GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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13. Connect the 2 x 150cm / 5’ rigging rods in turn to the connectors on the first
extension. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
14. Hand tighten the rods by turning the turnbuckles until the rods are taut.
15. Connect another 150cm section to the first 150cm section. Slip the connection flanges
into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Support the second section by placing it on a support stand or rostrum
16. Connect the 100cm section to the second 150cm section. Slip the connection flanges
into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
17. Now mount the top rigging system observing the guidelines on pages 36. Insert the
Rigging Support Adjuster between the third and fourth rigging rods.
18. Connect the remaining angle adjuster to the end of the second 100cm section and
secure it with the provided safety pin.
19. Connect one of the 150cm / 5’ parallelogram rods to the middle section and then
connect the second 150cm parallelogram rod to the first 150cm rod. In turn, connect
the 100cm parallelogram rod to the second 150cm rod. Then connect the angle
adjuster and secure it with a safety pin at each end.
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.
20. Connect the platform to the angle adjuster by inserting the male platform flange into
the female flange on the angle adjuster. Secure it with the safety pin.
21. Attach the weight bucket to the short end of the crane by inserting the male weight
bucket flange into the female flange on the angle adjuster. Secure it with the 2 safety
pins on the top of the angle adjuster.
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. Level the weight bucket before loading any
weights
Before operation, all locking pins, locking screws etc should be inspected to ensure
that all assembly sections are securely fastened.
Xten Version 3
(Pivot height 184cm / 6ft, Large Rigging Harness, Rear Extension 160cm / 5’ 3")
Front extension arms required
3 x 150 cm / 5’ + 100 cm / 3’ 3”
Rear extension arm required
1 x 160 cm / 5’ 3”
Lift range
971 cm / 31’ 10”
Maximum Euro-adapter height
687 cm / 22’ 6“
Lift capacity
170 kg / 374 lbs
Counterweight required for max. load
600 kg / 1320 lbs
Counterweight required to balance empty arm
130 kg / 286 lbs
Crane weight (excluding dolly and weights)
238 kg / 523 lbs
Dolly weight
80 kg / 176 lbs
Arm reach (pivot to camera head mount)
647 cm / 21’ 2“
Length of rear end (pivot to outside of bucket)
253 cm / 8’ 3“
