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Model 28000
ArticulAting c rAne
o wners ’ MAnuAl
safety • operation • Maintenance • installation • Parts
Stellar Industries, Inc.
190 State Street
PO Box 169
Garner, IA 50438
800-321-3741
Fax: 641-923-2811
Subject to Change without Notification.
© 2011 Stellar Industries, Inc. www.stellarindustries.com Last Revision: 08/31/12
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28000 Manual Revisions Section Revised Description of Revision Date of Revision November 6, 2008 Chapter 2: Operation Chapter 5: Decals Updated drawings to reflect engineering Chapter 7: changes. Updated drawings include: Decal Kit Assembly Drawings Placement, Reservoir Assembly, Base Assembly, Chapter 8: Outrigger Assembly, Control Kit, Hydraulic Kit Hydraulics - Electrical May 7, 2010 Chapter 7: Updated drawings to reflect engineering Assembly Drawings changes. Updated drawings include: Main
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Table of Contents i Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Chapter 1 - Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Chapter 2 - Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Unit Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ii 28000 Owner’s Manual Introduction Stellar Cranes are designed to provide safe Stellar manufactured cranes in general and and dependable service for a variety of may or may not apply to your specific operations. With proper use and model. maintenance, these cranes will operate at peak performance for many years. This manual is not binding. Stellar Industries, Inc. reserves the right to change, at any To promote this longevity, carefully study the time, any or all of the items, components, i
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Safety 1 Chapter 1 - Safety Do not use controls and hoses as handholds. These Please Read the Following Carefully! This portion of parts move and cannot provide stable support. the manual contains information regarding all Stellar manufactured cranes. Some items Never allow anyone to ride the crane hook or load. contained within this chapter may not apply to your specific equipment. MAINTENANCE SAFETY Never modify or alter any of the equipment, whether Safety should be the n umber one th
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2 28000 Owner’s Manual Set the parking brake and disengage the drive axle before attempting a lift. LOAD SAFETY Operate the crane in compliance with the load capacity chart at all times. Know the weight of the load being lifted. Do not rely on the overload device to determine maximum rated loads. Never use a sling bar or anything larger than the hook throat that could prevent the hook latch from closing. This would negate the safety feature. Do not apply side loads to the booms. Do not leave a
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Operation 3 Chapter 2 - Operation 1. Engage the PTO This chapter contains information regarding the A. Engage the parking operation of Stellar manufactured articulating brake. cranes. Please study the following pages to ensure B. Place the transmission in your familiarity with the operation process. This the Neutral position. understanding is vital to the safe and efficient C. Make certain the PTO operation of the crane. switch is in the ‘off’ Job-Site Set-Up position. thoroughly plan the
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4 28000 Owner’s Manual Radio Remote Operation Manual Operation In case of radio failure, the crane can be operated using manual overrides located on the valve bank. The crane is operated by a radio control system which operates an electronic valve bank. The controller (as shown above) operates the following functions: Main Boom Up and Down Outer Boom Up and Down Extension Boom In and Out Rotation Clockwise and Counter-Clockwise TireMan Clockwise and Counter-Clockwise TireMan Pad Clockwise and C
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Operation 5 5 Crane Precautions Crane Transport 1. Movement of the control levers should be Before transporting the crane, do the following: slow and smooth to meter oil flow for safe operation. Avoid jerky and sudden 1. The crane must be in the stored position. movements. 2. Outriggers must be securely stowed and not 2. The crane controls should be clearly marked extended horizontally or vertically. with decals. If these are missing or 3. Hook and sheave assemblies must be illegible,rep
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6 28000 Owner’s Manual Operator Information OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS OPERATOR CONDUCT 1. Operation is limited to the following 1. Operators will not engage in any people: operation that would cause them to divert A. Designated individual. attention away from the operation of the B. Trainees under direct supervision crane. of the designated individual. 2. Operators are responsible for all C. Test or maintenance individual. operations under their direct control. D. Crane Inspector. 3. Operators will
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Maintenance 7 7 Chapter 3 - Maintenance Daily Inspection WARNING - Read the Following before Daily Inspection should occur each day performing any maintenance on the before the crane is put into use. Each day, crane. inspect the crane for all of the following: 1. Only authorized service personnel are 1. Hydraulic oil level. to perform maintenance on the crane. 2. Loose parts or damage to structures or 2. Disengage the PTO before any service weld. or repair is performed. 3. Cylinder moveme
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8 28000 Owner’s Manual Weekly Inspection Service Weekly Inspection should occur at the The following general suggestions should beginning of every work week. Each week, be helpful in analyzing and servicing your inspect the crane for all of the following: crane. Using the following systematic 1. Lubrication of points required by approach should be helpful in finding and lubrication chart located in this chapter. fixing problems: 2. Proper operation of load hook safety 1. Determine the problem.
