AutoCrane 3203P/PR/PRX Series Owner's Manual

1 OWNERS MANUAL3203 P/PR/PRXREVISION 2/2000 PART NO. 999947 SERIAL NO. _____AUTO CRANE COMPANYPO BOX 580697, TULSA, OK 74158-06974707 N. MINGO ROAD, TULSA, OK 74117 PHONE (918) 836-0463 FAX (918) 834-5979 WARNING! Federal law (49 cfr part 571) requires that the Final Stage Manufacturer ofa vehicle certify that the vehicle complies with all applicable federal regulations. Anymodifications performed on the vehicle prior to the final stage are also consideredintermediate stage manufacturing and must be certified as to compliance. The installer ofthis crane and body is considered one of the manufacturers of the vehicle. As such amanufacturer, the installer is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal andstate regulations, and is required to certify that the vehicle is in compliance. WARNING! It is the further responsibility of the installer to comply with the OSHAT ruck Crane Stability Requirements as specified by 29 CFR part (C) (1).

2 WARNING! NEVER OPERATE THE CRANE NEAR ELECTRICALPOWER LINES! Death or serious injury will result from boom, line, or load contactingelectric lines. Do not use crane within 10 feet ( ) of electric power lines carrying up to50,000 volts. One foot additional clearance is required for every additional 30,000 volts or less. WARNING! NEVER ..vEXCEED load chart capacities (centerline of rotation to hoist hook).vun-reel last 5 wraps of cable from drum!vwrap cable around load!vattempt to lift or drag a load from the side! The boom can fail far below its rated , modify, or use unauthorized components on any Auto Crane unit! This will void anywarranty or liability. Also failure of the crane may a chain link on the tip of the hook and try to lift a load!vuse a sling bar or anything larger than the hook throat that could prevent the hook latch fromclosing, thus negating the safety feature!vhold on any pendant Select Switch that will cause unsafe operating conditions!

3 WARNING! In using a hook with latch, ALWAYS make sure that the hook throat is closedbefore lifting a load! Proper attention and common sense applied to the use of the hoist hook andvarious slings will prevent possible damage to material being hoisted and may prevent injury topersonnel. WARNING! Failure to correctly plumb and wire crane can cause inadvertent operation anddamage to crane and/or personnel! WARNING! Auto Crane Company remote controlled cranes are not designed or intended tobe used for any applications involving the lifting or moving of personnel. WARNING! ALWAYS operate the crane in compliance with the load capacity chart. Do not use the overload shutdown device to determine maximum rated loads, if your crane isequipped with this type of device. warning 9/98 WARNINGS - READ THIS PAGE!LAST BLOCK SAFETY BRAKE ACTUATOR & & MAINTENANCE DECAL OF WIRE LINE / WIRE LINE , TESTING, & FOR OF UNIT / OUTRIGGERS PRACTICES & Series - Owner's MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSPAGEAuto Crane products are designed to provide many yearsof safe, trouble-free, dependable service when properly usedand assist you in obtaining the best service from yourcrane and to avoid untimely crane and/or vehicle failure, thismanual provides the following operating and serviceinstructions.

4 It is specifically recommended that alloperating and service personnel consider this Manual asmandatory material for reading and study before operating orservicing Auto Crane products. It is highly recommendedthat crane owners, equipment managers and supervisors alsoread this Crane has incorporated several safety features inthe 3203P/PR/PRX Series cranes for your protection. Thechoice of materials and the design of the electrical systemminimizes weight and lengthens durability. The hydrauliccomponents meet or exceed a :1 safety factor. Holdingvalves prevent the load from dropping if a hose should reservoir has a 40u air filter in the filler cap. The pumphas a 100 mesh strainer in the suction your convenience the overall dimensions of the3203P/PR/PRX Series cranes are on the General DimensionDrawing. Maximum turning radius is shown at the outsideedge of the guard (PR/PRX models) and the outside point ofthe hoist actuator (P model).

5 Remember, the crane adds weight to the weight may change the driving and ridingcharacteristics of the vehicle unless the appropriate overloadspring(s) are installed on the truck. The payload of thevehicle is reduced by the weight of the crane. The operatorshould exercise care when loading the vehicle. Distributingthe payload on the vehicle evenly will greatly improve thedriving and riding characteristics of the vehicle. A of 8,000 lbs. with two rear jacklegs (or outriggers)is recommended for mounting the 3203P/PR/PRX crane. The 3203P/PR/PRX crane is attached directly to your12 volt truck electrical system. The performance of your newcrane depends on the truck electrical system. The use of thelow maintenance battery is not recommended for use on anyAuto Crane product. The recommended alternator and batterythat will give the longest life with the most useful duty cycleis a 60 amp. alternator with a 120 minute reserve capacity,deep cycle battery.

