GROVE Crane RT 500E & RT 500 DXL SERIES OPERATOR’S AND SAFETY HANDBOOK MANUAL – PDF DOWNLOAD
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GROVE Crane RT 500E & RT 500 DXL SERIES OPERATOR’S AND SAFETY HANDBOOK MANUAL – PDF DOWNLOAD
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GROVE Crane RT 500E & RT 500 DXL SERIES OPERATOR’S AND SAFETY HANDBOOK MANUAL – PDF DOWNLOAD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
GROVE Crane RT 500E & RT 500 DXL SERIES OPERATOR’S AND SAFETY HANDBOOK MANUAL – PDF DOWNLOAD
Section 1 – INTRODUCTION
GENERAL 1-1
NOISE VIBRATION TEST RESULTS 1-1
Section 2: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL 2-1
OPERATOR’S INFORMATION 2-1
OPERATOR’S QUALIFICATIONS 2-2
CRANE STABILITY/STRUCTURAL STRENGTH 2-2
Load Charts 2-4
Work Site 2-4
Lifting Operations 2-4
Counterweight 2-6
Multiple Crane Lifts 2-6
LOAD MOMENT INDICATING (LMI) SYSTEMS 2-6
Two-Blocking 2-6
Work Area Definition System 2-7
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD 2-7
Set Up and Operation 2-8
Electrocution Hazard Devices 2-9
Electrical Contact 2-9
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment 2-10
CRUSHING HAZARDS 2-10
PERSONNEL HANDLING 2-11
TRAVEL OPERATION 2-12
MAINTENANCE 2-12
Service and Repairs 2-13
Lubrication 2-13
Tires 2-13
Wire Rope 2-13
BATTERIES 2-15
ENGINE 2-15
WORK PRACTICES 2-15
Crane Access 2-15
Job Preparation 2-15
Working 2-16
Lifting 2-17
Hand Signals 2-17
TRANSPORTING THE CRANE 2-18
SHUTDOWN 2-18
BOOM EXTENSION/JIB 2-19
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 2-19
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS 2-20
Section 3 – CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-1
Hand Throttle Lock Control 3-1
Fuel Gauge 3-1
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge 3-1
Voltmeter 3-1
Ignition Switch 3-1
Tachometer 3-6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 3-6
Foot Throttle Pedal 3-6
Low Brake Pressure Indicator 3-6
Hourmeter (Not Shown) 3-6
Crane Function Power Switch 3-6
Transmission Shift Lever 3-6
Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever 3-6
Swing Control Lever 3-6
Rear Steer Control Switch 3-6
Auxiliary Hoist Switch (Optional) 3-6
Boom Lift Control Lever 3-7
Main Hoist Control Lever 3-7
Telescope Control Foot Pedal 3-7
Hoist Rotation Indicators 3-7
Transmission Range Selector Switch 3-7
Outrigger Selector Panel 3-7
Outrigger Extend/Retract Switch 3-7
Swing Brake Control Switch 3-7
Swing Brake Pedal 3-7
Brake Foot Pedal 3-8
Engine Stop Indicator 3-8
Park Brake Control Switch 3-8
Pin Swing Lock Control (Pin Type) 3-8
360 Degree Swing Lock Control (Positive Lock Type) (Optional) 3-8
Load Moment Indicating (LMI) and Work Area Definition System Control Panel 3-8
Headlights Switch 3-8
Work Light Switch 3-8
Cab Circulating Fan 3-8
Horn 3-8
Hazard Lights Switch 3-8
Backup Alarm (Not Shown) 3-8
Boom Light Switch (Optional) 3-9
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls 3-9
Cab Dome Light 3-9
Skylight Wiper (Not Shown) 3-9
Bubble Level Indicator 3-9
Air Conditioning Control Switch (Optional) 3-9
Heat Control Knob 3-9
Fan Switch 3-9
Defroster Switch 3-9
Spotlight (Optional) (Not Shown) 3-9
Beacon Light (Optional) (Not Shown) 3-9
Fire Extinguisher 3-9
Defroster Fan 3-9
Windshield Wiper 3-10
Axle Differential Lock Control Switch 3-10
Right Turn Signal Indicator 3-10
Left Turn Signal Indicator 3-10
Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator 3-10
Hydraulic Boost Switch 3-10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
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Hoist 3rd Wrap Indicator (Optional w/CE) 3-10
Engine Service Indicator 3-10
