National Crane PUBLISHED 04-26-2019 CONTROL # 113-09 3-11
600E2 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The retract cables attach to the tip end of the 1
st
boom
section and are reeved around sheaves attached to the 2
nd
boom section. They are attached to the base end of the 3
rd
boom section providing retraction of the 3
rd
boom section.
This type of boom operation ensures that the 2
nd
and 3
rd
section booms extend and retract equally. Proper service
and maintenance is required to insure smooth and proper
operation
Anti-two-block (A2B) Weight Installation
To prevent the hoist cable from slipping out of the ant-two-
block weight, rig the weight as shown below.
INSTALLING CABLE ON THE HOIST
NOTE: The cable should preferably be straightened before
installation on the hoist drum.
Item Component
1. Base
2 Extend Cable
3Tip
4
3
rd
Section
THREE SECTION BOOM
5
2
nd
Section
6 Retract Cable
7
1
st
Section
Item Component
1
6
5
7
4
2
3
FIGURE 3-4
CAUTION
If cable is wound from the storage drum, the reel should
be rotated in the same direction as the hoist.
The A2B chain must be installed
between the slot in the weight
and the hoist cable.
Anti-two-block Weight
hoist
Cable
Slot
Chain Length
16 inches (40 cm) Do
not shorten the chain.
Upper Link
Lower Link
FIGURE 3-5
Fo
r
Reference
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