Manitowoc CD15 User manual

Operator Manual
CD15
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OPERATOR MANUAL
This manual has been prepared for and is considered part of -
CD15
Crane Model Number
This Manual is divided into the following sections:
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION
SECTION 3 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
SECTION 4 CAPACITY CHART
SECTION 5 ATTACHMENTS
SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE
SECTION 7 ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 8 SPECIFICATION
NOTICE
The crane serial number is the only method your distributor or the factory
has of providing you with correct parts and service information.
The crane serial number is identified on the builder’s decal attached to the
operator’s cab. Always furnish crane serial number when ordering parts
or communicating service problems with your distributor or the factory.
An untrained operator subjects himself and others to death or
serious injury. Do not operate this crane unless:
•You are trained in the safe operation of this crane. Manitowoc is not
responsible for qualifying personnel.
•You read, understand, and follow the safety and operating
recommendations contained in the crane manufacturer’s manuals and
load charts, your employer’s work rules, and applicable government
regulations.
•You are sure that all safety signs, guards, and other safety features are
in place and in proper condition.
•The Operator Manual and Load Chart are in the holder provided on
crane.
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Published 3-30-2018, CTRL 636-05
© 2018 Grove U.S. L.L.C.
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The original language of this publication is English.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Always start and operate the engine in a well-
ventilated area.
• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the
outside.
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.
• Do not idle the engine except as necessary.
For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/
diesel.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
chemical lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
California Spark Arrestor
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can
start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be
required. The owner/operator should contact local fire
agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention
requirements.

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See End of this Manual for Alphabetical Index
SECTION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction
The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Directional Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Serial Number Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
New Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
SECTION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Information
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Signal Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Operational Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Anti-Two-Blocking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Working Area Limiter (If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Crane Stability/Structural Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Load Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Work Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Wind Forces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Wind Speeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lifting Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Counterweight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Outrigger Lift Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Multiple Crane Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Tilt-Up Panel Lifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Electrocution Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Set-Up and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Electrocution Hazard Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Electrical Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Grounding the Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Personnel Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Environmental Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Service and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Hoist Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Synthetic Hoist Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Sheaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Super Capacitor (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

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Transporting the Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Travel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Work Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Personal Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Crane Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Job Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Boom Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Parking and Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Cold Weather Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Overload Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Boom Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Mast Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Carrier Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
SECTION 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Controls And Procedures
Controls, Switches, and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Crane Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Warning Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Panel Switches, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Operator Aids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Operator’s Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Cab Door (Enclosed Cab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Heater, A/C, and Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Crane Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Traveling the Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Cold Climate Engine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Crane Warm-up Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Operating Outrigger Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
To Raise and Lower the Outriggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Outrigger Monitoring System (OMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Operating Crane Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Anti-Two Blocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Boom Swing Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Boom Telescope Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Boom Lift Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Hoist Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Operating Optional Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Auxiliary Winch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Handling A Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Attaching the Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Holding the Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Moving the Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Traveling with a Load (Pick and Carry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

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Turning Clearances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Crane Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Unattended Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Towing A Disabled Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
SECTION 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity Chart
Using the Capacity Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Determine Operating Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Determining Lift Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Things to Observe When Using the Capacity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Determining Lift Capacity at the Boom Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Pick and Carry Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
SECTION 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Attachments
Hook Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Removing the Hook Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Installing the Hook Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Downhaul Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing the Downhaul Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Removing the Downhaul Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Boom Extension (Jib). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Installing the Boom Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Stowing the Boom Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Pivoting Boom Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Boom Head Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Changing the Boom Head Position (without Boom Extension). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Changing the Boom Extension Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Searcher Hook Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Installing Cable On The Hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Wire Rope Wedge Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
4 Part Wire Rope Reeving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
SECTION 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Spark Arresting Mufflers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Safety List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Hydraulic System Maintenance Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Label Parts when Disassembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hydraulic Oil Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Draining and Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Removing Air From the Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Parts Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Special Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
After First 50 Hours of Operation (New Cranes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
After First 100 Hours of Operation (New Cranes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Cranes Not In Regular Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Maintenance Schedule and Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Environmental Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

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Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Daily (Walk-around) Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
50 Hours of Operation (Weekly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
100 Hours of Operation (Two Weeks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
250 Hours of Operation (Monthly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
500 Hours of Operation (3 Months) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
1000 Hours of Operation (6 Months) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
2000 Hours of Operation (Yearly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Miscellaneous Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
Batteries/Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
Fuel System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
Fuse Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
Carwell® Rust Inhibitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Protecting Cranes From Rusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
Inspection and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
Areas of Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
SECTION 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustments
SECTION 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Specification
Lubrication Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Lubrication Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Lubrication Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Lubrication Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Engine Oil Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Fuel Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Relief Valve Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Hydraulic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Travel Speeds (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Weight (GVW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Dimensions (Side View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Dimensions (Top View and Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

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CD15 OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION
1
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION CONTENTS
The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Directional Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
New Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
THE MANUAL
This operator’s manual provides the information you need to
correctly operate and maintain the CD15 crane.
