SERVICE CRANE Mod. 8000
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUALOPTIONALS SUPPLIED ALONG WITH THE CRANE Description YES NO Oil tank Outrigger beam - (hydraulic jack) The table has to be filled carefully with the above option when purchased PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Operator’s and maintenance manual of MAXILIFT COBRA 8000 SERVICE CRANE Manual code: MD.0.180 This manual is valid starting from serial no: ........ Manufacturer: NEXT HYDRAULICS S.r.l. Via Mediterraneo 6, 42022 BORETTO Reggio Emilia In this booklet the word “Manufacturer” is referred to “NEXT HYDRAULICS S.r.l.” List of documentation supplied along with the CRANE: • Operator’s and maintenance manual (for the end user) SERIAL NO:.............................................................. YEAR OF MANUFACTURING:................................. ATTENTIONAlways carefully read this manual before operating the crane. Most of the accidents occurred during operations are caused by the omission of elementary precautions and non fulfillment of the safety instructions. Many accidents can be avoided when their causes are well known and the relevant adequate counter measures are previously taken. INDEX1 FOREWORD ..................................................................................................PAGE 1 1.1 Summary ........................................................................................................................................................ “ 1 1.2 Remarks ......................................................................................................................................................... “ 1 1.3 Manual revision............................................................................................................................................... “ 2 2 HOW TO CONSULT THE MANUAL ...................................................................... “ 2 2.1 Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... “ 2 3 CRANE IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................... “ 3 3.1 Versions and optional available ..................................................................................................................... “ 3 3.2 CRANE identification data .............................................................................................................................. “ 3 4 CRANE USAGE AND LIMITS OF APPLICATIONS................................................“ 4 4.1 CRANE classification and proper usage ....................................................................................................... “ 4 4.2 Improper usage .............................................................................................................................................. “ 4 4.3 CRANE operator’s training ............................................................................................................................. “ 4 5 SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................... “ 6 5.1 Rules concerning people ............................................................................................................................... “ 6 5.2 Rules concerning the crane ........................................................................................................................... “ 6 5.3 Rules for the correct positioning of the crane ................................................................................................ “ 7 5.3.1 Choice of the crane operating place pressure on the ground....................................................................... “ 7 5.3.2 Safety distance from trenches and slopes .................................................................................................... “ 7 5.3.3 Safety distance from electrical power lines ................................................................................................... “ 8 5.3.4 Crane and load ground connection ............................................................................................................... “ 8 5.3.5 Influence of the wind on the crane operation ................................................................................................. “ 10 5.4 Rules concerning safety in the traffic ............................................................................................................. “ 10 5.5 General rules on winch operations ................................................................................................................ “ 11 5.5.1 Winch system operation ................................................................................................................................. “ 11 5.5.2 Operator safety tips......................................................................................................................................... “ 11 5.5.3 General rules when operating winch ............................................................................................................. “ 11 5.6 WIRE ROPE .................................................................................................................................................... “ 12 5.6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................... “ 12 5.6.2 Wire rope precautions .................................................................................................................................... “ 12 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE CRANE .......................................................................... “ 13 6.1 Model: 8000 H ................................................................................................................................................. “ 13 6.2 Safety devices ................................................................................................................................................. “ 14 6.2.1 Safety devices installed .................................................................................................................................. “ 14 6.2.2 Load limiting device ........................................................................................................................................ “ 14 6.2.3 Relief valve ...................................................................................................................................................... “ 15 6.2.4 Pilot operated holding valves ......................................................................................................................... “ 15 6.2.5 Safety devices’sealing .................................................................................................................................... “ 15 6.3 Microprocessor remote control system ......................................................................................................... “ 16 6.3.1 Available control version ................................................................................................................................. “ 16 6.3.2 Electronic power unit ...................................................................................................................................... “ 16 6.3.3 The radio receiver unit .................................................................................................................................... “ 17 6.3.4 The cable keyboard ........................................................................................................................................ “ 17 6.3.5 The keyboard radio trasmitter ........................................................................................................................ “ 18 6.3.5.1 Radio system protection device ..................................................................................................................... “ 19 6.3.6 Proportional mono-function regulation hydraulic unit .................................................................................... “ 19 6.3.7 Proportional dual-mode regulation hydraulic unit ......................................................................................... “ 20 6.3.8 Wiring .............................................................................................................................................................. “ 20 6.4 Remote control use ........................................................................................................................................ “ 21 6.4.1 Use of the mono-function proportional remote control .................................................................................. “ 21 6.4.2 Use of the dual-mode proportional remote control ....................................................................................... “ 21 6.5 Signal and diagnostic ............................................................................................................................. Page 22 6.5.1 Keyboard diagnostic signal ............................................................................................................................ “ 22 6.5.2 Display messages ......................................................................................................................................... “ 23 6.5.3 Normal display menu ..................................................................................................................................... “ 23 6.5.4 Micro-switches and pressure switch display menu ...................................................................................... “ 25 6.5.5 Current display menu ..................................................................................................................................... “ 25 6.5.6 Remote control keyboard display menu ........................................................................................................ “ 26 6.5.7 Work pressure display menu ......................................................................................................................... “ 27 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................... “ 28 7.1 General attentions .......................................................................................................................................... “ 28 7.2 Stabilizing the truck ......................................................................................................................................... “ 29 7.3 Opening the crane .......................................................................................................................................... “ 31 7.4 Closing the crane ........................................................................................................................................... “ 31 7.5 Winch system operation ................................................................................................................................. “ 31 7.6 Before starting traveling on road .................................................................................................................... “ 31 7.7 Main errors occurring when operating the crane ........................................................................................... “ 31 7.8 Standard hand signals ................................................................................................................................... “ 32 8 PUTTING THE CRANE INTO SERVICE ................................................................ “ 33 8.1 Ten rules for the perfect crane operator ......................................................................................................... “ 33 8.2 Daily check list ................................................................................................................................................ “ 33 8.3 Safety tips for crane starting in cold climates ................................................................................................ “ 33 8.4 Crane protection and storage ........................................................................................................................ “ 33 8.4.1 Short shutdowns ............................................................................................................................................ “ 33 8.4.2 Long shutdowns ............................................................................................................................................. “ 34 9 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... “ 35 9.1 Warnings ........................................................................................................................................................ “ 35 9.2 Maintenance prescriptions ............................................................................................................................. “ 35 9.3 Maintenance schedule ................................................................................................................................... “ 36 9.3.1 Daily checking ................................................................................................................................................. “ 36 9.3.2 Monthly checking ............................................................................................................................................ “ 37 9.3.3 Checking every six months............................................................................................................................. “ 37 9.3.4 Others ............................................................................................................................................................. “ 37 9.4 Crane servicing............................................................................................................................................... “ 38 9.4.1 Oil level checking ............................................................................................................................................ “ 38 9.4.2 Oil change ....................................................................................................................................................... “ 38 9.4.3 Oil filter cartridge maintenance ...................................................................................................................... “ 38 9.4.4 Slewing mechanism maintenance ................................................................................................................ “ 39 9.4.5 Greasing the hydraulic boom sections .......................................................................................................... “ 39 9.4.6 Wear pads check and replacement ............................................................................................................... “ 39 9.5 Greases and oils reference table .................................................................................................................. “ 40 9.6 Wire rope ........................................................................................................................................................ “ 41 9.6.1 Wire rope inspection ...................................................................................................................................... “ 41 9.6.2 Rope replacement .......................................................................................................................................... “ 41 9.6.3 Wire rope lubrication ...................................................................................................................................... “ 42 9.7 Possible faults and relevant remedies .......................................................................................................... “ 43 10 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................... “ 45 Overall dimension ........................................................................................................................................... Performances .................................................................................................................................................. Load chart table ............................................................................................................................................... 11 WIRING AND HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS................................................................“ 47 11.1 Electrical diagram ........................................................................................................................................... “ 47 11.2 Hydraulic diagrams ........................................................................................................................................ “ 49 11.2.1 Hydraulic diagram mono-function proportional ............................................................................................. “ 49 11.2.2 Hydraulic diagram dual-mode proportional ................................................................................................... “ 50 1 FOREWORD1.1 SUMMARYThis manual is divided into chapters to make its consultation easier.
Chapter 1: Includes summary and a short introduction.
Chapter 2: Explains how to consult the manual.
Chapter 3: Crane identification data.
Chapter 4: Limits of crane operation and usage.
Chapter 5: Safety rules.
Chapter 6: truck maintenance manual. Chapter 11: Wiring and hydraulic diagrams 1.2 REMARKSMany thanks for the preference kindly given to our product. Please remember that the servicing instructions and the load charts hereby reported and applied on the crane are an essential part of the crane supply itself. They are mainly intended for the crane operator and include all necessary information on the admittable and permissible field of usage for a safe operation. Anyway, these instructions are not a training manual for beginners or unskilled operators, it must be stressed that as a fundamental presupposition only skilled and
The crane operator is directly responsible for the state of the crane and for every crane operation. When the training is hurried and full of gaps, this is the origin of many accidents. This manual gives the guidelines for a correct, safe usage of the crane and its rational maintenance. When daily and constantly applied, these guidelines ensure long service life with minimum maintenance costs, high performance of the crane and ATTENTIONAs far as safety is concerned it is strongly recommended to carefully read the safety tips of the chapter, SAFETY RULES.
Should some or any part of this manual be not clear, please contact the Manufacturer. IMPORTANTWhen receiving this manual, check if all the data are correct. Inform the Manufacturer if something is found wrong. NOTEThe table on the back of the front page has to be filled at customer’s care. It contains all the necessary data required when calling our Technical Service. A copy of this manual is supplied along with every crane. Data, descriptions and pictures of this manual are not binding. The Manufacturer reserves the right to change at any time all the items, components and parts deemed to be necessary for product improvement or commercial or production needs. This right is kept without obligeance of quick updating of this manual. Fundamental data, performances and characteristics of the product will be maintained. to be taken and tips to be followed.
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| Version | Remote control | Hydraulic supply | Power supply |
| 8000 KP - H | Cable - Proportional mono-function | Fed by a punp, driven by a P.T.O. truck | 12 - 24V |
| 8000 KPD - H | Cable - Proportional dual-mode | Fed by a punp, driven by a P.T.O. truck | 12 - 24V |
| 8000 RKP - H | Cable - Proportional mono-function | Fed by a punp, driven by a P.T.O. truck | 12 - 24V |
| 8000 RKPD - H | Cable - Proportional dual-mode | Fed by a punp, driven by a P.T.O. truck | 12 - 24V |
The machine is an hydraulic truck crane for hook service. It can also be used for the same purpose from a static mounting. The lifting capacity is 6.9 ton-meter (50,000 ft. lbs.), making it especially suitable for installation on light truck. The crane is classified in class H2-B3 according to DIN 15018 standards, and must be used accordingly, that is: trucks loading/unloading, hook service.
4.2 IMPROPER USAGE
truck stability against tipping over;
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5.3.1Choice of crane operating place pressure on the ground
• The outriggers reaction is transmitted to the ground by steel pads. When this pressure exceed the
• for brought-back or crumbling terrain safety distance (a) must be double of the slopes’ depth that is:
a = 2 • b
• for compacted, not crumbling terrain safety distance (a) must be equal to the slopes’ depth, that is:
a = 1 • b Distance to be measured from point © Max. reaction on the ground varies according to the vehicle where the crane is installed.
