Chapter - 05 - EN - RC35 RC40 RC45-1 - Edizione 01-2007

Accessories Operation and maintenance manual
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Accessories
Chapter V – ed. 01-2007 page /72

Operation and maintenance manual Accessories
page /72 Chapter V – ed. 01-2007

Contents
RC35
8 m extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Deployment of the extension in work position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Extension offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fold the boom in the stowed position for travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
15 m extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deployment of the extension in work position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Extension offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fold the boom in the stowed position for travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 m extension with 7 m insert secured on brackets
alongside the boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Deployment of the extension in work position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Folding the extension in the stowed position for travel . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Mechanical telescopic extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mechanical telescopic extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Retraction of the mechanical telescopic extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lattice extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Assembly of 8 metre lattice extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Folding the 8 metre lattice extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Angle of the 8 m lattice extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Swing-away 14 m lattice extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Inclining the lattice extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Folding and unfolding of extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Deploying the 8 m extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting up the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Folding the 8 m extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting up the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Inclination of extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
By means of the lifting function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
By means of the telescopic device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Additional rope blocks for working with lattice extensions 71


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8 m extension
Extension stowed for travel, secured to brackets alongside the telescopic

boom.
Extension support brackets for travel:

1 rear support
2 front support

Deployment of the extension in work position

Raise the machine on fully extended outriggers on firm, level and horizontal
ground.
Retract the boom fully, turn the turret towards the front of the machine and
move the boom to the horizontal position.
A B
Remove pin “B” on the front support

Push the extension towards the boom head
to enable insertion of pins C and D.
Insert pins C and D.

Remove pin G on the rear bracket and pin A on the front bracket.
Raise the boom slightly to free the extension from the supports.
Manually turn the extension around pins C and D
Insert retaining pins E and F and remove pin C.
To facilitate pin insertion, use a stool, but NEVER A LADDER which would
have to be placed against the boom or extension.
Position rope idler sheave H vertically.
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Before handling any material with the extension:

• Disconnect the socket from the lifting limit stop electric connection box
on the boom head.
• Connect the extension lifting limit stop socket in the electric connection
box on the boom head.
• Remove the winch limit stop counterweight fixed to boom and insert it
on the device on the extension.
• Run the lifting rope over the sheaves and through the limit stop
counterweight, then fix it to the hook.
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Extension offset
The extension can be offset 0°, 15° or 30° with respect to the telescopic
boom axis.
The offset is obtained by means of the lockable strut and the support and
positioning rod.
Positioning rod in rest position.
Support rod in work position
Position the support rod and lower the boom to bring the support rod
in contact with the ground using the lifting, lowering and extension
functions.
Use the hoisting or lift functions also to facilitate pin positioning.

To offset the extension 0°, proceed as follows:

The jack (fig.5a) must be locked in position 1.

Release the jack
Raise the boom to lock the jack (fig.5b) in position 2.
Position the locking pin

Release the jack
Raise the boom to lock the jack (fig.5c) in position 3.
Let the jack retract fully and position the locking pin.
Before every job with the extension, always bring the rod to the rest
position.

Fold the boom in the stowed position for travel

Place the machine on fully extended outriggers on firm, level and horizontal
ground.
Retract the boom fully, turning the turret towards the front of the frame and
bring it to the horizontal position.
Remove the winch rope from the extension.
Remove the winch lifting limit stop counterweight.
Disconnect the extension lifting limit stop device socket from the electric
connection box on the boom head and reconnect the lifting limit switch
socket in the electric connection box on the boom head.
Position the extension offset 0° with respect to the boom axis.
Position the winch rope idler sheave H horizontally.

Insert pin C and remove pins E and F that secure the extension to the
boom head.
D
E
C
F
Swing the extension back on the bracket supports alongside the main
boom.
Raise the boom slightly to facilitate this operation
Insert pin G to secure the extension to the rear support.

