Manitowoc Published 09-05-14, Control # 226-02 4-9
14000 SERVICE MANUAL BOOM
Replacement Specifications
Any strap not within specifications listed in Table 4-1 must be
replaced.
Table 4-1
Strap Specifications
WARNING
If damage to strap exceeds that allowed within
specification, do not operate crane until strap has been
replaced.
Operating crane with a damaged strap can cause
structural failure or collapse of boom, jib, mast, or other
crane components.
Condition Reference
Allowable
Tolerance or
Deviation
Corrective Action
Dent
Figure 4-8
< 0.12 in
(3.2 mm)
Monitor condition.
≥ 0.12 in
(3.2 mm)
Remove strap from
service.
Kink
Figure 4-9
None
Remove strap from
service.
Crack or
Break
Figure 4-10
None
Remove strap from
service.
Corrosion or
Abrasion
Figure 4-11
<6% of strap
thickness
Sandblast and paint
to maintain
continuous protective
coating.
≥6% of strap
thickness
Remove strap from
service.
Straightness
(gradual or
sweeping
bend)
Figure 4-12
Varies
depending on
strap length
Remove strap from
service if deviation
exceeds maximum
allowed.
Flatness
(includes
twisted
straps)
Figure 4-13
Varies
depending on
strap length.
Remove strap from
service if deviation
exceeds maximum
allowed.
Elongated
Holes
Figure 4-14
None
Remove strap from
service.
Length
Figure 4-15
None
Remove strap from
service.
< = less than
≥ = equal to or greater than
FIGURE 4-8
Dent
Dent
Depth
of Dent
A1086
FIGURE 4-9
Kink
Kink
Do not straighten or bend into
alignment. Remove from service.
A1086
FIGURE 4-10
Crack or Break
Do not weld. Strap cannot be
repaired. Remove from service.
Crack or
Break
A1086