F0169 Backease Hoist Manual
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28/05/2014
Rev:03
vehicle chassis through good metal to metal contact. The vehicle chassis must be
earthed to the vehicle battery. If the chassis is not earthed to the battery the power pack
will try to earth through the vehicle wiring, causing damage to that wiring.
21.
Route the hydraulic hose from power pack unit, forward under the tray and up between
the cab and cabguard to the hydraulic ram.
Important:
Ensure that the routing of the hose is such that when the crane is rotated and/or the
boom is raised and lowered to its extremes the hose is neither kinked, stressed nor fouled by
the tray, the cab, the cabguard or any of the crane components. To prevent chaffing or damage,
surplus hose should be secured with cable ties (or similar) where possible
.
22.
To fit the Boom Storage Bracket. See illustration 3.
First position the boom, (height and extension) against the cab guard in the position it is
to be stored in. The mounting plate should be attached to the cab guard vertically with
the centre of the plate lining up with the pin retaining the hook on the end of the boom.
The height of the mounting plate should be such that the storage bracket can be bolted
to it with the boom resting in the storage bracket. Ensure that the pin on the boom rests
in the centre of the vee, the hook should slide between the mounting plate and the
storage bracket. The boom storage bracket must be used in conjunction with the slew
lock pin to keep the boom secure during transport.
23.
Adjusting the support leg. See illustration 4.
With the vehicle on level ground place the support leg against the bracket. Mark leg with
a pencil at the hole level. Add 25mm above that mark and drill a ⅜" hole through the
leg, parallel to the footplate. Cut as illustrated. Bolt the leg to the bracket.
24.
When satisfied that the crane has been installed in accordance with these instructions
and diagrams, ensure all bolts are tensioned, and all electrical and hydraulic
connections are correct and sound.
25.
Connect the power cable to the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
Read Safety Instructions before Operating
Safety instructions:
Lifting more than the SWL (Illustration 2) may result in serious personal injury and
permanent damage to the crane.
Always use the Support leg when lifting loads.
Always use the Slew Lock when lifting loads.
Use the crane only when the vehicle is on level ground. Use of the crane when the
vehicle is not level may cause the suspended load to slew dangerously out of control.
When practical and safe to do so, steady suspended load with one hand, whilst holding
the remote toggle in the other hand. Never stand under suspended load or raised boom.
Do not move the vehicle with the boom raised or the load suspended.
Secure the load to the vehicle. Do not rely on the lifting hook or the lowered boom to
retain loads on a moving vehicle.
When the vehicle is left unattended, lock the remote toggle inside vehicle cab to prevent
unauthorised use.
Do not allow minors to operate the crane.
Inspect crane components (hydraulic hose in particular) and installation regularly to
check for wear, loosening of bolts etc. or damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts
immediately.
Always store boom securely using the Slew Lock and the Boom Storage Bracket and
store the Support Leg in the vehicle when not in use.
