GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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11. Connect another 150cm / 5’ section to the first 150cm / 5’ 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 2 turnbuckles to the lower connection on the front side of the rigging
harness. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
13. Connect a 150cm / 5’ rigging rod to each of the turnbuckles on the front side of the
rigging harness. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
14. Connect another 2 x 150cm / 5’ rigging rods to the first 2 rigging rods. Ensure that the
locking pins are inserted fully.
15. Connect 2 x 150cm / 5’ rigging rods in turn to the connectors on the second
extension. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
16. Hand tighten the rods by turning the turnbuckles until the rods are taut.
17. Connect the third 150cm / 5’ section to the second 150cm / 5’ section. Slip the
connection flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
18. Connect the fourth 150cm / 5’ section to the third 150cm / 5’ section. Slip the
connection flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Support the third section by placing it on a support stand or rostrum
19. Connect the fifth 150cm / 5’ section to the fourth 150cm / 5’ section. Slip the conn-
ection flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Support the fourth section by placing it on a support stand or rostrum.
20. Connect the 127cm / 4’ 2” section to the fifth 150cm / 5’ section. Slip the connection
flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
21. Connect the remaining angle adjuster to the end of the last section and secure it with
the provided safety pin.
22. 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. In turn,
connect the fifth 150cm / 5’ parallelogram rod to the fourth 150cm / 5’ rod. In turn,
connect the 127cm / 4’ 2” parallelogram rod to the fifth 150cm / 5’ 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.
23. Now mount the top rigging system observing the guidelines on pages 36. Insert the
Rigging Support Adjuster between the third and fourth rigging rods.
24. Connect the remote bracket to the angle adjuster by inserting the male flange into the
female flange on the angle adjuster. Secure it with the safety pin.
25. Attach the weight bucket to the short end of the crane by inserting the male weight
bucket flange into the female flange on the angle adjuster. Secure it with the 2 safety
pins on the top of the angle adjuster.
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.
