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45-053, REV. 5/18
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
4.1 Truck Requirements
Long Reach attachments have been designed to oper-
ate within specific limits. Operating pressures above the
stipulated maximum may cause structural damage to the
attachment and may result in loss of warranty. Hydraulic
flow less than the recommended rates, or the use of small
I.D. hoses may reduce operating speed. Higher flow can
result in excessive heat buildup, erratic operation and
damage to the truck/attachment hydraulic system.
Notice
The dealer and/or the user are responsible
for installing any valving required to meet
the recommended hydraulic pressures and
flow. The required valving can be furnished
by the dealer, the truck factory or Long
Reach. The model description, found on your
shipped invoice, will state the following truck
requirements: flow (gpm), psi, and minimum
truck carriage width.
4.2 Hydraulics
1. The truck hydraulic system must supply to the at-
tachment hydraulic oil that meets the specifications
required to operate the attachment properly.
2. When the truck hydraulic system pressures exceed
this maximum, a relief valve is recommended in the
attachment auxiliary system of the truck or on the
attachment. Consult the truck factory and/or Long
Reach for guidance.
4.3 Attachment Installation
1. Customer is to supply the mounting plate for the
attachment.
2. The attachment is bolted to the mounting plate using
16 supplied 3/4 UNC X 3 hex head capscrews that
have been been treated with high strength/high temp
Loctite Threadlocker 272 (Red) and 16 hard flat wash-
ers. Torque the bolts to 278 ft/lbs.
4.3.1 Bolt-On Hooks
First, remove the lower bolt-on hooks and, if applicable,
make a note of any factory-installed shims. Shims are
used to create space between the hook and carriage.
Bottom
Bar
Bottom Hook
Spacer
Capscrew &
Lockwasher
Figure 4-1, Remove the bottom bolt-on hooks
4.3.2 Quick Hooks
There are two kinds of quick hook, detent-pin style and
push-button style.
Button
Slide Plate
Body
Push button
to lower slide.
Raise slide
to secure
attachment
to truck.
Figure 4-2, Push-button style quick hook
For push button quick hooks, depress the button on the
back of the hook and allow the slide plate to drop.
Removing push button quick hooks is NOT recom-
mended.
