35
Hand Signals
36
Boom Extension
38
Parking and Securing
38
Shut-Down
38
Cold Weather Operation
38
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks
39
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders
39
Overload Inspection
40
Boom Inspection
41
Superstructure Inspection
43
Carrier Inspection
45
Section 3
47
Truck Cab Controls
47
Truck Cab Ignition Switch
47
Power Take off
48
Park Brake
48
Engine Speed Governor
48
Neutral Start/Safety Switch
48
Outriggers
48
Outrigger Controls
48
Crane Level Indicators
48
Remote Engine Throttle
49
Outrigger Controls
49
Crane Controls
50
Hydraulic Oil Temperature Warning Light
50
Crane Ignition Switch
50
Crane Function Power Switch
50
Warning Horn Switch
52
Swing Control Lever
52
Swing Brake Pedal
52
Swing Brake Switch
52
Adjustable Swing Speed Valve
52
Telescope Control Lever
52
Boom Telescope Pedal (Optional)
52
Hoist Control Lever
52
High Speed Switch Hoist
52
Hoist Rotation Indicator (Optional)
52
Boom Lift Control Lever
53
Boom Lift Control Pedal (Optional)
53
Foot Throttle
53
Hand Throttle
53
Radio Remote Switch (Optional)
53
Handheld Outrigger Controls (Optional)
53
Load Chart
53
Crane Cab Climate Controls
53
Diesel Heater Controls
53
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL)
53
Heater Cold Weather Fuel Mixture
54
Air Conditioner Controls (Optional)
54
Operating Procedures
54
Equipment Familiarization
54
Crane Cab Access
54
Equipment Checks
54
Cold Weather Operation
55
Anti-Two-Block Check
55
RCL Check
55
Hoist System Operation
55
Hoist Two Speed Operation
55
Work Site Location
56
Before Leaving the Truck Cab
56
Before Making the Lift
56
Load Chart
56
Using the Load Chart
56
Lifting the Load
57
Unattended Crane
57
Shut down and Preparation for Road Travel
57
Section 4
61
Outrigger Setup
61
Proper Leveling of the Crane
61
Bubble Level Adjustment
61
Site Selection
62
Setting the Outriggers
62
Outrigger Monitoring System (OMS) (Optional-Standard in North America)
63
Jib Safety Information
63
Side Folding-Swing Around Jib Operation
64
Deployment Procedure
64
Stowing Procedure
66
Jib Removal
67
Jib Maintenance
67
Anti-Two-Block Weight Installation
67
Stow Pegs for Hoist Cable
68
Multipart Line Reeving
68
Using Multiple Part Lines
68
Lifting a 33 Ton (66,000 Lbs) Load
68
Installing Cable on the Hoist
69
Install the Remainder of the Cable, as Applicable
69
Wedge Sockets
69
Terminator Wedge Installation
69
Wedge Socket Installation
70
Dead-End Rigging
71
Section 5
73
General
73
Arctic Conditions below -18°C (0°F)
73
Chassis Grease
73
Extreme Pressure Multipurpose Gear Lubricant
73
Open Gear Lubricant
74
Anti-Wear Additives
74
Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods
74
Hydraulic Oil Inspection
74
Standard Hydraulic Oil
74
Intermediate Hydraulic Oil
75
Wide Range Intermediate Hydraulic Oil
75
Arctic Hydraulic Oil
75
Lubrication Points
75
Lubrication
75
Boom Lubrication Inner Wear Pad
77
Boom Lubrication Side/Bottom Wear Pad
77
Internal Cable Sheave Lubrication
77
1400A Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Level
78
Hoist Brake Oil
78
Hoist Gearbox Oil
78
Wire Rope Lubrication
79
Section 6
81
Crane Inspection and Maintenance
81
Inspections
81
Inspections
82
Special Boom Inspection
83
Stability
83
Hoist Cable Inspection and Maintenance
83
Keeping Records
83
Environmental Conditions
83
Dynamic Shock Loads
83
Precautions and Recommendations During Inspection
84
Inspection
84
Wire Rope Replacement
85
Care of Wire Rope
85
Replacement Cable
85
Crane Adjustments and Repairs
86
Boom Extension Cable
86
Extension Jack Service and Maintenance
86
Lubrication
86
Rust Prevention
86
Hydraulic System
86
Oil Cooler
86
Hydraulic System Trouble Diagnosis
86
Tire Load and Inflation Table
90
Specifications 1400A
93
Hydraulic System
93
Hoist System
93
Crane Operating Speeds
93
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Brand
Manitowoc
Model
National Crane 1400A
Category
Construction Equipment
Language
English
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