SET-UP AND INSTALLATION MLC650 VPC-MAXâ„¢ OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14
Disassembling the Fixed Mast
An assist crane is required to disassemble and remove the
fixed mast.
Installing the Live Mast Lifting Slings
See Figure 4-95 for the following procedure.
1. Remove the bushings (1, View C) from storage on each
side of the mast butt.
2. Insert the bushings (1) into the live mast links (2).
3. Attach the SL 3 sling spreader (3) to the SH 3 shackles
(4).
4. Attach the SL 1 slings (5) to the SH 3 shackles (4).
5. Attach the SH 3 shackles (4) to the live mast links (1).
6. Attach the SL 1 slings (5) to the SH 2 shackles (6) on
the mast butt.
7. Raise the live mast until the slings are tight. Do not
attempt to raise the entire mast or damage may occur.
8. Engage the mast hoist pawl.
Item Description
1 Bushing (qty 4)
1a Pin with Hair-Pin Cotter (qty 2)
2 Live Mast Link (qty 2)
3 SL 3 Sling Spreader – 1,60 m (5.25 ft), 9 072 kg (20,000 lb)
4 SH 3 Shackle – 40 t (44.00 USt) (qty 2)
5 SL 1 Sling – 3,30 m (10.83 ft), 45 360 kg (100,000 lb) (qty 2)
6 SH 2 Shackle – 17 t (18.70 USt) (qty 2)
7Live Mast
FIGURE 4-95
View A
View B
View C