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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

FOR THE

MANTIS

MODEL 8010

40-TON DIESEL-POWERED,

HYDRAULICALLY-OPERATED

CRAWLER CRANE

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Summary of Contents for MANTIS 8010

Page 1: ...R S MANUAL FOR THE MANTIS MODEL 8010 40 TON DIESEL POWERED HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED CRAWLER CRANE View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com ...

Page 2: ...13 3 LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR ANTI TWO BLOCK SYSTEM 15 Load Moment Indicator 15 Load Chart Selection Load Moment Indicator Setting 15 Anti Two Block A2B 16 4 ENGINE OPERATION 17 Alarm Systems 17 Walk Around Inspection 17 Electric Starting 19 Starting With Jumper Cables 20 After Starting The Engine 21 Engine Stopping 21 After Stopping The Engine 22 5 WINCH AUGER CONTROLS 23 6 BOOM CONTROLS 25 7 SWING ...

Page 3: ...3 F REEVING DIAGRAM 45 G PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING 47 H COUNTERWEIGHT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 49 I JIB EXTENSION REMOVAL INSTALLATION 51 J MAIN BOOM REMOVAL INSTALLATION 53 K CRAWLER FRAME REMOVAL INSTALLATION 55 L TERMS ABBREVIATIONS 57 View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com ...

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Page 5: ...are not clear The way you operate and maintain the Mantis 8010 for its first 100 hours will largely determine its useful life and freedom from unscheduled maintenance This manual contains use and regular maintenance instructions for the 8010 Keep it handy preferably in the operator s cab and refer to it often MANUAL ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows 1 Overview describes the 8010 in ...

Page 6: ...ND GENERAL CONDITIONS The MANTIS 8010 Crane as manufactured by SpanDeck Inc meets the requirements of ANSI B30 5c 1992 when specifically equipped Structure and stability have been tested in accordance with SAE J1063 and SAE J765 respectively Lifting capacities as determined by boom length angle or lifting radius apply only to machines as originally equipped by the manufacturer and in a properly ma...

Page 7: ...tes an anti two block control device to prevent the crane s lifting block from con tacting the boom head sheaves See Section 3 p 15 for details of LMI A2B operation LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Proper and timely lubrication and service are essen tial for satisfactory performance of the 8010 Refer to the sections on lubrication and service in this manual Tighten all nuts bolts and hydraulic and elec...

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Page 9: ...ol Boom Hoist Raise Lower Control Travel Controls Tracks Extend Retract Switch Auxiliary Equipment Controls Other Operator Controls Load Moment Indicator Anti Two Block System The illustrations on this page show the layout of the 8010 s control panels 2 DASH CONTROL PANELS 5 REV DATE View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpe...

Page 10: ...to indicate that the engine tem perature is too high If this warning light comes on the operator should stop the engine as soon as pos sible and determine the cause Tachometer This gauge provides a digital readout of engine rota tion speed Fuel Level Gauge This gauge indicates the fuel remaining in the 8010 s fuel tank Ignition Off Operation Preheat Start Switch This rotary switch controls startin...

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Page 12: ...NCH CONTROL Auxiliary Winch On Off Switch This toggle switch enables ON or disables OFF auxiliary winch rotation When the auxiliary winch is disabled the boom telescope function is enabled Telescope Auxiliary Winch Control When the Auxiliary Winch On Off Switch is in the off position this lever controls the boom telescope func tion pushing it forward extends the boom and pulling it backward retrac...

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Page 14: ...hook block and pulling it backward raises the block Speed Range Button This button at the top of the Main Winch Auger Control lever selects either the low button not depressed or high button depressed range of main winch rotation Boom Hoist Raise Lower Control This lever controls the Boom Hoist function Pushing the lever forward lowers the boom pulling it back ward raises the boom 3 2 1 10 REV DAT...

Page 15: ...ON OF THE TRAVEL FUNCTIONS SEE DIRECTIONAL REFERENCES P 2 TRACKS EXTEND RETRACT SWITCH This toggle switch controls the position of the crane s tracks The switch is spring loaded to the center posi tion When the switch is pushed toward extend the tracks move to their wide 17 3 ft 5 28 m configura tion for lifting When it is pushed toward retract the tracks move to their narrow 10 9 ft 3 32 m config...

Page 16: ...ing it forward rotates the auger forward and pulling it backward rotates the auger in reverse Speed Range Button This button at the top of the Main Winch Auger Control lever selects either the low button not depressed or high button depressed range of auger rotation If the 8010 is equipped with a vibro hammer instead of an auger this button has no function when the AUGER VIBRO switch is on Auger L...

