Manitowoc Published 12-10-19, Control # 258-05 4-51
MLC90A-1/MLC100-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Install Intermediate Suspension Pendants
See Figure 4-33.
If equipped with intermediate suspension, perform the
following steps on both sides of the boom.
1. Carefully uncoil the intermediate suspension pendant
alongside the boom. Use care not to kink them.
2. Thoroughly clean and lubricate the pendant.
3. Remove the pendant connecting pin (2) from the
intermediate suspension link (3).
4. Lift the intermediate suspension pendant (1) into
position on the boom inserts.
5. Pin the intermediate suspension pendant (1) to the
intermediate suspension link (3) with pendant
connecting pin (2).
Install Upper Boom Point
Disregard this procedure if a jib will be installed.
See Figure 4-34
.
1. Lift the upper boom point with synthetic lifting slings
attached to the rope guard as shown.
2. Lift the upper boom point (1) into position at the end of
the boom top (2).
3. Remove the connecting pins (3) from the upper boom
point.
4. Align the top connecting holes in the upper boom point
with those in the boom top and install the top connecting
pins (3).
5. Lower the upper boom point (1) to align the bottom
connecting holes and install the bottom connecting pins
(3)
6. Install blocking (4) under the upper boom point.
7. Disconnect the lifting slings.
WARNING
Flying Object Hazard!
Use extreme care when handling coiled pendants. Stored
energy can cause the coiled pendants to uncoil quickly
with considerable force.
Item Description
1 Intermediate Suspension Pendant (21.3 m)
2 Pendant Connecting Pin
3 Intermediate Suspension Link (Qty 2)
Figure 4-33
Figure 4-34
Item Description
1 Upper Boom Point
2 Boom Top
3 Connecting Pin with Safety Pin (Qty 2)
4 Blocking