Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23 4-33
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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11. Proceed to use mast as a boom with mast hoist control
for remainder of self-erect assembly procedure.
Use mast as a boom within 114-160° operating range
(View C).
NOTE Mast will stop lowering and operating limit alert will
come on, and MAST TOO FAR FWD will appear on
the digital display if the mast is lowered to 160°.
Install Assembly Block
See Figure 4-21 for the following procedure.
1. Position trailer as shown in View A.
2. MAST DOWN to lower mast (1) to approximately 160°.
3. Attach nylon lifting slings (2, View A) from assist crane
(3) to top end of mast.
4. Lower mast to 180° with assist crane. Do not side load
mast.
Use limit bypass switch to bypass mast limit and pay out
wire rope from Drum 5 as mast is lowered with assist
crane.
5. Reeve wire rope from Drum 3 through sheaves in mast
point and sheaves in assembly block (5, View B).
6. Anchor wire rope to socket and wedge (6, View B) on
load block (see Wire Rope Installation and Maintenance
in this section).
7. Connect 4-leg chain sling (7, View C) to assembly block.
8. Raise mast to at least 160° with assist crane. As mast is
raised:
• Pay out wire rope from Drum 3.
• Haul in wire rope on Drum 5.
9. Haul in wire rope on Drum 3 to lift assembly block off
trailer.
10. Position mast in operating range (114°–160° mast
angle) (View C).
Install Crawlers
The crane must be in the following configuration to install
crawlers:
• Mast arms fully raised.
• Crane setup mode selected and confirmed.
• Swing limited to 5° when handling first crawler
(Figure 4-21
, View D).
• Mast operated between 114° (mast arms fully extended)
and approximately 150° (26 ft [7,9 m] radius) while lifting
first crawler.
• Maximum capacity limited to 120,000 lb (54 430 kg).
WARNING
Falling Mast Hazard!
Prevent mast from falling:
• Do not use limit bypass to lower mast below 160°.
Mast will fall suddenly. Connect an assist crane to
end of live mast when it is necessary to lower it
below 160°.
• Do not lower mast assist arms until live mast is
connected to fixed mast rigging. Mast will fall over
backwards if raised to vertical when arms are down.
WARNING
Falling Mast Hazard!
Prevent mast from falling:
• Do not use limit bypass to lower mast below 160° until
mast is supported with slings from assist crane.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage!
To prevent damage, guide mast straps (4) clear of trailer
as required.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
• Do not exceed 120,000 lb (54 430 kg) capacity at 26 ft
(7,9 m) radius when handling crawlers with mast.
Crane will tip forward.
• Make sure crane is level. Adjust pedestals as
required.
CAUTION
Parts Damage!
Avoid hitting carbody pedestals with crawlers.

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English