Auto Crane 3203EH Hard Wired 999947 0200
Auto Crane 3203EH Hard Wired 999947 0200
Auto Crane 3203EH Hard Wired 999947 0200
3203 P/PR/PRX
REVISION 2/2000
PART NO. 999947
WARNING! It is the further responsibility of the installer to comply with the OSHA
Truck Crane Stability Requirements as specified by 29 CFR part 1910.180 (C) (1).
WARNING! In using a hook with latch, ALWAYS make sure that the hook throat is closed
before lifting a load! Proper attention and common sense applied to the use of the hoist hook and
various slings will prevent possible damage to material being hoisted and may prevent injury to
personnel.
WARNING! Failure to correctly plumb and wire crane can cause inadvertent operation and
damage to crane and/or personnel!
WARNING! Auto Crane Company remote controlled cranes are not designed or intended to
be 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 is
equipped with this type of device.
warning 9/98
3203P/PR/PRX SERIES - OWNER'S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1.0.0
Auto Crane products are designed to provide many years It has always been Auto Crane Company policy to handle
of safe, trouble-free, dependable service when properly used all warranty claims we receive as promptly as possible. If a
and maintained. warranty claim involves discrepant material or workmanship,
To assist you in obtaining the best service from your Auto Crane will take immediate corrective action. It is
crane and to avoid untimely crane and/or vehicle failure, this understandable that Auto Crane company cannot assume
manual provides the following operating and service responsibility of liability when it is obvious that our products
instructions. It is specifically recommended that all have been abused, mis-used, overloaded or otherwise
operating and service personnel consider this manual as damaged by inexperienced persons trying to operate the
mandatory material for reading and study before operating or equipment without reading the manual.
servicing Auto Crane products. It is highly recommended Auto Crane will not assume responsibility or
that crane owners, equipment managers and supervisors also liability for any modifications or changes made to
read this manual. unit, or installation of component parts done without
Auto Crane has incorporated several safety features in authorization.
the 3203P/PR/PRX Series cranes for your protection. The Auto Crane maintains a strong distributor network and a
choice of materials and the design of the electrical system knowledgeable Customer Service Department. In most cases,
minimizes weight and lengthens durability. The hydraulic an equipment problem is solved via phone conversation with
components meet or exceed a 3.5:1 safety factor. Holding our customer service department. The customer service
valves prevent the load from dropping if a hose should fail. department also has the ability to bring a local distributor, a
The reservoir has a 40u air filter in the filler cap. The pump regional sales manager, or a factory serviceman into the
has a 100 mesh strainer in the suction line. solution of an equipment problem. If, through no fault of
For your convenience the overall dimensions of the Auto crane company, it is necessary to send an experienced
3203P/PR/PRX Series cranes are on the General Dimension factory serviceman on a field service call, the rates stated in
Drawing. Maximum turning radius is shown at the outside the Auto Crane Distributor's Flat Rate Manual will apply.
edge of the guard (PR/PRX models) and the outside point of Auto Crane Company's extensive Research and
the hoist actuator (P model). Development Program allow our customers to use the best
Remember, the crane adds weight to the vehicle. equipment on the market. Our Engineering Staff and our
Adding weight may change the driving and riding knowledgeable sales people, are always available to our
characteristics of the vehicle unless the appropriate overload customers in solving crane and winch-type application
spring(s) are installed on the truck. The payload of the problems. When in doubt, call the Auto Crane factory.
vehicle is reduced by the weight of the crane. The operator
should exercise care when loading the vehicle. Distributing
DISTRIBUTOR ASSISTANCE:
the payload on the vehicle evenly will greatly improve the Should you require any assistance not given in this
driving and riding characteristics of the vehicle. A minimum manual, we recommend that you consult your nearest Auto
G.V.W. of 8,000 lbs. with two rear jacklegs (or outriggers) Crane Distributor. Our distributors sell authorized parts and
is recommended for mounting the 3203P/PR/PRX crane. have service departments that can solve almost any needed
The 3203P/PR/PRX crane is attached directly to your repair.
12 volt truck electrical system. The performance of your new
crane depends on the truck electrical system. The use of the NOTE: THIS MANUAL SHOULD
low maintenance battery is not recommended for use on any
REMAIN WITH THE CRANE AT ALL
Auto Crane product. The recommended alternator and battery
that will give the longest life with the most useful duty cycle TIMES.
is a 60 amp. alternator with a 120 minute reserve capacity,
deep cycle battery. These specifications should be considered This manual does not cover all maintenance, operating,
minimum. or repair instructions pertinent to all possible situations. If
you require additional information, please contact the Auto
Auto Crane Company issues a limited Crane Company at the following telephone number: (918)
warranty certificate with each unit sold. 836-0463. The information contained in the manual is in
effect at the time of this printing. Auto Crane Company
See last page for warranty policy. reserves the right to update this material without notice or
obligation.
