Manitowoc MLC100-1 User Manual

Manitowoc Published 12-10-19, Control # 258-05 4-79
MLC90A-1/MLC100-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
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Load Trailers
The can load the trailers as shown in View A, Figure 4-12 on
page 4-20.
Refer to the Liftcrane Boom Butt Capacities at the end of this
section for lifting capacities.
Boom Sections
All boom sections have lifting lugs as shown in Figure 4-12
on page 4-20.
• Handle the boom sections with care to avoid damaging
the lacings and chords.
• Use synthetic lifting slings (crane owner furnished) to lift
the boom sections. If wire rope or chain slings are used
to handle the boom sections, install protective covering
(such as sections of rubber tire) between the slings and
the section being lifted.
Jib Sections
The jib sections do not have lifting lugs.
• Handle the jib sections with care to avoid damaging the
lacings and chords.
• Use synthetic lifting slings (crane owner furnished) to
handle the jib sections. Lift at the chords only. Never lift
at the lacings. If wire rope or chain slings are used to
handle the jib sections, install protective covering (such
as sections of rubber tire) between the slings and the
section being lifted.
• See Figure 4-13 on page 4-21
for the center of gravity of
the jib sections.
Counterweight
• Each crane counterweight box has two lifting points.
• The crane counterweight tray and each carbody
counterweight has three lifting lugs.
Use the Manitowoc supplied chain lifting sling (Figure 4-2 on
page 4-3) to handle the crane and carbody counterweight
boxes and tray.
Remove Hook-and-Weight Ball
See Figure 4-49.
1. Position a trailer (1) under the boom butt.
2. Lower the hook-and-weight ball (2) onto the trailer.
3. Disconnect the button socket (5) from the lug on the
hook-and-weight ball (2).
4. Remove the trailer.
NOTE At the crane owner’s/user’s discretion, the load line
(3) can be stored either on the load drum or on the
boom butt.
5. If the load line (3) will be stored on the load drum,
proceed as follows:
a. Disconnect the button socket (5) from the button on
the end of the load line.
b. Store the button socket in the parts box supplied
with the crane.
c. Haul in the load line (3) onto the load drum and
secure the load line.
6. If the load line will be stored on the boom butt, proceed
as follows:
a. Pay out the load line (3A).
b. Pin the button socket (5A) to either tie-back hole (6)
on the front of the rotating bed.
c. Keep the load line slack while raising and lowering
the boom butt during the remaining procedures.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
The lifting lugs on each boom section are designed only
for lifting that section. Do not attempt to lift two or more
boom sections with the lifting lugs on one section. The
lifting lugs may break allowing the boom sections to fall.

Manitowoc MLC100-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC100-1
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English