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Installation and Maintenance Manual for 
SPANCO

®

(WC) Wall Cantilever Jib Cranes

Manual No. 103-0024
REV. 08/14

ISO 9001 REGISTERED

© SPANCO, Inc. 

Summary of Contents for 100 Series

Page 1: ...Installation and Maintenance Manual for SPANCO WC Wall Cantilever Jib Cranes Manual No 103 0024 REV 08 14 ISO 9001 REGISTERED SPANCO Inc ...

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Page 3: ... 500 1000 LBS 10 11 Top Bottom Bracket Assemblies January 2011 to June 2013 WC 100 150 250 500 LBS 12 13 Top Bottom Bracket Assemblies January 2011 to June 2013 WC 1000 LBS 14 15 Top Bottom Bracket Assemblies June 2013 and Later WC 100 150 250 500 1000 LBS 16 17 Bearing Assembly Correct 18 Bearing Assembly Incorrect 19 22 Warranty and Service Policy 24 ...

Page 4: ... new jib crane the following items must be understood 1 It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that building columns or walls are adequate to support the crane and its rated load 2 Jib cranes should not be hung from any existing building structure without first consulting a qualified architect or engineer for the purpose of determining the structure s adequacy FORWARD Do not mount the jib c...

Page 5: ...INSTALLATION 5 1 Refer to Tables 1 and 2 and locate the dimensions of the specific Model WC jib crane to be installed ...

Page 6: ... level and then drill the second lower hole Put the second bolt through and then partially tighten the bolts Do not fully tighten the bolts in case shims are needed later 4 Allow crane to rest on lower bracket while still supporting the rest of the crane 5 Use a 3 or 4 level to level the crane vertically to within 1 16 if using a plumb bob Press downward on top of upper pin to ensure the upper bea...

Page 7: ...ded then retighten upper bolts In the end be sure all 4 bolts are properly tightened approximately 154 FT LBS For a 5 8 ø structural bolt 8 Recheck to make sure both upper and lower bearing assemblies will pass the first inspection see correct figures in this manual Test jib by rotating back and forth to ensure there is no unusual rubbing or binding or anything else unusual that could compromise t...

Page 8: ... Check daily for anything unusual 3 The supplied bearings bushings are not designed to be lubricated They are a wear item that will need to be inspected and eventually need to be replaced depending on usage 3 Refer to the figures in this manual showing correct and incorrect configurations of bearing assemblies If there is a question concerning bearing assembly or any other item during the inspecti...

Page 9: ...epeat the same process for the lower bearing assembly making sure the crane is properly supported at all times Contact SPANCO immediately concerning any possible replacement parts in question 9 June 2013 Later A yearly inspection includes all of the above inspection items plus a partial tear down of the upper and lower bearing assemblies Properly support the crane by an overhead crane or other mea...

Page 10: ...10 TOP BRACKET ASSEMBLY JANUARY 2011 AND EARLIER ONLY WC 100 150 250 500 1000 LBS NOTE As of June 2013 we are no longer using this assembly The replacement assembly is K WC 1000 R ...

Page 11: ...11 BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY JANUARY 2011 AND EARLIER ONLY WC 100 150 250 500 1000 LBS NOTE As of June 2013 we are no longer using this assembly The replacement assembly is K WC 1000 R ...

Page 12: ...12 TOP BRACKET ASSEMBLY JANUARY 2011 TO JUNE 2013 WC 100 150 250 500 LBS 12 NOTE As of June 2013 we are no longer using this assembly The replacement assembly is K WC 1000 R ...

Page 13: ...13 BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY JANUARY 2011 TO JUNE 2013 WC 100 150 250 500 LBS 13 NOTE As of June 2013 we are no longer using this assembly The replacement assembly is K WC 1000 R ...

Page 14: ...TOP BRACKET ASSEMBLY JANUARY 2011 TO JUNE 2013 WC 1000 LBS 14 14 NOTE As of June 2013 we are no longer using this assembly The replacement assembly is K WC 1000 R ...

Page 15: ...B 2 4 15 0004 5 8 FLAT WASHER 3 3 15 0005 FLAT WASHER 3 4 4 1 29 0003 PIN CLEVIS 3 4 X 2 ZINC PLATED 5 1 29 0006 HAIRPIN COTTERS 5 8 3 4 6 2 26 0025 BEARING SLEEVE 3 4 ID 1 OD 1 2 LNGTH 7 2 26 0024 THRUST WASHER 3 4 BRONZE SAE 841 K WC 03 NOTE As of June 2013 we are no longer using this assembly The replacement assembly is K WC 1000 R ...

Page 16: ...16 TOP BRACKET ASSEMBLY JUNE 2013 AND LATER ONLY ALL WC S WC 100 150 250 500 AND 1000 LBS NOTE This bracket assembly applies to all WC Jibs and replacement brackets June 2013 and later ...

Page 17: ...17 BOTTOM BRACKET ASSEMBLY JUNE 2013 AND LATER ONLY ALL WC S WC 100 150 250 500 AND 1000 LBS NOTE This bracket assembly applies to all WC Jibs and replacement brackets June 2013 and later ...

Page 18: ...to June 2013 All washers are installed and in the correct locations Flange bearings are not beginning to pull out and are installed in the correct locations Pin is down the whole way Cotter pin is present Angles and crane are aligned horizontally BEARING ASSEMBLY CORRECT Configuration for June 2013 and later All washers and flange bearings are present Angles and crane are aligned horizontally Lock...

Page 19: ...lange bearing may be wearing incorrectly Pin may be exposed to wear or failure if flange bearing pulls the entire way out Possible Cause Bracket centers are too large Inspection Procedure Crane must be taken out of service immediately Could result in serious injury or death Problem Center washer is missing Possible Cause Incorrect installation BEARING ASSEMBLY INCORRECT ...

Page 20: ...y Upper portion of pin may be exposed to wear or failure due to misalignment Possible Cause Bracket not mounted correctly Inspection Procedure Crane must be taken out of service immediately Could result in serious injury or death Problem Lower flange bearing is missing entirely Angle will be wearing directly on pin without the protection of the bearing Pin will prematurely fail Possible Cause Lowe...

Page 21: ...ematurely fail The cotter pin is missing entirely The pin is beginning to work its way out of its proper location Configuration for January 2011 to June 2013 Although this figure looks identical to the correct configuration there may be sleeve bearings that are missing for the 1 000 LB crane The thrust bearings are obviously here but the sleeve bearings may or may not be present A closer inspectio...

Page 22: ...d result in serious injury or death Problem Center bronze bushing is missing Possible Cause Incorrect installation Inspection Procedure Crane must be taken out of service Could result in serious injury or death Problem Shoulder bolt nut is not tightened Possible Cause Incorrect installation ...

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Page 24: ...maintenance or equipment that has been used in excess of its rated capacity or beyond its service factors It does not apply to equipment that has been altered without Spanco s written authorization Written notice of any claimed system defect must be given to Spanco within thirty days of discovery Spanco s obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of Spanco s products a...

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