Grip Factory Munich GF-8 - Manual (Page 8)

GF-8 Xten Crane System Instruction Manual
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Mounting an extension arm Securing the arm with a safety pin
8. Connect one of the angle adjusters to the end of the 127cm / 4ft or 150cm / 5ft
section and secure it with the provided safety pin.
Attention: Pinch point
Mounting an angle adjuster
Integrated leveller
Securing with a safety pin
Tip: The angle adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the vertical plate
on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect right angle. Correct setting of
the angle adjuster enhances the crane’s balance.
9.
Depending on the version being assembled connect 2 of the respective rigging rods
to the turnbuckles on the rigging harness and in turn to the 2 connections on the arm
section leading to the weight bucket.
Arm section 127cm / 4ft = rigging rod 115cm / 3’ 9”
Arm section 150cm / 5ft = rigging rod 142cm / 4’ 7”
Hand tighten the rods by turning the turnbuckles until the rods are taut.
Middle sized rigging rod
Tip: For easier assembly we recommend to support the arm of the crane with a
stable underlay.