Grove Crane RT600E Operator Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Grove Crane RT600E Operator Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Grove Crane RT600E Operator Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

INTRODUCTION:

• This handbook has been compiled to assist you in properly operating and maintaining your Grove
  Crane.
• Before placing the crane in service, take time to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the contents
  of this manual. After all sections have been read and understood, retain the manual for future
  reference in a readily accessible location.
• The Grove Crane has been designed for maximum performance with minimum maintenance. With
  proper care, years of trouble-free service can be expected.
  Constant improvement and engineering progress makes it necessary that we reserve the right to make
  specification and equipment changes without notice.
• Grove and our Distributor Network want to ensure your satisfaction with our products and customer
  support. Your local distribu tor is the best equipped and most knowledgeable to assist you
  for parts, service and warranty issues. They have the facilities, parts, factory trained personnel,
  and the information to assist you in a timely manner. We request that you f irst contact
  them for assistance. If you feel you need factory assistance, please ask the distributor’s service
  management to coordinate the contact on your behalf.
• Engine operating procedures and routine maintenance procedures are supplied in a separate manual
  with each crane, and should be referred to for detailed information.
• Information in this manual does not replace federal, state, or local regulations, safety codes, or
  insurance requirements.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Grove Crane RT600E Operator Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

SECTION 1.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
	Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 11
		General.................................................................................................................................................... 11
		List Of Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 12
			General................................................................................................................................................ 12
			Dimensions............................................................................................................................................. 12
			Capacities............................................................................................................................................. 12
			Torque Converter....................................................................................................................................... 12
			Transmission........................................................................................................................................... 12
			Engine................................................................................................................................................. 12
				Cummins QSB6.7..................................................................................................................................... 12
			Axles.................................................................................................................................................. 12
			Brakes................................................................................................................................................. 12
			Wheels And Tires....................................................................................................................................... 12
			Swing Gearbox.......................................................................................................................................... 12
			Boom................................................................................................................................................... 12
			Swivel Assembly........................................................................................................................................ 12
			Hydraulic Pumps........................................................................................................................................ 12
				Pump #1............................................................................................................................................ 12
				Pump #2............................................................................................................................................ 12
				Pump #3............................................................................................................................................ 13
			Hoists................................................................................................................................................. 13
		Noise/vibration Test Results............................................................................................................................... 13
			Noise Level Test Results............................................................................................................................... 13
			Vibration Level Test Results........................................................................................................................... 13
			Customer Support....................................................................................................................................... 14
				New Owners......................................................................................................................................... 14
		Serial Number Location Figure 1-2.......................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION 2.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
	Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................................. 19
		Safety Messages............................................................................................................................................ 19
			General................................................................................................................................................ 19
			Safety Alert Symbol.................................................................................................................................... 20
			Signal Words........................................................................................................................................... 20
		General.................................................................................................................................................... 20
		Accidents.................................................................................................................................................. 20
		Operator Information....................................................................................................................................... 20
		Operator Qualifications.................................................................................................................................... 21
		Operational Aids........................................................................................................................................... 22
			Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (If Equipped)..................................................................................................... 22
			Anti-Two-Blocking Device............................................................................................................................... 22
			Working Area Limiter (If Equipped)..................................................................................................................... 23
		Crane Stability/Structural Strength........................................................................................................................ 23
			Load Charts............................................................................................................................................ 24
			Work Site.............................................................................................................................................. 24
			Wind Forces............................................................................................................................................ 24
			Lifting Operations..................................................................................................................................... 25
			Counterweight.......................................................................................................................................... 26
			Outrigger Lift Off..................................................................................................................................... 26
			Multiple Crane Lifts................................................................................................................................... 26
		Pile Driving and Extracting................................................................................................................................ 27
			Crane Equipment........................................................................................................................................ 27
			Crane Inspection....................................................................................................................................... 27
		Electrocution Hazard....................................................................................................................................... 27
			Set-Up and Operation................................................................................................................................... 29
			Electrocution Hazard Devices........................................................................................................................... 29
			Electrical Contact..................................................................................................................................... 30