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Maintenance 9 9 Lubrication Recommendations Component Location Recommendation Engine Crankcase Apply Manufacturer’s Recommendations Hydraulic System Reservoir Below –5*F Petro-Canada Arctic MV 15 (ISO 22) -5*F to 90*F Petro-Canada HYDREX 32 (ISO 32) Above 90*F Petro-Canada HYDREX 46 (ISO 46) Open Gears Hand Precision XL3 Moly EP 2 (NLGI 2 grease with moly) Bearings, grease Gun Precision XL EP 2 (NLGI 2) (including turntable bearing inner race) Worm Drive Gearbox Gearbox Precision Synthetic E
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10 28000 Owner’s Manual Holding Valve Inspection Procedure The cylinders are equipped with holding Torque Data Chart valves that prevent sudden movement of the cylinder rods in the event of a hydraulic Note: For Crane Tie Down Rods, see hose or hydraulic component failure. The Chapter 6: Installation Overview. valve is checked in the following manner: Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 9 1. Identify the cylinder in question. 2. Identify the holding valves and the cylinder direction in question. a. Cylinder
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Maintenance 11 11 Inspection Checklist Type of Inspection (check one) Use of this checklist is subject to terms of the Stellar Warranty information. Additional copies of Daily (if deficiency found) Quarterly this checklist can be obtained by contacting Monthly Annual Stellar Customer Service at (800) 321-3741. Owner/Company: Date Inspected: Contact Person: Hour Meter Reading: Crane Make/Model: Inspected by: (print) Crane Serial: Signature of Inspector: Type of Inspection Information Daily a
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12 28000 Owner’s Manual Daily Inspection Frequency Key Inspection Description Status D Decals All load charts, safety & warning Decals, & control Decals are present and legible. Check all safety devices for proper operation. D Controls Control mechanisms for proper operation of all functions, leaks, & cracks. D Station Control mechanisms for proper operation of all functions, leaks, & cracks. D Hydsystem Hydraulic system (hoses, tubes, & fittings) for leakage & proper oil level. D Hook Presence
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Maintenance 13 13 Monthly Inspection Frequency Key Inspection Description Status M Daily All Daily Inspections. M Cylinders Visual inspection of cylinders for leakage at rod, fittings, & welds. Damage to rod & case. M Valves Holding valves for proper operation. M Valves Control valve for leaks at fittings & between sections. M Valves Control valve linkages for wear, smoothness of operation & tightness of fasteners. Relief valve for proper pressure settings. M General Bent, broken or signif
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14 28000 Owner’s Manual Quarterly Inspection Frequency Key Inspection Description Status Q Daily All daily inspections. Q Monthly All monthly inspections. Q Rotation Sys Rotation bearing for proper torque of all mounting bolts. Q Hardware Base mounting bolts for proper torque. Q Structure All structural members for deformation, cracks, & corrosion. Base Outrigger beams & legs Mast Inner boom Outer boom Extension(s) Jib boom Jib extension(s) Other Other Q Hardware Pins, bearings, shafts, gears, r
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Maintenance 15 15 Quarterly Inspection Continued... Frequency Key Inspection Description Status Q Hyd Lines Hoses, fittings, & tubing for proper routing, leakage, blistering, deformation, & excessive abrasion. Pressure line(s) from pump to control valve Return line(s) from control valve to reservoir Suction line(s) from reservoir to pump Pressure line(s) from control valve to each function Load holding valve pipe(s) and hose(s) Other Q Pumps&Motors Pumps and motors for loose bolts/fasteners,
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16 28000 Owner’s Manual Annual Inspection Frequency Key Inspection Description Status A Daily All daily inspection items. A Monthly All monthly inspection items. A Quarterly All quarterly inspection items. A Hyd System Hydraulic fluid change per maintenance schedule. A Controls Control valve calibration for correct pressures & relief valve settings. A Valves Safety valve calibration for correct pressures & relief valve settings A Valves Valves for failure to maintain correct settings. A Rotation
