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Serial No.: Date Product Delivered: Date Processed:* VIN # * For Auto Crane use only ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER UNIT (CRANE OR BODY) Registration form must be mailed or faxed within 15 days of customer installation. Mail to: Warranty Department Auto Crane Company P.O.
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1. The information contained in this manual is in effect at the time of this printing. It does not cover all instructions, configurations, accessories, etc. If you require additional information, please contact Auto Crane Company at (918) 836-0463. 2. Auto Crane Company reserves the right to update this material without notice or obligation. Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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♦ Attempt to lift or drag a load from the side! The boom can fail far below its rated capacity. ♦ Weld, modify, or use unauthorized components on any Auto Crane unit! This will void any warranty or liability. Also failure of the crane may result.
Auto Crane will not assume responsibility or liability for any modifications or Auto Crane has incorporated several safety changes made to unit, or installation of features in the Econo-ton II crane for your component parts without authorization. protection. Auto Crane maintains a strong distributor...
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Auto Crane Company at the following telephone number: (918) 836-0463. The information contained in the manual is in effect at the time of this printing. Auto Crane Company reserves the right to update this material without notice or obligation. 1-2.0 3/15/07 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
59.25 in (1.50 m) 7'-1" Econo-Ton II 5’ 47.75 in (1.21 m) Econo-Ton II 7’ SP* 37.75 in (0.96 m) REACH Econo-Ton II 5’ SP* 34.25 in (0.87 m) Boom will reach from 3 feet 3 inches to 5 Econo-Ton IIR 7’...
30. Always store outriggers before transportation. WARNING! Auto Crane Company cranes are not designed or intended for use in lifting or moving persons. Any such use shall be considered to be improper and the seller shall not be responsible for any claims arising there from.
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--- IMPORTANT --- SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS 31. Always store the crane in its stowed position WARNING: Never attempt to lift, drag, tow or for transportation. pull a load from the side. The boom can fail far below its rated capacity. 32.
NEVER hold any Control Select Switch on that will cause unsafe operating conditions! WARNING! Auto Crane Company remote controlled, stiff boom cranes are not designed or intended to be used for any applications involving the lifting or moving of personnel. 2-3.0 7/27/05 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OPERATORS tests may be required to determine these conditions. 1. Crane operation shall be limited to personnel 5. Operators and operator trainees should have with the following minimum qualifications: normal depth perception, coordination, and no tendencies to dizziness or similar undesirable...
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES or neutral position and all personnel are in the C. Means are provided to hold the vehicle clear. stationary while operating the crane. 6. If power fails during operation, the operator shall: D.
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES N. No person should be permitted to stand or 3. Caution shall be exercised when working near pass under a suspended load. overhead lines, because they can move horizontally or vertically due to wind, moving the 4.
--- IMPORTANT --- OPERATION OF UNIT 1. Make sure this manual has been thoroughly 8. Always boom up before rotating so the boom will read by all crane operating personnel and clear the required boom support. supervisors. 9. When extending the boom, always maintain 2.
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS INSPECTION CLASSIFICATION 3. Inspect safety devices for malfunction. 4. Visually inspect all hydraulic hoses, particularly 1. Initial inspection. those that flex in normal operation of crane functions. Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified or extensively repaired cranes shall be inspected by a 5.
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INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS PERIODIC INSPECTION B. Improper return of spool to neutral position. C. Leaks at spools or joints. Any deficiencies, such as those listed below, shall be D. Sticking spools. carefully examined and determination made as to E. Failure of relief valves to attain or maintain whether they constitute a hazard: correct pressure setting.
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INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS A. Reduction of rope diameter below nominal diameter due to loss of core support. B. Internal or external corrosion. C. Wear of outside wires. D. Severely corroded, cracked, bent, worn, or improperly applied connections. CRANES NOT IN REGULAR USE A crane, which has been idle for a period of over one month or more, shall be given an inspection conforming to the “initial”...
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TESTING REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE TESTING REQUIREMENTS TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED BY DESIGNATED PERSONNEL ONLY. Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified, or extensively repaired cranes shall be tested for compliance with the operational requirements of this crane. Test requirements: 1.
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GENERAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS A preventative maintenance program should be B. Critical parts of the crane structure which are established based on this section and all replacement cracked, bent, broken, or excessively corroded. parts should be obtained from AutoCrane Company.
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GENERAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE (2.4 mm) for diameters 11/4 in. (32 mm) to and side of the cut are required, and for non-preformed including 11/2 in. (38 mm). rope 1 in. (25 mm) diameter or larger, three seizings on each side of the cut are required. G.
MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES Maintenance of Auto Crane unit batteries differs deterioration of the remaining parts of the very little from the generally prescribed battery. maintenance of any lead acid battery. All batteries Keep A Relatively Clean Battery must be kept properly charged, properly filled with water, and relatively clean.
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MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES If, after charging, it is noted that the specific gravity 2. Place the battery on charge according to the reading of one cell is 30 points less than any of the manufacturer's instructions. other cells, it may be assumed that the cell is bad and that the battery should be replaced.
