SAFETY INFORMATION
TMS800E13 OPERATOR MANUAL
2-16
Published 02-06-2014, Control # 495-00
•
Operate the new rope - first through several cycles at
l i g h t l o a d a n d t h e n t h r o u g h s e v e r a l c y c l e s a t
intermediate load to allow the rope to adjust to operating
conditions.
When using a wedge socket:
•
Always inspect socket, wedge, and pin for correct size
and condition.
•
Do not use parts that are damaged, cracked, or
modified.
•
Assemble the wedge socket with live end of rope aligned
with the centerline of pin and assure proper length of tail
(dead end) protrudes beyond the socket.
Sheaves
Inspect the boom nose and hook block sheaves for proper
operation, excessive wear, and damage every 50 hours or
weekly. Inoperable, damaged and/or worn sheaves cause
rapid deterioration of wire rope.
Ensure sheaves carrying ropes that can be momentarily
unloaded are equipped with close fitting guards or other
devices to guide the rope back into the groove when the load
is reapplied. Ensure sheaves in the lower load block are
equipped with close fitting guards that will prevent the ropes
from becoming fouled when the block is lying on the ground
with loose ropes.
To attain maximum wire rope life and minimize hook block
rotation, it is recommended that even numbers of parts-of-
line be used in multiple-part reeving whenever possible.
The use of nylon (polyamide) sheaves, as compared with
metallic sheaves, may change the replacement criteria of
rotation-resistant wire rope.
NOTE:
The use of cast nylon (polyamide) sheaves will
substantially increase the service life of wire rope.
However, conventional rope retirement criteria
based only upon visible wire breaks may prove
inadequate in predicting rope failure. The user of
cast nylon sheaves is therefore cautioned that a
retirement criteria should be established based
upon the user’s experience and the demands of his
application.
Batteries
Battery electrolyte must not be allowed to contact the skin or
eyes. If this occurs, flush the contacted area with water and
consult a doctor immediately.
When checking and maintaining batteries, exercise the
following procedures and precautions:
•
Wear safety glasses when servicing batteries.
•
If equipped, disconnect battery with the battery
disconnect switch before disconnecting the ground
battery cable. For cranes with a Cummins engine using
an engine ECM:
a.
Ensure that the key switch has been off for 2
minutes.
b.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF
position.
c.
Remove the ECM power fuse.
d.
Remove negative battery cables.
•
Do not break a live circuit at the battery terminal.
Disconnect the ground battery cable first when removing
a battery and connect it last when installing a battery.
•
Do not short across the battery posts to check charge.
Short circuit, spark, or flame could cause battery
explosion.
•
If applicable, maintain battery electrolyte at the proper
level. Check the electrolyte with a flashlight.
•
If applicable to your crane, check battery test indicator
on maintenance-free batteries.
•
Check battery condition only with proper test equipment.
Batteries shall not be charged except in an open, well-
ventilated area that is free of flame, smoking, sparks,
and fire.
Engine
Fuel the crane only with the engine turned off. Do not smoke
while fueling the crane. Do not store flammable materials on
the crane.
Be familiar with the location and use of the nearest fire
extinguisher.
Be careful when checking the engine coolant level. The fluid
may be hot and under pressure. Shut down the engine and
allow the radiator time to cool before removing the radiator
cap.
Shut down the engine and disconnect the battery before
performing maintenance. If unable to do so for the task
Reference Only