The installer must calculate this max. reaction on the ground and applied the value on the outrigger jacks.
Always keep a sufficient safety distance when you cannot avoid having electric power lines in the working area of the crane. Special care must be taken when the power lines have not been disconnected by experienced people, or when the lines status is unknown.
tions. When the voltage of the lines is unknown keep a minimum safety distance of at least 5m (20 ft.)
5.3.4Crane and load ground connection
The crane can be electrostatically charged, especially when the additional bearing plates are made of insulating materials (wood, plastics) It has to be noted that, even when the crane has been connected to ground, the load can be loaded electrostatically charged, because the rope pulleys or the slings and ropes used to lift the load are made of insulating materials.
Always connect to ground both the crane and its load before starting operations
Grounding is especially required when:
Crane ground connection
electrocution hazard Always connect in a perfect way the load and the ground
Before touching the load with your hands, always ground the load by touching it with the insulated rod.
electrocution hazard Always hold the rod by its insulated handle.
A strong wind can overload the crane, so during operations keep under control the wind speed. When working with full load, the maximum admittable wind speed is 45 km/h (28 mile/h). When this value is exceeded, any crane operation must be stopped and the crane must be brought to the rest position. Since the maximum working height of the crane is reasonable, refer to the following table to evaluate the possible wind effect:
| Force of the wind | wind speed | wind effects | |||
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| Beaufort | Denom. | m/sec(ft./sec.) | km/h | (mile/h) | |
| 0 calm | 0 - 0.2 | 0-0.65 | 1 | 0.6 | calm,the smoke goes straight upwards |
| 1 light | 0.3 - 1.5 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0.6-3 | wind direction can only be seen looking at the smoke. Wind indicators are idle |
| 2 light | 1.6 - 3.3 | 5-11 | 6-11 | 3-7 | leaves are moving,the wind can be on the face. |
| 3 light | 3.4 - 5.4 | 11-18 | 12-19 | 7-12 | leaves and small brances are moving breeze |
| 4 slow | 5.5 - 7.9 | 18-26 | 20-28 | 12-17 | dust and paper sheets are lifted up, breeze slender, rods are moved |
| 5 strong | 8 -10.7 | 26-35 | 29-38 | 17-24 | small waves on water surfaces breeze |
| 6 strong | 10.8 - 13.8 | 35-45 | 39-49 | 24-30 | rods are bent,it is difficult to use wind umbrella |
| 7 tight | 13.9 - 17.1 | 45-56 | 50-61 | 30-38 | the trees are moved it is difficult to wind walk against wind |
| 8 stormy | 17.2 - 20.7 | 56-68 | 62 - 74 | 38-46 | trees’branches break.it is very difficult to walk in open areas |
| 9 tempest | 20.8 - 24.4 | 68-80 | 75 - 88 | 46-55 | small damages to buidings (roofing tiles wind fall down) |
| 10 violent | 24.5 - 28.4 | 80-93 | 89 - 102 | 55-63 | big damages to the buildings, trees uprooted tempest |
-The machine is an hidraulic crane for lorries and light trucks.The installation on the vehicle must be made in compliance with the relevant national laws and regulations.
-When traveling on roads and public sites always respect the relevant national laws and regulations.
Before traveling on roads,make sure that the crane is folded in rest position. If the crane is open or lying on vehicle’s body exceeding the overall dimensions allowwed by the highway code,it can hit bridges,electric power lines or other obstructions.
-Before driving away,make sure that the lever of the pin securing the outrigger’s beam is fully locked.Accidental slipping out of the outrigger during traveling can result in serious damages. Special care must be taken when driving nearby crossroads, lever-crossing and subways.
The Winch is mounted at the rear of the first section boom.It has capacities totally indipendent of the rest of the crane and can normally pull more than the crane itself can withstand.Therefore,care must be taken to insure that the load being lifted is within boom rating.To lift some of the heavier loads on the capacity chart,it will be necessary to multiple-part reeve the winch block to increase the lifting capacity of the winch (the
speed is proportionately slower) and remain in the strenght limitations of the winch and wire rope.
The winch load rating chart on each machine provides the information for pull limitations on the winch with various applicable part reevings.These ratings are based on providing the proper operating safety factor on the wire rope supplied with the machine. Therefore,any replacement rope must meet the rope specifications for size,construction and stregth as outlined in specification sections of this manual.
5.5.2Operator safety tips
5.5.3
1 -Always operate the winch control to payout the loadline while extending the boom. This will maintain
clearance between the boom tip and loading hook. 2 -Do not pull load block into boom tip. 3
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6 -Do not drag loads in any direction with the winch. 7 -Never attempt to lift loads wich are not loose and free, i.e. frozen down material or poles out of ground. 8 -Maintain tension on the loadline at all times to prevent the cable from becoming twisted or improperly seated on the winch drum or sheaves. 9 -Avoid rough boom lifting and lowering manoeuvres with suspended load, in order not to cause dangerous swingings of the same.
10-Avoid boom extension manoeuvre under load. When moving loads near to max. rates it is rather advisable to extend the boom without load in order to reach the vertical line of the same, and then to proceed with lifting by using the winch.
5.6.1General
Wire rope can be the weak link in crane safety. It is subjected to heavy loads, abrasion, kinking, extreme weather conditions, chemical attack and other forces which can reduce its reliability. The inspection and care of wire rope is essential in the effort to provide for safe working conditions.