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.
OPERATION OF
OUTRIGGERS
For hydraulic outriggers: For manual outriggers:
1. Shift crane/outrigger control valve to "outrigger" 1. Pull lock pins to release jack leg or drop down
position. outrigger and move to outermost lock position.
2. While operating the outrigger control valves 2. Make sure lock pins are reinstalled properly.
(located on the outrigger cylinders) 3. Lower outrigger pad to firm ground and adjust
simultaneously operate the boom-up control foot to take out slack.
switch. This will allow the hydraulic system to
build pressure. 4. Crane is now ready to operate.
3. After outriggers are positioned, return
crane/outrigger selector to "crane" position.
4. Crane is now ready to operate.
1-3.0.0
OPER 2/98
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND
OPERATING PRACTICES
OPERATORS 7 Operators and operator trainees should have normal
depth perception, coordination, and no tendencies to
1 Crane operation shall be limited to personnel with dizziness or similar undesirable characteristics.
the following minimum qualifications:
8 In addition to the above listed requirements, the
A. designated persons operator shall:
B. trainees under the direct supervision of a designated A. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and interpret
person all labels, operator's manuals, safety codes and other
C. maintenance and test personnel (when it is information pertinent to correct crane operations.
necessary in the performance of their duties) B. Possess knowledge of emergency procedures and
D. inspectors (crane). implementation of same.
C. Demonstrate to the employer the ability to operate
2 No one other than the personnel specified above shall the specific type of equipment.
enter the operating area of a crane with the exception
of persons such as oilers, supervisors, and those D. Be familiar with the applicable safety regulations.
specified persons authorized by supervisors whose E. Understand responsibility for maintenance
duties require them to do so and then only in the requirements of crane.
performance of their duties and with the knowledge F. Be thoroughly familiar with the crane and its
of the operator or other persons. control functions.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPERATORS G. Understand the operating procedures as outlined by
the manufacturer.
TABLE 1
E. hooks and latches for deformation, chemical B. blistering, or abnormal deformation to the outer
damage, cracks, and wear. Refer to ANSI/ASME covering of the hydraulic or pneumatic hose
B30.10 C. leakage at threaded or clamped joints that cannot be
F. rope reeving for compliance with crane manufac- eliminated by normal tightening or recommended
turer's specifications, if optional winch is used procedures
D. evidence or excessive abrasion or scrubbing on the
outer surface of a hose, rigid tube, or fitting. Means
shall be taken to eliminate the interference of
elements in contact or otherwise protect the necessary to determine origin of the problem before
components corrective action can be taken.
39 Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps and motors 43 Labels are to be in place and legible.
inspection.
CRANES NOT IN REGULAR USE
A. loose bolts or fasteners
B. leaks at joints between sections 44 A crane which has been idle for a period of over one
month or more, but not less than six months, shall be
C. shaft seal leaks given an inspection conforming with the initial-
D. unusual noises or vibrations regular- frequent inspections.
E. loss of operating speed 45 A crane which has been idle for a period of over six
F. excessive heating of the fluid months shall be given a complete inspection conform-
ing with the initial-regular-frequent inspection
G. loss of pressure requirements.
48 Test loads shall not exceed 110% of the manufac- C. control systems
turer's load ratings.
55 Repairs or replacements shall be provided as needed
49 Written reports shall be maintained showing test for operation.
procedures and confirming the adequacy of repairs.
The following are examples:
MAINTENANCE A. critical parts of functional operating mechanisms
which are cracked, broken, corroded, bent, or exces-
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE sively worn
50 Before adjustment and repairs are started on a crane, B. critical parts of the crane structure which are
the following precautions shall be taken as cracked, bent, broken, or excessively corroded
applicable:
C. crane hooks showing cracks, damage, or corrosion
A. crane placed where it will cause the least interfer- shall be taken out of service. Repairs by welding are
ence with other equipment or operations not recommended
B. all controls at the "off" position
56 Instructions shall be provided by the manufacturer
C. starting means rendered inoperative for the removal of air from hydraulic circuits.
D. boom lowered to the ground if possible or otherwise
LUBRICATION
secured against dropping
All moving parts of the crane, for which
E. relieve hydraulic oil pressure from all hydraulic lubrication is specified, should be regularly
circuits before loosening or removing hydraulic lubricated per the manufacturer's
components
recommendations and procedures.
51 Warning or "OUT OF ORDER" signs shall be placed ROPE INSPECTION
on the crane controls.
