Manitowoc MLC165-1 User Manual

Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-1
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
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SECTION 4
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
LIFTING ASSEMBLY DRAWING
The instructions in this section are for an MLC165-1 not
equipped with the self-erect package. An assist crane is
required for crane assemble and disassembly.
The largest item to be handled with the assist crane is:
• Upperworks with mast and cab stored
• Carbody
Refer to the Lifting Assembly Drawing 81023872 at the end
of this section for lifting weights and pick points.
BOOM AND JIB ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Boom and jib assembly drawings that apply to your crane are
located at the end of this section.
GENERAL SAFETY
To prevent accidents that can result in death or injury during
crane assembly and disassembly, comply with the following
general safety information and with specific safety
information contained in the assembly and disassembly
steps.
CRANE ORIENTATION
The terms RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, and REAR used in this
section refer to the operator’s right, left, front, and rear sides
when seated in the operator cab looking forward:
• The operator cab is at the FRONT of the rotating bed.
• The crawler remote controls are on the FRONT of the
carbody.
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY NOTES
The crane, boom, and jib must be assembled and
disassembled by experienced personnel trained in erection
and operation of construction cranes.
Before attempting to assemble, operate, or disassemble the
crane, read and become thoroughly familiar with the
instructions in this section and in the boom and jib assembly
drawings at the end of this section.
Contact your Manitowoc dealer for assistance if any
procedure is not fully understood.
WARNING
Avoid Death or Serious injury!
Read and understand the setup and installation
instructions in this section before attempting to assemble
or disassemble the crane.
WARNING
Tipping/Overload Hazard!
Prevent the crane from tipping over and the live mast from
collapsing:
• Assemble and disassemble the crane on a firm
uniformly supporting surface that is level to within 1%
grade — 1 ft (0,3 m) in 100 ft (30,5 m).
WARNING
Avoid Falling Off Crane and Boom!
It is necessary to climb onto the crane and the boom
during assembly and disassembly steps.
Use sturdy owner-furnished ladders or an approved
personnel hoist to gain access to areas that cannot be
reached from the ladders or the steps provided with the
crane.
WARNING
Moving Parts/Pinch Points!
Avoid death or crushing injury during crane assembly and
disassembly:
• Assembly personnel — take every precaution to
prevent injury when working near moving parts.
• Maintain communication between the operator and
assemblers to avoid accidents.
• Do not raise or lower the mast until all personnel are
off the crane.
• Keep unauthorized personnel well clear of the crane.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
To prevent the lifting equipment from failing and the load
from dropping, the crane owner/user shall verify the
following prior to each lift:
• All lifting equipment (shackles, hooks, slings, blocks)
has been properly maintained and is safe for use.
• All lifting equipment has a capacity equal to or greater
than the load to be lifted.

Manitowoc MLC165-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC165-1
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English