Manitowoc VPC-MAX MLC650 User Manual

Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-45
MLC650 VPC-MAX™ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
4
Removing the Counterweight Boxes from
the Trailer
NOTE: One or two counterweight boxes can be lifted at a
time.
1. Remove the tie downs and blocking securing the
box(es) to the trailer.
2. Use two SL 4 slings – 3,80 m (12.50 ft), 11 340 kg
(25,000 lb) – to remove the counterweight box(es) from
the trailer as shown in Figure 4-41
.
3. Remove the trailer.
4. Place the box(es) in the assembly area for installation
purposes.
5. Disconnect the slings from the box(es).
6. Repeat steps1 through 5 for all of the boxes.
Installing the Counterweight Boxes
If not already done, drive the counterweight tray to the
minimum working position of 4.00 m as indicted in the
VPC-MAX calibration screen (View C, Figure 4-38 on
page 4-40).
Remove the counterweight boxes from the trailers and install
them using an assist crane.
• The counterweight tray weighs 20 000 kg (44,000 lb)
• Each counterweight box weighs 10 000 kg (22,000 lb)
WARNING
Crushing Hazard!
Do not lift more than two counterweight boxes at a time.
The lifting lugs may break, resulting in the boxes falling.
FIGURE 4-41
WARNING
Crushing Hazard!
To prevent the crane from tipping and the counterweight
boxes from falling off the tray during assembly/
disassembly, do not install (or remove) the boxes until the
counterweight tray is at the minimum working position.
The crane will tip.
To prevent the counterweight boxes from falling and
crushing personnel, do not lift more than two boxes at a
time. The lifting lugs may break, resulting in the boxes
falling.

Manitowoc VPC-MAX MLC650 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	VPC-MAX MLC650
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English