NOTE: Before you operate the crane, carefully read this
manual completely, so you will understand the
safety instructions and the operation of the controls
and safety equipment. You must comply with all
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION notices.
They are for your benefit.
DIRECTIONAL REFERENCE
All references to the right side, left side, front, and rear are
given from the operator’s seat looking in a forward direction.
SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
For easy reference, when contacting the Grove distributor/
Crane Care Customer Service at Grove about this machine,
record the machine’s serial number in the space provided in
the next column. The numbers are stamped on the serial
plate which is located behind the operator’s seat. See
Figure 1-1. Components, such as the pump, transmission,
engine, axles, etc., have their own serial plates that will be
found on the housing of the component.
NOTE: The replacement of any part of this product with
anything other than a Crane Care Customer
Service at Grove authorized replacement part may
adversely affect the performance, durability, or
safety of this product and will void the warranty.
Crane Care Customer Service at Grove assumes
no liability for unauthorized replacement parts
which adversely affect the performance, durability,
or safety of this product.
Serial Number ________________________________
REPORTS
NOTE: A Delivery Report form must be filled out by the
Grove distributor, signed by the purchaser, and
returned to the Crane Care Customer Service at
Grove once the product is sold and/or put into
service. This report activates the warranty period,
assuring that your claims during the warranty
period will be honored and processed expediently.
To guarantee full warranty service, make sure your
Grove distributor has returned the report to Crane
Care Customer Service at Grove. An engine
warranty form must also be filled out, signed and
FIGURE 1-1
Crane S/N Location on
Wall Behind Operator Seat
9058-1

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returned to the engine manufacturer for full
warranty coverage.

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CD15 OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION
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DISCLAIMER
Crane Care Customer Service at Grove reserves the right to
make improvements in design or changes in specifications at
any time without incurring any obligation to install them on
units previously sold.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Dealer
Manitowoc and our Dealer Network want to ensure your
satisfaction with our products and customer support. Your
local dealer is the best equipped and most knowledgeable to
assist you for parts, service and warranty issues. They have
the facilities, parts, factory trained personnel, and the
information to assist you in a timely manner. We request that
you first contact them for assistance. If you feel you need
factory assistance, please ask the dealer’s service
management to coordinate the contact on your behalf.
Safety Information
A Safety Compact Disc (CD)/USB flash drive which includes
sections on Operation, Safety and Maintenance for Grove
Crane operators and owners is supplied when the equipment
is purchased new. Additional copies are available from your
local distributor.
New Owners
If you are the new owner of a Grove crane, please register it
with Manitowoc Crane Care so we have the ability to contact
you if the need arises.
Go to: https://www.manitowoccranes.com/en/
Parts_Services/ServiceAndSupport/
ChangeOfOwnershipForm and complete the form.
NOMENCLATURE
Refer to the following table and to Figure 1-2 for identification
of crane components.