5.6.2Wire rope precautions
1 -Avoid the formation of kinks. Kinks will cause severe weakness in the rope. No corrections are availa
| 6 | DESCRIPTION OF THE CRANE | |||
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| 6.1 MODEL 8000 H Item Description | ||||
| 1 2 3 | Slewing ring drive Column | 16 17 18 | Swivel coupling Base plate Outrigger beam - (hydraulic jack) OPTIONAL | |
6.2 SAFETY DEVICES 6.2.1Safety devices installed
All the safety devices,installed on MAXILIFT COBRA 8000 crane, are listed and described in the following pages.
description of safety functions
It is strictly forbidden to operate the crane with its load limiting device switched off or put out of service or faulty.
NOTE The load limiting device can lock at the max. main boom angle even without load. In such case, in orer to unlock the machine it is necessary to act simultaneosly both on the extension re-entry and boom lowering levers.
The main relief valve is on the control valve and limits the maximum working pressure.
These valves are installed on every cylinder and will stop and lock every motion of the cylinder should any pressure loss occur. Before starting operations it is necessary to check that these valves are perfectly working, as follows:
• lift a load and raise the boom up to an angle of 45° upwards, with the boom sections partially extended
COBRA cranes are equipped with an advanced microprocessor remote control system that correctly manages the crane operations as well as its safety devices and provides indications to help the operator performing rapid troubleshooting or adjustments when necessary.
· Single function cable proportional control · Dual-mode (multi-function) cable proportional control · Single function radio proportional control · Dual-mode (multi-function) radio proportional control
The system is consisting of the following 2 3 main components (Pict. 7):
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1) Control and safety devices managing con
trol unit 2) Remote control keyboard 3) Directional and flow regulating hydraulic unit 4) Electrical connection wiring from the unit to
the solenoid valves, the micro-switches, the
power supply and the keypad.
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The electronic unit, located aside the revolving column’s guard, is made up of a sealed plastic compact container (ip 67), that includes a
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microprocessor electronic device to manage crane operation controls and safety systems. A three digit display (1) used as regulation or control interface is found on the front of the unit. Two electrical wiring connectors (2) are found on the unit.
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The radio control version unit (3) is externally equal to the remote control version, internally, it includes the electronic system that manages machine logic and radio module and works as a receiver; a safety system prevents other transmitters from entering the system since it only recognizes its matched keyboard (transmitter) through the RFID code (radio frequency identifier). The European version (868 MHz) includes an antenna that is applied to the electronic units through a connector, it enhances the medium/large range reception field (considering the 868 MHz transmitter reduced power). A supplementary unit (7 function radio) is available upon request; it is similar to the main one and it activates
easy to handle even if exposed to extreme conditions.
6.3.5 THE KEYBOARD – RADIO TRANSMITTER (Pict.10)
N.B. Never let the crane work with disabled emergency button.
WARNING
When the cable keyboard is not being used, it must be disconnected from the connector
located on the guard aside the unit where the protection cover will be screwed.
Press the mushroom button of the cable and radio keyboards after their use and before storing
them on a protected and safe place.
The radio keyboard batteries last from 12 to 24 hours depending on their use.
It is suggested to let the batteries discharge until they are completely flat before starting a new
recharge cycle.
The radio control system is provided with some protection systems that are automatically started in case of: -radio interference on the crane working area that influences the radio control frequency range -transmitter capacity field exceeded (keyboard) On these cases the system locks all the functions. Press and release the emergency button to restore the functions In addition, when the battery charge is too low for safety operations the system is blocked, the green LED turns off and the radio module interrupts transmissions with the unit. The keyboard is provided with battery energy saving system to reduce battery consumption. When the keyboard remains unused for at least 15 minutes, the radio system is set to “energy save”, the
6.3.7 PROPORTIONAL DUAL-MODE REGULATION HYDRAULIC UNIT (Pict.12)
The unit is consisting of two separate aluminium blocks. The upper section includes the proportional adjusting valve (VR), the manual bypass control valve (OM) of the proportional regulator, the main relief valve (VM), the winch operating solenoid valves (EV4A – EV4B), the dump valve (EV9) and the solenoid valves (EV3 – EV4) required to operate the winch and another function at the same time. The lower section includes the control solenoid valves (EV…A – EV…B), two for each movement. The solenoid valves: EV9 – EV3B – EV2B – EV1B – EV1A are equipped with a manual override, to be used only for emergency (failure of the electronic control unit or the button strip, lack of power supply). In such cases it is necessary to proceed as follows:
| a) | Fully turn counter-clockwise the valve | |||||
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| handwheel (OM) in order to bypass the | ||||||
| proportional valve (VR) | ||||||
| b) | Fully turn counter-clockwise the manual override of the valve coupled to the | EV3 | EV9 | |||
| desired movement (extension re-entry, | VM | |||||
| c) | boom lowering, etc.). Finally Fully turn counter-clockwise the | 1 | ||||
| manual override of the valve (EV9), in | ||||||
| d) | order to activate the desired movement Once the standard working conditions of | OM | VR | |||
| the crane are restored, always remember to close completely the manual overrides, | EV4 | EV4B | ||||
| e) | by turning them clockwise. Finally close completely the bypass valve | EV4A | EV3B | |||
| (OM) by turning the handwheel clockwise. | EV3A | EV2B | ||||
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| 6.3.8 | WIRING (pict.13) | EV1A | Pict.12 | |||
| Made up of a single wiring unit that is | ||||||
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| sealed multipolar connectors (1) provided with | ||||||
| quick hooking system. | ||||||
| The wiring includes the solenoids to connect | ||||||
| the solenoid valves located on the hydraulic | ||||||
| unit, it also connects the unit to the safety limit | 3 | |||||
| switches (FA – FB – FV), to the pressure | ||||||
| gauge or to the pressure transducer (PM), to | ||||||
| the diesel engine start/stop and to the power | ||||||
| supply. The wiring also includes the keyboard | ||||||
| connection female connector (3) that is | ||||||
| placed aside the electronic unit on the crane’s | ||||||
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6.4 REMOTE CONTROL USE
After the preliminary operations concerning: -PTO engaging -extension and lowering of stabilizer legs and their levelling -control system supply by switching on the proper switch inside the cabin -power supply by turning the battery-disconnecting lever in case of electro-hydraulic crane you can go on working with the remote control.
