Manitowoc NTC55

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NATIONAL CRANE Published 9-26-2018 Control # 646-02 2-17

NTC55 OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Rated Load Chart Example - Non-metric

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Table of Contents5
Section 111
Supplemental Information11
New Owner11
Basic Nomenclature11
Safety Messages15
General16
Safety Alert Symbol16
Signal Words16
Accidents16
Operator Information16
Operator Qualifications17
Operational Aids18
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (if Equipped)18
Anti-Two-Blocking Device18
Working Area Limiter (if Equipped)19
Crane Stability/Structural Strength19
Load Charts20
Work Site20
Wind Forces20
Wind Speeds21
Lifting Operations34
Counterweight35
Outrigger Lift off35
Multiple Crane Lifts35
Tilt-Up Panel Lifting35
Pile Driving and Extracting36
Crane Equipment36
Crane Inspection36
Electrocution Hazard37
Set-Up and Operation38
Electrocution Hazard Devices38
Electrical Contact39
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment39
Grounding the Crane39
Personnel Handling40
Environmental Protection41
Maintenance41
Service and Repairs41
Safety Precautions41
Lubrication42
Tires43
Hoist Rope43
Synthetic Hoist Rope43
Wire Rope43
Sheaves44
Batteries45
Engine45
Transporting the Crane45
Travel Operation46
Work Practices47
Personal Considerations47
Crane Access47
Job Preparation47
Working47
Lifting48
Hand Signals49
Boom Extension51
Parking and Securing51
Shut-Down51
Cold Weather Operation51
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks52
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders52
Model Specific Information53
Overload Inspection53
Boom Inspection55
Superstructure Inspection57
Carrier Inspection59
Section 361
General62
Crane Theory of Operation62
Crane Software Overview62
Getting Started62
Crane Ignition and Control States62
Jump Starting the Crane63
Charging63
Truck Cab Controls63
Truck Cab Ignition Switch63
Power Take off (PTO)63
Park Brake64
Engine Speed Governor64
Neutral Start/Safety Switch64
Outrigger Controls64
Cab Outrigger Control Panel66
Ground Station Outrigger Control Panel66
Cab Outrigger Control67
Outrigger Selector Valve68
Emergency Stop Switch68
Crane Level Indicators68
Ground Station Outrigger Control Panel68
Crane Controls71
Swing Brake Pedal73
Swing Lock Pedal (Optional)73
Swing Brake Indicator73
Swing Brake Control Switch73
Swing Horn Button73
Boom Telescope Pedal (Standard with Aux Hoist)73
Foot Throttle Pedal73
Display Panel73
RCL Bypass Switch74
Emergency Stop Switch74
Ac/Heater Vent74
Crane Ignition Switch74
12V Receptacle74
Diagnostic Connector74
Level Indicator74
Engine Hi/Low Switch74
Crane Function Power Switch74
Remote Power Switch (Optional)74
Work Light Switch75
Skylight Wiper Switch75
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch75
Air Conditioning/Heater Controls75
Dual Axis Controller (Boom Lift/Main Hoist)75
Dual Axis Controller (Swing/Tele/Aux Hoist)75
Seat Back Adjustment75
Seat/Controls Assembly Slide Adjustment Lever75
Seat Slide Adjustment Lever75
Main Hoist Speed75
Hoist Rotation Indicators (HRI)76
Last Layer Indicator (LLI)76
Minimum Wrap Indicator76
Single Axis Controller (Boom Lift/Hoist Cable)76
Single Axis Controller (Swing/Boom Tele)76
Cab Tilt Switch76
Adjustable Swing Speed Valve76
Heater76
Heater Cold Weather Fuel Mixture77
Heater Coolant77
Operating Procedures77
Equipment Familiarization77
Crane Cab Access77
Equipment Checks78
Cold Weather Operation78
Crane Warm-Up Procedures78
Engine79
Transmission79
