Manitowoc 14000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 03-29-17, Control # 064-23 v2 4-19
14000 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
4
Raising Procedure
See Figure 4-10 for the following procedure.
1. Perform following steps in operator’s cab:
a. Select Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart in
configuration screen of RCL display.
The mast and gantry controls will not operate
properly and the mast operating limits will remain off
until the proper capacity chart is selected.
b. During the raising procedure, monitor MAST
ANGLE either in the information screen of the main
display or in the RCL screen (when mast only chart
is selected). Mast angles are measured from the
transport position which is -0.6°.
c. Turn on setup remote control in function mode
screen of main display.
d. Turn off boom hoist (Drum 4) park switch.
2. Disconnect counterweight handling straps from gantry
backhitch (see View C):
a. Support handlings straps (8a) so they cannot fall
and remove pins (9).
b. Lower handling straps (8a) to vertical and reinstall
pins (9) in holes of handling straps (8a).
c. Disconnect storage links (10) from studs (11) and
lower handling straps (8b) to vertical.
d. Reinstall cotter pins in studs (11).
NOTE: During step 3
, the following will occur:
• Mast will rise with gantry
• Boom hoist wire rope will pay out automatically
• Mast arms will remain down
3. Raise gantry (3), as follows:
a. Remove cotter pins from backhitch pins (5, View B).
b. Disengage backhitch pins with remote control. Keep
pins disengaged until gantry is fully raised.
Visually check that both backhitch pins are fully
disengaged.
c. Extend gantry cylinders with remote control until
holes in cylinder rod ends line up with holes in
gantry (View B).
d. Install pins (7, View B).
e. Raise gantry to working position with remote control
(View D) — backhitch pin holes should be aligned.
The upper backhitches are painted a contrasting
color (View D) to indicate when the gantry is fully
extended.
f. Engage backhitch pins (5, View D) with remote
control.
Visually check that both backhitch pins are fully
engaged.
g. Install cotter pins in backhitch pins.
CAUTION
Gantry Damage!
Prevent damage to handling straps or gantry:
Do not raise gantry until handling straps have been
disconnected from gantry backhitch.

Manitowoc 14000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	14000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Section 2: Safety Information

Safety Messages

Explains safety alert symbols, signal words, and symbol identification.

Crane Access Points

Details on safe access points, preventing slips, falls, and maintaining clear paths.

Getting On or Off Crane

Procedures and warnings for safely boarding or dismounting the crane.

Swing Radius Barrier

Safe Operating Practices

General guidelines for safe operation, operator qualifications, and conduct.

Signals

Safety Devices

Information on essential safety devices like horn, level indicator, and boom stops.

Operational Aids

Assembling, Disassembling, or Operating Crane Near Electric Power and Transmission Lines

Critical safety procedures for operating near electrical hazards and preventing electrocution.

Personnel Handling Policy

Guidelines and regulations for lifting personnel using crane equipment.

Section 3: Operating Controls and Procedures

Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations

Operating Controls

Overview of operating controls, including safety information and function descriptions.

Engine Controls

Detailed identification and function of engine control switches and throttles.

Special Controls

Information on special controls like limit bypass switches and RCIs.

Boom Hoist Controls

Load Drum Controls

Swing Controls

Travel Controls

Limit Devices

Preparing Crane for Operation

Steps to prepare the crane for operation, including engine startup and checks.

Stopping Engine/ Leaving Crane Unattended

Remote Controls

Section 4: Set-Up and Installation

General Safety

General safety information for preventing accidents during crane assembly and disassembly.

Self-Erecting Equipment

Assembly and Disassembly Notes

Handling Components

Remove Crane from Trailer

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the crane from its trailer.

Deploy Operator’s Cab

Raise Mast to Operating Position

Procedure for raising the gantry and mast to their operating positions.

Install Assembly Block

Install Crawlers

Detailed instructions for installing the crawler assemblies onto the carbody.

Assemble Boom and Jib

Install Counterweight

Procedures for assembling and installing crane and carbody counterweights.

Connect Boom Butt to Boom

Steps for connecting the boom butt to the boom, including alignment and pinning.

Pre-Raising Checks

Essential checks to perform before raising the boom or other attachments.

Boom Removal

Detailed procedures for lowering and disassembling boom sections.

Lower Boom Point Assembly

Jib Installation – #134

Install Jib Stop

Jib Removal – #134

Instructions for safely lowering and disassembling the jib and its components.

Wire Rope Installation

Instructions for storing, removing, seizing, cutting, and anchoring wire rope.

Anchoring Wire Rope to Drum

Anchoring Wire Rope to Button Socket

Load Line Reeving

Information on wire rope specifications, reeving diagrams, and load block handling.

Install Block-Up Limit Control and Connect Boom Wiring