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3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
13
22
15
11
21
16
20
17
18
19
23
FIGURE 1-2
8905
Item Description
1 Hook Block or Downhaul Weight
2 Optional Jib (boom extension)
3 Anti-Two-Block and RCL Device
4 Pivoting Boom Head
5 3rd Boom Section (4th section optional)
6 2nd Boom Section
7 1st Boom Section
8 Lift Cylinder
9 Hoist (load)
10 Counterweight (1-piece)
11 Engine Compartment
12 Carrier
13 Rear Axle (drive or non-drive, steerable and non-steerable)
14 Outrigger (qty 4)
15 Operator’s Cab (open or enclosed with split door)
16 Front Drive Axle (steerable)
17 Optional Winch
18 Hook Tie-Back Sling
19 LED Lighting
20 Carry Deck
21 Main Control Valve Location
22 Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing
23 Mast

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CD15 OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION
2
SECTION 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
SECTION CONTENTS
Safety Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Accidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Operational Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Anti-Two-Blocking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Working Area Limiter (If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Crane Stability/Structural Strength. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Load Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Work Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Wind Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Wind Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lifting Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Counterweight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Outrigger Lift Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Multiple Crane Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Tilt-Up Panel Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Electrocution Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Set-Up and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Electrocution Hazard Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Electrical Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment . . 2-24
Grounding the Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Personnel Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Service and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Hoist Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Synthetic Hoist Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Sheaves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Super Capacitor (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Transporting the Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Travel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Work Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Personal Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Crane Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Job Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Boom Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Parking and Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders . . . 2-38
Overload Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Boom Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41
Mast Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Carrier Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
SAFETY MESSAGES
General
The importance of safe operation and maintenance cannot
be overemphasized. Carelessness or neglect on the part of
operators, job supervisors and planners, rigging personnel,
and job site workers can result in their death or injury and
costly damage to the crane and property.
To alert personnel to hazardous operating practices and
maintenance procedures, safety messages are used
throughout the manual. Each safety message contains a
safety alert symbol and a signal word to identify the hazard’s
degree of seriousness.

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Safety Alert Symbol
Signal Words
NOTE: Emphasizes operation or maintenance
procedures.
GENERAL
It is impossible to compile a list of safety precautions
covering all situations. However, there are basic principles
that must be followed during your daily routine. Safety is
your primary responsibility, since any piece of equipment
is only as safe as the person at the controls.
Read and follow the information located in Model Specific
Information near the end of this section.
This information has been provided to assist in promoting a
safe working atmosphere for yourself and those around you.
It is not meant to cover every conceivable circumstance
which could arise. It is intended to present basic safety
precautions that should be followed in daily operation.
Because you are the only part of the crane that can think and
reason, your responsibility is not lessened by the addition of
operational aids or warning devices. Indeed, you must guard
against acquiring a false sense of security when using them.
They are there to assist, not direct the operation. Operational
aids or warning devices can be mechanical, electrical,
electronic, or a combination thereof. They are subject to
failure or misuse and should not be relied upon in place of
good operating practices.
You are the only one who can be relied upon to assure the
safety of yourself and those around you. Be a professional
and follow the rules of safety.
Remember, failure to follow just one safety precaution could
cause an accident that results in death or serious injury to
personnel or damage to equipment. You are responsible for
the safety of yourself and those around you.
Safety Decals
Refer to the Parts Manual for a drawing indicating the
location of Safety Decals on the crane.
ACCIDENTS
Following any accident or damage to equipment, the
Carrydeck dealer must be immediately advised of the
incident and consulted on necessary inspections and
repairs. Should the dealer not be immediately available,
contact should be made directly with Manitowoc Product
Safety at the address below. The crane must not be returned
to service until it is thoroughly inspected for any evidence of
damage. All damaged parts must be repaired or replaced as
authorized by your Carrydeck distributor and/or Manitowoc
Crane Care.
