Manitowoc 16000WA, Operator'S Manual

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Published 03-18-13, Control # 116-09
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16000 WIND ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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NOTE: There are two procedures for installing the
extended upper boom point:
• Procedure 1 — The boom cap and extended
upper boom point are shipped assembled.
• Procedure 2 — The boom cap and extended
upper boom point are shipped separately.
Install Extended Upper Boom Point —
Procedure 1
See Figure 4-14 for following procedure.
1. View A shows boom cap (1) and extended upper boom
point (10) pinned together for shipping.
2. Prepare the boom cap as instructed on page 4-19.
3. Attach all four legs of lifting sling (2, View C) to the lifting
lugs on boom cap (1) and to the forward lifting lugs on
extended upper boom point (10).
4. Lift the boom cap and extended upper boom point into
position at the end of transition insert (11, View C).
5. Engage pins (9, Views C and F) in the boom cap with the
hooked connectors on transition insert (11).
6. Lower the boom cap and the extended upper boom point
until the bottom connecting holes are aligned and install
pins (12, View G). The pins are stored as shown in View
B.
7. Remove pins (13, View C) and collars (14) and lower the
extended upper boom point to the ground.
8. Store pins (13, View H) and collars (14).
9. Disconnect the lifting slings.
10. Unpin storage links (16, View E).
11. Rotate links (15, View E) rearward and pin them to
straps (18, View F) on the transition insert.
12. Pin storage links (16, View F) in the working position.
13. Repin links (20, View D) to the desired offset holes.
14. As the boom is raised, the extended upper boom point
rollers will roll along the ground until the links unfold. The
extended upper point will then lift off the ground as the
boom is raised.
Make sure roller path is clear of obstructions.
Legend for Figure 4-14
Item Description
1 Boom Cap
2 Lifting Sling (4-leg chain slings)
3-8 See Figure 4-11
9 Pin with Safety Pin
10 Extended Upper Boom Point
• 16000 #58WA OR
• 18000 #55-79A
11 Transition Insert
12 Pin with Safety Pin (2)
13 Pin (2)
14 Collars with Hitch Pins (4)
15 Links (strap) (4)
16 Links (storage) (4)
17 Pin with Cotter Pins (2)
18 Strap (2)
19 Pin with Collar and Retaining Pin (2)
20 Link with Pin and Cotter Pins (2)
WARNING
Crush Hazard!
Prior to raising boom, warn personnel to stand clear of
extended upper boom point rollers.
Hole Description
A 28° Offset
• 16000 #58WA ONLY
B 35° Offset
• 16000 #58WA OR
• 18000 #55-79A