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Grove Crane RT880E Operator’s Manual 523-00 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Grove Crane RT880E Operator’s Manual 523-00 – 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 523-00 – PDF DOWNLOAD
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1.................................................................................................. 11 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 List of Specifications............................................................................. 17 General........................................................................................ 17 Dimensions..................................................................................... 17 Capacities..................................................................................... 17 Torque Converter/Transmission.................................................................. 17 Engine......................................................................................... 17 Cummins QSB6.7............................................................................. 17 Axles.......................................................................................... 17 Brakes......................................................................................... 17 Wheels and Tires............................................................................... 17 Swing Gearbox.................................................................................. 17 Boom........................................................................................... 17 Swivel Assembly................................................................................ 17 Hydraulic Pumps................................................................................ 18 Pump #1.................................................................................... 18 Pump #2.................................................................................... 18 Hoists..................................................................................... 18 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 Model specific Information......................................................................... 43 Access Platform Hand Rail...................................................................... 44 Overload Inspection................................................................................ 44 Boom Inspection................................................................................ 45 Superstructure Inspection...................................................................... 47 Carrier Inspection............................................................................. 49 SECTION 3.................................................................................................. 51 Operating Controls and Procedures...................................................................... 51 Controls and Indicators............................................................................ 52 Steering column/Dash............................................................................... 52 Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/ Washer/Headlight /Horn Controls........................ 53 Steering Column Tilt Lever..................................................................... 53 Park Brake Control Switch...................................................................... 53 Headlights Switch.............................................................................. 53 Drive Axle Selector Switch..................................................................... 53 Hazard Lights Switch........................................................................... 53 Engine Diagnostics Switches.................................................................... 53 Engine Diagnostic and Engine Speed Control Switches............................................ 54 Engine Diagnostic/Speed Control Switch..................................................... 54 Increment/Decrement Switch................................................................. 54 Ignition Switch................................................................................ 54 Transmission Shift Lever....................................................................... 54 Cab Overhead Controls.............................................................................. 55 Skylight Window Latch.......................................................................... 55 Skylight Wiper and Wiper Motor................................................................. 55 Skylight Sunscreen............................................................................. 55 Dome Light..................................................................................... 55 Cab Circulating Fan............................................................................ 55 Right Side Window Latch........................................................................ 55 Overhead Control Panel............................................................................. 55 Heater/Air Conditioner Fan Switch.............................................................. 55 Heater Control Switch.......................................................................... 55 Air Conditioner Switch......................................................................... 56 Skylight Wiper Switch.......................................................................... 56 Panel Dimmer Switch............................................................................ 56 Work Lights Switch............................................................................. 56 Boom Lights Switch (Optional).................................................................. 56 Crane Function Power Switch.................................................................... 56 Exhaust System Cleaning Switch................................................................. 57 Steering Column Indicator and Gauge Display........................................................ 58 Swing Brake Engaged............................................................................ 59 Parking Brake Engaged.......................................................................... 59 Light Malfunction.............................................................................. 59 Emergency Stop................................................................................. 59 Hydraulic Oil High Temperature................................................................. 59 Transmission Warning........................................................................... 59 Low Steer Pressure (Optional on CE Units)...................................................... 59 Left Turn Signal Indicator..................................................................... 59 Low Brake Pressure............................................................................. 59 Electronic Module Indicator.................................................................... 59 Electronic System Diagnostic................................................................... 59 LCD Display.................................................................................... 60 Engine Stop.................................................................................... 60 Engine Warning................................................................................. 60 Exhaust System Cleaning Indicator.............................................................. 60 Right Turn Signal Indicator.................................................................... 60 Inhibit Exhaust System Cleaning Indicator...................................................... 60 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Indicator................................................................. 61 High Exhaust System Temperature Indicator...................................................... 61 Engine Wait-to-Start Indicator................................................................. 61 Four-Wheel Drive Engaged Indicator............................................................. 61 Axle Differential Locked Indicator............................................................. 