GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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22. Connect the remaining angle adjuster to the end of the last section and secure it with
the provided safety pin.
23. 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 rod. In turn,
connect the fifth 150cm parallelogram rod to the fourth 150cm / 5’ rod. In turn,
connect the 127cm / 4’ 2” parallelogram rod to the fifth 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.
24. Now mount the top rigging system observing the guidelines on pages 36. Insert the
Rigging Support Adjuster between the third and fourth rigging rods.
25. 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.
26. 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.
