Palfinger RC 400 P2 User manual

Dear customer,
thank your for purchasing and putting your faith in a quality product from
PALFINGER. During the development and manufacture of your unit,
everything was done to ensure that the equipment operates reliably and
safely.
Please note the information that follows so that you can work with your
PALFINGER product reliably and cost-effectively over the long term.
xPlease follow all safety instructions.
xPlease maintain your PALFINGER unit in accordance with regulations.
xPlease adhere to the prescribed maintenance intervals.
xThe unit must be cleaned at regular intervals, since dirt increases the
amount of wear.
xContamination by grease and oil increases the risk of accidents.
xAll prohibitions and notes in these operating instructions must be
complied with, since they protect your life and the lives of other persons.
We wish you good luck using your PALFINGER product!

Contents
Notes regarding the operating instructions.......................................................1
Operating instructions...................................................................................................3
Validity of operating instructions....................................................................................3
Operating company......................................................................................................4
Terms..........................................................................................................................4
Symbols.......................................................................................................................5
Sketches and pictures..................................................................................................5
Safety and Health Standards ..............................................................................7
General........................................................................................................................9
Crane control systems..................................................................................................9
Components of the remote control................................................................................9
Guidelines to prevent dangers......................................................................................9
General...............................................................................................................11
CE symbol.................................................................................................................13
Overview............................................................................................................15
RC handset overview .................................................................................................17
Table of functions.......................................................................................................18
Operating symbols - Remote control handset..............................................................20
Emergency cut-off button............................................................................................23
Warning horn.............................................................................................................24
Automatic activation of AOS function (vibration damping)............................................24
Manual activation of AOS function (vibration damping)................................................24
Remote control safety shutdown.................................................................................25
Storage......................................................................................................................26
Feedback signal at the handset ..................................................................................26
Support operation - linear lever...................................................................................27
Linear lever for front mounting 8x................................................................................27
Linear lever for rear mounting 8x................................................................................27
Linear lever for front/rear mounting 4x.........................................................................28
Support operation mode (joystick)...............................................................................28
Joystick for front/rear mounting (without additional support).........................................28
Joystick for front/rear mounting (with additional supports)............................................29
Battery of the remote control.......................................................................................29
Preparing for remote operation ........................................................................31
Preparing for remote operation...................................................................................33
Functional check........................................................................................................33
Remote operation..............................................................................................35
Remote operation.......................................................................................................37
Working or transport position of the rope winch...........................................................38
Changing the radio channel (in the event of a radio interference).................................38
Cable operation..........................................................................................................38
Attaching and detaching of loads by the crane operator...............................................39
Interrupting the work with remote control.....................................................................39
Maintenance ......................................................................................................41
Maintenance and care................................................................................................43
Repairs......................................................................................................................43
Disposal.....................................................................................................................43
Index ..................................................................................................................45
Contents

Contents

Chapter 1
1
In this chapter
Operating instructions....................................................................3
Validity of operating instructions....................................................3
Operating company.......................................................................4
Terms............................................................................................4
Symbols ........................................................................................5
Sketches and pictures...................................................................5
CHAPTER 1
Notes regarding the operating
instructions

Chapter 1 Notes regarding the operating instructions
3
Operating instructions
The operating instructions have been prepared to explain operation of the unit.
The operating instructions are part of the unit.
Always keep the operating instructions with the unit (driver’s cab).
Neither the operating instructions nor the annexed Technical Sheets replace proper operator training.
Please contact your PALFINGER partner immediately if there is anything in this operating instruction
which requires explanation. We appreciate any suggestions received from our customers; they help us
to make the operating instructions ever more user friendly.
Changes since going to press
PALFINGER is anxious to apply the latest and most advanced technology in their devices by further
development. This may result in deviations between operating instructions and the actual unit.
Please contact your PALFINGER partner immediately if any function in this operating instruction is
described insufficiently or incorrectly.
The specifications, pictures and descriptions shown in these operating instructions do not qualify for
any legal claims.
© Copyright by PALFINGER Copying (even in extracts) only permitted on written approval
by:
PALFINGER AG
Franz-Wolfram-Scherer-Straße 24
5020 Salzburg / Austria
Validity of operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid only in conjunction with the operating instructions of the crane to
be controlled.
The relevant national regulations and laws relating to the operation of the remote control must be
observed.

