Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series

General63
Safety Alert Symbol63
Signal Words64
General64
Accidents64
Operator Information64
Operator Qualifications65
Operational Aids66
- Working Area Limiter (if Equipped)66
Aerial Lift Stability/Structural Strength66
- Work Site67
- Wind Forces67
- Aerial Lift Operations67
- Boom Extension69
- Counterweight69
- Outrigger Lift off69
- Aerial Lift Inspection69
Electrocution Hazard70
- Set-Up and Operation70
- Electrocution Hazard Devices71
- Electrical Contact71
- Special Operating Conditions and Aerial Lift72
- Grounding the Aerial Lift72
Environmental Protection72
Maintenance72
- Service and Repairs73
- Lubrication74
- Tires74
- Batteries74
- Engine74
Work Practices75
- Personnel Considerations75
- Aerial Lift Access75
- Job Preparation75
- Working75
Parking and Securing77
Shut-Down77
Transporting Aerial Lift77
Travel Operation77
Cold Weather Operation78
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders78
Chassis Cab Controls82
- Chassis Cab Ignition Switch82
- Power Take off82
- Park Brake82
- Engine Speed Governor82
- Neutral Start/Safety Switch82
Ground Controls82
Crane Cab Controls82
- Outrigger Controls82
- Leveling of Equipment86
- Equipment Level Indicators87
- Swing Brake Pedal89
- Boom Telescope Pedal (if Equipped)89
- Foot Throttle Pedal89
- RCL Display89
- RCL and Minimum Wrap Bypass Switch90
- Hydraulic Oil Indicator90
- Main Hoist Minimum Wrap Indicator90
- Main Hoist Speed Switch90
- Hand Throttle Control90
- Emergency Stop Switch91
- Operator Cab/Ground Control Ignition Switch91
- Aux Hoist Speed (if Equipped)91
- Auxiliary Hoist Minimum Wrap Indicator91
- Ac/Heater Vent91
- Receptacle91
- Radio Remote/Aerial Power Switch (if Equipped)91
- Crane Control Power Switch91
- Hydraulic Tool Circuit Switch (if Equipped)91
- Cab Work Light Switch91
- Windshield Wiper Switch92
- Cab Climate Controls92
- 360°Swinglock Pedal (if Equipped)92
- Boom Lift Control Lever92
- Hoist Control Lever92
- Hoist Rotation Indicator Display92
- Hoist Rotation Indicator92
- Telescope Control Lever92
- Warning Horn Button92
- Swing Control Lever93
- Seat Back Adjustment93
- Seat & Seat Frame Lever93
- Climate Control Unit93
- Swing Brake Switch93
- House Lock93
- Heater93
- Adjustable Swing Speed Valve94
Operating Procedures94
- Crane Familiarization94
- Crane Cab Access94
- Crane Checks94
Cold Weather Operation95
Crane Warm-Up Procedures95
- Engine95
- Transmission95
- Hoist95
- Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing96
- Axles96
- Hydraulic Oil System96
- Anti-Two-Block (A2B) Check96
- RCL Check96
Outrigger Setup97
- Leveling of the Crane97
- Equipment Level Indicators Adjustment97
- Setting the Outriggers97
- Outrigger Monitoring System (OMS)98
- Outrigger Jack Monitoring98
- Startup99
- Outrigger Setup99
- During Operation99
Hoist System Operation100
- Hoist Two Speed Operation100
Counterweight100
Work Site Location100
- Before Leaving the Chassis Cab100
- Stowing and Parking100
- Unattended Equipment101
- Before Performing the Lift101
Load Chart101
- Using the Load Chart101
Lifting the Load103
Shut down and Preparation for Road Travel103

Inspection and Maintenance167

Section 10171

Section 11181

General181
- Capacity Chart181
- Safety Information181

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	National Crane NBT40-1 Series
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English

Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series - User Manual

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