Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series User Manual

5-8 3-29-2018 Control # 610-00
OPERATING CONTROLS - AERIAL LIFT NBT40-1 SERIES OPERATOR MANUAL
2. The momentary HORN/ENABLE button (Item 13) must
be depressed.
3. Depress the ENGINE START button (Item 14) to start
the truck engine.
4. Set function operating speed options on the upper
control transmitter (Throttle, 50% / 100% or turtle as
desired.
5. Verify the float selector is in the raised position and
brake selector is in the clockwise (CW) position.
6. Slowly move joystick in desired direction until desired
speed is obtained.
7. Slowly move joystick back to neutral (center) position to
decrease the function’s operation speed.
8. Stow equipment when operation is finished.
9. Depress the Emergency Stop button to shut off engine
and upper control transmitter.
10. Turn remote switch OFF in lower control station
(operators cab).
11. Refer to securing instructions. See“Ending Operation
Mode:” on page 5-10.
Emergency Lowering Procedure
Emergency Ground Control Operation
The following procedure should be used to operate the
emergency lowering system:
1. Enable the ground level controls per normal operating
instructions.
2. Operator Cab/Ground Control Ignition Switch must be
on without truck engine running. Engaging the switch to
the auxiliary pump will enable the ground controls to
RETRACT and LOWER the boom to the ground.
3. Activate the emergency lowering system by turning ON
the AUX PUMP switch located under the right fender
decking near the ground level right side outrigger control
panel.
NOTE: This procedure is taxing of the batteries when
using the Auxiliary pump. When the boom has
been lowered, turn off the switch to conserve the
batteries.
4. This system will be activated for a maximum of 2
minutes allowing operation at reduced speeds until
timeout. The emergency lowering switch can be turned
OFF by pressing the AUX PUMP switch again. The
lowering system can not be re-reactivated for 5 minutes
after activation to prevent damage to the system. The
Emergency Lowering System can be activated again
once the disable time has elapsed.
5. Fully retract the boom.
6. Lower the boom to ground level.
7. Stow equipment when operation is finished.
8. Turn ground controls (function enable) switch OFF in
lower control station (operators cab).
9. Stow outriggers using lower control station (operator’s
cab) or ground level controls.
10. Refer to the operator’s manual for securing instructions
(See “Operational Procedure:” on page 5-9.)
Emergency Aerial Lift Platform Control Operation
The following procedure should be used to operate the
Emergency Lowering System from the Aerial Lift Platform
control station.
1. Enable the primary controls in the platform per normal
Aerial Lift Platform Operating Instructions.
2. Activate the emergency lowering system by pressing
and holding the aux pump button on the remote control
transmitter.
NOTE: This procedure is taxing of the batteries when
using the Auxiliary pump. When the boom has
been lowered, turn off the switch to conserve the
batteries.
3. The system will be activated for a maximum of 2 minutes
allowing operation at reduced speeds until timeout. The
system can be turned OFF by releasing the Aux Pump
button. The emergency lowering system cannot be re-
activated for 5 minutes after activation to prevent
damage to the system. The Emergency Lowering
System can be activated again once the disable time
DANGER
Tipping Hazard!
To avoid death or serious injury and overturning of
equipment fully retract boom before lowering boom to
ground level.
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FIGURE 5-5

Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series Specifications

General

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