New Leader L5034 G4, Assembly/Operators/Parts Manual

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L5034G4
Lifting the Spreader
Use only lifting devices that meet or exceed OSHA standard 1910.184 or ASME B30.20-
2006� Never lift equipment over people� Never lift unit with anything or anybody in
the body� Loads may shift or fall if improperly supported� Failure to comply with this
requirement could result in death or serious injury�
Do not use lifting device to free unit from a chassis, storage stands or frozen ground, or to
lift the chassis in any way� Shock loading is prohibited and sudden accelerations should
be avoided� Failure to follow this requirement may result in injury or machine damage�
Always inspect unit lift points for signs of wear, cracking, corrosion, gouges, alterations, or distortion�
Always use a sling, spreader bar, or lifting bar that
attaches to the lifting points with a minimum of 60
degrees from horizontal� It is preferable to use an
“H” style lifting bar that keeps the attaching chains
in a near vertical orientation as shown in Figure 1�
Operators of lifting devices must be qualified and
knowledgeable in their use and application�
Position the chassis with adequate room around
the unit� Work in an environment that permits
clear communication to others nearby� Keep area
clear of persons when loads are to be lifted and
suspended� Do not allow the lifted load to come in
contact with any obstruction�
Store units on a solid surface using appropriate
storage stands when not installed�
Figure 1 - Lifting Bar
Truck Frame Length
Refer to “Dimensions & Capacities” section in the operator’s manual for approximate length from the
rear of the cab to the rear end of the frame� Shorten truck frame as necessary, making sure to follow
truck manufacturer’s specifications so as not to void truck warranty.
NOTICE!
Do not weld to truck frame; it may void truck warranty�
A level top surface is necessary for mounting. Add steel shim bars or strips the same thickness as fish
plates or other obstructions and as wide as the truck frame channel top flange. Shims must be drilled to
clear any rivet or bolt heads�
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