Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
Install Rotating Bed Side and Rear Catwalks
and Steps (Current Production)
Side and Rear Catwalks
See Figure 4-15 for the following procedure.
1. Lift catwalks using chain slings from assist crane
connected to four lifting holes as shown in View B.
NOTE The catwalks can be lifted with the handrails fully
lowered or partially raised.
2. Lift catwalk (2a or 2b) into position so fixed pins (5, View
G) in catwalk support (8) fully engage hooks on side or
rear of rotating bed.
3. Install quick-release pins (6, View G) to lock catwalk in
place.
4. Level catwalk as required after installation with two
leveling bolts (7, View G).
5. Repeat preceding steps for each catwalk.
6. Pin handrails (16 Views A, G, and H) in fully raised
position.
7. If crane will be equipped with a MAX-ER attachment,
fully lower handrails (16) to rear of crane (View H).
Steps
See Figure 4-15, View C for the following procedure.
1. Using nylon slings from assist crane, lift steps (1) into
position alongside either catwalk.
2. Slide tubes at top of steps through sleeves (9) on
underside of catwalk.
3. Install quick-release pins (10) to lock steps in place.
4. Repeat procedure for steps on other side.
Connect Hydraulic Hoses and Electric
Cables
1. Uncouple hydraulic hoses on sides of adapter frame and
rotating bed (Figure 4-18
, View C).
2. Connect hydraulic hoses on both sides of adapter frame
and rotating bed (Figure 4-18
, Views F and G). Hoses
must run in a straight line between adapter frame and
rotating bed.
NOTE On current production cranes, hoses and
corresponding couplers are tagged with numbers
(see Figure 4-18
, View L). Match numbers to
ensure proper hose connection.
3. Connect electric cable (3, Figure 4-18
, View B) to cable
(1, View A).
Install Drum 3 (Whip Line Drum)
Perform this procedure only if Drum 3 will be used for an
additional load line.
See Figure 4-13
, View C for the following procedure.
1. Connect legs of chain sling from assist crane to lifting
holes (7) in Drum 3 (8).
2. Lift drum into position over rotating bed. Hydraulic
couplings on drum must face left side of bed.
3. Engage slots in front of drum with fixed pins (9) and align
rear connecting holes.
4. Install rear pins (10).
5. Connect four hydraulic hoses from rotating bed to
couplers on drum. Hoses can be connected only one
way.
6. Connect three electric cables from rotating bed to drum.

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English