If this crane becomes involved in a property damage and/or
personal injury accident, immediately contact your
Carrydeck distributor. If the distributor is unknown and/or
cannot be reached, contact Product Safety at:
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
1565 East Buchanan Trail
Shady Grove, PA 17256-0021
Phone: [phone] (888-PSR.DEPT)
717-597-8121
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
OPERATOR INFORMATION
You mu st read and understand this Operator Manual and
the Load Chart before operating your new crane. You must
also view and understand the supplied safety video. This
manual and Load Chart must be readily available to the
operator at all times and must remain in the cab (if equipped)
or operator’s station while the crane is in use.
This safety alert symbol means ATTENTION!
Become alert - your safety is involved! Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible death
or injury.
DANGER
Identifies hazards that will result in death or serious injury
if the message is ignored.
WARNING
Identifies hazards that may result in death or serious
injury if the message is ignored.
CAUTION
Identifies hazards that could result in minor or moderate
injury if the message is ignored.
CAUTION
Without the safety alert symbol, identifies hazards that
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The Operator Manual supplied with and considered part of
your crane must be read and completely understood by each
person responsible for assembly, disassembly, operation
and maintenance of the crane.
No personnel shall be allowed to climb onto the crane or
enter the crane cab or operator’s station unless performance
of their duties require them to do so, and then only with
knowledge of the operator or other qualified person.
Allow No One other than the operator to be on the crane
while the crane is operating or moving, unless they are
seated in a two-man cab.
Do not remove the Load Chart, this Operator Manual, or
any decal from this crane.
Inspect the crane every day (before the start of each shift).
Ensure that routine maintenance and lubrication are being
dutifully performed. Don’t operate a damaged or poorly
maintained crane. You risk lives when operating faulty
machinery - including your own.
If adjustments or repairs are necessary, the operator shall
notify the next operator.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified person is defined as one who by reason of
knowledge, training and experience is thoroughly familiar
with crane operations and the hazards involved. Such a
person shall meet the operator qualifications specified in
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulations (United States Federal Law), in ASME B30.5
American National Standard, or in any other applicable
federal, state or local laws.
Ensure that all personnel working around the crane are
thoroughly familiar with safe operating practices. You must
be thoroughly familiar with the location and content of all
decals on the crane. Decals provide important instructions
and warnings and must be read prior to any operational or
maintenance function.
Refer to the Parts Manual for this crane for the locations of all
safety decals.
You must be familiar with the regulations and standards
governing cranes and its operation. Work practice
requirements may vary slightly between government
regulations, industry standards, and employer policies so a
thorough knowledge of all such relevant work rules is
necessary.
An untrained operator subjects himself and others to death
or serious injury.
You must not operate this crane unless:
•You have been trained in the safe operation of this
crane.
•You read, understand, and follow the safety and
operating recommendations contained in the
manufacturer’s manuals, your employer’s work rules,
and applicable government regulations.
•You are sure the crane has been inspected and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
manuals and is operating properly.
•You are sure that all safety decals, guards, and other
safety features are in place and in proper condition.
Do not attempt to operate the crane unless you are trained
and thoroughly familiar with all operational functions.
Controls and design may vary from crane to crane; therefore,
it is important that you have specific training on the particular
crane you will be operating.
Training is ESSENTIAL for proper crane operation. Never
jeopardize your own well-being or that of others by
attempting to operate a crane on which you have not been
trained.
You must be mentally and physically fit to operate a crane.
Never attempt to operate a crane while under the influence
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impair physical, visual and mental reactions, and
capabilities.
As operator of this crane, you are granted the authority to
stop and refuse to lift loads until safety is assured.
OPERATIONAL AIDS
Operational aids are accessories that provide information to
facilitate operation of a crane or that take control of particular
functions without action of the operator when a limiting
condition is sensed. Examples of such devices include, but
are not limited to, the following: anti-two-block device, rated
capacity indicator, rated capacity limiter, boom angle or
radius indicator, boom length indicator, crane level indicator,
hoist drum rotation indicator, load indicator, and wind speed
indicator.
