QLCM

动臂塔式起重机
QD5523-10T Luffing Jib Tower Crane

操作手册
Operation Manual

中国·四川强力建筑机械有限公司
Sichuan Qiangli Construction Machinery Co., Ltd
Chengdu·China
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Contents

1. Prior to Initial Crane Operation .................................................................... 3

2. Checks to Be Carried Out after Erection ...................................................... 9

3. Testing after Tower Crane Fitted ................................................................ 10

4. Crane Control Panel .................................................................................... 11

5. Hoisting Controlling Process ...................................................................... 13

6. Slewing Controlling Process ...................................................................... 14

7. Luffing Controlling Process ....................................................................... 14

8. Instructions for Crane Operation ................................................................ 15

9. Examine and Repair System of the Wire Rope .......................................... 15

10. Guidelines for Taking the Crane Out of Operation .................................. 17

11.Guidelines When the Tower Crane under Gale Conditions ...................... 18

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1. Prior to Initial Crane Operation

This instruction is only a supplement, but can’t replace the related safety regulations and
some related local laws, regulations and rules etc. This manual cannot write all content of related
safety, so the user should take the responsibility to operate and work in the site according to the
applicable safety operation rules.
1）Environment and weather conditions:
1．The tower crane’s working temperature: -20℃～40℃
2．Working condition: Max. wind speed: 20m/s; Wind pressure: 250pa
Not in working condition: Wind speed: 42m/s; Wind pressure: 1100pa
3．Work grade is grade A4.
2）The necessary of inspection, test and notice
1．Don’t replace tower crane spare parts at will so as to avoid damage or accident resulted from
man-made fault.
2．Check the power and switches.
3．Make sure the pins and bolts in normal condition.
4．Check the hoisting, trolley and slewing brakes and make adjustment when necessary.
5．Check hoisting and trolley wire ropes.
6．Check the lubricating condition of hoisting reducing device and pivot.
7．Make sure the door of the electric cabin is locked. (The door should be locked after
maintenance or repair)
8．Loading test (1.25 times overload when without work and 1.1 times over load when working)
is necessary after each erection or maintenance. The tower crane cannot be put into work
unless it passes the test. Please consult the related standard regulations for testing methods.
3）The inspection and notice in the process of tower crane working condition.
A. Before every time working of the tower crane:
1．Make sure the power cable is in normal condition.
2．Check whether the jib can make normal slewing.
3．Power on the switch box.
4．Take care of the brake circuit key or protection switch.

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5．Check ballast accessory and its quality.

6．Power on the electric source.
7．Operate and check each mechanism without loading to make sure the mechanism, limit
switches and brakes are in normal condition.
8．Anemometer must be equipped when H.U.H≥50m. Audible and visual alarm should stop
working when wind speed surpasses 20m/s.
9．Make sure that the brakes are in normal function and the wire ropes are in good condition in
the drum and the drum should have at least 3~4 ring’s wire rope. The wire rope never be
blocked when passing every pulley.
10．Check if there are people or obstacles on the rail before operation. Make sure the limit
switches are reliable.
B. In the process of the tower crane working
1．Forbid loading outside the working radius.
2．Forbid slant loading
3．Check the fire extinguisher, notice and alarm board when in the cabin
4．Check the alarm and make alarming signals before each operation.
5．Don’t load goods or other structure fastened to the ground.
Special Attention: Stop working and inform those responsible people when there is any
abnormal noise. Stop working when the wind speed reaches 20 m/s and the audile and visual
alarm works. Work under direction and conduction when the loading area is beyond the
visual area. Forbid any taking off of the safety device or any arbitrary adjustment. Forbid
loading goods above people. Don’t operate the tower crane unless there is any operating
signal.
C. After working of the tower crane:
1．Lift the hook to the top.
2．Make the trolley in the jib foot and start the weather vaning and braking device to make free
jib slewing (weather vaning effect). Start this device manually when the power is off. Fasten
the four rail clamps if it is a traveling tower crane.
Attention: weather vaning effect means the upper slewing part of the tower crane can make free
slewing in accordance with the wind direction which helps reduce the winding facing area. The
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tower crane driver should make the tower crane in weather vaning effect when getting off work.
3．Power off the mains switch and get ready for rainproof work.
4．If the tower crane is trolly, fasten the rail by four rail clamps to fix the crane.
D. Period checking item
1．Check the vertical degree and horizontal degree.
2．Check the rail end condition and the earthing condition of the traveling type.
3．Make sure the brakes are in good function.
4．Make sure the electronics are in normal condition.
5．Check counter weight.
6．Check ballast
7．Make sure the safety devices are reliable
8．Check the wearing condition of wire ropes.
9．Check all the terminals in the tower crane electric cabin after every 300 hours’ working and
screw them tight if there’s any loosing.
10．Check especially after each erection if there is any losing in the connection of fasteners. The
high-intensity bolts must be tightened to the normal torque regulated in the manual.
11．Give period lubricating to each lubricating part following the directions in the service
manual.
12．Keep the working platform, passage and cabin clean and tidy. Forbid place any easy burnt
material.