61 Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator............................................................. 61 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............................................................... 61 Fuel Gauge..................................................................................... 62 Low Fuel Level................................................................................. 62 Battery Charge Indicator....................................................................... 62 Voltmeter...................................................................................... 62 Tachometer..................................................................................... 62 DEF Tank Level/Gauge........................................................................... 62 Control Seat Assembly - Single Axis................................................................ 63 Main Hoist Control (Single Axis Option)........................................................ 63 Boom Lift Control (Single Axis Option)......................................................... 63 Boom Lift and Main Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option — Not Shown).......................... 63 Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch............................................................... 63 Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control (Single Axis Option)...................................... 64 Swing Control (Single Axis Option)............................................................. 64 Swing and Telescope or Swing and Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option—Not Shown).... 64 Auxiliary Hoist Speed Selector Switch (Optional)............................................... 64 Rear Steer Switch.............................................................................. 64 Swing Brake Control Switch..................................................................... 64 Axle Differential Lock Control Switch (Optional)............................................... 65 Cab Door Release............................................................................... 65 Seat Back Adjustment........................................................................... 65 A/C Heater, Climate Control.................................................................... 65 Seat Slide Lever............................................................................... 65 Seat Frame Slide Lever......................................................................... 65 Armrest Adjustment............................................................................. 65 Hoist Rotation Indicators...................................................................... 65 Cab Tilt Switch................................................................................ 65 Two-Speed Swing Switch......................................................................... 65 Armrest Switch (Not Shown)..................................................................... 65 Seat Switch (Not Shown)........................................................................ 65 Side Control Panel................................................................................. 66 Rated Capacity Limiter and Work Area Definition System Control Panel........................... 66 RCL Bypass Switch.............................................................................. 66 Emergency Stop Switch.......................................................................... 66 Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge............................................................. 66 Turntable Pin Swing Lock Control............................................................... 66 12V Receptacle................................................................................. 67 Diagnostic Connector........................................................................... 67 Bubble Level Indicator......................................................................... 67 Hoist Third Wrap Indicator (Optional— Standard on CE).......................................... 67 Cold Weather Indicator (Optional).............................................................. 67 Ambient Temperature LED Indicator.............................................................. 67 Outrigger Control.................................................................................. 67 Cab Outrigger Control.......................................................................... 68 Extend/Retract Switch...................................................................... 68 Outrigger Selector Switches................................................................ 68 Foot Pedal Controls............................................................................ 68 360° Swing Lock Pedal...................................................................... 68 Swing Brake Pedal.......................................................................... 68 Telescope Control Foot Pedal (Optional).................................................... 68 Service Brake Foot Pedal................................................................... 68 Foot Throttle Pedal........................................................................ 68 Miscellaneous Controls and Indicators.............................................................. 68 Fuse Panel..................................................................................... 68 Buzzer......................................................................................... 68 Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Emergency Override Switch (Non-CE Certified Cranes)............... 69 Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Emergency Override Switch and Indicator (CE Certified Cranes)..... 69 RCL Internal Light Bar (Optional) (Not Shown).................................................. 70 Strobe Light or Beacon (Optional) (Not Shown).................................................. 70 Backup Alarm (Not Shown)....................................................................... 70 Emergency Exit................................................................................. 70 Operating Procedures............................................................................... 70 Pre-Starting Checks............................................................................ 70 Fuel Supply................................................................................ 70 Engine Oil................................................................................. 70 Engine Coolant............................................................................. 70 Batteries.................................................................................. 70 Signal and Running Lights.................................................................. 70 Foot and Parking Brakes.................................................................... 70 Daily Lubrication.......................................................................... 70 Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter............................................................. 70 Tires...................................................................................... 70 Hoist Rope................................................................................. 71 Hook Block................................................................................. 71 Air Cleaner................................................................................ 71 Cold Weather Operation......................................................................... 71 Component Coolant Heater................................................................... 71 Radiator Shutters.......................................................................... 72 Auxiliary Cab Heater....................................................................... 72 Air Diverter............................................................................... 72 Super Capacitor............................................................................ 72 Operation Below -40°C (-40°F).............................................................. 73 Crane Warm-up Procedures........................................................................... 73 Engine......................................................................................... 