Manitowoc MLC300 User Manual

Manitowoc Published 11-20-19, Control # 234-19 3-61
MLC300 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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LADDER INSTALLATION (CURRENT)
The current production folding ladder shown in Figure 3-12
can be used with the VPC-MAX attachment.
The folding ladder provides access to the rotating bed for
servicing the crane.
The ladder weights 18 kg (40 lb).
See Figure 3-12
for following procedures.
Installing Ladder
If the ladder has been removed, install it as follows:
1. Lower the bottom ladder (3, View B) to the working
position and install the pins (5).
2. Hook the ladder to the pins in the left-rear platform (1)
with the hooks (4) on the end of the ladder.
3. Remove the three pins (6, View C).
4. Raise the ladder support bracket (7, View D) and pin it to
the upper holes in the top ladder (2) with two pins (6).
5. Pin the ladder support bracket (7, View D) to the rotating
bed lug (8) with the remaining pin (6).
6. Install the padlock (9, View D).
Storing Ladder
The ladder must be stored (or removed) before operating the
crane or damage will occur.
1. Remove the pins (5, View B) and rotate the bottom
ladder (3) up.
2. Pin the bottom ladder (3, View A) to the top ladder (2)
with the pins (5).
Using Ladder (Working Position)
1. If the ladder has been removed, install it as instructed
earlier.
2. If the ladder is stored, remove the pins (5, View A) and
rotate the bottom ladder (3) down.
3. Install the pins (5, View B).
Removing Ladder
NOTE The ladder must be removed if the VPC-MAX
attachment is installed. The ladder can be connected
to the rear of the VPC-MAX beam. See MLC300
VPC-MAX Operator Manual for instructions.
1. Lower the bottom ladder (3) to the working/standalone
position as shown in View B and install the pins (5).
2. Remove the padlock (9, View D).
3. Unpin the ladder support bracket (7, View D) from the
rotating bed lug (8) by removing one pin (6).
4. Remove the other two pins (6, View D).
5. Lower the ladder support bracket (7, View C) and install
three pins (6).
6. Attach the padlock (9, View D) to the rotating bed lug (8).
7. Unhook the ladder hooks (4) from the pins in the left-rear
platform (1) and lift the ladder away from the rotating
bed.
WARNING
Fall Hazard
Do not use the ladder when operating the crane. Only use
the ladder when servicing the crane.
• When using the ladder to service the crane, the
quick-release pins (5, View B) must be installed or the
ladder could fold when you are climbing it.
• When operating the crane, the ladder must be either
stored or removed.
• Do not exceed the ladders capacity of 227 kg (500
lb).
The ladder has been provided only for accessing and
servicing the Manitowoc MLC300 crane and VPC-MAX
attachment. Any other use is neither intended nor
approved.

Manitowoc MLC300 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC300
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English