Insert pin A to secure the extension to the front support.
A B
Remove pins C and D
D
E
C
F
Move the extension away from the telescopic boom for inserting pin B on
the front support.

15 m extension
Extension stowed for travel, secured to brackets alongside the telescopic

boom
Extension support brackets for travel:

1 rear support
2 front support


ground.
bring the boom to the horizontal position.
Remove pin B and pin C on the front support.
Remove pin H on the rear bracket.

Push the extension towards the boom head
to enable insertion of pins G and F.
Insert pins E and G,

Remove pin L on the rear bracket and pin A on the front bracket.
Raise the boom slightly to free the extension from the supports.
Manually turn the extension around pins E and G
Insert the retaining pins D and F and remove pin G.
To facilitate pin insertion, use a stool, but NEVER A LADDER which would
have to be placed against the boom or extension.

Remove link rod M that secures the 7 m element to the 8 m extension

already fixed to the boom head.
Manually turn the 7 m insert around the fixing pins N and P

Insert the fixing pins Q and R to secure the 7 m element to the 8 m

extension.
Position the rope idler sheave S vertically.

Before handling any material with the extension:

• Disconnect the socket from the lifting limit stop electric
connection box on the boom head.
• Connect the extension lifting limit stop socket in the electric
connection box on the boom head.
• Remove the winch limit stop counterweight fixed to boom and fit it to
the device on the extension.
• Run the lifting rope over the sheaves and through the limit stop
counterweight, then secure it to the hook, if fitted.

Extension offset
The extension can be offset 0°, 15° or 30° with respect to the telescopic
boom axis.
The offset is obtained by means of the lockable strut and the support and
positioning rod.
Positioning rod in rest position.
Support rod in work position
Position the support rod and lower the boom to bring the support rod
in contact with the ground using the lifting, lowering and extension
functions.
Use the hoisting or lift functions also to facilitate pin positioning.


The jack (fig.5a) must be locked in position 1.

Release the jack
Raise the boom to lock the jack (fig.5b) in position 2.
Position the locking pin.

Release the jack.
Raise the boom to lock the jack (fig.5c) in position 3.
Let the jack retract fully and position the locking pin.
Before every job with the extension, always bring the rod to the rest
position.

Fold the boom in the stowed position for travel

ground, with the wheels raised and the engine idling.
Retract the boom fully, turning the turret towards the front of the frame and
bring it to the horizontal position.
Offset the extension at 0° with respect to the boom axis.
Position the winch rope idler sheave S horizontally.

Remove pins Q and R.
Turn the 7 m insert alongside the 8 m extension.

Secure the 7 m insert to the 8 m extension by means of link rod M.
Insert pin G and remove pins D and F that secure the extension to the
boom head.

Manually swing the extension back on the support brackets alongside the
main boom.
Raise the boom slightly to facilitate this operation
Insert pin L to secure the extension to the rear support.
Insert pin A to secure the extension to the front support.

Remove pins E and G
Move the extension away from the telescopic boom for inserting pins B
and C on the front support.
Insert pin H to secure the extension to the rear support.

8 m extension with 7 m insert

secured on brackets alongside the
boom
ground.
With the extension secured to the brackets alongside the boom, disconnect
the link rod X securing the 7 m insert to the 8 m extension, leaving pin Y
inserted.

Remove pins W and Z, leaving pin V inserted.
The 7 m insert and the 8 m extension are now secured to the main boom
brackets, but are no longer connected.
Carry out the same procedure for deploying the 8 m extension previously
described in this manual.
7 m insert secured to brackets

alongside the main boom.
8 m insert secured to brackets on the

boom head in work position

Folding the extension in the stowed position for

travel
ground.
Retract the boom fully, turning the turret towards the front of the frame.
Offset the extension at 0° with respect to the boom axis.
Now carry out the procedure for folding the 8 m extension previously
described in this manual.
Insert pins W and Z to secure the rear end of the 7 m insert to the 8 m
extension.

Secure link rod X of the 7 m insert to the 8 m extension.
At the end of the operation the 7 m insert is secured to the 8 m extension

and everything is secured to the brackets alongside the main boom in the
rest position.