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2. Once a bolt has been torqued to its rated capacity and then removed; the bolt should be replaced with a new one. 3. Auto Crane Company recommends that this crane be serviced per “Crane Inspection Log” P/N 999978. These logs should be filled in at the intervals noted and kept as a permanent record.
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ECONO-TON II/IIR MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION OF THE ECONO-TON II Most bearings on the winch are factory sealed and cannot be greased. Lube winch gear once a month. The only other place to lube this crane is at the bushings in the base (P/N: 272406) of this unit.
ECONO-TON II/R SAFETY DECAL SECTION PART NO.: 040579000 OPERATION, PRIOR TO USE DAILY. DECAL: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON FACTORY-RECOMMENDED TRUCK. FUNCTION: To inform the operator of the proper procedure to follow for safe operation FOR OPERATING (LOAD) LIMITATIONS. 4. OPERATE ALL CONTROLS SLOWLY AND of the crane.
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ECONO-TON II/R SAFETY DECAL SECTION PART NO.: 040630000 DECAL: STAY CLEAR OF LOAD FUNCTION: To inform the operator of the hazard of proximity or contact with the crane load during operation. USED ON: All Cranes AT ALL TIMES QUANTITY: P/N 040630 PLACEMENT: Both sides of Crown PART NO.:...
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ECONO-TON II/R SAFETY DECAL SECTION PART NO.: 370873040 DECAL: ROPE TENSION FUNCTION: To inform the operator of the need to keep tension on the rope at all times. USED ON: All Cranes QUANTITY: PLACEMENT: Both Sides of Winch 4-3.0 3/15/2007...
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DECAL KIT 7’ BOOM - P/N: 370872000 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 040824000 DECAL, AMERCIAN FLAG, MADE IN THE U.S.A. 040619001 DECAL AUTO CRANE LOGO 370873000 DECAL, LOAD CHART 7' BOOM STD PED 600047000 DECAL AUTO CRANE 040630000 DECAL DANGER "STAY CLEAR OF LOAD"...
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ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 040824000 DECAL, AMERCIAN FLAG, MADE IN THE U.S.A. 040619001 DECAL AUTO CRANE LOGO 370873010 DECAL, LOAD CHART 7' BOOM STD PED 600047000 DECAL AUTO CRANE 040630000 DECAL DANGER "STAY CLEAR OF LOAD" 040517000 DECAL STAY CLEAR OF BOOM...
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P/N: 370872020 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 040824000 DECAL, AMERCIAN FLAG, MADE IN THE U.S.A. 040619001 DECAL AUTO CRANE LOGO 370873020 DECAL, LOAD CHART 7' BOOM SHORT PED 600047000 DECAL AUTO CRANE 040630000 DECAL DANGER "STAY CLEAR OF LOAD"...
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P/N: 370872030 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 040824000 DECAL, AMERCIAN FLAG, MADE IN THE U.S.A. 040619001 DECAL AUTO CRANE LOGO 370873030 DECAL, LOAD CHART 5' BOOM SHORT PED 600047000 DECAL AUTO CRANE 040630000 DECAL DANGER "STAY CLEAR OF LOAD"...
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ECONO-TON II GENERAL DIMENSIONS 7’ BOOM SHORT PEDESTAL Ø 5 8 " Ø4 1 4 " 6" (4) HOLES SERVICE VEHICLE 2 3 4 " 348° 12 1 4 " 10 1 4 " WORKING 10 1 2 " 4 "...
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ECONO-TON II GENERAL DIMENSIONS – 5’ SHORT PEDESTAL Ø 5 8 " Ø4 1 4 " 6" (4) HOLES SERVICE VEHICLE 2 3 4 " 348° 12 1 4 " 10 1 4 " WORKING 10 1 2 " 4 "...
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P/N: 370872020 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 040824000 DECAL, AMERCIAN FLAG, MADE IN THE U.S.A. 040619001 DECAL AUTO CRANE LOGO 370873020 DECAL, LOAD CHART 7' BOOM SHORT PED 600047000 DECAL AUTO CRANE 040630000 DECAL DANGER "STAY CLEAR OF LOAD"...
8. When crane is not in operation, a boom should be pinned in the stored position, pendant removed, and rotation brake set. 9. Make certain the owner’s manual is delivered to the customer. 10. For additional help: call the service department at the Auto Crane Company. (918) 836-0463 (Tulsa, Oklahoma) WARNING...
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ECONO-TON II/R MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 5-6.0 /15/07 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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ECONO-TON II/R MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 5-7.0 /15/07 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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ECONO-TON II/R MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 5-7.0 /15/07 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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ECONO-TON II WINCH ASSEMBLY - P/N: 370876000 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 272435000 SPACER 272436000 BRAKE SPRING SPACER 370875004 60/80 AMP RELAY 370876005 FEMALE PENDANT PLUG 370876001 PENDANT ASSEMBLY 6-11.0 3/15/2007 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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WINCH ASSEMBLY HOIST UP WINCH MOTOR PENDANT HOIST DN WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK BLACK Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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ECONO-TON II PENDANT ASSEMBLY - P/N: 370876001 BLACK WIRE SILVER PIN (COMMON) WHITE WIRE (HOIST UP) WHITE GREEN BLACK GREEN WIRE (HOIST DOWN) LOOKING AT FRONT OF PLUG PENDANT ASSEMBLY (370876001) SERVICE PARTS ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 370876002...
