SPYDERCRANE Quick
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Reference, URW706
May 2020
The Aerial Work Platform, General Information
The SPYDERCRANE Aerial Work Platform (AWP) is an optional accessory for your URW706 SPYDERCRANE into a personnel
-
rated aerial
lift. However there are some considerations for using the AWP with your SPYDERCRANE:
The outriggers MUST BE deployed to the MAXIMUM
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EXTENDED (MAX
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EXT) Deployment State.
All personnel using the AWP must wear fall
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protection PPE, with the lanyard attached to the AWP
’
s dedicated anchor point.
The Rated Load Capacity of the AWP is 300 lbs. This includes the operator, tools, and all materials being lifted in the AWP.
The AWP, when fully loaded, weighs 450 lbs.
All other safe lifting practices MUST BE observed when using the AWP including, but not limited to:
Blocking and cribbing the SPYDERCRANE, proper site planning, including electrical hazards awareness and avoidance and all
inspections.
Operator
’
s Quick Reference
Installing and Using the Aerial Work Platform (URW706)
To Prepare the SPYDERCRANE for AWP Installation
Before installing the AWP, you MUST prepare the SPYDERCRANE for personnel lifting and boom
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tip accessory installation:
The SPYDERCRANE
’
s hook block must be uninstalled and the wire rope stored to the Wire Rope Drum (or uninstalled).
The entire Jib System must be dismounted and removed from the SPYDERCRANE.
The AWP Boom Tip Adapter (BTA) must be installed after the Jib System is removed, the Jib Pins from the Jib System are used to
install the BTA.
Vehicle Start Condition
URW706
Deployed (MAX
-
EXT)
Hook Block, Wire Rope, and Jib System
uninstalled and removed
AWP BTA installed
Personnel and Time Needed
1 Person
Standard PPE
<10 minutes
Tools and Equipment Needed
Compatible SPYDERCRANE AWP (with in-
stallation hardware)
To Install the AWP
1.
Raise the boom to 5° and SLEW over
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the
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front.
2.
Place the AWP 5 feet in front of the SPYDERCRANE, orient the AWP so that the side with the Brake Control is facing the SPYDERCRANE
and Fall
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Protection Anchor Point is facing AWAY from the SPYDERCRANE.
3.
Unlock the Yoke
’
s Brake by turning the dial of the Brake Control counterclockwise. The Yoke Brake is a friction device, so as you turn the
dial, the Yoke will become increasingly loose.
4.
Angle the Yoke so that is at roughly 20°, pointing at the Jib Hood of the SPYDERCRANE and lock the brake by turning the Brake Control
dial clockwise.
5.
Place the end of the Yoke inside the Jib Hood.
6.
Line up the holes in the Yoke with the holes in the SPYDERCRANE
’
s Jib Hood.
7.
Secure the Yoke with the two mounting pins and safety
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clips (if the mounting pins are misplaced, the Jib Pins can be used in their
place).
8.
Unlock the Yoke Brake, using the Brake Control to allow the AWP to swing freely.
