Grove Crane RT880E Operator’s Manual 370-01 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Grove Crane RT880E Operator’s Manual 370-01 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Grove Crane RT880E Operator’s Manual 370-01 – 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 Dealer Network want to ensure your satisfaction with our products and customer support. Your local dealer 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 first contact them for assistance. If you feel you need factory assistance, please ask the dealer’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.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT :

• Manitowoc and our Dealer Network want to ensure your satisfaction with our products and customer support. Your local dealer 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 first contact them for assistance. If you feel you need factory assistance, please ask the dealer’s service management to coordinate the contact on your behalf.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Grove Crane RT880E Operator’s Manual 370-01 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Introduction....................................................................................... 11
	Customer Support............................................................................... 11
	New Owners..................................................................................... 11
	General........................................................................................ 11
	Noise/Vibration Test Results................................................................... 12
	Noise Level Test Results....................................................................... 12
	Vibration Level Test Results................................................................... 12
	Serial Number Location......................................................................... 12
Safety Precautions................................................................................. 17
	Safety Messages................................................................................ 17
	General........................................................................................ 17
	Safety Alert Symbol............................................................................ 17
	Signal Words................................................................................... 17
	General........................................................................................ 18
	Operator’s Information......................................................................... 18
	Operational Aids............................................................................... 19
	Operator’s Qualifications...................................................................... 19
	Crane Stability/Structural Strength............................................................ 20
	Load Charts.................................................................................... 21
	Work Site...................................................................................... 21
	Lifting Operations............................................................................. 21
	Counterweight.................................................................................. 23
	Multiple Crane Lifts........................................................................... 23
	Load Moment Indicating (LMI) Systems........................................................... 23
	Two-Blocking................................................................................... 24
	Work Area Definition System.................................................................... 24
	Electrocution Hazard........................................................................... 24
	Set-Up and Operation........................................................................... 26
	Electrocution Hazard Devices................................................................... 26
	Electrical Contact............................................................................. 27
	Special Operating Conditions and Equipment..................................................... 27
	Crushing Hazards............................................................................... 27
	Personnel Handling............................................................................. 28
	Travel Operation............................................................................... 29
	Accidents...................................................................................... 29
	Maintenance.................................................................................... 29
	Service and Repairs............................................................................ 30
	Lubrication.................................................................................... 30
	Tires.......................................................................................... 30
	Wire Rope...................................................................................... 30
	Sheaves........................................................................................ 31
	Batteries...................................................................................... 31
	Work Practices................................................................................. 32
	Crane Access................................................................................... 32
	Job Preparation................................................................................ 32
	Working........................................................................................ 32
	Lifting........................................................................................ 33
	Hand Signals................................................................................... 34
	Shut-Down...................................................................................... 34
	Boom Extension/Jib............................................................................. 34
	Cold Weather Operation......................................................................... 35
	Temperature Effects On Hydraulic Cylinders..................................................... 35
Operating Controls and Procedures.................................................................. 37
	Controls and Indicators........................................................................ 38
	Steering column................................................................................ 38
	Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/ Washer/Headlight /Horn Controls........................ 39
	Steering Column Tilt Lever..................................................................... 39
	Park Brake Control Switch...................................................................... 39
	Headlights Switch.............................................................................. 39
	Drive Axle Selector Switch..................................................................... 39
	Hazard Lights Switch........................................................................... 39
	Engine Diagnostics Switches.................................................................... 39
	Engine Diagnostic and Engine Speed Control Switches............................................ 40
	Ignition Switch................................................................................ 40
	Transmission Shift Lever....................................................................... 40
	Cab Overhead Controls.......................................................................... 41
	Skylight Window Latch.......................................................................... 41
	Skylight Wiper and Wiper Motor................................................................. 41
	Skylight Sunscreen............................................................................. 41
	Dome Light..................................................................................... 41
	Cab Circulating Fan............................................................................ 41
	Right Side Window Latch........................................................................ 41
	Overhead Control Panel......................................................................... 41
	Heater/Air Conditioner Fan Switch.............................................................. 41
