GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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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. Level the weight bucket before loading any
weights
Before operation, all locking pins, locking screws etc should be inspected to ensure
that all assembly sections are securely fastened.
Version 18
Front extension arms required
4 x 150 cm / 5’ + 127 cm / 4’ 2” + 100 cm / 3’ 3”
Rear extension arm required
1 x 150 cm / 5’
Lift range
1423 cm / 46’ 8”
Maximum Euro-adapter height
931 cm / 30’ 6“
Lift capacity
50 kg / 110 lbs
Counterweight required for max. load
498 kg / 1095 lbs
Counterweight required to balance empty arm
228 kg / 501 lbs
Crane weight (excluding dolly and weights)
250 kg / 625 lbs
Arm reach (pivot to camera head mount)
935 cm / 30’ 8“
Length of rear end (pivot to outside of bucket)
243 cm / 7’ 11“
Rigging is required! Observe guidelines on pages 35
Continue from § 9, page 6
10. Connect one of the 150cm / 5’ sections to the middle section. Slip the connection
flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
11. Connect another 150cm / 5’ section to the first 150cm section. Slip the connection
flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Support the second section by placing it on a support stand or rostrum
12. Connect the third 150cm / 5’ section to the second 150cm / 5’ section. Slip the
connection flanges into each other and secure them with the safety pin.
13. Connect the fourth 150cm / 5’ section to the third 150cm / 5’ section. Slip the
connection flanges into each other and secure them with the safety pin.
Note
: Support the third section by placing it on a support stand or rostrum
14. Connect the 127cm / 4’ 2” section to the fourth 150cm / 5’ section. Slip the connection
flanges into each other and secure them with the safety pin.
15. Connect the 100cm section to the 127cm / 4’ 2” section. Slip the connection flanges
into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
16. Connect the remaining angle adjuster to the end of the 100cm section and secure it
with the provided safety pin.
17. Connect one of the 150cm / 5’ parallelogram rods to the middle section and then
connect the second 150cm / 5’ parallelogram rod to the first 150cm / 5’ rod. In turn,
connect the third 150cm / 5’ parallelogram rod to the second 150cm / 5’ rod. In turn,
connect the fourth 150cm / 5’ parallelogram rod to the third 150cm / 5’ rod. Connect
the 127cm / 4’ 2” parallelogram rod to the fourth 150cm / 5’ rod. In turn, connect the
100cm parallelogram rod to the 127cm / 4’ 2” rod. Then connect the angle adjuster
and secure it with a safety 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.
