GF-16 Crane System Instruction Manual
Page: 6
Attention: Pinch point
Tip:
With the removed safety pin the connection between counterweight bucket
and angle adjuster has to be secured.
10. Connect the parallelogram rod to the rod on the angle adjuster and secure it with the
provided pin.
Tip:
The angle adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the vertical plate
on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect right angle. Correct setting of
the angle adjuster enhances
the crane’s balance.
Angle adjuster connected to
parallelogram rod
Leveller
Connecting the locking pin
11. Support the mounted counterweight section with a suitable support stand or rostrum.
12. Connect the lower section of the 2 part counterweight bucket to the angle adjuster
located on the rear of the counterweight bucket extension. Slip the connection flanges
into each other and secure with the removed safety pin from the side of the angle
adjuster.
Tip:
Do not load weights until the rigging system is mounted (see page 9).
Tip:
To mount the top bucket just put it on top of the lower one and screw it either
with the provided safety pins or the captive screws. (See the GF-16
Specifications at which version the Top Bucket is needed)
Bucket connection pins
Top bucket
Safety pin
Lower bucket
The assembly procedure up to this point is the same in all versions.
To assist the set-up procedure and to reduce the risk of accidents it is
recommended to use set-up support stands or rostrums to support the crane arm
during set-up and breakdown.