Manitowoc Published 11-20-19, Control # 234-19 4-77
MLC300 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Handling Components
Handle the boom and jib sections with care to avoid
damaging the lacings and chords.
All boom and jib sections have lifting lugs as shown in
Figure 4-56
.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
The lifting lugs on each boom or jib section are designed
only for lifting that section. Do not attempt to lift two or
more boom or jib sections with the lifting lugs on one
section. The lifting lugs may break allowing the boom or
jib sections to fall.
CAUTION
Lacing Damage!
Ensure the boom straps and links (Figure 4-56, Views A
and B) and the jib pendants (Views D and E) are secured
in the shipping position on the boom or jib inserts and top
during handling and transportation unloading.
WARNING
Personal Injury or Property Damage!
Ensure the boom straps and links and the jib pendants
remain properly secured in the shipping position on the
boom or jib inserts and top during transportation loading
or unloading and assembly or disassembly of the boom
and jib. The straps and links or the pendants could shift or
fall resulting in personal injury or property damage if not
properly secured.
Figure 4-56 continued
Item Description
7 12 m Boom Insert with Wire Rope Guides
L1 Lifting Lugs (4) for Lifting only the 12 m Boom
Insert with Hooked Lifting Chains or Synthetic
Lifting Slings with Shackles
L2 Lifting Lugs (4) for Lifting only the 12 m Boom
Section with Synthetic Lifting Slings
The lifting lugs L3 are used only for assembling the
boom with the VPC-MAX fixed mast. See the VPC-MAX
Operator Manual.
View G
See
View A
See
View B