Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23 3-65
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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MAX-ER Attachment
Crane Mode Selector — Crane with Swing Lock
For MAX-ER operation, one of the following modes must be
selected and confirmed in addition to the desired main mode
(standard, luffing, etc.).
•MAX-ER for all load handing operations with the MAX-
ER attachment.
• TRAY ATTACHED for operation when the MAX-ER
mode is off, but the tray is attached (as during setup).
The operator shall confirm the desired operating mode at
start-up:
•M = MAX-ER Mode
•TA = Tray Attached Mode
Additionally on cranes with swing locks, after confirming the
desired operating mode, the following question is asked on
the second line of the display (Figure 3-44
):
Is Maxer Attached?
The operator shall then select either of the following answers
with the confirm switch:
• Is Maxer Attached? NO
• Is Maxer Attached? YES
If the operator tries to travel with either mode on — MAX-ER
or Tray Attached — the SWING PARKED operating fault will
come on. The operator shall turn off swing park before
attempting to travel with the MAX-ER attachment connected
to the crane. Otherwise, major structural damage will
occur to swing drive train.
Crane Mode Selector — Crane Without Swing Lock
For MAX-ER operation, the following MAX-ER mode must
be selected and confirmed in addition to the desired main
mode (standard, luffing, etc.).
The operator shall confirm the operating mode at start-up.
Traveling with the MAX-ER mode on and the swing brake
applied, the SWING PARKED operating fault will come on
and the crane will not travel. Turn off swing park before
attempting to travel with the MAX-ER attachment connected
to the crane.
NOTE: If you don’t install the shorting plug at the MAX-ER
junction box (Figure 3-46
) when you remove the
MAX-ER attachment, the controller will assume the
MAX-ER is still attached.
MAX-ER On
Once selected and confirmed, the modes will appear on the
digital display as shown in Figure 3-44
and Figure 3-45. The
*M on the right end of the screen indicates that the MAX-ER
mode is on.
CAUTION
Avoid Damage to Swing Drive Train!
TURN OFF swing park before attempting to travel with
MAX-ER attachment connected to crane.
Crane Mode – STANDARD ON *M
Is Maxer Attached?
*M = MAX-ER Mode
TA = Tray Attached Mode
Confirm either:
Is Maxer Attached? YES
OR
Is Maxer Attached? NO
FIGURE 3-44
CAUTION
Avoid Damage to Swing Drive Train!
TURN OFF swing park before attempting to travel with
MAX-ER attachment connected to crane.
Crane Mode – STANDARD ON *M
*M = MAX-ER Mode
FIGURE 3-45
Shorting Plug
MAX-ER Junction Box
(left rear corner of rotating bed)
FIGURE 3-46

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English