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标识图案 图案含义
Safety warning design Design meaning

运转中请勿靠近，小心卷入!
Rolling, Keep clear!

小心碰头!
Mind your head from the
obstructive angle!

小心防火！
Fire, No flame!

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有电危险，操作小心！
Electric Shock, Operate Carefully!

操作前请仔细阅读说明书，非专
业人员请勿打开机台内部!
Read the manual carefully before
operation, Only authorized
electrical engineer is allowed to
open the machine!

此处定期加黄油！
Add infuse grease regularly!

小心滑跌！
Be careful to avoid falling!

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2. Checks to Be Carried Out after Erection

The execution of the crane erection and the safety require a certain number of operations or
checking to be carried out according to the following description.

Parts that need inspection Process required

Travelling type：
1．Clear the obstacle on the rail way.
2．Check the buffer and limiter (according to current standard).
3．Dismantle all wedge and anchor device.
4．Loose the rail clamping device.
Travelling mechanism
5．Ensure electric parts of travelling system are well connected
and switch on the power supply.
Stationary type：
1．Check and ensure anchor device installed correctly.
2．Cut off the power supply of travelling system.
1．Check the installment of cable reel.
2．Check the length of cable according to the center of rail
3．Check the correct ballast attachment.
4．Check the fastenings for out of service anchorage, if any.
Chassis 5．Check that the electric cables run correctly under the chassis in
order to avoid any damage.
6．Check the safety distance of 5m the cable away from the
rotating part of tower crane and check the situation of cable in
case of any damage.

1．Check and tighten the connecting bolts of tower mast.

2．Check the connecting of pins.
Tower mast and access
3．Check and ensure the ladder and circle is safe and reliable,
replace broken parts, especially wedge when use them again.

Monorail 1．Pushing in the monorail under the slewing table.

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1．Lowering the telescoping cage.
Telescoping cage
2．Check the fastening of the cage ladders.
1．Check that the cabin is locked.
Cabin
2．Make sure that the driving instructions are stuck in the cabin.

Parts that need inspection Process required

1．Check the fitting of the jib nose inspection platform.

2．Check that the safety ropes are fitted.
Jib
3．Check all pins, bolts and washers are mounted correctly.
4．Check and tighten the hoist and trolley wire rope.
1．Check the counter-jib ballast attachment.
Counter-jib 2．Check that the cat-walks are cleared of all things which could
fall down when operating the crane.

1．Check hook block to see if there was flaw that will effect
Sling normal usage.
2．Check the wear of wire rope.
1．Check if all safety devices are correctly adjusted.
Safety devices
2．Check the fastening of all ladders, rails, platforms.
1．Check assembling and working condition of all mechanisms.
Mechanisms 2．Check the gap of brakes.
3．Check all the rope fixed end.
1．Check the level and greasing points according to the Operating
Greasing
Instructions.

3. Testing after Tower Crane Fitted

1．No-load test
Every mechanisms operate several times respectively, and then three times of operating
together. There will be no abnormal occurrence, or troubleshoot timely.
2．Static loading test
After passing the no-load test, start the static loading test.
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Note：Trolleying and slewing are forbidden during static loading test.
Sling the load for dynamic test, operate mechanisms several times. After all tests, adjust safety
devices, and after correct adjustment, the crane can be put into service.

