SET-UP
OPERATOR MANUAL
NBT60XL
4-24
Published 11-01-2020 Control # 710-00
control panels function only if the Crane Function Power
Switch is turned off, an armrest is in the up position, or there
is no one sitting in the crane cab operator’s seat. A green
LED (6, Figure 4-16) on the left side of the control panel
illuminate to indicate the control panel is operational.
To initiate the function, press and hold the power button (1),
then the counterweight raise or lower button (4, 5,
Figure 4-16). If a counterweight removal cylinder raise or
lower button (4, 5, Figure 4-16) is pressed without first
pressing and holding a Power Button (1, Figure 4-16), a red
LED above that button will flash.
Lowering the Counterweight Cylinders
1.
Press and hold a Power Button.
2.
Press and hold the left and right Counterweight Removal
Cylinder Lower Buttons.
3.
Release the left and right Counterweight Removal
Cylinder Lower Buttons when cylinders are at the proper
position to pin the counterweight to the cylinders.
If cylinders and counterweight do not vertically align,
return to cab and swing superstructure until alignment is
achieved.
NOTE:
The cylinders can rotate axially when no
counterweight is installed, causing the cylinder pin
holes to not align with holes in counterweight. If this
occurs, rotate the cylinder rod using your hand or
counterweight pin.
Raising the Counterweight Cylinders
1.
Press and hold a Power Button.
2.
Press and hold the left and right Counterweight Removal
Cylinder Raise Buttons.
3.
Release the left and right Counterweight Removal
Cylinder Raise Buttons when the cylinders are at the
fully raised position.
NOTE:
If the counterweight hits the wear pads on the
s u p e r s t r u c t u r e w h e n r a i s i n g , r e - a l i g n
counterweight mounting lugs, lower counterweight
back down onto mounting lugs on carrier deck to
realign counterweight on cylinder pins, then raise
counterweight again.
Mounting the Top Counterweight on the
Superstructure
Use the following procedure to install the 3000 lb (1360.8 kg)
or 5000 lb (2268 kg) top counterweight section (3,
Figure 4-18) on a NBT60XL crane. The top counterweight is
secured to the superstructure.
1.
Position the crane on a firm, level surface.
2.
Fully extend and set the outriggers, then level the crane
(see
3.
(Optional) Set the camera display to view the rear view
camera as necessary.
4.
Set display in Operator’s Console to the
RCL Operating
Mode Screen (Figure 4-17) (see
).
FIGURE 4-16
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1
Power Buttons
2
Right Cylinder Raise Button
3
Left Cylinder Raise Button
4
Right Cylinder Lower Button
5
Left Cylinder Lower Button
6
Panel Power Indicator (LED)
1
2
4
3
5
6
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