SUMMARY

ERECTION KINEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FITTING THE CRANE BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FITTING THE CRANE TOWER USING A MOBILE CRANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FITTING THE SLEWING CRANE PART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PUTTING INTO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ERECTION OF THE CRANE TOWER WITH TELESCOPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CLIMBING INSIDE THE BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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ERECTION KINEMATICS

GENERAL NOTES
The operating mode defined below allows fast and safe assembling of the crane up to its telescoping
or working position (complete erection by means of a mobile crane).
The erection operations need an auxiliary lifting equipment of which the characteristics must be
adapted to the parts to be handled.

AUXILIARY LIFTING EQUIPMENT

The optimization of the operating time of the mobile crane needs a good preparation and a good
coordination between the various erection and assembling sequences, the fitter teams, the access
possibilities and the assembling area.
This document aims to familiarize yourself with the whole erection operations of which each one is
detailed in the specific files.

Erection instructions
H These instructions concern:
– The erection of the crane
– The increase in height of the crane
– The dismantling of the crane
H All the handling operations must be carried out according to the instructions of this manual. and
especially:
– Ensure the correct supports of the loads
– Do not work with overload
– Use slings in perfect condition and dimensioned for the weight of the elements to be handled.
– Observe the slinging points
H The erection operations can only be carried out with the wind speed below 50 km/h.
H The erection operations must be carried out in the order indicated in this manual.
H During the preparing steps compulsorily fit the safety equipment such as ladders, platforms, grab
rails, guard ropes, etc. in order to use them during the erection.

Any hoisting operation is absolutely forbidden if the counter−jib ballast is not placed.

COMPOSITION OF THE COUNTER−JIB BALLAST

FITTING THE COUNTER−JIB BALLAST BLOCKS

H For cranes on chassis the ballast placed must correspond to the crane height to be reached (height
measured between the ground and the jib articulation axis). In case of partial ballasting, the partial
ballast must correspond to the erection height of the crane, but must never be lower than the
indicated minimum value.
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CHASSIS − BALLAST AND REACTIONS

H For cranes with special operating conditions, observe the given instructions.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

For any particular problem concerning the assembly organization or any other matter, do not not
hesitate to ask for the technical assistance of the constructor.

For each crane, there are variable elements according to the models, versions, options (SM/DM

i trolley, 2C trolley, derrick etc.....). The sketches used on the following pages represent the crane in
one of its possible configuration. When these sketches explain only a function, they have a grey
outline.

Before assembling the sections, carry out a visual check of the steel structure parts,
welds and assembling parts. Elements which show deformations, corrrosion and
cracked welds must be returned to the workshop for repairing.

Fitting the split pins

H In order to ensure their pin locking function correctly, this split pin type must be fitted by opening
both split pin legs and not only the longest one (Detail B).
H It is not compulsory to fold down the legs against the pin; It is sufficient to fold down each leg accor-
ding to an angle a, depending on the split pin diameter (detail C and table below). This limited open-
ing makes the split pin removal easier when dismantling the crane pins.
H Nevertheless, it is necessary to check that the legs are not running the risk of abutting against
obstacles, what may lead to their deformation, and even their deterioration in case of shaft rotation.
H In order to avoid this disadvantage, it may be necessary to fold the legs completely (Detail D).

Only use new split pins or split pins in good working order.

A B D

a a

Split pin diameter Angle a

Øt 7 mm min. 45_
7 mm p Ø p 11 mm min. 30_
Ø u 11 mm min. 15_
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FITTING THE CRANE BASE

Fixing angles

FIXING ANGLE − LOADS AND REACTIONS

FIXING ANGLE − PREPARATION OF THE CONCRETE BLOCK

FITTING THE FIXING ANGLES

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Chassis

Fit the bogies.

FITTING THE BOGIES

Fit the chassis and place the ballast.

CHASSIS − BALLAST AND REACTIONS

CHASSIS − INSTALLATION

PREPARING THE BASE BALLAST BLOCKS

FITTING THE CHASSIS

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FITTING THE CRANE TOWER USING A MOBILE CRANE

Version − erection only with mobile crane
Fit the mast sections by means of the auxiliary lifting equipment.

MAST COMPOSITION

FITTING THE CRANE TOWER

Telescopic version
Fit the mast sections by means of the auxiliary lifting equipment at low height in order to ensure fitting
the telescopic cage.

MAST COMPOSITION

FITTING THE CRANE TOWER

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FITTING THE SLEWING CRANE PART

Towerhead

FITTING THE TOWERHEAD

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Cab

FITTING THE CAB

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Counter−jib

PREPARING AND FITTING THE COUNTER−JIB

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Strut

FITTING THE STRUT

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Partial ballasting

For some jib lengths it is absolutely necessary to carry out a partial ballasting.

COMPOSITION OF THE COUNTER−JIB BALLAST / POSITION OF THE COUNTER−JIB

BALLAST BLOCKS

FABRICATION OF COUNTER−JIB BALLAST BLOCKS

FITTING THE COUNTER−JIB BALLAST BLOCKS

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Jib, hoisting equipment and ropes

PREPARING THE JIB

FITTING THE HOISTING WINCH EQUIPMENT

FITTING THE ROPES

FITTING THE LOAD/RADIUS INDICATING PLATES

FITTING THE JIB

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Final ballasting

COMPOSITION OF THE COUNTER−JIB BALLAST

FABRICATION OF COUNTER−JIB BALLAST BLOCKS

FITTING THE COUNTER−JIB BALLAST BLOCKS

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PUTTING INTO SERVICE

Equipment and adjustments

FITTING THE ANEMOMETER SENSOR (According to the model or optional)

ADJUSTING THE ECCENTRIC (Hoisting and luffing winch frame)

ROPE ANGLE CORRECTOR

or

FLEETING PULLEY TROLLEY

RETURN SPRING DEVICE CYLINDER

Electric power supply

ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY

Adjustment of the safety devices and parametering

FREQUENCY CONVERTER (SLEWING) /

Parametering to be carried out after the crane erection

SAFETY DEVICES − GENERAL NOTES

MOMENT CUTOUT

LOAD LIMITER

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LUFFING LIMIT SWITCH

HOIST LIMIT SWITCHES

SLEWING LIMITERS

TRAVELLING LIMIT SWITCHES AND OVERRUN LIMIT SWITCHES

(According to the model or optional)

SLEWING MECHANISM BRAKE / Manual brake release

LC−DISPLAY

DIALOG WIND ANEMOMETER (According to the model or optional)

“TOP TRACING” SYSTEM (According to the model or optional)

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ERECTION OF THE CRANE TOWER WITH TELESCOPING

Fit the telescopic cage.

HANDLING THE TELESCOPIC CAGE

Erect the crane tower by telescoping.

BALANCING FOR TELESCOPING

TELESCOPING

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CLIMBING INSIDE THE BUILDING

CLIMBING OPERATION

BALANCING FOR CLIMBING OPERATION

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