Manitowoc 999 User Manual

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SETUP AND INSTALLATION 999 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL
4-64
Published 05-15-17, Control # 043-09
6. After socket is pinned in place, hoist load slowly so
wedge seats tight. Do not shock load socket and wedge.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
Wire rope can break if the following precaution is not
observed:
• Do not attach dead end of wire rope to live end of wire
rope with wire rope clip. Wire rope clip will transfer
load from live side of wire rope to dead end, seriously
weakening attachment.
WRONG
Rope Backward
WRONG
Dead End Clipped
to Live End
WRONG
Rope Backward
WRONG
Dead End Clipped
to Live End
WRONG
Wedge Backward
FIGURE 4-37
A925
Right!
Method B
Short Piece
of Wire Rope
Rope
Clip
6 to 9 Rope Diameters
for Conventional Rope
OR
20 Rope Diameters for
Rotation Resistant Rope
Do not reinstall any shipping material
(bolt, plastic strap, or wire) in hole of
wedge or socket after assembling.
Live End in
Straight Line
with Socket
Rope Clip
Seizing
Socket
Wedge
Right!
Method A
ALL ARE DANGEROUS AND PROHIBITED!
Dead End
Rope
Clip
Ter mi na to r
Wedge
Right!
Method C
Tail Length
Standard 6 to 8 Strand Wire Rope
Minimum of 6 rope diameters,
but not less than 6 in (152 mm).
Rotation Resistant Wire Rope
Minimum of 20 rope diameters,
but not less than 6 in (152 mm).
Wire Rope/Clip
Size inch (mm)
0.875
(22,23)
1.0
(25,4)
1.125
(28,58)
1.25
(31,75)
Torque * ft/lbs
(kN/m)
225
(0,30)
225
(0,30)
225
(0,30)
360
(0,49)
* Tightening torque values shown are based on threads being
clean, dry and free of lubrication.

Manitowoc 999 Specifications

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Brand	Manitowoc
Model	999
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English