Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-127
MLC650 VPC-MAXâ„¢ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Removing the Counterweight Tray
See Figure 4-106 for the following procedure.
NOTE: Remove the counterweight tray with an assist
crane. Damage may occur if the tray is lifted too
high.
Handling the Counterweight Tray
1. Using the remote control, drive the counterweight tray to
its maximum working position of 8500 mm (334.64 in)
from the centerline of rotation.
2. Remove the two plates (1) and four pendants (2) from
the storage pockets in the counterweight tray (3).
3. Attach the plates and pendants to the tray and to the
assist crane.
NOTE: Any additional rigging used between the assist
crane hook block and plates must not exceed
3,6 m (12 ft) in length.
Make sure the pendants are slack.
Removing the Large Main Stop Blocks
1. Remove the hair pin cotters (4) from the large main stop
blocks (5) on the VPC-MAX beam.
2. Remove the large main stop blocks.
NOTE: Do not remove the small bolt-on stop blocks (6)
from the beam.
WARNING
Falling Object Hazard!
The counterweight tray weighs approximately 20 000 kg
(44,000 lb). Use the appropriate equipment and
techniques for lifting and transporting the counterweight
tray. Otherwise it could fall, possibly causing injury.