The dual-mode remote control can be normally used as a mono-function remote control when following the instructions of previous paragraph. The remote control in object allows the combination of two movements at the same time by coupling the winch function (raising or lowering) to one of the remaining movements. You always have to select first the two functions chosen, and then to operate the proportional button metering the speed, in order to achieve the desired speed, even allowing at the same time the winch rope raising or lowering. By releasing one of the movements the speed of the other one does not increase until the function is stopped. By this way of operating the two speeds are nearly halved in comparison to the use of a single function.
The following signal devices are found on the radio keyboard: -a beeper -a green led
Beeper signals:
Radio connection keyboard: -
a brief signal (beep) indicates that the keyboard is powered (through the emergency button)
-a long signal (beep) indicates that the RFID code (radio frequency identifier, exclusively used by
authorized workshops) self-learning procedure has been activated. -four brief signals indicate that the keyboard has switched to energy save mode or that battery charge is
not enough. Cable connection keyboard (serial): -
Radio connection keyboard: -enough to work. -low to work. -
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learning function is used. Cable connection keyboard (serial): -
led with intermittent blink (two blinks followed by a pause), indicates battery recharge mode -led ON indicates that the keyboard is supplied (for example that the serial cable is connected) and is
The following signal devices are found on the remote keyboard: -a beeper -a green led
-a brief signal (beep) indicates that the keyboard is powered (connected cable and emergency button switched off)
-led ON indicates that the keyboard is supplied, the emergency button is released -led OFF indicates that the keyboard is out of service, the emergency button is switched
As previously explained, the electronic control unit is fitted with a 3 digits display showing messages which help the operator understanding if everything is working properly, the operating state and the functioning of its electrical components. The operator, when led by an expert or following basic operations, can actually read on such display different messages helping him locating possible electrical anomalies on the system. This is a great help for searching and identifying possible faults, preventing useless and unsuitable interventions by the after-sales service. Against possible displays of error messages, the operator is requested to contact the Technical After-Sales Service.
When switching on, after a sequence of messages on the display this must show:
When carrying out whichever movement by selecting the function it must appear:
When the overload condition is almost reached the display shows:
When the crane goes gets locked by the LLD (overload) the display shows:
In this case you have to carry out the manoeuvres allowing the overload reduction, i.e.: extension re-entry or winch lowering. The boom might be blocked on maximum lift position on some crane models, even without load. To be able to descend with the lifting cylinder, it is necessary to select the extension insertion or the winch descent and immediately afterwards the boom descent followed by the proportional button.
In case of pressure gauge (pressure transducer) signal absence
Moreover, the system can show the following error messages, which can be displayed when operating or trying unsuccessfully to operate.
The messages and relevant meanings are the following: “O”xx followed by the solenoid valve abbreviation. It means open circuit detected on the solenoid valve in object.
Examples: Open circuit alarm on solenoid valve EV3B.
The following table shows all the displayed alarm codes.
| Display | Alarm Type | Valve on which the alarm is detected |
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| O1A | open circuit | EV on/off 1A (CLOCKWISE ROTATION) |
| O1b | open circuit | EV on/off 1b (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ROTATION) |
| O2A | open circuit | EV on/off 2A (BOOM UP) |
| O2b | open circuit | EV on/off 2b (BOOM DOWN) |
| O3A | open circuit | EV on/off 3A (TELESCOPIC BOOM OUT) |
| O3b | open circuit | EV on/off 3b (TELESCOPIC BOOM IN) |
| O4A | open circuit | EV on/off 4A (WINCH DOWN) |
| O4b | open circuit | EV on/off 4b (WINCH UP) |
| O_3 | open circuit | E3 |
| O_4 | open circuit | E4 |
| O_r | open circuit | VR (proportional valve) |
-SYSTEM TYPE SETTING MENU (SINGLE-FUNCTION – DUAL MODE) -MOMENTUM LIMITER TYPE SETTING MENU -RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier) CODE LEARNING MENU
This menu is accessed from the Normal Display Menu through the following procedure:
push the proportional button to its maximum level, then operate the 1A and 3B movements simultaneously for at least 5 seconds (the maneuver can be performed in radio mode or through serial cable). . In this menu the state of FA, FB, FV, PM micro-switches are displayed cyclically, with a 2.5 seconds interval; each micro-switch can be in one of the following conditions:
O open C closed
Example: display of the state “FB micro-switch open”
5A 4A
Example: display of the state
3A
“PM micro-switch closed”
2A 1A 5B
The following table shows all displayed codes:
4B 3B 2B
Fa.O Fa.C micro-switch FA (micro on winch drum/cable
Pict. 14A
descent) 1B Fb.O Fb.C micro-switch FB (stopped boom limit switch) Fu.O Fu.C micro-switch FV (limit switch on cable diverting pulley / cable lift) Pr.O Pr.C micro-switch PM (digital pressure gauge or analog pressure transducer)
When no operation is activated the electronic control unit automatically switches to the Normal Display Menu after 60 seconds; otherwise a new power-on is required in order to get out of this menu.
This menu is accessed from the Normal Display Menu through the following procedure:
-push the proportional button to its maximum level, then operate the 1A and 4B movements simultaneously for at least 5 seconds (the maneuver can be performed in radio mode or through serial cable). -In this menu, when no operation is active, the indication “Cur” is displayed. When a movement is active the value of the current (in mA) that is driving the proportional solenoid valve is displayed.
