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Manitowoc
Published 01-08-13, Control # 049-05
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2250 MAX-ER 2000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
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CRANE ACCESS POINTS
NOTE:
If the swing and travel alarms are not operating
properly, they mus t be repaired as s oon as
possible. Until they are repaired, the operator must
alert personnel to crane movement using the horn
on the control console.
Take necessary precautions to prevent slipping and /or
falling off the crane or attachment during assembly,
disassembly, maintenance, or other work. Falling from any
height could result in serious injury or death.
Manitowoc has provided stairways, ladders, and platforms at
the locations shown in Figure 2-2.
The owner/user must provide workers with approved ladders
or aerial work platforms to access those areas of the crane,
mast and boom that cannot be reached from the ground or
from steps, ladders, catwalks, and platforms provided by
Manitowoc.
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations for handling
personnel and for personnel fall protection.
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Access points must be kept clear to prevent personal
injury and unsafe operation of crane. The operator must
store his/her clothing and other personal belongings so
they do not interfere with controls in operator’s cab or
with operation of crane.
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Do not allow ground personnel to store their personal
belongings (clothing, lunch boxes, water coolers, and
the like) on the crane.
This practice will prevent ground personnel from being
crushed or electrocuted when they attempt to access
personal belongings stored on the crane.
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Tools, oil cans, spare parts, and other necessary
equipment must be stored in tool boxes or other
appropriate locations. Do not allow these items to lie
around loose in operators cab or on steps, ladders,
catwalks, and platforms.
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To reduce the risk of slipping, non-skid material (sand in
paint) has been applied to painted walkways and
platforms. However, walkways and platforms can be
slippery when wet and when oil or grease is spilled on
them. Keep walkways and platforms clean and dry to
prevent slipping on them. When non-skid material
wears out, reapply it.
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Wear shoes with a highly slip-resistant sole material.
Clean any mud or debris from shoes before entering the
crane cab or climbing onto the crane. A shoe that is not
clean might slip off a control pedal during operation.
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Do not make modifications or additions to the crane’s
access system that have not been evaluated and
approved by Manitowoc.
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Do not use top of mast, boom or jib as walkways. (unless
they have optional catwalks).
NOTE:
Optional walkways (catwalks) are available for the
boom and luffing jib sections, but only for those
countries that authorize their use.
Two ladders, stored in the boom butt, are available
for boom assembly and disassembly if the #44
B o o m w a s p u r c h a s e d . S e e B o o m L a d d e r
A s s e m b l y i n S e c t i o n 4 o f t h i s m a n u a l f o r
instructions.
GETTING ON OR OFF CRANE
Personnel getting on and off the crane shall do so only at the
steps provided and only while crane is parked.
Never climb onto or off a moving crane. Climb onto and off
crane only when it is parked and only with operator’s
permission.
When personnel use ladders to get on or off the crane or
attachment, their hands shall be free of any objects. Objects
which cannot be carried in pockets or tool belts shall be lifted
into place with a hand line or hoist.
Always maintain three points of contact when climbing
ladders: two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot.
WARNING
Crushing Injury Hazard!
Rotating bed can swing into and crush personnel climbing
on or off crane.
Moving crawlers can crush personnel climbing on or off
crane.
To prevent death or serious injury:
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Barricade all accessible areas to crane so personnel
cannot be struck or crushed when upperworks is
swung.
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Do not climb on or off crane while upperworks is
being swung or crane is being traveled.
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Signal operator for permission to climb on or off
crane.
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Operator: do not swing or travel while personnel are
climbing on or off crane. Stop swing and travel
motions. Apply swing brake and turn on travel park.
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Automatic alarms will sound to alert personnel when
the crane is swung or traveled.
