
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREFACE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI
SECTION 1. OVERVIEW-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.1 Overview ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
1.1.1 Service Conditions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1.2 Directional References ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
1.2.1 Crane Operations--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
1.2.2 Travel Operations--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
1.3 Boom Load Charts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1.3.1 Capacity Limits and General Conditions -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.4 Technical Data--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.4.1 Standard Crane and Equipment----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.4.2 Boom-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.4.3 Boom Telescoping & Elevating Systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.4.4 Boom Head ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.4.5 Rated Capacity Indicator -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.4.6 Anti-Two Block-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.5 Superstructure --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
1.5.1 Frame----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
1.5.2 Engine ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
1.5.3 Operator's Cab-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
1.5.4 Instrumentation and Accessories---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
1.5.5 Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
1.5.6 Counterweight------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
1.5.7 Hoist Winches ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
1.5.8 Safety Equipment---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
1.5.9 Electrical Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.5.10 Swing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.5.11 Fuel System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.5.12 Hydraulic System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
1.6 Undercarriage---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
1.6.1 Carbody ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.6.2 Side Frames------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.6.3 Travel-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
1.7 Optional Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
1.7.1 Boom Attachments ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
1.7.2 Hydraulic --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
SECTION 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.1 Basic Safety Rules---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
2.2 Instructions for Crane Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
2.3 Crane Application in Accordance with the Intended Use---------------------------------------------------------------14
2.4 Lifting Capacities of Crane-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
2.5 Safety Devices--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
2.6 Before Crane Operation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
2.7 Placement of Crane -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
2.8 Counterweight --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
2.9 Rigging and Signaling-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
2.9.1 Recommended Hand Signals ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
2.10 Lifting Operation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
2.11 Operation Near Power Lines --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
2.11.1 Grounding the Crane-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
2.11.2 Inspection Measures---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
2.12 Operation In Wind and Lightning---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
2.13 Operation Near Pipelines ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
2.14 Operation In Cold Weather ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
2.15 Leaving the Crane Out of Service -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
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