Carrydeck remains committed to providing reliable products
that enable users and operators to safely lift and position
loads. Carrydeck has been an industry leader in the
incorporation of operational aids into the design of its cranes.
Federal law requires that cranes be properly maintained and
kept in good working condition. The manuals that Carrydeck
provides that are specific for each crane and the
manufacturer’s manuals for the operational aids shall be
followed. If an operational aid should fail to work properly, the
crane user or owner must assure that repair or recalibration
is accomplished as soon as is reasonably possible. If
immediate repair or recalibration of an operational aid is not
possible and there are exceptional circumstances which
justify continued short-term use of the crane when
operational aids are inoperative or malfunctioning, the
following requirements shall apply for continued use or
shutdown of the crane:
•Steps shall be taken to schedule repairs and
recalibration immediately. The operational aids shall be
put back into service as soon as replacement parts, if
required, are available and the repairs and recalibration
can be carried out. Every reasonable effort must be
made to expedite repairs and recalibration.
•When a Load Indicator, Rated Capacity Indicator, or
Rated Capacity Limiter is inoperative or malfunctioning,
the designated person responsible for supervising the
lifting operations shall establish procedures for
determining load weights and shall ascertain that the
weight of the load does not exceed the crane ratings at
the radius where the load is to be handled.
•When a Boom Angle or Radius Indicator is inoperative
or malfunctioning, the radius or boom angle shall be
determined by measurement.
•When an Anti-Two-Blocking Device, Two-Blocking
Damage Prevention Device or Two-Block Warning
Device is inoperative or malfunctioning, the designated
person responsible for supervising the lifting operations
shall establish procedures, such as assigning an
additional signal person to furnish equivalent protection.
This does not apply when lifting personnel in load-line
supported personnel platforms. Personnel shall not be
lifted when anti-two-block devices are not functioning
properly.
•When a Boom Length Indicator is inoperative or
malfunctioning, the designated person responsible for
supervising the lifting operations shall establish the
boom lengths at which the lift will be made by actual
measurements or marking on the boom.
•When a Level Indicator is inoperative or malfunctioning,
other means shall be used to level the crane.
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (If
Equipped)
Your crane may be equipped with an RCL system which is
intended to aid the operator. An RCL is a device that
automatically monitors radius, load weight, and load rating
and prevents movements of the crane, which would result in
an overload condition.
Test daily for proper operation. Never interfere with the
proper functioning of operational aids or warning devices.
Under no condition should it be relied upon to replace the
use of Load Charts and operating instructions. Sole reliance
upon these electronic aids in place of good operating
practices can cause an accident.
Know the weight of all loads and always check the capacity
of the crane as shown on the Load Chart before making any
lifts.
NEVER exceed the rated capacity shown on the Load Chart.
Always check the Load Chart to ensure the load to be lifted
at the desired radius is within the rated capacity of the crane.
For detailed information concerning the operation and
maintenance of the RCL system installed on the crane, see
the appropriate section later in this manual or the RCL
manufacturer’s manual supplied with the crane.
Manufacturers of rated capacity limiters may refer to them in
their manuals as a load moment indicator (LMI), a safe load
indicator (SLI); Carrydeck refers to these systems as a rated
capacity limiter (RCL) throughout its Operator and Service
Manuals.
Anti-Two-Blocking Device
This crane should have a functional Anti-Two-Block and
Control Lock-Out System. Test daily for proper operation.
Two-blocking occurs when the load block (hook block,
headache ball, rigging, etc.) comes into physical contact with
the boom (boom nose, sheaves, boom extension, etc.). Two-
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stressed and overloaded in which case the hoist rope may
fail allowing the load, block, etc. to free fall.
Two-blocking is more likely to occur when both the main and
auxiliary hoist lines are reeved over the main boom nose and
boom extension nose respectively. An operator,
concentrating on the specific line being used, may telescope
or lower the boom allowing the other hoist line attachment to
contact the boom or boom extension nose, thus causing
damage to the sheaves, or causing the hoist rope to fail,
dropping the lifting device to the ground and possibly injuring
personnel working below.