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Mechanical telescopic extension

The operation to activate the mechanical telescopic extension must be
pefrormed only when the crane is stabilised.
The mechanical telescopic extension can be utilised only when extended

to its full length.
Mechanical telescopic extension

To extend the mechanical telescopic section proceed as follows:
1. Move the telescopic boom to the horizontal position and retract it
completely.
2. Withdraw pin “A” securing rod “B” to the main boom.
3. Remove pin “C” from the boom head to free the mechanical extension
from the telescopic section.
B A C
D 4. Rotate rod “B” through 180° until it is aligned with the head.
5. Extend the hydraulic telescopic sections until the slotted end of the rod
is aligned with pin “D” on the boom head. Insert the pin into the rod
slot.

warning
When the hydraulic telescopic extension is activated to extend
or retract the mechanical telescopic extension the operator
must keep clear of the radius of rotation of the slotted rod.
6. Slowly retract the telescopic sections until uncovering hole “E” on the
mechanical extension.
E
7. Detach the rod from pin “D”.

8. Insert pin “F” into hole “E” then extend/retract the hydraulic telescopic
sections again until you can engage the slotted rod on the pin.
9. Slowly retract the hydraulic telescopic sections until uncovering hole

“E” indicated by “2/3” on the mechanical extension.
10. Detach the rod from pin “D”.

11. Insert pin “F” into hole “G”, extend/retract the hydraulic telescopic
sections again until you can engage the slotted rod on the pin.
12. Slowly retract the telescopic sections until hole “H” indicated by “3/3”
on the mechanical telescopic extension is aligned with hole “L” on the
hydraulic telescopic section
L
13. Insert through these aligned holes locking pin “C”, ensuring you
secure it with the specific cotter. Rotate the slotted rod again and stow
it at the side of the boom.
14. Insert pin “A” to secure rod “B” to the main boom.
C
warning
Executing a further extension procedure is dangerous because
the extension may be ejected from the telescopic boom and
fall to the ground.

Retraction of the mechanical telescopic

extension
To retract the mechanical telescopic extension proceed as follows:
1. Move the boom to the horizontal position.
2. Withdraw pin “A” securing rod ‘ “B” to the main boom.
3. Rotate the rod through 180° until the slot is aligned with the pin.
4. Remove pin “C” from the telescopic section.
B A C
5. Insert pin “F” in hole “G” and rotate the rod until the slot is aligned
with the pin.
6. Extend the hydraulic telescopic sections until you can insert pin “F”
through the slot in the rod.
G F
7. Slowly extend the telescopic sections causing a part of the mechanical

extension to be retracted.
8. Disengage the slotted rod, remove pin “F” and insert it in hole “E”.
9. Extend the hydraulic telescopic sections again until you can insert pin
“F” through the slot.
10. Slowly extend the telescopic sections causing another portion of the
mechanical extension to be retracted.
11. Disengage the slotted rod and remove pin “F”.
12. Extend the telescopic sections until engaging the rod slot with pin
“D”

13. Extend the hydraulic sections until the mechanical extension has been
completely retracted.
D
C
14. Lock the mechanical telescopic extension in its fully retracted position
by means of pin “C” and insert the relative safety cotter.
15. Return the slotted rod to its stowed position alongside the main
boom.
B A
16. Insert pin “A” to secure rod “B” to the main boom.
warning
For extension and retraction of the mechanical extension
adequate lubrication is essential of the slide pads and the
extension in silding areas.

Lattice extension
Assembly of 8 metre lattice extension
In its working position the lattice extension is utilised in line with the
telescopic boom to reach greater working heights or radii.
When the lattice extension is not in use it must be disassembled and

transported separately although it should always accompany the
machine.
Proceed as follows to install the lattice extension:

1. Retract the boom and move it to the horizontal position (to facilitate this
operation lower the head by bringing the boom down to its negative
angle position).
2. Remove the cotters and withdraw the extension pins “A”.
3. Raise the extension.
4. Insert the extension fixing forks “B” on the head boom pins “C”
5. Insert the four pins “A” into upper and lower forks and secure with
cotters.
6. Remove rope guide “D” and reeve the lifting ropes over the extension,
the block and the limit stop. Refit the rope guide
7. Attach the limit stop electrical cable to the boom head.
B A B
C
C
A
A
D
warning
For capacities of the lattice extension and for capacity
reductions read the instructions carefully.