4. Crane Control Panel

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RG 向左回转 Slewing to the left

RD 向右回转 Slewing to the right

XDAv 小车向前 Trolley out

XDAr 小车向后 Trolley in

TAv 行走向前 Travelling forwards

TAr 行走向后 Travelling backwards

XLH 起升 Hoisting

XLD 下降 Lowering
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5. Hoisting Controlling Process

① Move the gearshift from start bit to forward or backward one gear. When the S safeguard is in
normal condition, the auxiliary relay will give instructions to make S1 and S2 put through. The
frequency converter can get 6HZ.
② After moving the gearshift forward or backward one gear, shift to the second gear. When the S
safeguard is in normal condition, the auxiliary relay give instructions and frequency converter
can get 25HZ.
③ After moving the gearshift forward or backward to the second gear, shift to the third gear;
When the S safeguard is in normal condition, the auxiliary relay give instructions and frequency
converter can get 50HZ.
④ After moving the gearshift forward or backward to the third gear, shift to the fourth gear;
When the S safeguard is in normal condition, the auxiliary relay give instructions and frequency
converter can get 75HZ.
⑤ After moving the gearshift forward or backward to the fourth gear, shift to the fifth gear;
When the S safeguard is in normal condition, the auxiliary relay give instructions and frequency
converter can get 100HZ.
⑥ Move the gearshift to the start bit, the touch points of microswitch XLH, XLD on the
gearshift platform will disconnect.Enter a breakpoint LH or LD diconnect, LFa will lose power
and release, LFa brake start to work.
Attention: As the ultra-frequency is set to work under light load, the alterable touch point of
Load Limiter cannot be adjusted at will.Or the motor frequency converter will be over-loading.

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6. Slewing Controlling Process

When the joystick rotates in the direction of XRG and XRD, the potentiometer what works
together with the paddle of the console sends a polarized voltage signal seasonable to the RCV
when the slewing motion is operated. The voltage polarity controls the RCV and switches on the
power AC48V of connector RD and RG to control the direction of slewing.
Meanwhile, the voltage is used to control phase by RCV. The toggle switch of MTC supplies
trigger pulse for the thyristor of MTC. The phase angle of trigger pulse is controlled by the
absolute value of the voltage. If the value is big ,the phase angle of RCV trigger pulse will be small,
and the angle of switching on the MTC thyristor will be large, and the output voltage of MTC will
be high; On the contrary, if the value is small, the phase angle of RCV trigger pulse will be large ,
and the angle of switching on the MTC thyristor will be small, and the output voltage of MTC will
be low. The absolute value of controlling voltage is controlled by the angle that to the zero of the
paddle of the console. If the angle is large, the absolute value will be big and if the angle is small,
the absolute value will be small. So, the control of MTC output voltage is up to the angle that the
paddle moves off the zero. The output voltage of MTC voltage regulator can be controlled to
realize the rotary speed.

7. Luffing Controlling Process

①Move the gearshift from start bit to forward or backward one gear. When the S safeguard is in
normal condition, the auxiliary relay will give instructions to make S1 and S2 put through. The
frequency converter can get 6HZ.
②After moving the gearshift forward or backward one gear, shift to the second gear. When the S
safeguard is in normal condition, the auxiliary relay give instructions and frequency converter can
get 25HZ.
③After moving the gearshift forward or backward to the second gear, shift to the third gear; When
the S safeguard is in normal condition, the auxiliary relay give instructions and frequency
converter can get 50HZ. .
⑥Move the gearshift to the start bit, the touch points of microswitch XDD、XDH on the gearshift
platform will disconnect. Enter a breakpoint DAv or DAr diconnect, DFa will lose power and
release, DFa brake start to work.

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8. Instructions for Crane Operation

1. Please always observe the regulations for prevention of accidents.
2. Switch all drives smoothly and evenly, keep a distance from step to step.
IMPORTANT:
The following is forbidden:
a. Any pulling askew when lifting, travelling the crane or trolley and slewing.
b. To tear loose loads that is stuck.
c. Any transport of personnel.
d. Strictly refrain from loading while traveling.
Whenever the crane or any of its drives make any unintentional movements, the strike button
“EMERGENCY-OFF” (stop) must be activated immediately.
If the crane operator feels that the crane movement or load movement might lead to danger,
he must blow the horn by pushing the appropriate button.
In case of an approaching gale or thunderstorm the crane must be taken out of operation and
secured in due course.

