Venturo CE1500, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION DATE
SUPERSEDES
TITLE
ET16KX
C200
10-17-14
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STABILITY TEST
20906-16
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VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC
CINCINNATI, OHIO
Overview
Venturo follows the guidelines of ANSI B30.5 in defining stability. Generally speaking, a truck is considered stable as
long as it is not on the verge of tipping - i.e. with the truck level, at least one tire on each corner of the truck must
remain in contact with the ground.
It is important to note that nearly every installation is unique and will, therefore, typically require stability testing.
The procedure outlined below follows ANSI's (B30.5 - 5-1.1.1) specified "maximum load rating" of 85%.
Testing Procedure
1. Locate the truck on firm level ground, and set parking brake.
2. Fully deploy stabilizers, making sure they are firmly in contact with supportive ground; use stabilizer pads as
required. The tires of the truck should remain in full contact with the ground.
3. Inspect wire rope and other key components of crane (consult owners manual for more information).
4. Conduct an operational check of all crane functions.
5. Use a test weight of 1035 lbs in conjunction with the ET16KX's load block (weight = 30 lb).
6. Do NOT allow the weight to be more than 6 inches from the ground at any time during testing - this insures that
if the truck does become unstable and tip, it will not tip far.
7. Rotate the crane to a position between 1 and 2 o'clock (the truck cab is facing 12 o'clock).
8. Be sure that the boom is horizontal (0° elevation) with the hydraulic section fully retracted and the manual
section fully extended; the boom should begin at a length of 12 feet.
9. Use the winch to lift the test weight, keeping it within 6 inches of the ground.
10. Extend the boom slowly until the boom reaches full extension ( 192 inches) or until the truck becomes unstable.
As you extend, use the winch to keep the weight within 6 inches of the ground.
a. If the boom reaches full extension, the % of Rated Capacity is 100% for the tested region.
b.
If, however, the truck becomes unstable (tire(s) leave the ground) prior to full extension, record (in
inches) the horizontal distance from the center of rotation to the wirerope at this point (e.g. 180 inches).
This is the Maximum Stable Reach. Determine the % of Rated Capacity using the following formula:
11. Record the % of Rated Capacity in the appropriate blank on the Crane Stability chart and/or decal.
12. Repeat Steps 7-11 for each of the remaining regions (2-3 o'clock, 3-4 o'clock, etc.).
% Rated Capacity =
"Max. Stable Reach" in inches
192
x 100
STABILITY TEST - ET16KX