Grip Factory Munich GF-9 - Manual (Page 7)

GF-9 Crane System Instruction Manual
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GF- 9 assembly on tripod
Alternatively the GF-9 may also be mounted on the dedicated GFM Heavy Duty Tripod.
Should the pan bearing not already be on the tripod at this stage it must be mounted and
securely bolted into place by securing the 6 locking bolts with an Allen Key.
Before assembling the crane on the tripod ensure that the ground surface is stable and
cannot give way and that the tripod legs cannot sink into the ground. The surface must be
able to support at least 500 kg/m2 = 1100 lbs/ sq yard. Please follow the following steps:
1.
For crane operation the tripod legs must be extended to the maximum length and in
turn each leg must be secured with it’s locking pin.
Folded tripod Securing the tripod legs
2. When all 3 legs are extended, spread the tripod spreader so that the legs are at their
maximum width. Secure the spreader by locking it off with the wing nut. Always
ensure that the tripod legs are spread as wide as possible.
Locking the spreader Extended tripod, maximum width