Example: indication without any active movement
Example: indication with an active movement and with the proportional valve driven at 523 mA
When no operation is activated the electronic control unit automatically switches to the Normal Display Menu after 60 seconds; otherwise a new power-on is required in order to get out of this menu.
This menu is accessed from the Normal Display Menu through the following procedure:
push the proportional button to its maximum level, then operate the 1A and 2B movements simultaneously for at least 5 seconds (the maneuver can be performed in radio mode or through serial cable). In this menu, when no operation is active, the indication “_ _ _” is displayed. When a movement is active the contacts the following state is displayed: C closed
received command is displayed. Example: indication without any active movement
Example: indication when the contact 1A is closed on the remote control uni
The following table shows all displayed codes:
| Display | Indication |
| C1A | contact 1A closed (CLOCKWISE ROTATION) |
| C1b | contact 1B closed (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ROTATION) |
| C2A | contact 2A closed (BOOM UP) |
| C2b | contact 2B closed (BOOM DOWN) |
| C3A | contact 3A closed (TELESCOPIC BOOM OUT) |
| C3b | contact 3B closed (TELESCOPIC BOOM IN) |
| C4A | contact 4A closed (WINCH DOWN) |
| C4b | contact 4B closed (WINCH UP) |
| C5A | contact 5A closed (START) |
| C5b | contact 5B closed (STOP) |
When no operation is activated the electronic control unit automatically switches to the Normal Display Menu after 60 seconds; otherwise a new power-on is required in order to get out of this menu.
This menu is only available on the momentum limiter system with analog pressure transducer and it displays the real time oil hydraulic pressure (in bar).
This menu can be accessed from the normal display menu through the following procedure:
Fully press the proportional button and simultaneously start maneuver 1A and the STOP selector for 5 seconds (the maneuver can be performed in radio mode or through serial cable).
7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 GENERAL ATTENTIONS
The crane must be used exclusively by qualified and skilled operators. They must know location and function of every control, instruments, indicators, lights, plate and sticker.
ATTENTION
The outrigger beams are in their working position when the yellow band existing on every beam can be entirely seen.
• Lower to the ground the bearing pads of the outriggers jacks, one at a time, acting as follows:
Hydraulic jack (Fig. 15) Open the shut-off valve (1) to allow the lowering to ground of the cylinder’s pad and rod (2). The valve is open when its lever is on position “A”. Operate the corresponding lever of the control valve until the pad reaches the ground. Avoid to lift the truck off the ground unloading the vehicle suspension, this reduces greatly the stability of the truck. Then, turn again the valve lever to its previous “C”closed position.
Swinging hydraulic jack (Fig. 16) When swinging jack are fitted, before operating the shut-off valve (1) make sure that the jack (2) is in vertical position, with its pad (3) oriented downward, its pin (4) secured with the retainer spring (5). If not, take off the pin, turn the jack downward and then lock in the working position in the aforesaid way. Then open the valve
(1) as already explained (hidraulic jack), operate the corresponding lever of the control valve and lower the pad to the ground as described before. When duly positioned, close the valve (1) as described.
ATTENTION
When turning the swinging jack and removing its pin, be careful and hold it up, to prevent it from falling down because of gravity , resulting in damage or injuries.
• Repeat this sequence of operations for the outrigger jack on the other side of the truck and for every other jack fitted on the truck. Make sure that the vehicle is level, in order to have a good stability. Maximum allowed angle is 3°.
IMPORTANT
Proper leveling has to be checked by means of a level instrument fitted on the truck.
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| 2 | A | |||||||
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| 3 | 1 | C | 1 6 | |||||
| 2 | 2 | |||||||
| Pict. 14 | Pict. 15 | 3 | Pict. 16 | |||||
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7.3 OPENING THE CRANE
7.4 CLOSING THE CRANE
Closing the crane into rest position is performed by carrying out the opposite movements to those made to open it, taking special care , at the end of the operation there are no parts protruding from the truck size.
maximum height allowed by the law, it could hit bridges and other obstructions
7.7 MAIN ERRORS OCCURRING WHEN OPERATING THE CRANE
Because of lacking of care or of adequate instructions, some dangers may occur during crane operation. Most common errors are:
• Slinging of loads exceeding the crane capacity: always check their actual weight not to overload the crane or the winch. Special care has to be taken when handling big loads, when free they can remain hanging on the crane and result in damages and accidents.
8 PUTTING THE CRANE INTO SERVICE
8.1 TEN RULES FOR THE PERFECT CRANE OPERATOR
Always comply with the following ten basic rules:
1 -When approaching the crane for the first time, become on familiar terms with it, executing all the manoeuvres the crane can perform during working. Carefully read all the prescriptions of this manual and execute step by step the activities hereby described to be sure of the correct under standing.
In the crane with PTO-driven: wait for some minutes with the pump running at no load before operate any crane movement.
8.4 CRANE PROTECTION AND STORAGE
8.4.1 Short shutdowns
Wash and clean the crane, lubricate all the parts provided with grease nipples and the slewing system.
ATTENTION
Never wash the crane with chemical products or high pressure water jets, as they can cause the detaching of the stickers water entering inside the electrical components and the slewing case.
8.4.2 Long shutdowns
Same precautions as above and, moreover:
9 MAINTENANCE
9.1 WARNINGS
DANGER
of fire or scald It is forbidden to use naked flame as lighting device when carrying out checks or looking for leaks in the machine.
9.3MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
9.3.1Daily checking
9.3.2Monthly checking
9.3.4 Others
• Stability of unit throughout working area. Check stability procedure annualy or when any change is made to crane or truck.