Page 17: ... to cease lifting operations as quickly as pos sible and to find and correct the problem Hydraulic Cooling System Auto Manual Switch This switch selects between thermostatically con trolled AUTO or continuous MANUAL operation of the hydraulic cooling system Under normal opera tion this switch should be left in Auto However the operator may override this automatic operation at any time by switching...

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Page 19: ...etermined by the boom mounted reel which contains the length and angle transducers Based on these factors the system computer determines load radius which is displayed in the operator cab Pressure transducers connected to the boom hoist cylinder determine boom load by reading the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder The system calcu lates the load moment based on load and load radius and alerts the ...

Page 20: ...switch in the operator cab The crane operator must read the LMI A2B System Operator s Manual before operating the system In case of a problem the system console will display an error code The operator must then consult the Troubleshooting Manual and if unable to rectify the problem call the factory or a Mantis dealer for assis tance Both the Operator s Manual and Troubleshooting Manual for the LMI...

Page 21: ...ccumulated grease and oil on an engine or platform is a fire hazard Remove this debris with steam clean ing or high pressure water at least monthly or when ever any significant quantity of oil or other fluid is spilled on or near an engine and working area Wipe fittings caps and plugs clean before servicing Air Intake System Observe the dash mounted Air Filter Warning Light Service the air cleaner...

Page 22: ... in place Repair or replace all guards that are damaged or missing Measure the engine crankcase oil level The correct oil level is shown by the FULL mark in the FULL RANGE zone on the Engine Stopped side of the dipstick Check the oil level s on driven equipment For water cooled engines only Check the coolant level with the engine stopped and cold Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure gr...

Page 23: ...or 3 seconds At temperatures below 0 C 32 F you may need to spray additional starting fluid directly into the air cleaner inlet Additional injections of ether may also be required to achieve a low idle speed WARNING When using starting fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions carefully and use it sparingly Failure to do so could result in explosion and or fire and possi ble personal injury NOT...

Page 24: ... electrical accessories before attaching cables Your engine may be equipped with a 12 or 24 volt starting system Use only the same voltage for boost starting Use of a welder or higher voltage will dam age the electrical system When using jumper cables always connect POSI TIVE cable to POSITIVE battery terminal which is connected to starter solenoid and NEGA TIVE cable from external source to start...

Page 25: ...e operated at low speed and low power The engine will reach normal operating temperature faster when operated at low speed and low power demand than when idled at no load Maximum no load speed for a warm engine is 2500 rpm Exceeding this limit may cause severe engine damage Check all gauges and warning lights frequently during operation ENGINE STOPPING NOTE Stopping the engine immediately after it...

Page 26: ...ide temperature Add a coolant mix of Caterpillar Antifreeze and water Refer to Appendix C of this manu al for information about acceptable water and antifreeze concentrations 3 Check the crankcase oil level Maintain the oil level between the ADD and FULL marks in the FULL RANGE zone on the ENGINE STOPPED side of the dipstick 4 Repair any leaks perform minor adjustments tighten loose bolts etc 5 Ob...

Page 27: ...UP THE WINCH PARTICULARLY IN LOW TEMPERATURES MAY RESULT IN TEMPORARY BRAKE SLIPPAGE SUCH OPERATION WILL CREATE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY DEATH AND OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE To properly warm up the winch run the 8010 s diesel engine at its minimum recommended RPM with the hydraulic winch control lever in its neutral position Once the engine has reached operating temperature...

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Page 29: ...third and fourth stages start to extend As hydraulic pres sure is applied to the sequence valve the cylinder mounted in the second stage extends At the end of its stroke the valve will route the pressure to the cylinder mounted in the third stage As the third stage extends it will also extend the fourth tip stage through an arrangement of extend cables and sheaves mounted inside the boom When retr...

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Page 31: ... SWING PARK BRAKE The park brake is controlled by the Swing Park Brake ON OFF switch The park brake is used to hold the upper structure in position for extended peri ods of time NEVER USE THE PARK BRAKE TO STOP THE SWING MOTION OF THE UPPER STRUCTURE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SWING SERVICE BRAKE The service brake is controlled by the floor mounted foot pedal far left and is used to slow and stop the...

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Page 33: ... motion alarm which will sound any time the park brake switch is turned off This alarm will alert all personnel that travel can occur at any time The track drive motors are two speed and are shifted by pilot pressure through a solenoid valve controlled by a dash mounted toggle switch marked Travel Speed HIGH LOW DO NOT SHIFT BETWEEN TRAVEL SPEEDS WHILE THE CRANE IS IN MOTION Maximum tractive effor...

