5-16 Published 7-23-2020, Control # 668-02
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION GRT9165 OPERATOR MANUAL
Installing the Counterweight on the Carrier
Platform
Use this procedure to install the assembled counterweight
on the platform on the carrier.
1. Program the RCL/Load Chart code for Main Boom on O/
R Extended, No Cwt (Code 0801). For more information,
see Enter Rigging Code, page 4-159.
2. Make sure counterweight section locking pins (4,
Figure 5-13) are securely locked. For more information,
see Assembling the Counterweight for Operation, page
5-14.
3. Fully extend the outriggers. For more information, see
Using the Outriggers, page 4-21.
4. Raise the boom as necessary so the lift cylinder is not
resting on the lift cylinder support.
5. Remove the lift cylinder support (1, Figure 5-14) from
the counterweight platform as follows:
NOTE: The lift cylinder support weighs approximately
59 kg (129 lb).
a. Remove retaining clips (2) and pins (3).
b. Using a suitable lifting device, remove the lift
cylinder support (1) from the counterweight
platform.
c. Install pins (3) and retaining clips (2) on lift cylinder
support (1).
6. Attach a suitable lifting device to the sling points on the
assembled counterweight.
7. Lift the counterweight (1, Figure 5-15) and place it on the
counterweight platform on the carrier. Align the
DANGER
Crushing Hazard!
Death or serious injury could result from being crushed by
falling counterweight.
Follow instructions in Operator and safety handbook for
counterweight installation and removal procedure.
DANGER
Read and understand the following when removing and
installing the counterweight, to avoid serious injury or
death.
• Outriggers must be fully extended and set and crane
level before installation or removal of counterweight.
• Lifting operations are not permitted with the
counterweight on the carrier deck except for the
removal or installation of the counterweight.
• Boom is not permitted over carrier deck when the
boom angle is less than 30° and the counterweight is
positioned on deck.
• Hookblock is not permitted to come in contact with
counterweight during removal or installation.
• Travel is not permitted with the counterweight on
carrier deck.
CAUTION
Locking Pin Damage!
When lifting the 56,800 lb counterweight, ensure ALL
locking pins (4, Figure 5-13) are completely installed in
the lock position before lifting the counterweight on and off
of the crane. DO NOT leave the locking pins in the
unlocked position while lifting the counterweight on and
off of the crane. This ensures the counterweight sections
are properly locked together.
DANGER
The counterweight must be installed flush against
counterweight stops on the carrier deck. The
counterweight could tip off of the deck if there is a gap
between the counterweight and counterweight stops.
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