Caution must be used when lowering the boom, extending
the boom or hoisting up. Let out load line(s) simultaneously
to prevent two-blocking the boom tip(s) and the hook block,
etc. The closer the load is carried to the boom nose the more
important it becomes to simultaneously let out hoist rope as
the boom is lowered. Keep load handling devices a minimum
of 107 cm (42 in) below the boom nose at all times.
Two-blocking can be prevented. Operator awareness of the
hazards of two-blocking is the most important factor in
preventing this condition. An Anti-Two-Block System is
intended to assist the operator in preventing dangerous two-
block conditions. It is not a replacement for operator
awareness and competence.
Never interfere with the proper functioning of operational
aids or warning devices.
Working Area Limiter (If Equipped)
This crane may be equipped with a working area limiter as
part of the RCL system, designated as either Work Area
Definition System (WADS) or Working Range Limiter (WRL).
You must read and understand the operator manual before
operating the working area limiter system. Become familiar
with all proper operating procedures and with the
identification of symbol usage.
The working area limiter is intended to be used as an aid to
the operator. It is not a substitute for safe crane operating
practices, experience and good operator judgements.
CRANE STABILITY/STRUCTURAL
STRENGTH
To avoid death or serious injury, ensure that the crane is on a
firm surface with load and crane’s configuration within
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Ensure all pins and floats are properly installed and outrigger
beams are properly extended before lifting on outriggers. On
models equipped with outriggers that can be pinned at the
mid-extend position (vertical stripe, if applicable), the
outriggers must also be pinned when operating from the mid-
extend position.
Use adequate cribbing under outrigger floats to distribute
weight over a greater area. Check frequently for settling.
Read and follow the following safety decal for cranes with
center front stabilizers.
Carefully follow the procedures in this Operator Manual
when extending or retracting the outriggers. Death or serious
injury could result from improper crane setup on outriggers.
The operator must select the proper Load Chart and Rated
Capacity Limiter (RCL) System program for the outrigger
position selected.
Before swinging the superstructure over the side when the
outriggers are retracted, check the Load Chart for backwards
stability.
Long cantilever booms can create a tipping condition when
in an extended and lowered position. Retract the boom
proportionally with reference to the capacity of the applicable
Load Chart.
Check crane stability before lifting loads. Ensure the
outriggers (or tires if lifting on rubber) are firmly positioned on
solid surfaces. Ensure the crane is level, brakes are set, and
the load is properly rigged and attached to the hook. Check
the Load Chart against the weight of the load. Lift the load
slightly off the ground and recheck the stability before
proceeding with the lift. Determine the weight of the load
before you attempt the lift.
Unless lifting within On Rubber capacities, outrigger beams
and jack cylinders (plus center front stabilizer, if equipped)
must be properly extended and set to provide precise
leveling of the crane. Tires must be clear of the ground
before lifting on outriggers.
KEEP THE BOOM SHORT. Swinging loads with a long line
can create an unstable condition and possible structural
failure of the boom.
Load Charts
Load Charts represent the absolute maximum allowable
loads, which are based on either tipping or structural
limitations of the crane under specific conditions. Knowing
the precise load radius, boom length, and boom angle
should be a part of your routine planning and operation.
Actual loads, including necessary allowances, should be
kept below the capacity shown on the applicable Load Chart.
Load Chart capacities are based on freely suspended loads.
You must use the appropriate Load Chart when determining
the capability of the crane in the configuration required to
perform the lift.
Maximum lifting capacity is available at the shortest radius,
minimum boom length, and highest boom angle.
Do not remove the Load Charts from the crane.
Work Site
Prior to any operation, you must inspect the entire work site,
including ground conditions, where the crane will travel and
operate. Be sure that the surfaces will support a load greater
than the crane’s weight and maximum capacity.
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Be aware of the danger for people entering the working area.
Do not allow unnecessary personnel in the vicinity of the
crane while operating.
