Manitowoc Grove RT9150E User Manual

SET-UP AND INSTALLATION RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 2-23-2017, Control # 644-00
7. Swing turntable to place the boom over the rear of the
crane.
8. Set the turntable lock pin in the down position.
9. Using the ECOS display lower the counterweight
cylinders into the tubes in the counterweight/support
bracket assembly, refer to RCL Main Menu, page 3-75.
10. Rotate the cylinders to lock into the counterweight
assembly.
11. Raise the counterweight until the display indicates the
counterweight is pre-tensioned.
12. Using the ECOS display, extend the locking cylinders
until the display indicates the counterweight is locked in
place.
17,690 kg (39,000 lb) Cast Counterweight
Removal
1. Rig the crane with three parts of line.
2. The 17,690 kg (39,000 lb) cast counterweight assembly
may be lifted in one of the following boom
configurations.
3. Enter RCL code 1100. Refer to RCL Main Menu, page 3-
75.
4. Swing turntable to place the boom over the rear of the
crane.
5. Set the turntable lock pin in the down position.
6. Using the ECOS display, retract the locking cylinders
until the display indicates the cylinders are fully
retracted.
7. Lower the counterweight assembly onto the carrier
stands until the display indicates the counterweight is
fully lowered.
8. Rotate the cylinders to unlock from the counterweight.
9. Using the ECOS display raise the counterweight
cylinders from the tubes in the counterweight.
10. Swing the turntable to place the boom over-the-front.
11. Connect sling assembly to the counterweight assembly
using the support bracket lifting eyes (Figure 4-16).
12. Lift and place the counterweight assembly onto the
ground.
Heavy Cast Counterweight Installation
1. Rig the crane with five parts of line.
2. The heavy 63,000 lb (28,576 kg) cast counterweight
assembly may be lifted in one of the following boom
configurations.
3. Enter RCL code 1100. Refer to RCL Main Menu, page 3-
75.
Boom Configuration
0-0-0-0-0
(30 ft radius)
0-0-0-0-50 0-0-0-50-0
FIGURE 4-16
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DANGER
Read and understand the following when removing and
installing the counterweight or counterweight stand, 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 any
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 any counterweight is
positioned on deck.
• Hookblock is not permitted to come in contact with
counterweight during removal or installation.
• Travel is not permitted with any counterweight on
carrier deck.
• Counterweight assembly must be completed on the
ground; not on the carrier counterweight stands.
Boom Configuration
0-0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0-50
(20 ft radius)
0-0-0-50-0
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Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Grove RT9150E
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English