GF-16 Crane System Instruction Manual
Page: 20
22.
Connect the angle adjuster to the end of the 200cm / 6’ 6” extension number 4.
Release the angle adjuster by removing the safety pins from the side of the angle
adjuster. Secure the angle adjuster to extension number 4 with a removed safety pin.
Tip:
The angle adjuster has two sidewise safety pins. These are either used for
the angle adjusters transport position or to secure the connections between
angle adjuster and extension as well as angle adjuster and platform.
23.
Connect the last 200cm / 6’ 6” parallelogram rod to the rod on the angle adjuster and
secure it with the provided safety pin.
Tip
:
The angle adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the vertical plate
on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect right angle. Correct setting of
the
angle adjuster enhances the crane’s balance.
24. Connect 2 turnbuckles to the top connection on the front side of the rigging harness.
Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
25. Connect 2 standard rigging rods to the turnbuckles on the front side of the rigging
harness. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
26. Connect another 2 standard rigging rods to the first 2 standard rigging rods. Ensure
that the locking pins are inserted fully.
27. Connect another 2 standard rigging rods to the second 2 standard rigging rods.
Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
28. Connect 2 Rigging Support Brackets to the Rigging Rod Connections on section 3.
Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
29. Connect a Rigging Rod Connector to each of the third Rigging Rods ensuring that the
locking pins are inserted fully. Fit the Rigging Rod Connectors into the Rigging
Support Brackets as shown on page 10.
30. Connect 2 standard rigging rods to the Rigging Rod Connectors and in turn to the
rigging connectors on section 4. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
31. Hand tighten the rods by turning the turnbuckles until the rods are taut, then secure
the turnbuckles with the locking nut as seen on page 9.
Attention:
The rigging system when taut as well as the crane arm, should run in a
straight line and should not bend or dip.
32. When the Rigging Rods are taut and running in a straight line, insert the locking pin
connecting the Rigging Rod Connectors into the Rigging Support Brackets on section
3 as shown on page 10.
33. Connect the platform to the angle adjuster and secure with the removed safety pin
from the side of the angle adjuster. Ensure that the platform is level.
Tip
:
The angle adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the vertical plate
on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect right angle. Correct setting of
the angle adjuster enhances the crane’s balance.
34. Remove the support stand or rostrum supporting the counterweight bucket section.
35. Then unlock the tilt friction.
Before operation, all locking pins, locking screws etc should be inspected to ensure
that all assembly sections are securely fastened.
Read “Balancing the crane arm” on page 44.