Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series User Manual

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OPERATING CONTROLS - AERIAL LIFT NBT40-1 SERIES OPERATOR MANUAL
7. Connect footswitch harness to A2B harness connector
(5) at tip of boom nose.
NOTE: In order to operate remote controller from ground
position during platform configuration only,
disconnect footswitch harness connector (5) at tip
of boomnose.
8. Configure RCL for aerial lift configuration matching
“Setup:” on page 5-9.
9. Perform Pre-start Inspection And Test, (Reference “Pre-
Start Functional Test” on page 9-2) of Aerial Lift Platform
Controls.
Operating Mode:
1. Open gate and enter personnel platform and attach
safety harness per operator manual instructions.
2. Verify that float selector is in raised/up position and
brake selector is in clockwise (CW) position. This allows
platform to rotate freely and remain level as it is raised to
working position. See “Platform Brake Operation” on
page 6-17.
3. Depress footswitch. See“Operator Presence
Footswitch” on page 5-11.
4. Slowly move joystick, in desired function direction, until
desired speed is obtained. (Reference Figure 5-8).
5. Immediately after platform is raised to working position,
lock brake by following platform brake instructions. This
prevents free-swing during operation.
Ending Operation Mode:
1. When operation is complete, return the aerial lift platform
to ground level.
2. Remove and stow the radio remote transmitter from the
platform controls station.
3. Detach safety harness and exit personnel platform per
operators manual instructions.
Reconfiguration for Crane:
1. Configure the RCL for crane mode to stow the aerial lift
platform.
2. Using remote controller, detach the aerial platform per
platform mounting instructions.
NOTE: In order to operate remote controller from ground
position during platform configuration, disconnect
footswitch harness connector (5) at tip of
boomnose.
NOTE:
CAUTION
Use caution when operating platform remote controller
from ground position with footswitch disconnected To
avoid serious injury.
CAUTION
Boom tip attachment can contact jib in stowed position
when boom is fully retracted. Contact can cause damage
to boom extension system and jib stow system. Boom
must be left extended .2m (.5 ft) to prevent contact. Boom
attachment must be removed for retracted boom lifting
operations.
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FIGURE 5-7
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DANGER
Fall Hazard!
Working at elevated heights without using proper fall
protection can result in severe injury or death.
Always use proper fall protection as required by local,
state or federal regulations.
CAUTION
Use caution when operating platform remote controller
from ground position with footswitch disconnected to
avoid serious injury.

Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series Specifications

General

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