Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-71
MLC650 VPC-MAX™ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Closing the Boom Sections Using an Assist
Crane
The assist crane must have a capacity of 74 843 kg (165,000
lb).
See Figure 4-62
for the following procedure.
1. Tapered connecting pins (1, View A) are stored in
brackets (2) on the equalizer insert (3).
2. To pin the adjacent insert (4) to the equalizer insert (3),
remove the standard connecting pins (5, View A) and the
brackets with hardware (6) from the adjacent insert.
3. Store the removed parts in the parts box.
4. Attach two SL 1 slings (7, View B) to the assist crane
and to the forward most lifting lugs on the equalizer
insert (3).
.
5. Remove the tapered connecting pins (1, View A) from
the brackets (2).
6. Lift the equalizer insert (3) with the assist crane only
enough to align the bottom connecting holes between
the inserts.
7. Manually install the tapered connecting pins (1, View B)
in the bottom connecting holes.
8. Detach the SL 1 slings (7) from the equalizer insert (3).
WARNING
Falling Object Hazard!
If the standard connecting pins (5, View A) and brackets
with hardware (6) are not removed from the adjacent
insert (4) before raising the boom, they may fall,
potentially resulting in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Boom Damage!
Do not attempt to lift the entire boom during the following
step. Damage to the boom sections could result,
WARNING
Crushing Injury Hazard!
Prevent serious crushing injury:
• Do not stand inside the boom sections while installing
the tapered connecting pins — STAND OUTSIDE
BOOM.
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