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Page 35: ...rol lever This button selects either the low button not depressed or high button depressed range of auxiliary winch rotation As with other craning functions speed within ranges is directly proportional to engine speed and pedal dis placement The auxiliary winch also employs an LMI A2B opera tor aid in the raise direction to aid the operator in preventing a two blocking situation when the switch mo...

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Page 37: ...able swings clear THE AUGER CAN BE STOWED ONLY ON THE BUTT STAGE OF THE BOOM THIS POSITION MAY ALSO BE USED FOR DIGGING THE AUGER MAY ALSO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SECOND STAGE FOR DIGGING Use the following steps to transfer the auger to the second stage 1 Make sure the auger is in the stowed posi tion and raise the auger swivel adapter to align with auger support bracket pinned at the front of the s...

Page 38: ...ar ward lowering the auger shaft to the latch plunger Install the butt stage storage pin next 1 Remove the pin from the auger swivel adapter and auger support bracket 2 Swing the adapter down 3 Remove and store the jumper hoses 4 Set the Auger Vibro switch to off for winch operation 5 Install quick disconnect dust caps and plugs to all quick disconnects before stor ing The auger may be left in the...

Page 39: ... Boom angle is the included angle between the longitu dinal axis of the boom base section and the horizontal axis after lifting the load The boom angle before lifting should be somewhat greater than desired to account for boom deflection Boom angle boom length relationships given in the load charts are an approximation of the resulting load radius which should be accurately measured Boom height di...

Page 40: ...ER WEIGHT IS IN THE REARMOST POSITION Dec Switch This rotary switch selects the crane operating mode or boom configuration The chart below shows the permissible combinations of settings for these three switches as well as the proper load charts to use for each mode No other combinations are allowed NOTE If you are certain that a load is within load chart limits but the crane will not lift it check...

Page 41: ...17 3 18 0 18 0 17 0 35 40 13 0 12 5 13 4 14 0 14 5 14 9 40 45 9 6 10 5 11 2 11 7 12 0 45 50 7 5 8 4 9 0 9 5 9 8 50 55 5 8 6 6 7 3 7 7 8 1 55 60 5 3 5 9 6 3 6 7 60 65 4 1 4 7 5 2 5 5 65 70 3 8 4 2 4 5 70 75 3 0 3 4 3 7 75 80 2 7 3 0 80 85 2 1 2 4 85 90 1 5 1 8 90 95 1 4 95 100 0 9 100 RADIUS MAIN BOOM LENGTH ft RADIUS ONLY FULLY EXTENDED BOOM 38 JIB 149 5 12 5 10 2 9 1 7 9 6 9 6 1 5 7 5 0 4 0 3 2 2...

Page 42: ...3 7 14 1 30 35 8 7 8 3 7 7 8 7 9 4 9 9 10 3 35 40 5 7 5 2 6 1 6 8 7 3 7 6 40 45 3 4 4 2 4 9 5 4 5 7 45 50 2 0 2 8 3 5 3 9 4 3 50 55 0 9 1 7 2 3 2 8 3 1 55 60 0 8 1 4 1 9 2 2 60 65 NR 0 7 1 1 1 4 65 70 NR 0 5 0 8 70 75 NR NR 0 2 75 80 NR NR 80 85 NR NR 85 90 NR NR 90 95 NR 95 100 NR 100 RADIUS MAIN BOOM LENGTH ft RADIUS ONLY FULLY EXTENDED BOOM 38 JIB 149 5 N O T R A T E D NOTE Capacities appearing...

Page 43: ...FULLY EXTENDED 360 DEGREE RATING LOADS IN KIPS 78 13 60 75 10 19 72 8 48 70 7 35 68 6 39 65 5 71 62 5 38 60 4 66 58 4 24 55 3 95 52 3 56 50 3 43 48 3 23 45 3 05 BOOM ANGLE LOAD NOTE Capacities are based on structural strength only Tipping should not be relied upon as a capacity limitation View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCra...

Page 44: ... 20 25 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 25 30 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 30 35 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 35 40 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 11 0 40 45 8 6 9 5 10 2 10 7 11 0 45 50 6 5 7 4 8 0 8 5 8 8 50 55 4 8 5 6 6 3 6 7 7 1 55 60 4 3 4 9 5 3 5 7 60 65 3 1 3 7 4 2 4 5 65 70 2 8 3 2 3 5 70 75 2 0 2 4 2 7 75 80 1 7 2 0 80 85 1 1 1 4 85 90 0 5 0 8 90 95 0 4 95 100 NR 100 RAD...

Page 45: ...l at tank sight gauge all cylinders fully retracted and oil at operating temperature Add as required see Capacities Specifications Chart Check filter condition indicator change as required or at least every 1 000 hrs Check for leaks walk around inspection of entire machine repair as required Clean Hyd tank clean with solvent filler breather cap Drain Hyd tank drain clean and refill see Capacities ...