Notes regarding the operating instructions
4
Operating company
The operating company must ensure that:
xThe operator is familiar with and has understood these operating instructions, the operating
instructions of the crane to be controlled and the operating instructions of all ancillary equipment
used.
xThe operator has received and has understood an operator training on the crane to be controlled
and on all ancillary equipment used.
xThe operator can at all time access these and all the other operating instructions used.
xThe system cannot be started without authorisation.
Terms
Operating company: Owner, leaser, renter of the crane, uses the crane, operates the crane either
himself or entrusts a third party with the operation.
Operator: Operates (works with) the crane.
Authorised: Authorised by PALFINGER; service workshops through tests, a corresponding
driver's license, operator training (on the crane), etc.
Properly A person who observes and complies with all duties of care that his work
involves acts properly.
(Grossly) negligent A person who disregards the duties that his work involves acts (grossly)
negligently.
Who fails to observe what should be obvious to anybody under the respective
circumstances.
Lifting moment: The moment that is exerted by a load hanging on a hook, ancillary equipment,
lifting devices, etc.
Inherent moment: The moment that is exerted by the dead weight of the boom system.
Total moment: Is made up of lifting moment and inherent moment.
Overload situation: Reaching of the maximum permissible load for the current working position.
Working position: Setup state, crane position.
Working range The area that is required to carry out the work.
Movement range: The area within which the crane can be moved.

Chapter 1 Notes regarding the operating instructions
5
Symbols
The layout of the operating instructions is designed to make important notes, instructions or warnings
particularly clear by using symbols and signaling words.
Danger!
These symbols and the Danger! signal words are used for immediately
threatening dangers of fatal injury.
Ignoring this instruction will result in death or serious injury for
operator and others.
Warning!
These symbols and the Warning! signal word are used for immediately
threatening dangers.
Ignoring this instruction could result in death or serious injury for
operator and others. Damage to the unit or property can also result.
Information!
The symbol and signal word are used for particularly important notes
which make working with the unit easier.
Symbol for operating lever:
In neutral position Operated
Sketches and pictures
Information! Some sketches within this operator manual (e.g.
crane) are for illustration only.

Chapter 2
7
In this chapter
General .........................................................................................9
Crane control systems...................................................................9
Components of the remote control.................................................9
Guidelines to prevent dangers.......................................................9
CHAPTER 2
Safety and Health Standards

Chapter 2 Safety and Health Standards
9
General
All safety regulations included in the operating instructions of the crane must be observed.
Crane control systems
Safety features serve to protect the operator, so it is not allowed to manipulate or inactivate them.
Guarantee and warranty immediately expire when any manipulations to the radio remote control
(transmitter, receiver) become obvious.
Components of the remote control
Only original PALFINGER components must be used to operate the remote control system.
Guidelines to prevent dangers
xIn the event of danger operate the emergency cut-off button.
xCheck the remote control for any malfunction before starting work.
xUse the handset only with the original carrying strap.
xHave defective remote control repaired immediately.
xImmediately stop crane operation in the event of any malfunctions.
xAlways fully charge the battery.
xDo not operate any crane functions while attaching and detaching loads.

Chapter 3
11
In this chapter
CE symbol...................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3
General

Chapter 3 General
13
CE symbol
In the EU and in certain countries, the remote control may only be operated with:
xValid CE symbol and a valid declaration of conformity for the installation of the crane to be
controlled.
EU requirements are thus fulfilled.
The crane to be controlled and all ancillary equipment require an own CE symbol.