57 Frequent Inspection
52 After adjustments and repairs have been made, the
crane shall not be returned to service until all guards A. All running ropes in service should be visually
have been reinstalled, trapped air removed from inspected once each working day. A visual inspec-
hydraulic system (if required), safety devices reacti- tion shall consist of observation of all rope which
vated, and maintenance equipment removed. can be in use during the days operations. These
visual observations should be considered with
ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS discovering gross damage such as listed below,
which may be an immediate hazard.
53 Any hazardous conditions disclosed by the inspection 1. distortion of the rope such as kinking,
requirements shall be corrected before operation of
crushing, un-stranding, birdcaging, main
crane is resumed, Adjustments and repairs shall be
strand displacement, or core protrusion.
done only by designated personnel.
Loss of rope diameter in a short length or
54 Adjustments shall be maintained to assure correct
unevenness of outer strands should be
functioning of components, The following are replaced
examples: 2. general corrosion
61 Rope not in regular use: all rope which has been idle 66 During installation care should be exercised to avoid
for a period of a month or more due to shutdown or dragging of the rope in the dirt or around objects
storage of a crane on which it is installed, shall be which will scrape, nick crush or induce sharp bends
given and inspection in accordance with above infor- in it.
mation before it is placed in service. This inspection
shall be for all types of deterioration and shall be 67 Rope should be maintained in a well-lubricated
performed by a qualified person. condition. It is important that lubricant applied as a
part of a maintenance program shall be compatible
62 Inspection records with the original lubricant and to this end the rope
manufacturer should be consulted. Lubricant applied
A. frequent inspection- no records required shall be the type which does not hinder visual inspec-
B. periodic inspections- in order to establish data as a tion. Those sections of rope which are located over
basis for judging the proper time for replacement, a sheaves or otherwise hidden during inspection and
dated report condition at each periodic inspection maintenance procedures require special attention
should be kept on file. This report shall cover when lubricating rope. The object of rope lubrication
points of deterioration listed above. is to reduce internal friction and to prevent corrosion.
Keep Properly Charged 1 The exposed portion of the plate will become
sulfated.
Many things affect the proper charge to a battery, such
2 The portion of the plate exposed is not usable.
as:
3 That portion of the acid remaining becomes more
1 Regulator settings
concentrated and may cause more rapid
deterioration of the remaining parts of the battery.
2 Proper tightness of belts on the alternator
or generator
Keep A Relatively Clean Battery
3 Good, clean connections of all cables
and wires at the following places: The battery should be kept clean. Batteries filled with
A. Battery acid and which are not in use self-discharge to a limited
B. Regulator degree because of the nature of the materials within the
C. Starting motor battery. If dirt is allowed to collect on the top of the
D. Alternator or generator battery (and this dirt absorbs moisture) and electrical
E. Ground connections (most important) path can be set up between the various terminals of the
battery and the ground. Once such a path has been
It is of extreme importance to keep the battery as fully established, the self-discharge of the battery is
charged as possible without overcharging, especially accelerated. This also accelerates corrosion of the
when vehicles are left outside for extended periods in battery cables at the terminals.
extremely cold climates. A battery can freeze.
Freezing points for various specific gravities of acid are Periodic Maintenance is Needed
as follows:
A definite program of periodic maintenance of all
Specific Gravity Freezing Temp. batteries should be conducted on a regular basis.
(Corrected to 80ºF) Degrees F. Periodic maintenance includes:
Testing Your Battery 1 Fill the battery with electrolyte of the proper
specific gravity.
If the condition of the battery is in question, it should be
removed from the vehicle, taken to the shop, and 2 Place the battery on charge according to the
allowed to reach room temperature. It should then be manufacturer's instructions.
recharged until specific gravity readings taken at
one-half hour intervals. If the specific gravity readings It is essential that the second step above be followed to
are fairly uniform, the battery should be checked with a ensure that the battery going on the vehicle is fully
high rate tester. Use the tester in accordance with the charged.
manufacturer's instructions. The high rate tester is the
best method to test a questionable battery. It is also very important that the battery hold-downs be
checked periodically to ensure that the batteries are
If, after charging, it is noted that the specific gravity properly positioned to avoid vibration problems,
reading of one cell is 30 points less than any of the breakage of cables or terminals. Care must be taken to
other cells, it may be assumed that the cell is bad and avoid cracking or breaking containers or covers by
that the battery should be replaced. If all cells are tightening hold-down fixtures excessively. They also
uniform but not up to full charge, a low rate of charge must not be so loose that breakage results from a
hold-down that is too loose.
FIG. SD-1.
FIG. SD-2.
FIG. SD-3.
FIG. SD-4.
FIG. SD-5.
FIG. SD-7.
PART NO.: 040587
DECAL: LOAD SENSOR
FUNCTION: To inform the operator that the
load sensor is pre-set and that
tampering with the sensor may
cause potentially hazardous
situation.