			Special Operating Conditions and Equipment............................................................................................................. 30
		Personnel Handling......................................................................................................................................... 30
		Environmental Protection................................................................................................................................... 31
		Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 31
			Service and Repairs.................................................................................................................................... 32
			Lubrication............................................................................................................................................ 33
			Tires.................................................................................................................................................. 33
			Wire Rope.............................................................................................................................................. 33
			Sheaves................................................................................................................................................ 34
			Batteries.............................................................................................................................................. 35
			Engine................................................................................................................................................. 35
		Transporting the Crane..................................................................................................................................... 35
		Travel Operation........................................................................................................................................... 36
		Work Practices............................................................................................................................................. 37
			Personal Considerations................................................................................................................................ 37
			Crane Access........................................................................................................................................... 37
			Job Preparation........................................................................................................................................ 37
			Working................................................................................................................................................ 37
			Lifting................................................................................................................................................ 38
			Hand Signals........................................................................................................................................... 39
		Boom Extension............................................................................................................................................. 41
		Parking and Securing....................................................................................................................................... 41
		Shut-Down.................................................................................................................................................. 41
		Cold Weather Operation..................................................................................................................................... 41
		Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks......................................................................................................................... 42
		Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders................................................................................................................. 42
		Overload Inspection........................................................................................................................................ 43
			Boom Inspection........................................................................................................................................ 45
			Superstructure Inspection.............................................................................................................................. 47
			Carrier Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 49
SECTION 3.......................................................................................................................................................... 51
	Operating Controls And Procedures.............................................................................................................................. 51
		Controls And Indicators.................................................................................................................................... 52
			Hand Throttle Control.................................................................................................................................. 52
			Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge..................................................................................................................... 52
			Fuel Gauge............................................................................................................................................. 52
			Voltmeter.............................................................................................................................................. 52
			Ignition Switch........................................................................................................................................ 52
			Tachometer............................................................................................................................................. 52
			Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge....................................................................................................................... 52
			Foot Throttle Pedal.................................................................................................................................... 53
			Crane Function Power Switch............................................................................................................................ 58
			Transmission Shift Lever............................................................................................................................... 58
			Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Single Axis Option)........................................................................................ 58
			Swing Control Lever (Single Axis Option)............................................................................................................... 58
			Swing And Telescope or Swing and Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option)...................................................................... 58
			Water In Fuel Indicator................................................................................................................................ 58
			Rear Steer Control Switch.............................................................................................................................. 58
			Auxiliary Hoist Speed Selector Switch (Optional)....................................................................................................... 59
			Boom Lift Control Lever (Single Axis Option)........................................................................................................... 60
			Main Hoist Control Lever (Single Axis Option).......................................................................................................... 60
			Boom Lift And Main Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option).............................................................................................. 60
			Telescope Control Foot Pedal (Optional)................................................................................................................ 60
			Hoist Rotation Indicators.............................................................................................................................. 60
			Drive Axle Selector Switch............................................................................................................................. 60
			Outrigger Control Switches............................................................................................................................. 60
			Outriggers Extend/Retract Switch....................................................................................................................... 60
			Swing Brake Control Switch............................................................................................................................. 60
			Swing Brake Pedal...................................................................................................................................... 60
			Service Brake Foot Pedal............................................................................................................................... 60
			Low Brake Pressure Indicator........................................................................................................................... 61
			Park Brake Control Switch.............................................................................................................................. 61
			Turntable Lock Control (Pin Type)...................................................................................................................... 61
			360 Degree Swing Lock Control (Positive Lock Type) (Optional).......................................................................................... 61
			Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) and Work Area Definition System Control Panel............................................................................. 61
			Low Steer Pressure Indicator (CE Units)................................................................................................................ 61