73 Transmission................................................................................... 73 Hoist.......................................................................................... 74 Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing.............................................................. 74 Axles.......................................................................................... 74 Hydraulic Oil System........................................................................... 74 Engine Operation............................................................................... 74 Starting Procedure......................................................................... 74 Warm Engine............................................................................ 75 Cold Engine............................................................................ 75 Idling the Engine...................................................................... 76 Racing the Engine...................................................................... 76 Shutdown Procedure......................................................................... 76 Transporting the Crane......................................................................... 76 Crane Travel Operation......................................................................... 76 Traveling — General........................................................................ 76 Traveling — Towing/Pulling................................................................. 77 Traveling — Being Towed/Pulled............................................................. 78 Travel on Slopes........................................................................... 78 Traveling with Elevated Boom............................................................... 79 Traveling with Boom Extension and/or Inserts Erected....................................... 79 33 ft (10.1 m)/56 ft (17.1 m) Extension................................................ 79 33 ft (10.1 m)/56 ft (17.1 m) Extension Plus 20 ft (6.1 m) Insert...................... 79 33 ft (10.1 m) Extension Plus 40 ft (12.2 m) Insert.................................... 80 Extended Travel............................................................................ 80 Traveling — Forward........................................................................ 80 Traveling — Reverse........................................................................ 81 Steering................................................................................... 81 Front Wheel Steering................................................................... 81 Rear Wheel Steering.................................................................... 81 Four Wheel Steering.................................................................... 81 Crabbing............................................................................... 81 Four-Wheel Drive Operation................................................................. 81 Differential Lock Operation (Optional)..................................................... 82 General................................................................................ 82 Operation.............................................................................. 82 Axle Oscillation Lockouts Operation........................................................ 83 General Crane Operation........................................................................ 83 Pump Drive................................................................................. 83 Control Lever Operation.................................................................... 83 Preload Check.............................................................................. 83 Using Your Load Chart...................................................................... 84 Proper Leveling of the Crane............................................................... 84 Bubble Level Adjustment.................................................................... 84 Crane Functions............................................................................ 85 Setting the Outriggers................................................................. 85 Outrigger Monitoring System (OMS) (Optional— Standard in North America)................ 85 Engaging the Mid-Extend Lock Pin....................................................... 86 Stowing the Outriggers................................................................. 86 Stowing the Mid-Extend Lock Pin........................................................ 86 Swinging the Boom...................................................................... 87 Elevating the Boom..................................................................... 87 Lowering the Boom...................................................................... 87 Extending the Boom..................................................................... 87 Retracting the Boom.................................................................... 88 Lowering and Raising the Hoist Cable................................................... 88 Lowering the Cable..................................................................... 88 Raising the Cable...................................................................... 88 Hoist Speed Range Selection............................................................ 88 SECTION 4.................................................................................................. 91 Set-Up and Installation................................................................................ 91 General............................................................................................ 91 Installing Cable on the Hoist...................................................................... 91 Cable Reeving...................................................................................... 92 Boom Cable Reeving............................................................................. 92 Dead-End Rigging/Wedge Sockets..................................................................... 93 Installing Wedge and Socket.................................................................... 93 Counterweight and Auxiliary Hoist.............................................................. 99 Removal.................................................................................... 99 Installation............................................................................... 99 Counterweight without Auxiliary Hoist.......................................................... 99 Removal.................................................................................... 99 Installation...............................................................................102 Installing the Bi-Fold Manual Boom Extension.......................................................102 Checking the Transport Condition...............................................................102 Transport condition with lattice extension folded at the side..............................103 If 23 ft (7 m) section and 33 ft (10.1 m) section are folded at the side:..................103 If the 23 ft (7 m) section only is folded at the side:.....................................103 Assembly of Boom Extensions........................................................................105 General Warnings...............................................................................105 Preparing the Crane for Boom Extension Erection Procedure......................................105 Requirements for Boom Extension Erection...................................................105 Requirements for Stowing the Boom Extension................................................105 Securing Extension with Tag Line (Rope)................................................105 Erecting Procedure.............................................................................105 33 ft (10.1 m) Boom Extension..............................................................105 Relieving the Load on Bearing Points...................................................109 56 ft (17.1 m) Boom Extension..............................................................110 Stowing Procedure..............................................................................111 56 ft (17.1 m) Boom