Folding the 8 metre lattice extension

To stow the lattice extension proceed as follows:
1. Retract the boom and move it to the horizontal position (to facilitate
this operation lower the head to move the boom to its negative angle
position).
2. Remove the rope from the lattice extension and disconnect the limit
stop electrical cable.
3. Support the extension.
4. Remove the cotters from pins “A” and withdraw pins.
5. Withdraw the extension slots “B” from head pins “C”.
6. Refit the four pins in the forks of the lattice to avoid losing them.
Angle of the 8 m lattice extension

With the extension in the transport position, the boom retracted and in its
horizontal position, and the turret slewed towards the front, stabilise the
machine on solid and level ground with the wheels lifted slightly off the
ground.
E
F
H
X G
Position strut “E” in the specific seat on the extension and secure it by
means of pin “F”.
Extend the rear outriggers completely in a vertical direction and retract

the front outriggers in such a way as to incline the boom so that support
strut “E” comes into contact with the ground (if these manoeuvres prove
insufficient to cause the strut to touch the ground, set the boom at a
negative angle or extend the boom sections as necessary).

Remove pin “X” from location “G”, raise the boom by means of the
outriggers until strut “E” is detached from the ground, and reattach pin “X”
in location “H”.
Swing-away 14 m lattice extension

The swing-away 14m lattice extension consists of a swing-away lattice
extension of 8m (0.7 + 7.3m) and a lattice element 6m long. It cannot
be folded on the side of the boom in its entire length of 14m, so it is first
necessary to set the 8m extension in working position before using it.
Using a suitable crane, remove the 7.3m fixed element, install the 6m
element on the ground and refit this unit to the base that is fixed to the
boom arm.
Once installed, connect the limit switch.
warning
The operation of lifting the lattice extension element is to be
carried out with the suitable care to prevent damages or injury.
This is why we recommend that you use slings to secure the
lattice and avoid damaging the tubes.

Inclining the lattice extension

To incline the lattice extension, operate as previously explained for the
extension that can be folded on the side of the boom.
warning
Before using the lattice extension, ensure that all pins are
locked and that the limit switch operates correctly.


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Folding and unfolding of extensions
Introduction
Before folding and unfolding extensions, it is mandatory to retract all the
sections of the boom.
warning
When performing assembly operations at heights above 3 m
from the ground, a safety harness must be used.
A single ladder can be used provided it has been correctly
secured and you do not stand on the top 4 rungs.
Use a double ladder, scaffolding or an inspection platform in
compliance with the applicable safety regulations.
Recommended positions to prevent the ladder from moving.

Deploying the 8 m extension.

Setting up the machine.
Choose a manoeuvring area large enough to allow the 8 m extension to
be deployed.
warning
During the entire deployment procedure it is strictly prohibited
to activate the boom telescopic system.
The boom must be completely retracted and in a horizontal
position. If this prescription is not observed, the risk of
accident is increased by the involuntary deployment of the
extension when unlocking it.
R > 8m
Position the machine with the crawler frames at their widest stance on
solid, flat and horizontal terrain.

A - Change the tackle of the main block.

On the boom head, remove the top limit stop counterweight 1 by unscrewing
shackle 2 which links the chain of the counterweight to the cable of the device.
2
3
Remove the rope guides at the head of the boom 3 in order to change the
rope block tackle.
In order to allow the rope to be rigged on the extension and secure the
thimble, unwind about 15 m of rope.
Run the rope on the left side of the boom.
B - Deploying the support arm.