			Transmission Service Indicator (XMSN).................................................................................................................. 61
			Headlights Switch...................................................................................................................................... 61
			Work Light Switch...................................................................................................................................... 61
			Cab Circulating Fan.................................................................................................................................... 61
			Horn................................................................................................................................................... 61
			Hazard Lights Switch................................................................................................................................... 61
			Boom Light Switch (Optional)........................................................................................................................... 61
			Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/ Washer Controls................................................................................................ 62
			Cab Dome Light......................................................................................................................................... 62
			Skylight Wiper (Not Shown)............................................................................................................................. 62
			Bubble Level Indicator................................................................................................................................. 62
			Air Conditioner Control Switch (Optional).............................................................................................................. 62
			Heat Control Knob...................................................................................................................................... 62
			Fan Switch............................................................................................................................................. 62
			Defroster Switch....................................................................................................................................... 62
			Fire Extinguisher...................................................................................................................................... 62
			Defroster Fan.......................................................................................................................................... 62
			Windshield Wiper....................................................................................................................................... 62
			Axle Differential Lock Control Switch (Optional)....................................................................................................... 62
			Right Turn Signal Indicator............................................................................................................................ 62
			Left Turn Signal Indicator............................................................................................................................. 63
			Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator..................................................................................................................... 63
			Hydraulic Boost Switch................................................................................................................................. 63
			Hoist 3rd Wrap Indicator (Optional CE Units)........................................................................................................... 63
			Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch....................................................................................................................... 63
			12 VDC Accessory Outlet................................................................................................................................ 63
			Spotlight (Optional)................................................................................................................................... 63
			Fuse Panel............................................................................................................................................. 63
			Wait To Start Indicator................................................................................................................................ 63
			Engine Diagnostics Switches............................................................................................................................ 63
				Test Mode Switch................................................................................................................................... 63
				Idle Switch........................................................................................................................................ 63
			Engine Stop Indicator.................................................................................................................................. 63
			Engine Warning Indicator............................................................................................................................... 64
			Engine Service Indicator............................................................................................................................... 64
			Throttle Mode Switch................................................................................................................................... 64
			Electronic System Diagnostic Indicator................................................................................................................. 64
			Work Light............................................................................................................................................. 64
			-29°C Indicator (Optional)............................................................................................................................. 64
			Strobe Light or Beacon (Not Shown)..................................................................................................................... 64
			RCL Lockout (All Units) and RCL Lockout Alarm (CE Units) (Not Shown)................................................................................... 64
			Buzzer (Not Shown)..................................................................................................................................... 64
			Hourmeter (Not Shown).................................................................................................................................. 64
			Skylight Wiper (Not Shown)............................................................................................................................. 64
			Backup Alarm (Not Shown)............................................................................................................................... 64
			Data Link and Service Connector (Not Shown)............................................................................................................ 64
			Anemometer (Not Shown)................................................................................................................................. 64
			Emergency Exit......................................................................................................................................... 64
		Operating Procedures....................................................................................................................................... 65
			New Crane Conditioning................................................................................................................................. 65
			Pre-Starting Checks.................................................................................................................................... 65
				Fuel Supply........................................................................................................................................ 65
				Engine Oil......................................................................................................................................... 65
				Engine Coolant..................................................................................................................................... 65
				Batteries.......................................................................................................................................... 65
				Signal And Running Lights.......................................................................................................................... 65
				Foot And Parking Brakes............................................................................................................................ 65
				Daily Lubrication.................................................................................................................................. 65
				Hydraulic Reservoir And Filter..................................................................................................................... 65
				Tires.............................................................................................................................................. 65
				Wire Rope.......................................................................................................................................... 65
				Hook Block......................................................................................................................................... 65
				Boom............................................................................................................................................... 65
				Air Cleaner........................................................................................................................................ 65
				Access Hole Covers (CE Units)...................................................................................................................... 65
			Cold Weather Operation................................................................................................................................. 66