Low Steer Pressure Indicator (CE Units) 3-10
Wait To Start Indicator 3-10
Transmission Service Indicator (XMSN) 3-11
Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch 3-11
Auxiliary Hoist Speed Selector Switch 3-11
Engine Diagnostics Switches 3-11
Idle Switch 3-11
Test Mode Switch 3-11
Auxiliary Hoist/Swing Controller 3-11
Boom/Main Hoist Controller 3-11
Section 4 – OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRE-STARTING CHECKS 4-1
Fuel Supply 4-1
Engine Oil 4-1
Engine Coolant 4-1
Batteries 4-1
Signal and Running Lights 4-1
Foot and Parking Brakes 4-1
Daily Lubrication 4-1
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter 4-1
Tires 4-1
Wire Rope 4-1
Hook Block 4-1
Air Cleaner 4-1
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 4-1
Operation Below -40°C 4-2
Operation Below -40°F 4-2
ENGINE OPERATION 4-2
Starting Procedure 4-2
Warm Engine 4-2
Cold Engine 4-3
Idling the Engine 4-3
Racing the Engine 4-3
Shutdown Procedure 4-4
CRANE TRAVEL OPERATION 4-4
Traveling – General 4-4
Traveling With Boom Extension Erected 4-4
Extended Travel 4-5
Moving the Crane 4-5
Steering 4-5
Front Wheel Steering 4-5
Rear Wheel Steering 4-5
Four Wheel Steering 4-5
Crabbing 4-5
Traveling – Forward 4-6
Traveling – Reverse 4-6
Four-Wheel Drive Operation 4-6
Proper Operation of Axle Oscillation Lockouts 4-6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
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GENERAL CRANE OPERATION 4-7
Pump Drive 4-7
Setting the Park Brake When Crane is on Outriggers 4-7
Control Lever Operation 4-7
Preload Check 4-7
USING YOUR LOAD CHART 4-7
CRANE FUNCTIONS 4-8
Setting the Outriggers 4-8
Engaging the Mid-Extend Lock Pin 4-9
Stowing the Outriggers 4-9
Stowing the Mid-Extend Lock Pin 4-9
Swinging the Boom 4-10
Elevating and Lowering the Boom 4-10
Elevating the Boom 4-10
Lowering the Boom 4-10
Telescoping the Boom 4-11
Extending the Boom 4-11
Retracting the Boom 4-11
Telescope Control Pedal 4-11
Lowering and Raising the Cable 4-11
Lowering the Cable 4-11
Raising the Cable 4-11
Operational Aids 4-11
Load Moment Indicator (LMI) System 4-11
Control Lever Lockout System 4-12
Stowing and Parking 4-12
Section 5 – LUBRICATION
GENERAL 5-1
Arctic Conditions Below -18°C (0°F) 5-1
LUBRICATION POINTS 5-1
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION 5-7
Section 6 – SET-UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
GENERAL 6-1
INSTALLING CABLE ON THE HOIST 6-1
CABLE REEVING 6-1
DEAD-END RIGGING/WEDGE SOCKETS 6-4
Installing Wedge and Socket 6-4
ERECTING AND STOWING THE BOOM EXTENSION – RT525E 6-6
Erecting 6-6
Stowing 6-7
ERECTING AND STOWING THE BOOM EXTENSION – RT530E 6-11
Erecting 6-11
Stowing 6-12
SETTING THE OFFSET 6-16
CHANGING BOOM EXTENSION FROM TELESCOPING TYPE TO FIXED TYPE 6-16
SETTING THE TELESCOPING EXTENSION LENGTH 6-16
Extending 6-16
Stowing 6-16
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LIST OF FIGURES
Basic Nomenclature 1-2
Standardized Hand Signal Chart 2-18
Cab Controls and Indicators -Dual Axis 3-2
Cab Controls and Indicators – Single Axis 3-4
Terms to Know 4-7
Lubrication Chart 5-3
Installing the Cable Anchor Wedge 6-1
Reeving 6-2
Quick Reeving Hook Block 6-3
Installing Wedge and Socket 6-3
Configurations for Dead-Ending Wire Rope 6-6
Boom Extension Stop Blocks (Disengaged) 6-6
Erecting and Stowing the Boom Extension – RT525E 6-8
Boom Extension Stop Blocks (Engaged) 6-11
Removing and Installing the Swingaway Boom Extension – RT530E 6-13
LIST OF TABLES
Wind Velocity Chart 2-5
Boom Drift Chart 2-20
Lube Symbol Chart 5-2
Wire Rope Clip Torque Values 6-5
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