9.4CRANE SERVICING
9.4.1 Oil level checking
Check the hydraulic oil level monthly,with the truck on level,flat ground.
1) minimum oil level :with the crane booms raised at full elevation and fully extended,and hydraulic outrigger completely out,the oil level must NOT be lower than the indicator (3)
2) maximum oil level :when the crane is in travelling position,the oil level must be two inches below the
9.4.4 Slewing mechanism maintenance (Pict. 19)
It is recommended to periodically lubricate ( see relevant chapter 9.3) worm gear of the slewing ring drive. This to be made with a grease nipple (1). Also with the same interval lubricate the bearing of the ring,with a greaser through the grease nipple (2). For a correct lubrication of the slewing wheel use the grease cartridge supplied with the crane, or another one with similar features, making sure to carry out a complete slewing operation.
9.4.5 Greasing the hydraulic boom sections (Pict. 20)
9.5 Greases and oils reference table
| BRAND | TOTAL | MOBIL | ESSO | AGIP | IP | BP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREASE | MULTIS | MOBILGREASE | BEACON | GR MU | ATHESIA | ENEGREASE | ||||||
| EP2 | MP | EP2 | EP2 | EP2 | LR MP | |||||||
| GREASE | MULTIS | MOBILGREASE | BEACOM | GR MU | ATHESIA | ENERGREASE | ||||||
| LR MP | MP | EP2 | EP2 | EP2 | EP2 | |||||||
| HYDRAULIC | AZOLLA | DTE | NUTO | OSO | HYDRUS | HENERGOL | ||||||
| OIL | ZS 32• | 15 | H 32• | 32• | 32• | HL 80 | ||||||
| ZS 46* | 25* | H46* | 46* | 46* | ||||||||
| OIL GEAR | CARTER | GEAR | SPARTAN | BLASIA | PONTIAX | ENERGOL | ||||||
| EP 100• | 627• | EP 100• | 100• | HDS | GR XP100• | |||||||
| EP 150* | 629* | EP 150* | 150* | GR XP150* | ||||||||
| • for temperate and cold climate | ||||||||||||
| * for hot climate | ||||||||||||
Pict. 21
9.6 WIRE ROPE
9.6.1 WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
Each day and before use, inspect the wire rope for the following conditions:
| 1 | -Kinking (Sharp bends) | 6 | -Rope diameter loss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | -Crushing | 7 | -Rope strand | uneveness |
| 3 | -Unstranding | 8 | -General corrosion | |
| 4 | -Birdcaging | 9 | -Broken strands | |
| 5 | -Core protrusion | 10 | -Cut strands | |
DANGER
the rope eye for abrasion, corrosion and broken wires.
Inspect the wire rope monthly as follows:
1 -The entire length of the rope
2 -The wire rope eye
9.6.2 ROPE REPLACEMENT
It is extremely difficult to determine the exact time for replacement of wire rope since many variable factors are involved. Proper determination of the condition of a wire rope depends upon the good judgement of an experienced person in evaluating the remaining strength in a used rope after allowance for deterioration disclosed by inspection. The following reasons are sufficient justification for consideration of rope replacement: 1-Six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay or three broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.
9.6.3 WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION
Wire rope is lubricated during manufacturing so the strands, and individual wires in strands, may move and adjust as the rope moves and bends. A wire rope cannot be lubrificated sifficiently during manufacture to last its entire life. Therefore, new lubricant must be added periodically throughout the life of a rope to replace factory lubricant which is used or lost. The surface of some ropes may become covered with dirt, rock dust, or other material during their operation. This covering can prevent field applied lubricants from properly penetrating into the rope. Therefore, these ropes should be cleaned before being lubricated.
The lubricant applied should be light bodied enough to penetrate to the core of the rope. Lubricant may be
applied effictively by various methods. It may be dripped on, sprayed on, or put on by brushing, but in any case it should be applied at a place where the rope is being bent, such as at a sheave. It shold be applied at the top of the bend, because at that point the strands are spread by bending and are more easily penetrated. The service life of rope will be directly proportional to the effectiveness of the method used and amount of lubricant reaching the working parts of the rope. A proper lubrificant must reduce friction, protect against corrosion, adhere to every wire and be pliable and not crack or separate when cold and yet not drip when warm.
