Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23 3-19
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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See Figure 3-6 for the remaining controls.
B7. Crane Work Lights Switch
This switch controls four optional work lights mounted on the
crane cab, rotating bed, and boom butt.
Press TOP of rocker to TURN ON work lights.
Press BOTTOM of rocker to TURN OFF work lights.
B8. Accessory Control Panel
This panel contains customer supplied accessory controls.
B9. Radio/CD Player
See manufacturer’s instructions.
B10. Horn Switches
Two horn switches are provided: one mounted on right hand
console and one mounted on right front side of cab floor. Use
either horn when necessary to warn or signal personnel
while crane is being operated or serviced.
On right console, PRESS and hold bottom of rocker to turn
ON horn.
RELEASE rocker to turn OFF horn.
On right front side of cab floor, PRESS and hold down foot
switch with right foot to turn horn ON.
RELEASE right foot from switch to turn horn OFF.
B11. 12V Power Supply Receptacle
Provided for operating and charging a 12V cell phone or
other appliance.
B12. Machinery Heaters
The hydraulic tank has one (current) or three to five (past)
thermostatically controlled heaters (120 V or 240 V)
designed to keep the oil temperature 30°F (17°C) warmer
than the ambient temperature. Each thermostat is preset to
100°F (38°C).
To aid engine startup in cold weather, plug in the heaters at
shutdown (unplug the heaters at startup). The engine has a
1,500 watt coolant block heater (120 volts).
B13. Tinted Visor and Shade
A visor is provided for the front window and shades are
provided for the roof and side windows. Position the visor
and shades as desired to shade sunlight.
B14. Cab RCL Rotating Beacon
This amber rotating beacon is mounted on top of operator’s
cab. The beacon rotates with a flashing amber light and
alarm whenever the RCL system is ON and the load weight
or radius is near an overload condition.
B15. Cab Door Brake
Manual handle for locking cab door in any position. Push
handle down to apply and pull up to release.
B16. Anemometer
NOT SHOWN. See manufacturer’s instructions.

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English