Extension..............................................................111 33 ft (10.1 m) Boom Extension..............................................................112 Transportation on a Separate Vehicle...........................................................115 Lifting Limit Switch on the Extension..........................................................115 Overriding Connection on Main Boom.........................................................115 On 33 ft (10.1 m) swingaway extension (Figure 4-54)........................................115 On the 56 ft (17.1 m) Two-Stage Swingaway Extension........................................116 Folding Out/In the Deflection Sheave on the 33 ft (10.1 m) Section.............................116 Folding Rear Deflection Sheave.............................................................116 Folding Out Deflection Sheave..............................................................116 Folding In Deflection Sheave...............................................................116 Positioning/Remove the Hoist Cable.............................................................117 Removing Hoist Cable.......................................................................117 Setting the Folding Swingaway Extension Offset.................................................117 Removing the Bi-Fold Manual Boom Extension.........................................................118 Assembly of Boom Inserts...........................................................................119 Installing/Removing 20 ft (6.1 m) Boom Insert..................................................120 Installing the 20 ft (6.1 m) Sections......................................................120 Removing the 20 ft (6.1 m) Sections........................................................120 Identification and Slinging Points.............................................................120 Identification.............................................................................120 Serial numbers on the 20 ft (6.1 m) sections...............................................120 Slinging Points............................................................................121 Electrical Connection at the Boom Inserts......................................................122 Electrical Connection — Transport Configuration............................................122 Electrical Connection — 76 ft (23.2 m) Boom Extension......................................122 Establishing a Connection..............................................................122 Disconnecting..........................................................................122 Electrical Connection — 96 ft (29.3 m) Boom Extension......................................122 Establishing a Connection..............................................................122 Disconnecting..........................................................................122 Installing/Removing the Hoist Cable............................................................122 Installing Hoist Cable.....................................................................123 Removing Hoist Cable.......................................................................123 Traveling with Manually Offsettable Boom Extension and/or Inserts Erected..........................124 Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose (Additional Equipment)...........................................124 Identification.................................................................................124 Removing the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose.................................................124 Installing the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose...............................................124 Attaching and Removing Hoist Cable.............................................................125 Possible Reeving Methods on the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose..............................125 Lifting Limit Switch...........................................................................125 In Operation...............................................................................125 Possible Reeving Methods on the Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose..............................125 Raising and Lowering the Main Boom with Rigged Boom Extension......................................125 Telescoping with Rigged Extension..................................................................125 Operating with the Boom Extension..................................................................125 Procedure if the Permissible Wind Speed is Exceeded............................................126 Monthly Maintenance Work...........................................................................126 Pins...........................................................................................126 SECTION 5..................................................................................................127 Lubrication............................................................................................127 General............................................................................................127 Environmental Protection...........................................................................127 Lubrication Intervals..............................................................................127 Standard Lubricants................................................................................128 Arctic Lubricants and Conditions...............................................................129 Temperatures Below -9°C (15°F).............................................................129 Cold Weather Package and Lubricants........................................................129 Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods...............................................................132 Wire Rope Lubrication..............................................................................132 Lubrication Points.................................................................................133 CraneLUBE......................................................................................133 Safety.........................................................................................133 Steering and Suspension........................................................................134 Axles..........................................................................................136 Drive Train....................................................................................138 Drive Train (continued)........................................................................141 Turntable......................................................................................143 Cab Tilt.......................................................................................145 Outriggers.....................................................................................147 Boom...........................................................................................149 Boom (continued)...............................................................................151 Boom (continued)...............................................................................153 Hoist..........................................................................................155 Hydraulic......................................................................................157 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).....................................................................159 SECTION 6..................................................................................................161 Maintenance Checklist..................................................................................161 General............................................................................................161 Instructions.......................................................................................161 Daily or 10 Hour Check List....................................................................161 Weekly or 50 Hour Check List...................................................................162 Alphabetical Index.....................................................................................163
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