Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-35
MLC650 VPC-MAXâ„¢ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Installing the Counterweight Tray
See Figure 4-33 for the following procedure.
NOTE: Install the counterweight tray with an assist crane.
Damage may occur if the tray is lifted too high.
Handling the Tray
1. Using the two plates (1) and four pendants (2), attach
the counterweight tray (3) to the assist crane.
NOTE: Any additional rigging used between the assist
crane hook block and plates must not exceed
3,6 m (12 ft) in length.
2. Attach taglines to the lugs (4) on opposite sides of the
counterweight tray.
3. Have assistants use the taglines to help control the
movement of the tray and to help guide the tray onto the
VPC-MAX beam.
WARNING
Falling Object Hazard!
The counterweight tray weighs approximately 20 000 kg
(44,000 lb). Use the appropriate equipment and
techniques for lifting and transporting the counterweight
tray. Otherwise it could fall, possibly causing injury.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage!
The alternate lifting rings (5) must lay flat before installing
the counterweight tray onto the VPC-MAX beam or
damage will occur.