GF-16 Crane System Instruction Manual
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45. 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.
46. 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
2 and 4 as shown on page 10. Remove the support stand or rostrum supporting the
counterweight bucket section.
47. Then unlock the tilt friction.
Before operation, all locking pins, locking screws etc should be inspected to ensure
that all assembly sections are securely fastened.
Read “Balancing the crane arm” on page 44.