Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-61
MLC650 VPC-MAX™ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Connecting the Live Mast Straps to the First Insert
See Figure 4-55 for the following procedure.
About halfway down the first mast insert are the end links for
the live mast. Prepare the links as follows:
1. Remove the locking pin (1) from the retaining pin (2).
2. Remove the retaining pin and rotate the links (3) up.
3. Install the retaining pin and locking pin in their original
positions.
4. Carefully rest the link, in its working position, on top of
the retaining pin.
5. Repeat this process for the other side of the insert.
6. Remove the slings and shackles from the live mast
straps (4).
7. Connect the live mast straps (4) to the links (3). See
"
Connecting the Mast Straps" on page 4-57 and
"
Connecting the Mast Straps and Links with Clevis Pins"
on page 4-58.
8. Fully lower the mast-assist arms (5). See Section 4 of
the Crane Operator Manual for instructions.
Configuring the Fixed Mast in the RCL/RCI Display
Enter the fixed mast configuration in the RCL/RCI Display.
Refer to the RCL/RCI Operation Manual for instructions.
FIGURE 4-55
STORED POSITION WORKING POSITION
Item Description
1 Locking Pin (qty 2)
2 Retaining Pin (qty 2)
3Link (qty 4)
4 Live Mast Strap (qty 2)
5 Mast-Assist Arm (qty 2)
FULLY LOWER
CAUTION
155° Maximum
DANGER
Falling Mast Hazard!
Prevent the masts from falling:
• Fully lower the mast-assist arms before raising the
fixed mast with the live mast. The live mast can
buckle and collapse if it contacts the mast assist-arms
with a fully rigged fixed mast.
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