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SAFETY INFORMATION
GRT880 OPERATOR MANUAL
2-22
Published 3-25-2020, Control # 643-04
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The anti-two-block system shall be installed and
inspected to confirm that it is active to monitor both hoist
lines.
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The RCL hoist selection shall be set to main hoist and
two parts of line.
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The wire rope and sheaves shall be inspected prior to
and following the lifting operations for chaffing or
scrubbing.
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The total gross load shall not exceed 80% of the
standard load chart. The operator shall be responsible to
control this as the RCL does not have a feature to set
reduced lifting limits.
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The auxiliary hoist line shall be considered part of the
deducts to determine net allowable load.
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The panel shall be lifted so that the hoist lines are in line
with the crane.
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The load shall be controlled to prevent rotation of the
load and to make sure that the load stays in line with
the boom.
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The load must be balanced with the auxiliary: load line
not taking more than half the load at any time during the
lift. The RCL will not be providing coverage for the line
pull of the auxiliary hoist line.
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The effect of wind loads on the crane and panel shall be
taken into consideration. Operations shall be halted if
the wind can cause a loss of control in handling the load.
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The main hoist line shall be used to raise the panel into
the vertical position.
Make sure that all personnel working on and around the
crane are properly trained and thoroughly familiar with
operational functions of the crane and safe operating and
work practices. Personnel should be thoroughly familiar with
regulations and standards governing cranes and their
operation. Work practices may vary slightly between
government regulations, industry standards, local and job-
site rules and employer policies so a thorough knowledge of
and compliance with all relevant work rules is necessary.
Counterweight
On cranes equipped with removable counterweights, make
sure that the appropriate counterweight sections are
properly installed for the lift being considered.
Do not add material to the counterweight to increase
capacity. United States Federal law prohibits modification or
additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the
equipment without the manufacturer’s written approval.
[29CFR 1926.1434]
Outrigger Lift Off
Regarding “lifting” of an outrigger pad during craning
activities, be advised that the rated loads for these cranes,
as indicated on the crane’s
Load Chart
, do not exceed 85%
of the tipping load on outriggers as determined by SAE J765
“Cranes Stability Test Code.” An outrigger pad may lift off the
ground during operation of the crane within the capacity
limits of the
Load Chart
, yet the crane will not have reached
instability. The “balance point” for stability testing according
to SAE and Grove criteria is a condition of loading wherein
the load moment acting to overturn the crane is equal to the
maximum moment of the crane available to resist
overturning. This balance point or point of instability for a
crane does not depend on “lifting” of an outrigger but rather
on comparison of the “opposing” load moments.
The occurrence of an outrigger lifting from the ground is often
attributed to the natural flex in the crane’s frame. This may
happen when lifting a load in certain configurations within the
capacity limits of the
Load Chart
and is not necessarily an
indication of an unstable condition.
Provided the crane is properly set up, the crane is in good
working condition, that all operator’s aids are properly
programmed, that the qualified crane operator adheres to
the instructions found in the applicable
Load Chart
,
Operator
Manual
and decals on the crane, the crane should not be
unstable.
PILE DRIVING AND EXTRACTING
Pile driving and extracting are applications approved by
Grove, provided all equipment is operated within factory
guidelines. The following operating requirements must be
used during pile driving and extracting with a Grove mobile
hydraulic crane:
Pile driving and pile extraction using a mobile crane
introduces many variable and unknown factors that must be
considered when using a crane for this application. Because
of these factors, discretion must be exercised when pile
driving or pile extraction is being considered.
It is not the intention of Grove to recommend specific types
or makes of pile driving and pile extraction equipment, but
rather to advise of the operational requirements to help avoid
the detrimental effects that pile driving and pile extraction
can have on the crane.
In addition to the operating requirements that are detailed in
the operating manuals and on the load capacity chart, pile
driving and extracting operations are approved by Grove,
provided all guidelines outlined below are followed:
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All pile driving and extracting operations shall be
restricted to fully extended outriggers with all tires clear
of the ground.
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