TMS800E OPERATOR’S MANUALOPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

impending capacity when the system has been properly preset by the operator. The control panel is mounted in the front console of the operator’s cab. When an overload condition is sensed, the system provides the operator with a visual and audible warning, and locks out the control levers to prevent lowering the boom, extending the boom, or raising the main or auxiliary hoist cables.

Three additional features are included within the RCL system:

• Swing Angle Set Limitation

• Work Area Definition

• Anti-two Block Device

Swing Angle Set Limitation allows left and right swing angle to be preset. When the preset angle is reached, the system will provide an audible warning.

Work Area Definition allows the crane operator to describe the crane’s working area by setting up “virtual walls”. They are referred to as virtual walls because they exist in the system and are not real walls. The virtual walls represent obstacles (i.e. buildings, towers, poles, etc.) in the crane’s working range. They are set by defining points along the outer limits of the working area with the tip of the boom. Once the working area has been defined, the system will provide a visual and an audible warning if the boom approaches a virtual wall.

Caution

When defining virtual walls (s). always allow a safe working distance to any obstacles. Never work outside a safe working area as defined by common practice, standards, and manuals.

WARNING

There are no cut-outs associated with the swing angle set limitation or the work area definition features.

An Anti-two Block Device is also incorporated into the system to prevent the hook block or headache ball from coming into contact with the boom nose or boom extension. This condition will also cause a lockout of hoist up, boom down, and telescope out, and also provide a visual and an audible alarm.

Refer to the RCL Operator’s Handbook for more detailed information on the function of the RCL system.

Control Lever Lockout System

The control lever lockout system consists of hydraulic solenoid valves located in the directional control valves. The valves are activated in such a manner as to prevent worsening the condition, i.e. boom down, telescope out, or hoist up. The control lever lockout system is used with the anti-two-block system or the rated capacity limiter (RCL) system. The RCL sends a signal to the canbus system which turns off the solenoids on the directional valves.

Crane Travel Operation

Active Restraints

Seat Belts

1. Before fastening a seat belt, always adjust the driver’s seat to the position in which you will drive.

2. Pull the belt across your lap and push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks (Figure 3-9).

3. To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision, position the belt across your lap as low on your hips as possible and pull it toward the door to a snug fit so the retractor can take up the slack.

NOTE: The lap/shoulder belt is designed to lock only during a sudden stop or impact. At other times it should move freely.

4. If the shoulder belt is too snug, do the following: a. Pull the shoulder belt out (A) at least 130 mm (5 in) so that when it is let go, it returns to your chest (Figure 3-10). b. Then pull down on the shoulder belt (B) the least amount needed to ease pressure but no more than 25 mm (1 inch) and let go.

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5. To reduce slack in the belt, pull the belt out as you did in step 4.a.

Danger

Keep any shoulder belt slack to a minimum, no more than 25 mm (1 inch). Belt slack beyond the specified amount could significantly reduce the amount of protection in an accident because the belt is too loose to restrain you as intended.

6. To unfasten the belt, push in on the button in the center of the buckle. To store the belt, pull out about 180 mm (7.1 in) and let go. The belt should retract when the buckle is unlatched. To help prevent damage to the seat belt and interior, before closing the door be sure the belt is fully retracted and the latch plate is out of the way.

Traveling - General

Caution

Check cold tire pressure prior to extended travel. Refer to tire inflation decal on crane.

Job site travel with deflated suspension must be limited to 8 km/h (5 mph). Attempting to travel at higher speeds may cause drive train component failure.

If traveling with 24,000 pounds (10,900 kg) of counterweight installed, ma ximum travel speed is 2.5 mph. Suspension air bags should be inflated.

Do not move the crane until the superstructure has been secured as outlined below.

1. To ensure the axles and/or suspension are not overloaded, adhere to the following.

a. For highway travel with 18,000 pounds (8170 kg) of counterweight, install 8000 lb (3630 kg) of counterweight on the carrier. Check that front axle load does not exceed 49,200 lb (22,300 kg) and rear axle load does not exceed 60,000 lb (27,200 kg).

b. For highway travel with 14,000 lb (6350 kg) or 12,000 lb (5440 kg) of counterweight, install 4000 lb c. GVW should never exceed 109,200 lb (49,530 kg). Also refer to certification label on inside of cab door for Gross Axle Weight Ratio (GAWR).

(1810 kg) of counterweight on the carrier. Check that front axle load does not exceed 49,200 lb (22,300 kg) and rear axle load does not exceed 60,000 lb (27,200 kg).

NOTE: For 24,000 pounds (10,900 kg) counterweight, job site travel without extension and/or inserts erected, the boom must be extended to a length of 50 feet (15 m).

2. Ensure all boom sections are fully retracted or set to whatever extension is necessary for balance load on the axles.

3. Ensure the boom is fully lowered into the boom rest.

4. Engage the swing brake.

5. Engage the swing lock.

6. Ensure the swingaway, if so equipped, is properly stowed and secured or removed from crane.

7. Remove the hookblock and/or headache ball from the hoist cable(s) and stow securely before traveling or ensure headache ball is properly secured to the tie down provided for that purpose.

8. Ensure the outrigger stabilizers and outrigger beams are fully retracted and the floats are removed.

9. Ensure the center front stabilizer is fully retracted. Float remains installed.

10. Ensure the stabilizer floats are properly stowed in their holding racks.

11. Ensure the cover doors on the outrigger control panels, battery box, and sling box are closed.

12. Close and/or install all superstructure cab windows and door.

13. If traveling with 24,000 pounds (10,900 kg) of counterweight installed, maximum travel speed is 2.5 mph. Suspension air bags should be inflated.

Traveling With Boom Extension and/or Inserts

Erected

10 m (33 ft)/17 m (56 ft)

Extension

Travel is permissible under the following conditions.

1. The 10 m (33 ft) or 17 m (56 ft) boom extension shall be erected at minimum offset. If traveling with just the 10 m (33 ft) extension, the stinger section must be stowed on the boom base section, not on the extension base section.

2. Jobsite travel only on firm, level surface.