GF-16 Crane System Instruction Manual
Page: 23
Version 9
Front extension arms required
5 x 200 cm / 6' 6”
Rear extension arm required
1 x 192 cm / 6' 3”
Lift range
1678 cm / 55’
Maximum Euro-adapter height
1053 cm / 34' 6”
Lift capacity (working load) 1 pers. + accessories
140 kg / 308 lbs
Counterweight required for max. load
1166 kg / 2565 lbs
Counterweight required to balance empty arm
554 kg / 1218 lbs
Crane weight (excluding dolly and weights)
876 kg / 1931 lbs
Dolly weight (unit weights see page 46)
244 kg / 536 lbs
Arm reach (pivot to camera head mount)
1127 cm / 36’ 11”
Length of rear end (pivot to outside of bucket)
278 cm / 9’ 1”
Continue from § 12, page 6
13.
Connect the 200cm / 6’ 6” extension number 2 to extension number 1. Slip the
connection flanges into each other and secure with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Section 2 must be supported by a suitable support stand or rostrum.
Tip
:
To avoid the sections jamming or getting stuck make sure that the sections
are joined parallel. Using a small amount of lubricant also helps. We suggest
rubbing the joints with an oiled rag prior to assembly.
14.
Connect the 200cm / 6’ 6” extension number 3 to extension number 2. Slip the
connection flanges into each other and secure with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Move the support stand or rostrum to support section number 3.
The “Rigging Harness Assembly” is described on page 9. After reading and
following the instructions, please proceed as follows.
15. Connect 2 turnbuckles to the bottom connection on the front side of the rigging
harness. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
16. Connect 2 standard rigging rods to the turnbuckles on the front side of the rigging
harness. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
17. Connect another 2 standard rigging rods to the first 2 standard rigging rods. Ensure
that the locking pins are inserted fully.
18. Connect 2 Rigging Support Brackets to the Rigging Rod Connections on section 2.
Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
19. Connect a Rigging Rod Connector to each of the second Rigging Rods ensuring that
the locking pins are inserted fully. Fit the Rigging Rod Connectors into the Rigging
Support Brackets as shown on page 10.
20. Connect 2 standard rigging rods to the Rigging Rod Connectors and in turn to the
rigging connectors on section 3. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
21. Hand tighten the rods by turning the turnbuckles until the rods are taut, then secure
the turnbuckles with the locking nut as seen on page 9.
Attention:
The rigging system when taut as well as the crane arm, should run in a
straight line and should not bend or dip.
22. When the Rigging Rods are taut and running in a straight line, insert the locking pin
connecting the Rigging Rod Connectors into the Rigging Support Brackets on section
3 as shown on page 10.