9. Examine and Repair System of the Wire Rope

When tower crane used for a period, the trolley rope or wearing pulley in the trolley pulley
blocks need to be replaced. After fixing the jib on a position (the elevation angle of the jib is 15
degree) by using wire rope examine and repair system, then replacing trolley rope and wearing
pulley can be allowed.
1) Compositions：
—Seat board fixed on the tower head,
—Connecting plate on jib sections 3,
—Wire rope 3,the specification is 35×17-18-1960, GB/T8918-96, L=31.6m per piece. 4
pieces in all.
—Pins 1、4（connect plate and connect pins of jib sections
2) Operating instructions
(1) Connect the pulling plate and base plate (28.36m far from the hinge point in the end of the jib)

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with pin 4, Φ50.

(2) Fix one side of the 2 overhaul steel wire to the pulling plate 3 side by side with pin 1, Φ50.
(3) Fix the other end of the steel wire on the tower head with pin 1, Φ50.
(4) Check the junction between end section and slewing table, the junction between end section
and counter jib, and slewing mechanism to see if there is any interference. And check that if there
is any scrape between overhaul steel wire and other structures.
(5) Slowly lower down the jib till the steel wire has been straightened by force.

3) The usage instruction of repair rope

Under normal circumstances, the normal use of the tower crane, do not allow to install
repair wire rope.
For some countries' law requirements, the luffing tower crane must install the repair wire
rope when using. My company suggested that the lever installed on the jib lower pole with
bolts according to the following drawing requirement. However, it cannot fully ensure the
repair rope do not scrape with the jib or other buildings. Security incidents caused by that, my
company does not undertake responsibility.
The selection of the appropriate specification attachments should be consistent with the jib
lower pole specification.

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10. Guidelines for Taking the Crane Out of Operation

In compliance with the regulations for prevention of accidents the following
points are strict provisions, which must be adhered to in all cases:
1. Pull up the empty hook block until it is just short of the top end position.
2. Run the trolley to minimum radius.
3. Place the jib in the wind direction.
4. Release the slewing brake, turn the knurled nut (1) in clockwise direction until it
reaches its stop (this also applies for work breaks). The jib must be able to move like a
weather vane in the wind.
5. Put all control levers to zero position.
6. Switch off the crane control by pressing the red “mushroom” type button on the
control desk before you leave the operator’s cabin.
7. Illumination, heating and all connected electrical devices in operator’s cabin must
be switched off. Lock the operator’s scat in working position.
8. Put the main switch within the switch cabinet in zero position.
9. Check all ropes, provide for replacement if this is required (refer to paragraph
“Maintenance”).
10. Insert the track pinch bars and lock them.
11. All failures and defects noticed during crane operation must be registered in the
crane log book and immediate action taken to remedy.

Attention!
The Jib Position When Out of Service
When the jib is out of service, its elevation α should be adjusted to 15 to 40
degree. This is for avoiding the tower crane receive too much wind, in case it will lose
the stability.

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11.Guidelines When the Tower Crane under Gale

Conditions
It’s strongly required the tower crane operator to pay attention to this guidelines
when the tower crane is under Gales. The cranes must be taken out of operation when
the wind speed which corresponds to the total dynamic pressure as calculated from an
average based on 10 seconds is exceeded.
The dynamic pressure which represents the top limit can only be considered to
correspond to the above calculated dynamic pressure provided the crane operation can
be taken out of operation within the shortest possible time and the required safety
precautions can be carried out. When taking the crane out of operation, the following
measures must be taken:
1. All lifting elements (including ropes and chains) must be let down and the empty
hook pulled up.
2. Run the luffing jib to minimum radius 15°.
3. Slew the jib in wind direction (with the wind).
4. Release the slewing brake and provide for free slew ability of the crane, or observe
corresponding conditions / prescriptions.
5. Insert all track pinch bars or secure the crane by way of other tying means.
Always follow the approach of local thunderstorms carefully.
The still prior to the first thunder squalls – (these usually are followed by
enormous wind forces) – During this time, the crane must be put into a favorable
position, to take it out of operation and secure it well.
In case the careful weather observation as mentioned above is completed by
installing wind measuring devices, such devices should generally be installed at
crane’s highest point and in any case in such a manner that it will be exposed to the
wind equally from all sides without any shading effect. Please observe that the
requirements as to wind observation increase further each out most dynamic pressure
for cranes in operation is reduced, compared to the nominal value of calculated
operational dynamic pressure.
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地址：成都市新津县花源镇官林村
邮编：611432
电话：0086-028-87769616/87765996
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Add：Guanlin Village, Garden Town, Xinjin County, Chengdu,China.
Post Code：611432
Tel：0086-028-87769616, 87765996
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