	Heater Control Switch.......................................................................... 41
	Air Conditioner Switch......................................................................... 42
	Skylight Wiper Switch.......................................................................... 42
	Panel Dimmer Switch............................................................................ 42
	Work Lights Switch............................................................................. 42
	Boom Lights Switch (Optional).................................................................. 42
	Crane Function Power Switch.................................................................... 42
	DPF Regeneration Switch (Tier 4 Engines Only).................................................. 43
	Steering Column Indicator and Gauge Display.................................................... 44
	Swing Brake Engaged............................................................................ 45
	Parking Brake Engaged.......................................................................... 45
	Light Malfunction.............................................................................. 45
	Emergency Stop................................................................................. 45
	Hydraulic Oil High Temperature................................................................. 45
	Transmission Warning........................................................................... 45
	Low Steer Pressure (Optional on CE Units)...................................................... 45
	Left Turn Signal Indicator..................................................................... 45
	Low Brake Pressure............................................................................. 45
	Electronic Module Indicator.................................................................... 45
	Electronic System Diagnostic................................................................... 45
	LCD Display.................................................................................... 46
	Engine Stop.................................................................................... 46
	Engine Warning................................................................................. 46
	Diesel Particulate Filter (Tier 4 Engines Only)................................................ 46
	Right Turn Signal Indicator.................................................................... 46
	Inhibit Regeneration........................................................................... 46
	Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Tier 4 Engines—2014 and Later Only)...................................... 47
	High Exhaust System Temperature................................................................ 47
	Engine Wait-to-Start........................................................................... 47
	Four-Wheel Drive Engaged....................................................................... 47
	Axle Differential Locked....................................................................... 47
	Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator............................................................. 47
	Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............................................................... 47
	Fuel Gauge..................................................................................... 48
	Low Fuel Level................................................................................. 48
	Battery Charge Indicator....................................................................... 48
	Voltmeter...................................................................................... 48
	Tachometer..................................................................................... 48
	Control Seat Assembly - Single Axis............................................................ 49
	Main Hoist Control (Single Axis Option)........................................................ 49
	Boom Lift Control (Single Axis Option)......................................................... 49
	Boom Lift and Main Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option — Not Shown).......................... 49
	Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch............................................................... 49
	Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control (Single Axis Option)...................................... 50
	Swing Control (Single Axis Option)............................................................. 50
	Swing and Telescope or Swing and Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option—Not Shown).... 50
	Auxiliary Hoist Speed Selector Switch (Optional)............................................... 50
	Rear Steer Switch.............................................................................. 50
	Swing Brake Control Switch..................................................................... 50
	Axle Differential Lock Control Switch (Optional)............................................... 51
	Cab Door Release............................................................................... 51
	Seat Back Adjustment........................................................................... 51
	A/C Heater, Climate Control.................................................................... 51
	Seat Slide Lever............................................................................... 51
	Seat Frame Slide Lever......................................................................... 51
	Armrest Adjustment............................................................................. 51
	Hoist Rotation Indicators...................................................................... 51
	Cab Tilt Switch................................................................................ 51
	Two-Speed Swing Switch......................................................................... 51
	Hydraulic Boost Switch......................................................................... 51
	Armrest Switch (Not Shown)..................................................................... 51
	Seat Switch (Not Shown)........................................................................ 51
	Side Control Panel............................................................................. 52
	Load Moment Indicating and Work Area Definition System Control Panel........................... 52
	LMI Bypass Switch.............................................................................. 52
	Emergency Stop Switch.......................................................................... 52
	Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge............................................................. 52
	Turntable Pin Swing Lock Control............................................................... 52
	12V Receptacle................................................................................. 53
	Diagnostic Connector........................................................................... 53
	Bubble Level Indicator......................................................................... 53
	Hoist Third Wrap Indicator (Optional—Standard on CE)........................................... 53
	-20°F (-29°C) Indicator (Optional)............................................................. 53
	Ambient Temperature LED Indicator.............................................................. 53
	Outrigger Control.............................................................................. 53
	Cab Outrigger Cab Outrigger Control............................................................ 53
	Foot Pedal Controls............................................................................ 54
	360° Swing Lock Pedal.......................................................................... 54
	Swing Brake Pedal.............................................................................. 54
	Telescope Control Foot Pedal (Optional)........................................................ 54
	Service Brake Foot Pedal....................................................................... 54
	Foot Throttle Pedal............................................................................ 54
	Miscellaneous Controls and Indicators.......................................................... 54
