Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-57
MLC650 VPC-MAXâ„¢ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Connecting the Mast Straps
See Figure 4-51 for the following:
Work from the mast top (1) down towards the mast butt (4)
when connecting the mast straps. There are straps that
connect the fixed mast to the live mast, and there are straps
that connect the fixed mast to the VPC-MAX beam. There
are two straps for the live mast and two straps for the beam.
View A shows a side view of how the straps look when fully
connected.
Pin head orientation is important when connecting the mast
straps. View B shows pin head (8) and collar (9) orientation
for each link on the straps.
FIGURE 4-51
View A
Item Description
1Mast Top
2 Second Mast Insert
3 First Mast Insert
4 Mast Butt
5 VPC-MAX Beam Strap (qty 8)
6 Live Mast Strap (qty 8)
7 Mast Top Shaft
8 Pin Head
9Collar
10 VPC-MAX Beam Link (qty 2)
View B