1.4.3 How can I find the necessary information quickly and easily? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The following plates and numbers have been fitted to the truck crane for identification:

1 The superstructure name plate at the front of the crane operator’s cab, containing the serial number and the designation of the crane model 2 The CE mark on the name plate (only with truck cranes that are delivered to member countries of the EU) 3 The chassis name plate, on the console of the passenger seat with the chassis number, the crane type designation and the closing number for the ignition lock and the driver’s cab doors 4 The chassis number at the front right, at the height of the first axle line, in the web plate of the frame

The location of the identification numbers on removable rigging parts (e.g.counterweights, lattice extension) is described in the corresponding chapters or in the specific operating instructions supplied.

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1.2 EC Conformity Declaration

With truck cranes delivered to countries in the EU, the operator also receives a declaration of conformity as a supplement to the delivery protocol. The following illustration shows a sample declaration of conformity.

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1.3 Overview and contents of the truck crane user information

1.3.1 Operating instructions for driving and crane operation

These operating instructions contain the information required to operate the truck crane. The operating instructions are divided into two parts. Part 1, comprising Chapters 1 to 10, describes how the truck crane is driven. Part 2, comprising Chapters 11 to 16, describes how to operate the crane.

In Chapter2 you will find Basic safety instructions. Please read and observe these instructions, even if you are familiar with the safety manual. The Basic safety instructions are contained in this chapter only. Special safety instructions that relate to specific hazards are described in the section containing the operation with which the hazard is associated.

Chapter3 contains Information for applications engineering. It is intended primarily for the truck crane operator and those responsible for applications engineering. This chapter contains the following: –The qualifications required for those involved in operations planning for the truck crane –Special safety instructions –Information that is relevant to operations planning

In Chapter4 to Chapter6 you will find information which is necessary for Driving the truck crane: a description of all structural and operational components, clearly defined check lists for rigging modes and rigging work and the operating instructions for on-road and off-road driving.

Chapter7 describes Rigging for on-road driving.

In Chapter8 you will find information on Troubleshooting when driving.

Chapter9 contains the Technical description of the individual parts and functional elements of the carrier as well as the Technical data.