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ADDENDUM SECTION ECONO-TON IIR (POWER ROTATION) THE FOLLOWING PAGES APPLIES TO THE POWERED ROTATE ECONO-TON (I.E. ECONO-TON IIR). THE INFORMATION IN THIS ADDENDUM SUPERSEDES THE INFORMATION ON THE PREVIOUS PAGES 3/15/2007 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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WINCH ASSEMBLY HOIST UP WINCH MOTOR WINCH HOIST DN WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK ORANGE GREEN GREEN GREEN ORANGE BLUE ROTATION LIMIT SWITCH PANEL PENDANT ROTATE CCW ROTATE CCW SWITCH BLACK ROTATION MOTOR ROTATE CW ROTATE CW SWITCH WHITE Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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ECONO-TON IIR ELECTRICAL WIRING LAYOUT POSITIVE WHITE CABLE WIRE GREEN NEGATIVE CABLE WIRE BLACK WIRE WHITE WIRE WIRE ORANGE WIRE MAIN POWER WIRE WIRE MAIN GROUND WIRE ATTACH MAIN GROUND WIRE AND WIRE FROM RELAY PANEL TO MOUNTING BOLT. 10-1.1 4/18/2007 Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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ECONO-TON IIR RELAY PANEL ASSEMBLY - P/N: 370875000 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 001900000 SCREW RD HD #10-32UNF X 3/8 LG 370875002 ECONO-TON IIR RELAY PANEL 000602000 SCREW PN #6 NC X 1 370875001 ECONO-TON IIR WIRING HARNESS 736272000 NUTSERT 1/4-20UNC X .027-.165 GRIP 015801000 NUT HX NYLK #10-24UNC ZP...
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BLACK BLACK GREEN ORANGE GREEN BLACK BOLT, NUT, & MTG PLATE NOT INCLUDED WITH HARNESS LIMIT SWITCH PANEL BLUE (SHOWN FOR REF. ONLY) BLACK ROTATE CCW ROTATE CCW SWITCH ROTATE CW ROTATE CW SWITCH BLUE BLACK Courtesy of Crane.Market...
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ECONO-TON IIR PENDANT ASSEMBLY - P/N: 370885000 WINCH WHITE WHITE BLACK GREEN ORANGE GREEN BLACK ORANGE ROTATION PENDANT ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 622000000 TOGGLE SWITCH 370130000 PENDANT HOUSING BOTTOM 370131000 PENDANT HOUSING TOP 640300000 TOGGLE SWITCH BOOT 642802000 PENDANT PLUG 370132000 PENDANT HOUSING GASKET...
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ECONO-TON II/R LOAD CHART 7’BOOM - P/N: 370873000 ECONO-TON II/R NOTE: 1410 WEIGHT OF LOAD HANDLING DEVICES ARE PART OF THE LOAD AND MUST BE DEDUCTED FROM 1720 THE CAPACITY. 2000 50° 17° 1185 1615 DISTANCE IN FEET P/N 370873000 A 11-1.0...
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ECONO-TON II/R LOAD CHART 5’BOOM - P/N: 370873010 ECONO-TON II/R NOTE: WEIGHT OF LOAD HANDLING DEVICES ARE PART OF 1695 THE LOAD AND MUST BE DEDUCTED FROM THE CAPACITY. 2000 2000 50° 17° 1165 1410 1780 DISTANCE IN FEET P/N 370873010 A 11-2.0...
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ECONO-TON II/R LOAD CHART 7’BOOM SHORT PEDESTAL P/N: 370873020 ECONO-TON II/R NOTE: WEIGHT OF LOAD HANDLING DEVICES ARE PART OF THE LOAD AND MUST 1410 BE DEDUCTED FROM THE CAPACITY. 1720 2000 50° 17° 1185 1615 DISTANCE IN FEET P/N 370873020 A 11-3.0...
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ECONO-TON II/R LOAD CHART 5’BOOM SHORT PEDESTAL P/N: 370873030 ECONO-TON II/R NOTE: WEIGHT OF LOAD HANDLING DEVICES ARE PART OF THE LOAD AND MUST BE DEDUCTED FROM 1695 THE CAPACITY. 2000 2000 50° 17° 1165 1410 1780 DISTANCE IN FEET P/N 370873030 A 11-4.0...
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PAINT FINISH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The paint finish on Auto Crane products can become damaged during normal use when chipped, scratched, exposed to harsh chemicals, cleaned with high pressure washers, etc. During periods when the truck is exposed to salt or other corrosive chemicals, Auto Crane products should be washed weekly.
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2 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR Auto Crane will warranty to the consumer for a period of (2) years parts and labor from the date of purchase. Each new Auto Crane unit they sell will be free under normal use and service from defects in material and workmanship.
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