GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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Double rigging is required! Observe guidelines on pages 36 and additionally ensure
that the Large Rigging Harness is used with double rigging to the rear and front.
Continue from § 9, page 6
10. Connect one of the 150cm / 5’ sections to the middle section. Slip the con-nection
flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
11. Connect 2 turnbuckles to the lower connection on the front side of the rigging
harness. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
12. Connect a 150cm / 5’ rigging rod to each of the turnbuckles on the front side of the
rigging harness. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
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 third 150cm section to the second 150cm section. Slip the connection
flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
17. Connect a 100cm section to the third 150cm section. Slip the connection flanges into
each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Support the third section by placing it on a support stand or rostrum
18. Connect the remaining angle adjuster to the end of the 100cm section and secure it
with the provided safety pin.
19. Now mount the top rigging system observing the guidelines on pages 36. Insert the
Rigging Support Adjuster between the third and fourth rigging rods.
20. 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 third 150cm parallelogram rod to the second 150cm rod. In turn, connect the
100cm parallelogram rod to the third 150cm rod. Connect the angle adjuster and
secure it with a safety pins 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..
21. 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.
22. 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.