Swing out the support arm and lock it using pin 4.
Extension of the support arm frees the extension from the boom.
Partially insert rope guides 3

C - Attaching the foot of the 8 m extension to

the boom head.
Remove the 4 pins of lower fork 5 and upper fork 6 from the extension and
return them to the upper plate.

D - Freeing the 8 m extension.

Anchor the rope in order to check the extension.
Remove pin 7 responsible for fixing the head of the extension to the boom
and completely remove bracket 8 from the latter.
Pivot the extension around pin 9 to align the 8 m extension forks with the
boom head lugs.
For safety reasons, attach the line to the chassis.
The extension is held on the support arm by the limit stop.

E - Attaching the 8 m extension to the boom

head.
This operation consists in connecting the 8 m extension to the boom head
using the pins previously extracted from the forks and stowed on the upper
plate.
warning
it is prohibited to use inclination adjustment pins 10 to attach
the extension to the head of the boom. The use of these pins
will result in the extension becoming detached and falling.
Attachment
Attachment pin
pin
10
On the right-hand side of the boom:
position pins 6 for connection of the upper part of the boom head and 5 for
connection of the lower part of the boom head.
warning
Always refit the safety cotters in the pins at the time of
attachment.

F - Rotating the 8 m extension.
warning
Before taking any action on the square section of pin 9 to free
the extension, it is imperative that the extension is fixed to the
boom head with pins 6 and 5.
Failure to observe this prescription will lead to the risk of the
extension falling.
By means of the crank handle stowed against the 8 m extension, rotate

the square head of pin 9 fully clockwise to free the extension from the
base of the boom.
Overturn the limit stop using the manual crank and at the same time
manually rotate the extension while controlling it using the line.

The crank handle releases the safety stop that secures the extension to
the support arm.
LOCKED UNLOCKED
POSITION POSITION
Re-stow the crank in the storage position.
On the left-hand side of the boom:
position the pins for connection of the lower part 5 and the upper part 6 of
the boom head and the relative safety anchors.
Refit the rope guides 3 and tighten them fully.

At the boom head, run the lifting rope over the extension sheave.
At the head of the 8 m extension, fix the counterweight chain to the limit
stop box rope using the shackle.
Run the rope into the top limit stop counterweight.
The 8 m extension is now fully extended.
The extension is in the 0° inclination working configuration.
G - Electrical connection.
Establish the electrical connection between boom head and foot of the 8
m extension to power the lifting limit stop box.
At the head of the 8 m extension connect and attach the lifting limit stop
box.

Folding the 8 m extension
warning
When performing assembly operations at heights in excess of
3 m from the ground, a safety harness must be used.
Setting up the machine.

Choose a manoeuvring area large enough to allow the 8 m extension to
be folded.
warning
During the entire extension folding procedure it is strictly
prohibited to activate the boom telescopic system.
The boom must be completely retracted and in a horizontal
position. If this prescription is not observed, the risk of
accident is increased by the involuntary deployment of the
extension when locking it.
R > 8m
The tools necessary for stowing the extension again are:

A hammer, a line and the unlocking crank located against the 8 m
extension.

A - Deploying the support arm.

Swing out the support arm and lock it using pin 4.
warning
Always refit the safety cotters in the pins at the time of
attachment.
B - Removing the top lifting limit stop box and

unrigging the block.
Unplug the boom head - foot of extension electrical connection.
At the head of the extension, remove the lifting limit stop counterweight
by unscrewing the shackle which links the chain of the counterweight to
the box rope.
On the boom head, fix the chain of the lifting limit stop counterweight to the
limit stop box rope using the shackle.
Change the tackle of the main block.
Detach the lifting rope from the extension.