				Component Coolant Heater........................................................................................................................... 66
				Radiator Shutters.................................................................................................................................. 67
				Auxiliary Cab Heater............................................................................................................................... 67
				Air Diverter....................................................................................................................................... 67
				Super Capacitor.................................................................................................................................... 67
				Operation Below -40°C (-40°F)...................................................................................................................... 68
		Crane Warm-up Procedures................................................................................................................................... 68
			Engine................................................................................................................................................. 68
			Transmission........................................................................................................................................... 68
			Hoist.................................................................................................................................................. 68
			Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing...................................................................................................................... 68
			Axles.................................................................................................................................................. 69
			Hydraulic Oil System................................................................................................................................... 69
			Engine Operation....................................................................................................................................... 69
				Starting Procedure................................................................................................................................. 69
					Battery Disconnect Switch...................................................................................................................... 69
					Warm Engine.................................................................................................................................... 70
					Cold Engine.................................................................................................................................... 70
					Idling the Engine.............................................................................................................................. 71
					Racing the Engine.............................................................................................................................. 71
				Shutdown Procedure................................................................................................................................. 71
			Transporting the Crane................................................................................................................................. 71
			Crane Travel Operation................................................................................................................................. 71
				Traveling — General................................................................................................................................ 71
				Traveling — Towing/Pulling......................................................................................................................... 72
				Traveling — Being Towed/Pulled..................................................................................................................... 73
				Traveling on Slopes................................................................................................................................ 73
				Traveling with Elevated Boom....................................................................................................................... 74
				Traveling with Boom Extension Erected.............................................................................................................. 74
				Extended Travel.................................................................................................................................... 74
				Traveling — Forward................................................................................................................................ 75
				Traveling — Reverse................................................................................................................................ 75
				Steering........................................................................................................................................... 75
					Front Wheel Steering........................................................................................................................... 75
					Rear Wheel Steering............................................................................................................................ 75
					Four Wheel Steering............................................................................................................................ 75
					Crabbing....................................................................................................................................... 75
					Secondary Steering (CE Units).................................................................................................................. 76
				Four-Wheel Drive Operation......................................................................................................................... 76
				Differential Lock Operation (Optional)............................................................................................................. 76
					General........................................................................................................................................ 76
					Operation...................................................................................................................................... 77
				Axle Oscillation Lockouts Operation................................................................................................................ 77
			General Crane Operation................................................................................................................................ 78
				Pump Drive......................................................................................................................................... 78
				Setting The Park Brake When Crane Is On Outriggers................................................................................................. 78
				Control Lever Operation............................................................................................................................ 78
				Preload Check...................................................................................................................................... 78
				Proper Leveling of the Crane....................................................................................................................... 78
				Bubble Level Adjustment............................................................................................................................ 78
			Using Your Load Chart.................................................................................................................................. 79
			Crane Functions........................................................................................................................................ 80
				Setting The Outriggers............................................................................................................................. 80
					Outrigger Monitoring System (OMS) (Optional— Standard in North America)........................................................................ 81
					Engaging The Mid-Extend Lock Pin............................................................................................................... 81
				Stowing The Outriggers............................................................................................................................. 81
					Stowing The Mid-Extend Lock Pin................................................................................................................ 81
				Swinging The Boom (Single Axis Controller Option).................................................................................................. 81
				Elevating The Boom (Single Axis Controller Option)................................................................................................. 82
				Lowering The Boom (Single Axis Controller Option).................................................................................................. 82
				Extending The Boom (Single Axis Controller Option)................................................................................................. 82
					Retracting The Boom (Single Axis Controller Option)............................................................................................ 82
				Extending and Retracting the Boom With the Telescope Control Pedal (Single Axis Controller Option)................................................. 82
				Lowering And Raising The Hoist Cable (Single Axis Controller Option)............................................................................... 83
					Lowering The Cable............................................................................................................................. 83
					Raising The Cable.............................................................................................................................. 83
				Hoist Speed Range Selection (Single Axis Controller Option)........................................................................................ 83
