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Section 4. OPERATION
4-1. GENERAL
This section describes set-up, general operation
and storage procedures. It is the operator’s
responsibility to familiarize himself with these
procedures and conform to safety standards as
specified in the IMT Operator’s Crane Safety
Manual and any Federal, State or local codes.
4-2. INSPECTION
An inspection of the crane and vehicle should
be performed daily, before the crane is used.
Visually inspect the crane for:
•
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
• LOOSE PARTS
• MOUNTING BOLT TIGHTNESS
• HOOK DEFORMATION/CRACKS
• WIRE ROPE DEFORMATIONS
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MOISTURE
• PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
• PROPER LUBRICATION
• SHEAVES & DRUM FOR CRACKS/WEAR
Visually inspect the vehicle for:
•
UNDER-INFLATED TIRES
• WORN/UNSAFE TIRES
• BROKEN SPRINGS/SUSPENSION
• FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
• SECURE PARKING BRAKE
Any defects found or suspected should be
reported and corrected immediately.
4-3. JOB SET-UP
Before operation, position the crane so the load
can be handled easily without obstructions and
within specified range of crane. The vehicle
must be parked on a firm, level surface.
WARNING
THE PRESENCE OF ANY ELECTRICALY
CHARGED POERLINES IS TO BE AVOIDED.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. CONSULT THE IMT
OPERATOR’S CRANE SAFETY MANUAL FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.
Engage the emergency brake, turn the ignition
OFF and place the transmission in PARK (on
automatic transmissions).
With the vehicle secured, extend the outriggers
so they are positioned on a firm surface and
locked into position.
Remove the control handle/cable from its
storage container and plug it into the receptacle
at the left side of the lower boom.
WARNING
DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL WITHING 10 FEET
OF ANY PORTION OF AN OPERATING CRANE.
Turn rotation locking handle on mast
counterclockwise to release tension on base.
Manually rotate crane to a position where the
boom can be manipulated and tighten locking
handle by turning clockwise. On the optional
power swing model, rotate the crane by using
the appropriate switch on the remote control
handle.
Position the boom at either of its positions above
horizontal. Physically lift the boom and insert
the quick release pin into position (20°, 40° or
60°) as shown in Figure D-2 or D-3.
To extend the boom, unwind a few feet of cable
from the winch and pull the extension boom out
to line-up the desired extension boom pin hole
with that in the lower boom. Insert the extension
boom pin.
WARNING
DO NOT PULL EXTENSION BOOM COMPLETELY
OUT OF LOWER BOOM AS IT CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY IF DROPPED.
The crane is now in the work position.
4-4. PERFORMING A LIFT
First, know the weight of the load being lifted
and that that load is within the capacity of the
crane.
WARNING
NEVER EXCEED THE CRANE’S RATED LOAD
CAPACITIES. DOING SO WILL CAUSE
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND DAMAGE TO THE
WINCH AND CABLE WHICH CAN LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Position the hook block directly over the load by
rotating the crane. Lower the hook block by
pressing the control switch DOWN until the
hook can be attached to a sling or other suitable
handling device which is securely attached to
the load. The sling must be captivated by the
safety latch. See Figure D-1.
WARNING
DO NOT WRAP THE WINCH WIRE ROPE AROUND
THE LOAD. THIS WILL DAMAGE AND WEAKEN
THE WIRE ROPE, MAKING IT EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS.
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