C - Rotating the 8 m extension.
warning
It is prohibited to stand under the extension while it is being
locked or released.
Attach the line to the head of the 8 m extension.
On the left-hand side of the boom:
remove the pins for connection of the lower part 5 and the upper part 6 of
the boom head and the relative safety anchors.
Pivot the extension manually controlling it with the line and bring it onto
the deployment support.
The extension is maintained on the supporting arm by the stop.

warning
Before turning the square section of pin 9 to lock the extension
to the boom head, it is essential that the extension is secured
to the boom head on the right-hand side by means of pins 5
and 6.
If this prescription is not observed, the extension may fall.
By means of the crank handle stowed against the 8 m extension, rotate

the square head of the pin fully counterclockwise in order to secure the
8 m extension to pin 9. Stow the crank in the storage position.

D - Detaching the 8 m extension from the boom

head.
Remove pin 5. (Link at top part of the boom head)
Remove pin 6 (connection on the lower part of the boom head).
E - Fixing the 8 m extension to the base of the

boom.
Rotate the 8 m extension around pin 9.
Refit bracket 8 to the boom and secure the head of the extension to it by
means of pin 7.
F - Stowing the support arm.

Fold the support arm and lock it using pin 4.

G - Changing the rope block tackle.

Run the rope over the boom lifting sheave.
Run the lifting rope into the safety counterweight.
(Counterweight opens into two parts).
Restore the appropriate tackle in relation to the block.

Inclination of extensions
By means of the lifting function.

Work with extensions can be carried out at 3 inclination angles:
0° - 20° - 40°.
The procedure for inclining the extensions varies according to the length
of the extension used.
For these operations, you are advised to request the help of an assistant.
warning
When performing assembly operations at heights in excess of
3 m from the ground, a safety harness must be used.
Inclining the 8 m extension.
move the boom to the horizontal position

Inclining the 8 m extension to 20°.
Change the tackle of the main block, unwind approximately 15 m of rope,

secure the wedge socket to the fork located on the lower face of the 8 m
extension by means of the wedge socket pin.
The rope must run correctly on the rope guides.
Put the rope under slight tension until displaying a residual load of 0.1
tonne on the load indicator.
Pay attention to the wedge socket: the wedge must be facing downwards.
Put the rope under slight tension.
During this manoeuvre, proceed slowly and with the utmost care in order
to avoid damaging the extension.
Attention
When the extension is inclined with the head in contact with
the ground, it is prohibited to use the lowering control.
Detach the 2 pins 11 and insert them in the central holes to achieve
inclination of 20°. Fit the safety cotters.
11
20
° 20
0
0 °
°
°
11
Raise the boom to 45° to obtain sufficient space to deploy the extension.
When deploying, the extension must not hit the ground.

20
°
20
°
Release a length of rope (lowering control) to incline the extension.

Proceed slowly and carefully to avoid abrupt movements.
When releasing the rope, the extension inclines and the inclination system
reaches its limit position against pins 11.
Attention
Do not use the lower control without releasing rope.
Using the lowering control in isolation would put the rope
under tension and damage the extension.
Inclining an 8 m extension to 40°
If the extension is in the 20° configuration, it must be returned to the 0°

position before it can be configured at 40°.
To return to 0°, change the block tackle, fix the wedge socket to the fork
located on the lower face of the 8 m extension using the wedge socket
pin.

Raise the extension by using the lifting control.
Proceed slowly and with the utmost caution.
When inclination of the extension approaches 0°,

Return the boom to the horizontal position using the lowering control and
unwind rope if necessary.
Put the rope under slight tension until displaying a residual load of 0.1 tonne
on the load indicator.

Position the extension at 40° by removing pins 11 from the 20° position.
Insert the pins in the relevant locations.
Raise the boom to 45° to obtain sufficient space to deploy the extension.
Release a length of rope (lowering control) to incline the extension.

40
°
40
°
When unwinding the rope the extension inclines and the inclination system
reaches the stop limit.

By means of the telescopic device

Work with an extension can be carried out with 3 alternative inclination
angles:
0° - 20° - 40°.
The procedure for inclining the extensions varies according to the length
of the extension used.
For these operations, you are advised to seek the help of an assistant.
Attention
When performing assembly installation operations at heights
in excess of 3 m from the ground, a safety harness must be
used.
compliance wth the applicable safety standards.
Inclining the 8 m extension.