WIND FORCES
There are basic principles that must be followed while
operating in windy conditions. This information has been
provided to assist in determining safe operation in windy
conditions.
Always use extreme caution when windy conditions exist.
NEVER exceed the rated capacity shown on the Load Chart.
Always check the Load Chart to ensure the load to be
lifted is within the rated capacity of the crane.
Wind can have a significant effect on loads that may be lifted
by a crane. Wind forces act differently on a crane depending
upon the direction from which the wind is blowing (e.g., wind
on the rear of the boom can result in decreased forward
stability, wind on the underside of the boom can result in
decreased backward stability, wind on the side of the boom
can result in structural damages, etc.)
Wind forces can exert extreme dynamic loads. Carrydeck
recommends that a lift not be made if the wind can cause a
loss of control in handling the load.
Wind forces can be determined by typical visible effects on
the landscape.To assist you in determining prevailing wind
conditions, refer to Table 2-1.
NOTE: The wind speed corresponding to the Beaufort
scale in the table is mean wind speed at 10 m
(33 ft) elevation over a period of 10 minutes.
Table 2-1 Beaufort Wind Scale
Wind Speeds
The maximum permissible wind speed referred to in the load
charts is the 3-second wind gust speed measured at the
boom tip height and is designated as V(z). This value is
either recorded at boom tip or calculated based on mean
wind speed recorded at crane operation site. For lift planning
purposes only, the 3-second wind gust speed, V(z), may be
calculated based on mean wind speed reported at http://
www.windfinder.com “Super Forecast”.
Maximum Wind Speed
Beaufort
Number Description m/s km/h mph Visible Indicator Effects of wind as observed on land
Zero (0) Calm 0.3 1.1 0.7 Calm; smoke rises vertically
1 Light Air 1.5 5.4 3.4 Smoke drift indicates wind direction. Leaves and wind vanes
are stationary.
2 Light Breeze 3.3 11.9 7.4 Wind felt on exposed skin. Leaves rustle. Wind vanes begin to
move.
3Gentle
Breeze 5.4 19.4 12.1 Leaves and small twigs constantly moving. Light flags extended.
4Moderate
Breeze 7.9 28.4 17.7 Dust and loose paper raised. Small branches begin to move.
5Fresh
Breeze 10.7 38.5 23.9 Branches of a moderate size move. Small trees in leaf begin to sway.
6Strong
Breeze 13.8 49.7 30.9 Large branches in motion. Whistling heard in overhead wires. Umbrella use becomes difficult. Empty plastic bins tip over.
7 High Wind 17.1 61.6 38.3 Whole trees in motion. Effort needed to walk against the wind.
8 Gale 20.7 74.5 46.3 Some twigs broken from trees. Cars veer on road. Progress on
foot is seriously impeded.
9 Strong Gale 24.4 87.8 54.6 Some branches break off trees, and some small trees blow
over. Construction/temporary signs and barricades blow over.
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This 3-second wind gust is assumed to act on the entire
crane and the load. The wind effect on the load can be
conservatively estimated as:
a) If V(z) is ≤13.4 m/s (30 mph), then the allowable
load is the published rated capacity from the Load Chart.
b) If V(z) is > 13.4 m/s (30 mph) and is ≤20.1 m/s
(45 mph), the allowable load is the published rated
capacity multiplied by the Capacity Reduction Factor
from Table 2-4 (metric) or (non-metric).
NOTE: This condition is limited to operation with the main
boom on fully extended outriggers only.
c) If V(z) is > 20.1 m/s (45 mph), then lifting is NOT
permitted. Cease lifting operations and lower and retract
the boom.
In both cases a) and b) above, the lift may also be limited by
the projected wind area of the load Ap and by the wind drag
coefficient Cd: This limit can be determined by comparing
the Actual wind resistance area with the Allowable wind
resistance area.
Refer to Figure 2-1 for a simplified calculation method to
determine permissible wind speed.