9.7 POSSIBLE FAULTS AND RELEVANT REMEDIES
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Vibrations in hydraulic cylinder and jerkings at the first manoeuvres. | The temperature of the hydraulic oil is too low. | Perform manoeuvres without loads for some minutes to warm the oil up. |
| Vibrations with every functions when the oil is hot. | Lacking of oil in the tank. Air in the hydraulic system. | Add hydraulic oil to the tank. Operate the control lever carrying the cylinders to stroke end for some times in both directions. |
| All the crane movements are very slow, even when unloaded. | Suction hose from oiltank crushed or obstructed. The pump is drawing in air. | Replace or clean the suction hose. Check that the relevant fittings are well tightened. |
| The hydraulic extension are not extending in the right sequence. | Bad lubrication. Sliding pads are worn. Sequence valve on extension cylinder has to be adjusted. | Grease the extensions. Replace sliding pads.* Adjust the sequence valve.* |
| Slewing is not regular or with insufficient power he crane does not lift the loads of the | Ground slope too great Domaged slewing motor Lucking of lubrication | Level the truck. Replace slewing motor. Grease, show chapfer 9.44 |
| Tload chart table. | Defective pump. Uncorrect settings of the valves. Hydraulic cylinder sealings are worn. | Replace the pump.* Adjust valve settings.* Replace worn sealings.* |
| The crane lift the load, but cannot hold it. | Uncorrect settings of the valves. Hydraulic cylinder sealings are worn. | Adjust valve settings.* Replace worn sealings.* |
| Noise coming from articulation points. | Lacking of lubrication. | Grease articulation points. |
| The hydraulic legs does not hold under load. | Defective holding valves. Worn sealings in the stabilizer cylinder. | Clean or replace holding valves.* Replace worn sealings.* |
| course. The crane locks with boom lifted at end | Pressure transducer not set. Setting of general max. pressure valve too high. | Disassemble the casing and move manually the boom descent valve (EV2B pict. 11-12). Check the general max. pressure valve |
| 44 Tension lack in the control box (green ledout). | Discharged battery. Disconnected electric coupling Emergency push button engaged | Recharge the battery. Join correctly the connection.Replace the electric coupling.* Release the emergency push button |
| Fault ne of the tunctions does not work | Cause | Remedy |
| O | Defective switch Burned solenoid. Locked valve cartridge Damaged electric connection. | Replace the switch Replace the solenoid. Disassemble and clean the valve cartridge Check continuity of the circuit |
| All the functions do not work | No power (or insufficient) to the shuntboarder the remote control box The proportional valve does not meter(pict. 11-12) Electric valve (EV9 pict. 11-12) is notworking The trigger on the remote hand-heldcontrol box does not work | Check relevant fuzes and indicator LEDS Check tension with a tester Check the solenoid of the valve Check and clean the valve cartridge As above Check the control box |
| AIt | The proportional valve is not working | Check and clean the valve cartridge on |
| ll the functions work at full speedis not possible to adjast the speed | The trigger on the hand-held control boxis not working | an authorized workshop Check the relevant potentiometer andelectric board on an authorized workshop |
| M | Electric valves EV3 and EV4 does not work. (Pict.12) | Check the relevant solenoid Check and clean the relevant valve cartridges |
| Oti | Solenoid valve jammed in open position | Unlock, clean or in case replace the so- |
| ne or more movemente keep on funconing while selecting another function ulti-function operation are not possible | (dirt, working shaving, long inactivity periods) Manual operator (where foreseen) activated | lenoid valve cartridge Close down the manual operator |
| operated The winch does not work when singlehe winch does not work when operatedtogether with other functions | Solenoid valve V4 jammed in closedposition (dirt, working shaving, longinactivity periods) (pict.12) | Unlock, clean or in case replace thesolenoid valve cartridge |
| T | Solenoid valve V3 jammed in closed (dirt,working shaving, long inactivityperiods) (pict.12) Flow divider 1 wrongly set or notworking (pict.12) | Unlock, clean or in case replace thesolenoid valve cartridge or the flow divider |
* Operations to be carried out only by authorised installer workshop
10 TECHNICAL DATA - WINCH SPECIFICATIONS SERIES 8000 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
| -High speed winch with planetary gears reducer | -Continuous rotation with slewing ring drive |
| -Negativ brake for winch | -Remote control with connection and 10 m. - 33' ft. of cable |
| -Hydraulic swivel coupling, for continuous rotation | or radio remote control |
| -Proportional monofunction-multifunction hydraulic system | |
| -Load limiting device | -Solenoid valve with manual functions (only for emergency) |
| -Two hydraulic extensions | -Stop-end system for winch (up and down) |
| TECHNICAL DATA8000 | |||
| Crane rating | ft.lbs | 50.000 | |
| Standard outreach | ft. | 21’ 8” | |
| Slewing angle | CONTINUOUS | ||
| Slewind torque | ft.lbs | 5.000 | |
| Boom elevation | (-6° +75°) | ||
| Lifting height from base of crane | ft. | 21’ 4” | |
| Remote control | Proportional | ||
| Pump capacity hydraul. “H” (pto) | GPM | 4 ÷ 4.5 | |
| Working pressure | psi | 2.970 | |
| Crane weight | lbs | 1.450 | |
| WINCH SPECIFICATION 8000 | |||
| Winch pull line | lbs | 4.120 | |
| Pull line speed 3st layer | H | ft./min | 39 |
| Rope diameter | inch. | 3/8” | |
| Wire rope length | ft. | 98’ 5” | |
| Cable breaking strength | lbs | (minimum 20.700) |
11 WIRING AND HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS
11.1 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Pict. 24
11.1 DESCRIPTION
SW1 -Crane rotation selector SW2 -Boom movement selector SW3 -Extension selector SW4 -Winch selector SW5 -Engine start/stop selector SW6 -Optinal function selector (opt) L1 -Green led ES -Emergency push button 1 -Circuit board 2 -Proportional trigger button V3 -Winch electro-valve solenoid V4 -Winch electro-valve solenoid EV1A -Clockw. rotation electrov. solenoid EV1B -Counter clockw. rotation electrov. solenoid EV2A -Boom lifting electro-valve solenoid EV2B -Boom lowering electro-valve solenoid EV3A -Extensions electro-valve solenoid EV3B EV4A EV4B FA -Winch lowering stop end FV -Winch raising stop end FB -Boom lowering stop end PM
PT -Pressure tansducer VR -Proportional electro-valve solenoid SC EV9
| 11.2 | HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS | |
|---|---|---|
| 11.2.1 | Hydraulic diagram mono-function proportional | |
| 1 | Pump | |
2 Electrohydraulic unit 3 Rotation motor 4 Lifting cylinder 5 Overcenter valve 6 Pressure switch 7 1st. extension cylinder
11.2.2 Hydraulic diagram Dual-mode proportional
| 1 | Pump |
| 2 | Electrohydraulic unit |
| 3 | Rotation motor |
| 4 | Lifting cylinder |
| 5 | Overcenter valve |
| 6 | Pressure switch |
| 7 | 1st. extension cylinder |
NOTES
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