	Fuse Panel..................................................................................... 54
	Buzzer......................................................................................... 54
	LMI Emergency Override Switch.................................................................. 55
	LMI Internal Light Bar (Optional).............................................................. 55
	Strobe Light or Beacon (Optional) (Not Shown).................................................. 55
	Backup Alarm (Not Shown)....................................................................... 55
	Emergency Exit................................................................................. 55
	Operating Procedures........................................................................... 55
	Pre-Starting Checks............................................................................ 55
	Cold Weather Operation......................................................................... 56
	Engine Operation............................................................................... 56
	Crane Travel Operation......................................................................... 58
	General Crane Operation........................................................................ 63
	Stowing and Parking............................................................................ 69
	Unattended Crane............................................................................... 70
Set-Up and Installation............................................................................ 71
	General........................................................................................ 71
	Installing Cable on the Hoist.................................................................. 71
	Cable Reeving.................................................................................. 72
	Dead-End Rigging/Wedge Sockets................................................................. 72
	Installing Wedge and Socket.................................................................... 73
	Counterweight and Auxiliary Hoist.............................................................. 78
	Counterweight Without Auxiliary Hoist.......................................................... 78
	Installing the Bi-Fold Manual Boom Extension................................................... 81
	Checking the Transport Condition............................................................... 81
	Assembly Of Boom Extensions.................................................................... 84
	General Warnings............................................................................... 84
	Preparing the Crane for Boom Extension Erection Procedure...................................... 84
	Erecting Procedure............................................................................. 84
	Stowing Procedure.............................................................................. 90
	Transportation on a Separate Vehicle........................................................... 94
	Lifting Limit Switch on the Extension.......................................................... 94
	Folding Out/In the Deflection Sheaves on the 33 ft (10.1 m) Section............................ 95
	Positioning/Remove the Hoist Cable............................................................. 95
	Setting the Folding Swingaway Extension Offset................................................. 96
	Removing the Bi-Fold Manual Boom Extension..................................................... 97
	Assembly of Boom Inserts....................................................................... 98
	Installing/Removing 20 ft (6.1 m) Boom Insert.................................................. 99
	Identification and Slinging Points............................................................. 99
	Electrical Connection at the Boom Inserts......................................................101
	Installing/Removing the Hoist Cable............................................................102
	Traveling with Manually Offsettable Boom Extension and/or Inserts Erected......................103
	Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose (Additional Equipment).......................................103
	Identification.................................................................................103
	Removing the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose.................................................103
	Installing the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose...............................................103
	Attaching and Removing Hoist Cable.............................................................104
	Possible Reeving Methods on the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose..............................104
	Lifting Limit Switch...........................................................................104
	Possible Reeving Methods on the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose..............................104
	Raising And Lowering the Main Boom with Rigged Boom Extension..................................104
	Telescoping With Rigged Extension..............................................................104
	Operating with the Boom Extension..............................................................104
	Procedure if the Permissible Wind Speed is Exceeded............................................105
	Monthly Maintenance Work.......................................................................106
Lubrication........................................................................................107
	General........................................................................................107
	Lubrication Intervals..........................................................................107
	Standard Lubricants............................................................................108
	Arctic Conditions..............................................................................109
	Below 0°F (-18°C)..............................................................................109
	Down to -40°F (-40°C)..........................................................................109
	Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods...........................................................110
	Wire Rope Lubrication..........................................................................111
	Lubrication Points.............................................................................111
	CraneLUBE......................................................................................111
	Safety.........................................................................................111
	Steering and Suspension........................................................................112
	Axles..........................................................................................114
	Drive Train....................................................................................116
	Drive Train (continued)........................................................................118
	Turntable......................................................................................120
	Cab Tilt.......................................................................................122
	Outriggers.....................................................................................124
	Boom...........................................................................................126
	Boom (continued)...............................................................................128
	Boom (continued)...............................................................................130
	Hoist..........................................................................................132
	Hydraulic......................................................................................134
Maintenance Checklist..............................................................................137
	General........................................................................................137
	Instructions...................................................................................137
	Daily or 10 Hour Check List....................................................................137
	Weekly or 50 Hour Check List...................................................................138

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