Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23 4-97
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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See Figure 4-50 for the remaining steps.
2. Remove pins (4, View A) to disconnect links (5) from
storage position.
3. Allow links to hang down.
4. Attach equal length slings from assist crane to four lifting
lugs (3, View A) on extended upper boom point (2).
5. Lift extended upper boom point (2) off trailer and into
position at boom top (1, View B).
6. Align connecting holes in links (5, View B) with boom top
(1) and install pins (4).
7. Lower extended upper boom point until bottom holes are
aligned.
8. Install bottom pins (6, View C).
9. Lower upper boom point until rollers (7, View C) are on
ground and disconnect assist crane.
10. As boom is raised, extended upper boom point rollers
(7) will roll along ground until links unfold. Upper point
will then lift off ground as boom is raised.
Roller path must be a firm, level surface clear of
obstructions.
Install Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter
See Boom Limits and Wiring Drawing (at end of this section)
for RCL installation. See separate Rated Capacity Indicator/
Limiter Operation manual for RCL adjustment and calibration
instructions.
Install Load Line
See Load Block Reeving instructions in this section for
proper routing and reeving of load lines.
Install Block-Up Limit Control
See Boom Limits and Wiring Drawing (at end of this section)
for block-up limit control installation. See Section 5 of the
Service Manual for adjustment instructions.
WARNING
Crushing Injury Hazard!
Prior to raising boom, warn personnel to stand clear of
extended upper boom point rollers.

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English