Altec AC26 Series Operator’s Manual – AC26-95 & AC26-103 Boom Truck Crane PDF

Description

Altec AC26 Series Operator’s Manual

This is the complete operator’s manual for the Altec AC26 Series telescopic boom truck cranes, covering the AC26-95 and AC26-103 models. Published by Altec Industries, Inc. under part number 749-30090 (2015), this manual provides the operating instructions, safety requirements, and setup procedures needed to run these 26-ton boom trucks correctly and safely.

Whether you are running an AC26-95 with its 95-foot boom or an AC26-103 with the 103-foot boom, this manual covers the complete operating sequence from the pre-shift inspection through outrigger setup, boom operation, winch work, jib installation, and personnel platform use. The material is written for the operator who needs to understand the machine’s capabilities and limits before putting it to work.

File Details

• Manual type: Operator’s Manual
• Brand: Altec Industries, Inc.
• Models covered: AC26-95, AC26-103
• Document number: 749-30090
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• Page count: 114
• File format: PDF

Chapters Covered

The manual is organized into the following sections:

• Section 1 – Introduction: About This Manual, safety signal definitions, reference organizations
• Section 2 – Unit Specifications: Purpose of the Unit, General Specifications, Component Identification, single-speed and two-speed winch specifications
• Section 3 – Safety: Safety Instructions, Operator Qualifications, Operator Physical Requirements, Qualification and Requalification of Operators, Operator Conduct, Movement of the Load, Preparation for Operation, Outriggers, Preparation for Lifting the Load, Lifting the Load, Transit, Standard Signals, Crane Inspection (Shift, Monthly, Annual/Comprehensive), Wire Rope Inspection, Tag Out, Maintenance Safety, Lubrication, Capacity, Cold Weather Capacity, Accident Prevention Signs
• Section 4 – Before You Operate: Capacity and Stability, Operation Near Energized Conductors, Shift Preoperational Inspection, Preparing for Operation, Cold Weather Start-Up
• Section 5 – Protection Systems: Load Moment and Area Protection System (LMAP) overview and operation
• Section 6 – Operation: Ground Level Controls, Properly Setting the Outriggers, Control Station, Foot Throttle, Emergency Stop, Throttle Selector, Engine Start/Stop, Cold Oil/Change Filter Indicator, Joystick, Right Hand Control Console Levers, Gauge, Radio Controls, Docking Station, Start-Up Procedure, Frequency, Emergency Stop, RPM +/-, Engine Start/Stop, 50%-100%, Man Basket Mode, Boom Extend/Rotate Joystick, Boom Lift Joystick, Winch Joystick, Tilt Switch, Sleep Mode, Battery Charger, Booms, Boom Storage, Secure the Hook, Rotation, Winch, Winch Line, Personnel Platform (Installation, Inspection, Testing LMAP in Personnel Handling Mode, Operation, Lanyard Anchor, Platform Brake, Platform Test Weight), Jibs (Installation and Stowing Procedure, Manual Extend Jib), Other Methods of Lowering/Stowing the Unit
• Section 7 – Care of the Unit: Hydraulic System, Structures and Mechanical Systems
• Appendix: Glossary, Shift/Monthly Inspection Checklist, Wire Rope Inspection Checklist, Annual Inspection Checklist, Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations, Altec LMAP Operation

The manual gives you the full operating picture for these cranes: the rated capacities for both boom lengths, the outrigger setup requirements for full, mid, and short span configurations, the control layout at the ground-level station and radio remote, the complete LMAP protection system operation with alarm settings, and the jib and personnel platform procedures. It also carries the inspection checklists that document the required shift, monthly, and annual inspections, along with the wire rope inspection criteria and the standard hand signals for crane operations.

Why This Manual Matters

The AC26 Series is a 26-ton crane, and operating it outside the load capacity chart or with improperly set outriggers can cause instability or structural failure. This manual provides the capacity charts, stability information, and setup procedures that keep the machine within its safe working limits.

Operators working near energized conductors will find the electrical hazard section critical – this unit is non-insulated and carries no dielectric rating, so the manual’s clearance requirements and warning placards are essential reading before any work near power lines. The LMAP system section explains how the load moment and area protection system shuts off functions at overload, how to set area alarms, and how to operate in personnel handling mode, all of which affect how the crane behaves during a lift.

The jib installation and stowing procedure, the personnel platform setup and test weight requirements, and the winch line inspection criteria are all covered in step-by-step detail so the operator can perform these tasks without guesswork.

What You Can Do With This Manual

• Set up the outriggers correctly for full span, mid span, or short span operation
• Read and apply the load capacity charts for both the AC26-95 and AC26-103
• Operate the crane from the ground-level control station or the radio remote
• Understand and use the LMAP protection system, including area alarm settings
• Install, extend, and stow the jib
• Install, inspect, and operate the personnel platform with proper test weight procedures
• Perform the required shift preoperational inspection
• Complete the monthly and annual inspection checklists
• Inspect wire rope and determine when replacement or removal from service is required
• Follow the correct cold weather start-up procedure
• Recognize and respond to electrical hazards and maintain safe clearances

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This Altec AC26 Series operator’s manual is delivered as an instant PDF download. There is no shipping and no waiting. The file works on any device – laptop, tablet, or smartphone – and you can print the pages you need for the shop or the job site. Keep a copy on your machine and a backup on your phone so the capacity charts, inspection checklists, and operating procedures are always within reach.