GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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14. Connect another 2 x 150cm / 5’ rigging rods to the first 2 rigging rods. Ensure that the
locking pins are inserted fully.
15. 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.
16. Hand tighten the rods by turning the turnbuckles until the rods are taut.
17. 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.
18. Connect the fourth 150cm 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.
19. Connect the fifth 150cm section to the fourth 150cm section. Slip the connection
flanges into each other and secure them with the provided safety pin.
Note
: Support the fourth section by placing it on a support stand or rostrum.
20. Connect the remaining angle adjuster to the end of the last section and secure it with
the provided safety pin.
21. 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
fourth 150cm parallelogram rod to the third 150cm rod. In turn, connect the fifth
150cm parallelogram rod to the fourth 150cm rod. Then connect the angle adjuster
and secure it with a 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.
22. Now mount the top rigging system observing the guidelines on pages 36. Insert the
Rigging Support Adjuster between the third and fourth rigging rods.
23. Connect the remote bracket to the angle adjuster by inserting the male flange into the
female flange on the angle adjuster. Secure it with the safety pin.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.