				Swinging the Boom (Dual Axis Controller Option).................................................................................................... 83
				Elevating the Boom (Dual Axis Controller Option)................................................................................................... 83
				Lowering the Boom (Dual Axis Controller Option).................................................................................................... 83
					Extending the Boom (Dual Axis Controller Option)............................................................................................... 84
					Retracting the Boom (Dual Axis Controller Option).............................................................................................. 84
					Extending and Retracting the Boom With the Telescope Control Pedal (Dual Axis Controller Option)............................................... 84
				Lowering And Raising The Hoist Cable (Dual Axis Controller Option)................................................................................. 84
					Lowering The Cable............................................................................................................................. 84
					Raising The Cable.............................................................................................................................. 84
				Pull the control lever back to MAIN HOIST UP or AUX HOIST UP, toward yourself, and hold until the hook or load is raised to the desired height..... 84
				Hoist Speed Range Selection (Dual Axis Controller Option).......................................................................................... 84
				Operational Aids................................................................................................................................... 84
					Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) System............................................................................................................ 84
					RCL Boom Alarm (CE Units)...................................................................................................................... 84
			Control Lever Lockout System........................................................................................................................... 85
			Stowing And Parking.................................................................................................................................... 85
			Unattended Crane....................................................................................................................................... 85
SECTION 4.......................................................................................................................................................... 87
	Set-up And Installation Procedures............................................................................................................................. 87
		General.................................................................................................................................................... 87
			Installing Cable On The Hoist.......................................................................................................................... 87
		Cable Reeving.............................................................................................................................................. 88
		Dead-end Rigging/wedge Sockets............................................................................................................................. 92
			Installing Wedge And Socket............................................................................................................................ 92
			Dead-end Rigging....................................................................................................................................... 93
		Erecting And Stowing The Swingaway Boom Extension.......................................................................................................... 94
			General Warnings....................................................................................................................................... 94
				Securing the Boom Extension with Tag Line (Rope)................................................................................................... 94
			Erecting............................................................................................................................................... 94
			Stowing................................................................................................................................................ 95
			Setting The Offset.....................................................................................................................................100
			Changing Swingaway Boom Extension From Telescoping Type To Fixed Type..................................................................................100
			Setting The Telescoping Swingaway Length...............................................................................................................101
				Extending..........................................................................................................................................101
				Retracting.........................................................................................................................................101
SECTION 5..........................................................................................................................................................103
	Lubrication....................................................................................................................................................103
		General....................................................................................................................................................103
		Environmental Protection...................................................................................................................................103
		Lubricants and Lubrication Intervals.......................................................................................................................103
			Standard Lubricants....................................................................................................................................104
			Arctic Lubricants and Conditions.......................................................................................................................105
				Temperatures Below -9°C (15°F).....................................................................................................................105
				Cold Weather Package and Lubricants................................................................................................................105
			Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods...................................................................................................................107
		Wire Rope Lubrication......................................................................................................................................108
		lubrication points.........................................................................................................................................109
			CraneLUBE..............................................................................................................................................109
			Safety.................................................................................................................................................109
			Steering and Suspension................................................................................................................................110
			Axles..................................................................................................................................................112
			Drive Train............................................................................................................................................114
			Drive Train (continued)................................................................................................................................117
			Turntable..............................................................................................................................................119
			Outriggers.............................................................................................................................................121
			Boom...................................................................................................................................................123
			Boom (continued).......................................................................................................................................125
			Hoist..................................................................................................................................................127
			Hoist..................................................................................................................................................129
			Hydraulic..............................................................................................................................................131
SECTION 6..........................................................................................................................................................133
	Maintenance Checklist..........................................................................................................................................133
		General....................................................................................................................................................133
		Instructions...............................................................................................................................................133
			Daily or 10 Hour Check List............................................................................................................................133
			Weekly or 50 Hour Check List...........................................................................................................................134

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