Venturo ET18KXX-20, Parts & Installation Manual

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SECTION DATE
SUPERSEDES
TITLE
ELECTRIC CRANES
C150
01-29-15K
12-20-13J
SAFETY & HAZARDS
850711
CRANE SAFETY AND HAZARDS
CAUTIONS
1. INSPECT VEHICLE AND CRANE, INCLUDING OPERATION, PRIOR TO USE DAILY.
2. DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT EXCEPT ON FIRM LEVEL GROUND WITH CRANE MOUNTED ON
FACTORY-RECOMMENDED TRUCK.
3. BEFORE OPERATING THE CRANE, REFER TO MAXIMUM LOAD (CAPACITY) CHART ON CRANE FOR
OPERATING (LOAD) LIMITATIONS.
4. DO NOT OPERATE, WALK, OR STAND BENEATH BOOM OR A SUSPENDED LOAD.
5. ATTACH PENDANT CORD SUPPORT SNAP TO ATTACHMENT POINT BEFORE PLUGGING IN PENDANT, IF SO
EQUIPPED.
6. UNPLUG PENDANT AND SHUT OFF MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH WHEN CRANE IS NOT IN USE.
7. FOR TRAVEL, BOOM MUST BE IN STOWED POSITION.
DANGER
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THIS CRANE IS NOT A PASSENGER LIFT
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IT IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE USED TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT
PERSONNEL.
YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THIS CRANE, UNLESS:
1. YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS CRANE, AND
2. YOU KNOW AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONSCONTAINED IN THE
MANUFACTURER'S MANUALS, YOUR EMPLOYER'S WORK RULES, AND APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT
REGULATIONS. AN UNTRAINED OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIMSELF AND OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
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THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED.
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MAINTAIN SAFE CLEARANCES FROM ELECTRICAL LINES AND APPARATUSES.
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YOU MUST ALLOW FOR BOOM SWAY, ROCK, OR SAG, AND ELECTRICAL LINE AND LOAD-LINE SWAYING
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THIS LIFTING DEVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM CONTACT WITH OR PROXIMITY TO AN
ELECTRICALLY CHARGED CONDUCTOR.
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YOU MUST MAINTAIN A CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FEET BETWEEN ANY PART OF THE CRANE, LOAD-LINE,
OR LOAD, AND ANY ELECTRICAL LINE OR APPARATUS CARRYING UP TO 50,000 VOLTS. REFER TO DRAWING
15394 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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WILL RESULT FROM CONTACT OR INADEQUATE CLEARANCES.
OVERLOAD SENSING SYSTEM - STANDARD ON ALL CRANES
1. IF OVERLOADED, THE WINCH UP, BOOM DOWN, AND (OPTIONAL) BOOM OUT
FUNCTIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY, SHUT OFF TO PREVENT INCREASED OVERLOAD.
2. ON CRANES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL OVERLOAD ALARM, IT WILL ALSO SOUND.
3. IF AN OVERLOAD OCCURS, USE THE WINCH DOWN, BOOM UP OR BOOM IN
FUNCTIONS TO RELIEVE THE OVERLOAD.
4. THE OVERLOAD SENSING SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE IF THE BOOM ELEVATION IS AT THE
BOTTOM OR TOP LIMIT OF TRAVEL. TO RELIEVE THIS CONDITION, RAISE OR LOWER
THE BOOM SLIGHTLY BEFORE LIFTING THE LOAD.
5. SEE MANUAL FOR TESTING THE OVERLOAD SYSTEM.
NOTICE - WARRANTY VOID IF DISCONNECTED
THE OVERLOAD SENSING SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED AS A SAFETY FEATURE TO PROTECT THE
EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATOR.
DO NOT DISCONNECT THIS SYSTEM
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
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