Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-1
MLC650 VPC-MAX™ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 4
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
BOOM AND JIB ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Boom and jib assembly drawings that apply to your crane are
at the end of this section.
LIFTCRANE MAST HANDLING CAPACITIES
Lifting capacities for the live mast are located at the end of
this section and in the Capacity Chart Manual for this crane.
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
If applicable, instructions for optional attachments (such as
luffing jib) are provided in separate serialized Operator
Manuals.
GENERAL SAFETY
To prevent accidents that can result in death or injury during
crane assembly and disassembly, comply with the following
general safety information and with specific safety
information contained in assembly and disassembly steps.
CRANE ORIENTATION
The terms RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, REAR used in this section
refer to the operator’s right, left, front, and rear sides when
seated in the operator’s cab looking forward.
• The operator cab is on the left side of the rotating bed.
• An arrow fabricated on the left-front top of the carbody,
as well as a yellow dot on the left-front face of the
carbody, indicates the FRONT of the lowerworks.
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY NOTES
The crane, boom, and jib must be assembled and
disassembled by experienced personnel trained in erection
and operation of construction cranes.
Read and become thoroughly familiar with the instructions in
the applicable capacity charts, in this section, and in the
rigging drawings at the rear of this section before attempting
to assemble, operate, or disassemble the crane.
Contact your Manitowoc dealer for assistance if any
procedure is not fully understood.
WARNING
Death or Serious Injury Hazard!
Read and understand setup and installation instructions in
this section before attempting to assemble or
disassemble the crane.
WARNING
Tipping/Overload Hazard!
Avoid tipping the crane over or collapsing the live mast:
• Assemble and disassemble the crane on a firm, level,
uniformly supporting surface.
• Do not exceed operating limits found at the end of this
section.
• Keep the crane level when operating jacks.
WARNING
Avoid Falling Off Crane and Boom!
It is necessary to climb onto the crane and boom during
assembly and disassembly steps.
Use sturdy owner furnished ladders or an approved
personnel hoist to gain access to areas which cannot be
reached from ladders or steps provided with the crane.
WARNING
Moving Parts/Pinch Points!
Avoid death or crushing injury during crane assembly and
disassembly:
• Assembly personnel — take every precaution to
prevent injury when working near moving parts.
• Maintain communication between operator and
assemblers to avoid accidents.
• Do not raise or lower the live mast until all personnel
are off the crane.
• Keep unauthorized personnel well clear of the crane.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
To prevent lifting equipment from failing and load from
dropping, the crane owner/user shall verify the following
prior to each lift:
• All lifting equipment (shackles, hooks, slings, blocks)
has been properly maintained and is safe for use.
• All lifting equipment has a capacity equal to or greater
than load to be lifted.
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