Inclining the 8 m extension to 20°.
Extend the boom by about 1.5 m.

Change the tackle of the main block, unwind approximately 15 m of rope,
secure the wedge socket to the fork located on the lower face of the 8 m
extension by means of the wedge box pin.
The rope must run correctly on the rope guides.
Put the rope under slight tension until displaying a residual load of 0.1 tonne
on the load indicator.
Pay attention to the wedge socket: the wedge must be facing downwards.
During this manoeuvre, proceed slowly and with the utmost care in order
to avoid damaging the extension.
Attention
When the extension is inclined with the head in contact with
the ground, it is prohibited to use the telescopic lowering
control.
Detach pins 11 and insert them in the central holes to obtain inclination of
20°. Fit the safety cotters.
11
20
° 20
0
0 °
°
°
11
Raise the boom to 45° to obtain sufficient space for deployment.


20
°
20
°
Retract the boom (telescopic boom retract control) to incline the extension.
When retracting the boom, the extension inclines and the inclination
system comes to a stop when it locates against pins 11.
Inclining an 8 m extension to 40°
If the extension is in the 20° configuration, it must be returned to the 0°

position to configure it to 40°.
To return to 0°, change the block tackle and fix the wedge socket to the
fork located on the inside surface of the 8 m extension using the wedge
socket pin.
Put the rope under slight tension by activating the telescopic boom.
Raise the extension by using the extend telescopic boom control.

Proceed slowly and with the utmost caution.
When inclination of the extension approaches 0°, return the boom

to horizontal using the lowering control and unwind a length of rope if
necessary.

Put the rope under slight tension until displaying a residual load of 0.1
tonne on the load indicator.
Position the extension at 40° by removing pins 11.
Insert the pins in the relevant locations.
Attention
Do not use the lowering control without releasing rope.
Using the lowering control in isolation would put the rope
under tension and damage the extension.
Raise the boom to 45° to obtain sufficient space to deploy it.

Retract the boom (retract telescopic boom control) to incline the extension.
When retracting the boom, the extension inclines and the inclination
system comes to a stop when it locates against pins 11.

Additional rope blocks for working

with lattice extensions
The manufacturer can supply blocks of different capacities for working
with the lattice extensions.
The blocks supplied have connections for eyelet terminals to allow the
operator to work directly with the block (direct pull) or to have several
tackles (ALWAYS refer to the load tables).


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Extension stowed for travel, secured to brackets alongside the telescopic

Extension support brackets for travel:

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Deployment of the extension in work position

Remove pin “B” on the front support

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Push the extension towards the boom head

to enable insertion of pins C and D.

Insert pins C and D.

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Manually turn the extension around pins C and D

Insert retaining pins E and F and remove pin C.

Position rope idler sheave H vertically.

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Before handling any material with the extension:

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Positioning rod in rest position.

Support rod in work position

Use the hoisting or lift functions also to facilitate pin positioning.

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To offset the extension 0°, proceed as follows:

To offset the extension 15°, proceed as follows:

To offset the extension 30°, proceed as follows:

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Fold the boom in the stowed position for travel

Remove the winch rope from the extension.

Remove the winch lifting limit stop counterweight.

Position the extension offset 0° with respect to the boom axis.

Position the winch rope idler sheave H horizontally.

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Insert pin G to secure the extension to the rear support.

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Insert pin A to secure the extension to the front support.

Remove pins C and D

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Extension stowed for travel, secured to brackets alongside the telescopic

Extension support brackets for travel:

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Deployment of the extension in work position

Remove pin B and pin C on the front support.

Remove pin H on the rear bracket.

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Push the extension towards the boom head

to enable insertion of pins G and F.

Insert pins E and G,

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Manually turn the extension around pins E and G

Insert the retaining pins D and F and remove pin G.

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Remove link rod M that secures the 7 m element to the 8 m extension

Manually turn the 7 m insert around the fixing pins N and P

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Insert the fixing pins Q and R to secure the 7 m element to the 8 m

Position the rope idler sheave S vertically.

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