Page 46: ...cities Specifications Chart Change swing drive reducer oil drain at operating temperature initial oil change see Capacities Specifications Chart Change swing drive reducer oil after initial change at 50 hours Grease slew ring race grease while rotating until grease is visible at seal see Capacities Specifications Chart Grease slew ring teeth coat with open gear lube Check wire rope check for damag...

Page 47: ... 30 0 300kg 66 US lbs Boom Sheaves Shell Alvania until new grease is visible Fittings in end of pins EP 2 or Equis 12 places Boom Cylinder Pins EP 2 until new grease is visible 4 places Boom Foot Pin EP 2 until new grease is visible 2 places Boom Bearing Pads EP 2 as required spread grease on bearing areas of boom Slew Ring Race Shell Alvania as required grease while rotating until EP 2 or equival...

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Page 49: ...Sep _____ P920711 _____ _____ _____ _____ ____ Air Cleaner _____ P142805 42588 CA312 AF 458 P 40 _____ Hydraulic Return Filter _____ P16 4703 _____ C6974 HF 6488 _____ _____ Hydraulic Pilot Oil _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 170 Z 110A Filters supplied OEM Filter supplied OEM P16 1961 very fine recommended replacement P16 4703 View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com View ...

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Page 51: ...inter months check the type of fuel you are using The use of starting aids engine oil pan heaters coolant heaters fuel heaters and fuel line insulation also provide a means of minimizing starting and fuel problems in cold weather when No 2 fuel is used Fuel Heaters Fuel heaters prevent plugging of the fuel filters due to waxing in cold weather Mantis cranes intended for use in cold climates are eq...

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Page 53: ...ILIARY WINCH MAIN WINCH CENTER SHEAVE FOR JIB TO DEAD END ANCHOR BOOM HEAD BOTTOM SHEAVES HOOK BLOCK BOOM HEAD TOP SHEAVES View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com ...

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Page 55: ...unterweight s lattice jib and extension main boom and crawler frames intact Disassembly or reassembly of any of these parts of the crane will require a crane or other lifting machine of rated capacity to handle the components to be removed APPENDIX G PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING 47 Removable Component Weights Dimensions Weights are given in KIPs 6610 8010 12010 Crawler frame 17 6 17 6 17 6 Counterweig...

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Page 57: ...unterweight to the ground by retracting the boom 5 Lower the boom fully detach the counterweight handling pendant from the counterweight and boomhead lugs Installing the Counterweight NOTE If your 8010 has the optional 2 piece counterweight bolt the upper and lower counterweight sections together securely before beginning installation 1 Set the counterweight on level ground behind the crane direct...

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Page 59: ...g lines to each end of the load 3 Snug up on the slings to be sure the load is secure Do not lift the load at this time Check to be sure all rigging is secure 4 Remove Pin __ from the jib storage bracket at the rear of the boom remove the wing nut at the jib tip sheave location storage bracket and remove Pins __ at the extension attachment to the main boom head 5 Using the tag lines to maneuver th...

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Page 61: ...he hydraulic tank 4 Again using crane hydraulic power retract the boom hoist cylinder slowly with the Boom Up Down control lever until the blocking at the boom head supports the full weight of the boom 5 Check for loading on the rod end pin by striking the end of the pin with a hammer Increase or decrease tension on the nylon sling to minimize loading Drive the pin out ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION W...

Page 62: ...ruck or storage area and support it with appropriate blocking 14 Disconnect the boom hoist cylinder hydraulic lines at the cylinder end Cap or plug all disconnected fittings Secure the hydraulic lines to the upper structure to protect them from damage 14 Support the boom hoist cylinder with a sling near its center Remove the cylinder butt end pin by driving it out with a hammer and wood block Inst...

Page 63: ...es 6 Remove the four bolts that attach the track extend cylinder crawler frame connecting flange at each extend cylinder rod location and retract the extend beams fully into the carbody Install the wedges removed in Step 5 on the extend beams and tighten the bolts for storage Install the extend cylinder crawler frame connecting flange bolts in the crawler frames and tighten for storage 7 Install t...

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Page 65: ...n 25 4 millimeter mm 1 pound lb 0 45 kilogram kg 1 kilopound KIP 1 000 pounds 1 ton T 2 000 pounds 1 ton 0 907 metric ton t 1 mile mi 1 61 kilometer km 14 28 lbs in2 psi 1 bar APPENDIX L TERMS ABBREVIATIONS 57 REV DATE View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs com ...

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