QUANTITY: 1
PLACEMENT: On the lift cylinder near the load
sensor
FIG. SD-8.
CAUTION
v Routine maintenance insures trouble-free operation and protects your investment. All warranties are void if
maintenance is neglected.
NOTES:
{ Use only authorized parts. Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of unauthorized parts is not
covered by Warranty or Product Liability.
{ Once a bolt has been torqued to its rated capacity and then removed; the bolt should be replaced with a
new one.
{ 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. Additional copies
are available from your local distributor.
1. Drill 13/16" hole in floor. Install bushing, which is connected to cable, so it fits hole snug.
2. Run cable to positive battery terminal. Connect black cable to negative battery terminal or
suitable chassis ground point. Locate cables so that they will be protected. Avoid sharp
edges. Use the No. 083800 frame clips provided to hold cables securely in place.
3. If the battery is grounded to the engine it may be necessary to add an additional ground
cable from the engine to the chassis frame to obtain maximum power at crane
AW220 2/2000
3-2.0.0
2-BLOCK ASSEMBLY
3203PRX & 3203H SERIES
ITEM QTY P/N DESCRIPTION
1 1 320546 BAIL WELDMENT
2 1 646900 LOAD SENSOR SWITCH
3 1 320550 SWITCH COVER
4 1 642918 STRAIGHT CORD CONNECTOR
5 1 320554 RETURN SPRING
6 1 005604 HEX HD SCREW 1/4-20NC x 1
7 1 016300 HEX LOCK NUT 1/4-20NC
8 2 000101 WR-14-16 TERMINAL
9 2 002602 RD HD SCREW #6-32NC x 1 1/4
10 2 019600 LOCK WASHER #6
11 1 009104 HEX HD SCREW 3/8-24NF x 2 1/2
12 1 021200 FLAT WASHER SAE 3/8
13 1 017400 HEX LOCK NUT 3/8-24NF
AW220 2/2000
3-2.1.0
2-BLOCK REEL INSTALLATION
3203PRX
AW221P 2/2000
3-2.2.0
HOIST ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
P/N 320324
NOTE: STANDARD 62’ CABLE ASSEMBLY MAY BE ORDERED USING P/N 320338.
OPTIONAL 75’ CABLE ASSEMBLY MAY BE ORDERED USING P/N 320339.
AW368 1/99
3-6.0.0
AUTOMATIC SAFETY BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(OIL COOLED) HOIST
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Winch has right hand worm and gear. Cable spools over drum. Use number
one slots for brake balls(7) in cam plate(2).
2. Install brake hub(5) through brake housing(4) on winch worm with key.
3. Assemble balls(7) in cam plate(2) using hard grease to hold balls in place.
4. Place cam plate(2) on brake hub(5), matching its holes with the balls.
5. Install thrust plate(16).
6. Thread capscrew(10) with jam nut (12) and thread seal (11) through housing
cover(3).
7. Place gasket(15) on housing cover(3).
8. Install coil spring(9) on capscrew(10).
9. Install flat spring(1) on capscrew(10).
10. Secure retainer plate(6) and flat spring(1) to housing cover(3) using
capscrews(8) and washers(14).
11. Using capscrews(8) and thead seals(13) attach housing cover(3) to brake
housing(4).
12. Test brake by shifting winch to UP then DOWN to see if brake is working in
proper rotation. If not, remove housing cover(3) and locate brake balls(7) in
opposite set of slots of cam plate(2).
13. Adjust to suit by tightening or loosening capscrew(10) on outside of housing
cover(3). When proper adjustment is obtained, secure capscrew(10) with jam
nut(12).
AW368 1/99
3-6.1.0
TWECO
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
IF COUNTERBALANCE VALVE IS REPLACED, THE CORRECT
PRESSURE SETTING MUST BE MADE BEFORE CRANE IS IN
SAFE WORKING CONDITION.
After installed, boom up until boom cylinder is fully
IMPORTANT elevated. Next, boom down in small increments
while reading pressure gauge. Loosen nut on end
No load must be on crane boom and of valve and adjust 3/16" Allen screw and then
booms must not be extended during re-tighten nut. Proceed again until pressure
gauge installation and removal reading is a constant 1000 psi. If valve is not set
procedure. and boom reaches the full down position, boom up
and keep trying.
Valve Setting
Remove gauge and replace plug when adjustment
is complete.
To set counterbalance valve (330412), remove
plug (5/16" Allen wrench) from port "A" of Note: 3203 PRX extendible boom cylinder
hydraulic pump. Install a pressure gauge of 2500 (202711) requires no adjustment to counter
psi capacity minimum into the port (-6 O-ring balance valve if replaced.
port).