URW095/200 Series Familiarization

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URW095/200 Series Familiarization

SPYDERCRANE® mini crawler cranes are designed to be compact, hard-working cranes that fit in a small space. They are built for the toughest jobs that no other machine can reach.

Starting and Traveling

Start the crane by locating the travel control group and using the key to start the crane. If needed, pull on the small black lever to initiate the choke. This only needs to be performed if the crane is not starting right away.

The travel control group has three positions and can be changed by pulling the black pin to the right of the levers. The positions are stowed, travel, and crane mode.

To travel the SPYDERCRANE, ensure the travel control group is in the travel position. Utilize the two tall levers next to the key to control travel functions. Each lever controls one of the tracks, left or right. Push the left lever forward and the left track moves forward; pull back and it moves the left track back. The same will occur on the right lever. Push them both forward simultaneously and the SPYDERCRANE will move forward with both tracks. Pull back and the crane will move backward.

Deploying the Outriggers

To deploy the outriggers, locate the pivot pin on the base of the outrigger. Pull the pin and swing the outrigger out until the arrows align at the base. This is the optimum position and will ensure maximum performance of the SPYDERCRANE. Reinsert the pivot pin in the available hole to lock the outrigger into place.

Next, pull the pin from the knee of the outrigger and pull it to max position. Replace the pin to lock the knee, then extend the ankle. Pull the pin at the end and extend it to max, or to the desired hole needed. Attach the clip. Repeat this process for all of the outriggers on the SPYDERCRANE.

Once the outriggers are in max position, perform a walk-around to ensure that the outriggers may safely deploy. Note the display box on the side of the SPYDERCRANE — this displays numbers that correspond to the crane status. Make sure there are no visible issues with the crane that could pose a safety threat or cause damage to the SPYDERCRANE or job site.

You may make small adjustments carefully with the outriggers deployed. Pull the black pin near the key and drop the levers into crane mode.

To operate the crane for a lift, locate the outrigger panel on the back of the SPYDERCRANE. There are four switches labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. These correspond with the number stickers on each outrigger. On the chassis, there is a red switch that switches the SPYDERCRANE from crane mode to outrigger mode.

To engage the outriggers, push the red switch up. An alarm will sound and the voice will state, "Outrigger mode. Outriggers moving." Additionally, the overload alarm will engage, which is a loud, continuous alarm.

Select which outriggers to deploy using the black toggle switches. Flip each switch up to engage the outriggers, and use the outrigger lever located on the far left of all the levers to begin lowering the outriggers. Engage the lever by pushing down and the outriggers will lower. Be aware of your surroundings when performing this action.

Stabilize the crane by using the bubble level located on the chassis of the SPYDERCRANE. Adjust the outriggers to align the bubble. The overload alarm will shut off once the crane is off the ground and the load has been lifted off the chassis of the SPYDERCRANE.

Once the SPYDERCRANE is stable and ready for the lift, return the switches to the neutral position. Toggle the red switch down to return to crane mode. Walk around the SPYDERCRANE to ensure that all outriggers are on solid ground. Boom functions can now be completed as normal.

Crane Functions

Before you begin engaging boom functions, the anti-two-block switch — which prevents the hook from hitting the boom tip — must be disengaged. Use the cable lever to lower the cable to release the hook from the boom tip. Once the hook is low enough to disengage the A2B switch, you may begin your lift. Make sure you never rest the hook on the ground.

Push the boom-up lever down to raise the boom. Make sure to check for any overhead obstructions or ceilings that could be damaged.

Rotate the turret using the red slew lever. There is 360 degrees of motion with this function.

When extending the boom, use the boom extending lever, which is the second lever from the left on the panel, making sure that you are simultaneously lowering the cable to ensure that the anti-two-block switch does not engage. If this is ignored, the A2B will engage and all SPYDERCRANE functions will come to a halt. Lower the cable to release the block to regain control of boom functions.

Boom Sections and Load Charts

The SPYDERCRANE 200 Series has five sections of boom. Notice the first section of boom is the painted section that houses the rest of the boom sections. Two is the first to extend, followed by three. Sections four and five extend at the same time — but upon extension, the fourth boom section equivalent has been met when you see the white line. This is important to note for utilization of the load chart. The boom is fully extended with the extension of boom section five.

Locate the load charts on the chassis of the crane, as well as the boom stage chart on the boom of the crane. These charts will be used to calculate the amount of weight that can be safely lifted according to the height of the boom and the number of boom sections applied.

To safely perform a lift, count the number of boom sections extended. Do not interpolate between boom sections. For example, if there are two and a quarter boom sections out, use three sections of boom on the load chart.

Locate the boom radius on the angle chart on the side of the boom. Follow the needle to the corresponding number of boom sections to get the working radius. Once you know the number of boom sections and working radius of your lift, use the load chart located on the chassis of the crane to determine how much weight can safely be picked.

Remote Control

To utilize the remote control for your job, there are a few steps to engage the remote. Located on the back side of the crane, open the remote control compartment to take out the bag carrying the remote control. Unzip the bag and take the controller out. Place the bag back in the compartment and latch it shut.

First, turn the emergency stop switch off on the remote and turn the key to the on position. Push the orange start button on the remote. Next, to use the remote, locate the mode selection switch next to the amber light on the chassis. Toggle up to select remote mode. The amber light will illuminate and the voice will say, "Remote control active."

To operate crane functions using the remote, select the desired function and slowly squeeze the trigger to control the speed of the function. Multiple remote functions may be used simultaneously. For full capabilities of the remote, please refer to the operator's guide.

When finished with the remote, turn it off with the key and E-stop button. Switch the crane back to manual mode by toggling the mode selection switch on the crane, turning the amber light off. Stow the remote back in its case and in the compartment box at the rear of the SPYDERCRANE.

Stowing

After completion of the lift, use the crane levers to retract the boom. Remember to not allow the hook to touch the ground. Once the boom is fully retracted, use the red lever on the chassis to slew the boom to the side of the chassis. Lower the boom all the way until it automatically stops. Slew the boom over the chassis and into the boom stow switch, which automatically stops boom function. The stow switch is a silver coil near the base of the turret. Stowing the boom properly will ensure the boom does not get damaged during travel or transport.

To ensure the wire rope does not get over-torqued when stowing the hook, use the automatic hook stow switch located underneath the outrigger panel. Engage the switch to allow the hook to retract and stow itself safely.

Now that the boom is fully stowed, stow the outriggers. First, put the crane into outrigger mode by switching the red toggle on the chassis into outrigger mode. The audible alarm will sound and the voice will say, "Outrigger mode. Outriggers moving." Select which outriggers to retract on the outrigger panel and use the outrigger lever to raise them.

Break down the outriggers by pulling the pins on the ankle, knee, and base, stowing them to the travel position. Once complete, go to the travel control group on the back of the crane and lift the black pin next to the travel levers. Raise the levers into travel position and increase the throttle. You may now travel the crane.