Manitowoc MLC300 User Manual

Manitowoc Published 11-20-19, Control # 234-19 4-121
MLC300 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
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Disassemble Boom
Read and understand all of the topics under Boom and Jib
Rigging — General on page 4-74 through page 4-77.
If the MLC300 will be used to disassemble the boom, remove
the counterweight boxes and tray before proceeding. See:
• Remove Counterweight Boxes on page 4-123
• Remove Counterweight Tray on page 4-125
1. Disconnect the electric cables in the boom top. Reverse
the steps under Connect Boom Top Electric Cables on
page 4-89.
Be sure to connect the terminator and shorting plugs
shown in Figure 4-67 on page 4-94
.
2. Remove the upper boom point. Reverse the steps under
Install Upper Boom Point on page 4-95
.
3. Remove and store the boom top position light and wind
speed indicator. Reverse the steps under Install Position
Light and Wind Speed Indicator on page 4-89.
4. Lower the boom top wire rope guide. Reverse the steps
under Raise Boom Top Wire Rope Guide on page 4-89
.
5. Disconnect and store the boom straps and links.
Reverse the steps under Connect Boom Straps on
page 4-91.
6. Disassemble the boom sections. Reverse the steps
under Assemble Boom Inserts on page 4-79
.
Lift the boom sections as shown in Figure 4-57 on
page 4-78 and Figure 4-62 on page 4-86.
WARNING
Crush Hazard!
Never work under or inside boom sections that are not
securely blocked.
Fall Hazard!
The boom sections are equipped with catwalks and
ladders for accessing boom components during crane
assembly and disassembly. Take every precaution to
prevent falling off boom sections: use personal fall
protection. See Personal Fall-Protection on page 4-3
.

Manitowoc MLC300 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC300
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English