Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL
3-24
Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
• TANDEM
In tandem mode, load Drums 1 and 2 are controlled at
the same time by control handle B (Figure 3-10
).
Drum speeds are synchronized automatically to keep
the load block level.
• MAX-ER
See Section 3 of MAX-ER Operator Manual for MAX-ER
operating instructions.
• RIG WINCH
See Section 4 in this manual for rigging winch operating
instructions.
See Figure 3-9
for the following controls.
D8. Limit Bypass Switch
This switch bypasses the limits identified in Table 3-2 or
Table 3-3
.
Insert key. Turn CLOCKWISE and HOLD to BYPASS
reached operating limits. This position allows functions to be
operated beyond the limits.
RELEASE to ENABLE operating limits. This position allows
limits to stop functions in the normal manner. Key must be in
this position for normal operation. Otherwise, structural
damage can occur.
Remove key to prevent unauthorized operation.
D9. Not Used
If equipped, this switch has no function.
Table 3-2 Bypassable Limit Identification — Prior to Crane Serial Number 18001082
WARNING
When bypassing a limit, carefully follow instructions under
Limit Devices topic in this section.
Limit
Limit Bypass Switch (D8)
(momentary key switch)
Non-CE
1
CE
1
PAST PRODUTION WITH QUADRANT STYLE JIB STOP
MAX UP 1 (Boom)
Yes or No
2
No
BLOCK UP (each drum) Yes Yes
MIN BAIL (each drum) Yes Yes
LOAD MOMENT (RCL/RCI) Yes Yes
MAX UP 1 (Luffing Jib) Yes Yes
MAX UP 2 (Luffing Jib)
3
Yes Yes
MAX DOWN No No
CURRENT PRODUTION WITHOUT QUADRANT STYLE JIB STOP
MAX UP 1 (Boom)
Yes or No
2
No
BLOCK UP (each drum) Yes Yes
MIN BAIL (each drum) Yes Yes
LOAD MOMENT (RCL/RCI) Yes Yes
MAX UP 1 (Luffing Jib) Yes Yes
MAX UP 2 (Luffing Jib)
3
Yes Yes
MAX DOWN 1 (Luffing Jib) Yes Yes
MAX DOWN 2 (Luffing Jib) No No
1
CE = Cranes that comply with European requirements.
2
The boom up limit cannot be bypassed on current production cranes. To determine if the boom
up limit can be bypassed on your crane, perform the test given on page 3-32
in this section.
3
Only when boom is below 50°

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

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Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English