Hoist79
Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing79
Axles79
Hydraulic Oil System79
Anti-Two Block Check80
RCL Check80
Hoist System Operation80
Work Site Location80
Before Leaving the Truck Cab80
Stowing and Parking81
Unattended Crane81
Before Making the Lift81
Load Chart81
Using the Load Chart81
Lifting the Load82
Shut down and Preparation for Road Travel82
Standard Remote Control87
Batteries87
Operation88
Crane Remote Control (Optional)89
Crane Remote Control Activation90
Section 493
Outrigger Setup93
Proper Leveling of the Crane93
Bubble Level Adjustment93
Site Selection94
Setting the Outriggers94
Jib Safety Information95
Erecting and Stowing the Jib96
General Warnings96
Jib Operation96
Deployment Procedure96
Stowing Procedure99
Jib Removal101
Jib Maintenance101
Setting the Offset101
Setting the Offset Mast101
Anti-Two-Block Weight Installation104
Multi-Part Line Reeving104
Using Multiple Part Lines104
Lifting the Rated Load104
Installing Cable on the Hoist105
Wedge Sockets106
Terminator Wedge Installation106
Wedge Socket Installation107
Removable Counterweight109
Mounting the Counterweight109
Stowing the Counterweight111
General113
Environmental Protection113
Lubricants113
Arctic Conditions below -9°C (15°F)113
Chassis Grease114
Low Temperature Grease114
Extreme Pressure Multipurpose Gear Lubricant (EPGL)114
Open Gear Lubricant114
Antifreeze/Coolant (for Cab Heater)114
Anti-Wear Additives114
Hydraulic Oil114
Standard Hydraulic Oil114
Lubricants114
Arctic Hydraulic Oil115
Hydraulic Oil Inspection115
Lubrication Points115
Internal Cable Sheave Lubrication119
Side and Bottom Boom Wear Pad Lubrication119
Outrigger Beam Lubrication119
Hoist Brake Oil119
Hoist Gearbox Oil120
Swing Gearbox and Brake Oil120
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Level121
Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods121
Wire Rope Lubrication121
Carwell® Rust Inhibitor123
Protecting Cranes from Rusting123
Cleaning Procedures123
Inspection and Repair124
Application124
Areas of Application125
Crane Inspection and Maintenance129
Inspections129
Inspections130
Special Boom Inspection131
Stability131
Hoist Cable Inspection and Maintenance131
Keeping Records131
Environmental Conditions131
Dynamic Shock Loads131
Precautions and Recommendations During Inspection132
Inspection132
Wire Rope Replacement133
Care of Wire Rope133
Replacement Cable133
Crane Adjustments and Repairs134
Boom Extension Cable134
Jib Jack Service and Maintenance134
Lubrication134
Rust Prevention134
Hydraulic System134
Oil Cooler134
Tire Load and Inflation Table135
Specifications138
Hydraulic138
Air Conditioner138
Hoist System138
Crane Operating Speeds139
Counterweight139
General139
RCL System Description142
RCL Display143
Alert and Limit Symbols144
RCL Override Warning144
RCL Setup147
Boom Configuration147
Counterweight Configuration148
Hoist & Reeving Configuration150
Confirmation150
Operating Mode150
TARE Function151
Operational Limits152
Slew Angle Limit152
WADS Limit152
Boom Angle Limit153
Tip Height Limit153
Radius Limit153
Delete All Limits154
Tools154
Joystick Output154
RCL Sensor Calibration155
Slew Sensor Calibration156
Boom Angle Calibration157
Boom Length Calibration157
Rod Side Pressure Sensor Calibration157
Base Side Pressure Sensor Calibration157
Outrigger Span/Length158
CWT Switch Panel Calibration158
Load Chart and RCL Upload158
Diagnostic159
About the Manitowoc Diagnostic Code Application161
About the Manitowoc Diagnostic161
Code Application161

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