6 These specifications should be Crane Company issues a limitedwarranty certificate with each unit last page for warranty has always been Auto Crane Company policy to handleall warranty claims we receive as promptly as possible. If awarranty claim involves discrepant material or workmanship,Auto Crane will take immediate corrective action. It isunderstandable that Auto Crane company cannot assumeresponsibility of liability when it is obvious that our productshave been abused, mis-used, overloaded or otherwisedamaged by inexperienced persons trying to operate theequipment without reading the Manual . Auto Crane will not assume responsibility orliability for any modifications or changes made tounit, or installation of component parts done withoutauthorization. Auto Crane maintains a strong distributor network and aknowledgeable Customer Service Department. In most cases,an equipment problem is solved via phone conversation withour customer service department.

7 The customer servicedepartment also has the ability to bring a local distributor, aregional sales manager, or a factory serviceman into thesolution of an equipment problem. If, through no fault ofAuto crane company, it is necessary to send an experiencedfactory serviceman on a field service call, the rates stated inthe Auto Crane Distributor's Flat Rate Manual will Crane Company's extensive Research andDevelopment Program allow our customers to use the bestequipment on the market. Our Engineering Staff and ourknowledgeable sales people, are always available to ourcustomers in solving crane and winch-type applicationproblems. When in doubt, call the Auto Crane ASSISTANCE:Should you require any assistance not given in thismanual, we recommend that you consult your nearest AutoCrane Distributor. Our distributors sell authorized parts andhave service departments that can solve almost any : THIS Manual SHOULDREMAIN WITH THE CRANE AT Manual does not cover all maintenance, operating,or repair instructions pertinent to all possible situations.

8 Ifyou require additional information, please contact the AutoCrane Company at the following telephone number: (918)836-0463. The information contained in the Manual is ineffect at the time of this printing. Auto Crane Companyreserves the right to update this material without notice 1/99 INTRODUCTION3203P/PR/PRX : [PR/PRX] 24 in (.61 m)[P] (.59 m)Height: [PR/PRX] in (.69 m)[P] in (.79 m)Length: 8 ft 6 in ( m) [boom(s) stored]Weight: P 7-11470 lbs (213 kg) P 7-11-15530 lbs (240 kg) PR 7-11520 lbs (236 kg)PR 7-11-15550 lbs (250 kg)PRX 7-11630 lbs (286 kg)PRX 7-11-15630 lbs (286 kg) [Add 5 lbs (2. 5 kg) for cable length of 75 feet (23 m)]Capacity10,000 ft lbs ( ton/m) [ft lbs = horizontal distance from centerline ofrotation to free hanging weight (feet) x amount ofweight (pounds)]1,1009660151,2508710141,5007770 131,6706830122,0005900112,50041,000103,2 003lbsftlbsftLIFTING CAPACITIESR eachSecond boom will reach 7 ft to 11 ftThird boom will reach from 11 ft to 15 ftCable62 ft ( m) of 7/32" diameter aircraft qualitycable is standard (75 ft optional).

9 This cable has asingle line breaking strength of 5,600 lbs (2,540 kg).Chassis Requirements8,800 lbs (3,992 kg) GVWR minimumHydraulic SystemPressure: 2100 psi (1,448 kPa) relief settingFlow: to gpm ( to lpm) [output depends on psi] filtration : Suction line strainer 100 mesh Reservoir filler cap air filter 40uReservoir Capacity: 6 quarts ( l)Oil type:10w hydraulic Oil[Mobile DTE 13, Sun 2015, Dextron II]Hoist Motor: cid geroterRotation cid geroterElectrical SystemHoist Motor: 12 volt DC Series woundPump Motor:12 volt DC closed-coupledElectrical System RequirementsAlternator: 60 amp (minimum)Battery:100 minute reserve capacity (minimum) Maintenance typeGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS3203P/PR/PRX 3203 Pspec 1/99 certain the vehicle meets minimum chassisrequirements. (These requirements do not guaranteeunit stability) certain the crane is installed per factoryspecifications.

10 Contact your local Distributor or theAuto Crane factory if any questions the vehicle in as level a position as possiblewhile loading or set the vehicle emergency brake beforebeginning crane use outriggers from vehicle to the groundduring crane operation. Make sure they are firmlypositioned on solid load ratings are based on crane capacity, NOTtruck/crane objects and personnel clear of crane path hoist cable pulled tight at all , in lifting a heavy load, the weight cancreate enough tipping momentum to overturn keep load as close to ground as gears as adjustment of hoist worm brake may berequired (see automatic safety brake drawing in thismanual). hoses need to be inspected frequently forsigns of deterioration, and be replaced as hoist hook is an important item that an operatorshould consider and use properly. It should bechecked on a daily basis for distortion or store outriggers before road !