RKI 2000-3-5 User manual

W0037 Rev A, 01/16/15
2000 SERIES CRANES
Models: 2000-3-5, 2000-3-5S, 2000-3-7, 2000-3-7S
USER MANUAL
Effective Serial Number: 5271
Serial Number: ___________
Date: _____________
RKI, Inc.
2301 Central Parkway
Houston, TX. 77092
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.rkius.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description
Page(s)
PACKING LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
2000-3-5 OVERALL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2000-3-5S OVERALL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2000-3-7 OVERALL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2000-3-7S OVERALL DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CAPACITY CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RECOMMENDED MOUNTING IN PICKUP BED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BATTERY & GROUNDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MOUNTING KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-16
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
2000-3-5 MAIN ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18-19
2000-3-5S MAIN ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-21
2000-3-7 MAIN ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22-23
2000-3-7S MAIN ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24-25
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT (ALL MODELS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26-27
TRAVEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ANTI TWO-BLOCK SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LOAD SENSOR CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPARE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LIFETIME WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PACKING LIST
The following items are included with your RKI 2000 Series crane:
1 –Crane Assembly
1 –Crane User Manual (W0037)
1 –Carton with the following contents, including Mounting Kit (43745) and other components:
1 –“Hot” Quill Power Cable (43295): 25ft #2ga Wire Assembly
1 –Ground Cable (43738): 3ft #2ga Wire Assembly from Service Body to Vehicle Frame
6 –Cable Retaining Clips (43512)
4 –Mounting Bolts (19152): ½-13 x 2-½” Grade 8
8 –Flat Washers (07889): ½”
4 –Lock Washers (03030): ½”
4 –Hex Nuts (43520): ½-13 Grade 8
1 –Remote Control (45148): 12’ heavy duty

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
RKI, Inc. cannot possibly know or even anticipate all of the varied uses and applications that may be found for its
crane products. For that reason, the company expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for the manner and
methods used by the installer of these products. The company recommends that the installer of its crane
products follow sound engineering principles and comply fully with each and every applicable ANSI, OSHA or
other safety standard.
Safety Warning: RKI, Inc. cranes are not intended to be used, or incorporated as a component of any other
equipment which may be used for the lifting or moving of people. Any such use is absolutely and categorically
contrary to RKI, Inc.'s recommendation.
INTRODUCTION:
RKI cranes are designed and manufactured to provide you years of safe, dependable performance.
This manual has been provided to give you specific information regarding the safe operation and upkeep of your
crane.
It is very important that all who operate or service the crane should begin by thoroughly reading this manual. In
addition, the supervisor, and others concerned with the operation of the crane, should read this manual.
Remember that an uninformed or careless operator can make the operation of any equipment dangerous.
The information in this manual helps to insure that your RKI crane is installed properly and operated safely.
However it is not a definitive guide to every possible situation or circumstance. If you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact RKI.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Models:
2000-3-5 2000-3-7
2000-3-5S 2000-3-7S
Moment Rating:
6,000 ft. lbs
Lift Capacities:
2,000 lbs. @ 3 ft.
1,500 lbs. @ 4 ft.
1,200 lbs. @ 5 ft.
1,000 lbs. @ 6 ft.
850 lbs. @ 7 ft.
Boom:
The boom angle includes lifting positions of 0°, 25°, 50°, and 75°.
Manual boom extension ranges:
(-5 models): (12” intervals) 40-13/16”, 52-13/16”, 64-13/16”
(-7 models): (17-½”) 51-13/16”, 69-5/16”, 86-13/16”
Boom is spring counterbalanced to assist in lifting and adjustment.
Boom lowers to vertical position for storage and travel.
Line Speed:
Approximately 9 feet per minute (first rope layer, double line).
Load Sensor:
A load sensor is standard to automatically protect overload.
Anti Two-Block:
Per OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926.1416(d)(3), An anti two-block feature is incorporated into the crane to prevent
damage from contact between the travel block and the boom tip.
Winch, Cable and Block:
Winch is planetary gear drive with permanent motor, providing forward and reverse operation.
25ft of 3/16" galvanized aircraft cable is supplied with traveling block with safety latch for double line operation.
Electrical:
12 VDC required to operate the electric hoist winch.
Safety Standards:
Meets OSHA 1910.180 and OSHA 1926.1441 requirements.
Specifications:
2000-3-5
2000-3-5S
2000-3-7
2000-3-7S
Product Weight
273 lbs
247 lbs
296 lbs
258 lbs
Shipping Weight
305 lbs
279 lbs
328 lbs
290 lbs
Width
15-1/4”
15-1/4”
15-1/4”
15-1/4”
Height
63-5/8”
30-3/8”
69-5/8”
30-3/8”
Length*
55-11/16”
55-11/16”
66-11/16”
66-11/16”
* Overall length dimension is without the boom extended.

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2000-3-5 OVERALL DIMENSIONS

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2000-3-5S OVERALL DIMENSIONS

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2000-3-7 OVERALL DIMENSIONS

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2000-3-7S OVERALL DIMENSIONS

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CAPACITY CHART (ALL MODELS)