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GF-8

Crane System

Instruction Manual

Standard-Versions1-18

Xten-Versions1-8

Valid: Sep. 2007

Grip Factory Munich GmbH

FürholzenerStraße 1

85386 Eching bei München

Germany

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GF-8XtenCraneSystem Instruction Manual

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Contents:

SAFETYGUIDELINES................................................................................................2

GeneralAssembly Procedure – GF–8........................................................................3

Forall GF-8Standard-Versions:...................................................................................3

Forall GF-8Xten-Versions:..........................................................................................6

Assembly &TechnicalSpecification Version1to 16...................................................7

Version1......................................................................................................................7

Version2......................................................................................................................8

Version3......................................................................................................................9

Version4....................................................................................................................10

Version5....................................................................................................................11

Version6....................................................................................................................12

Version7....................................................................................................................13

Version8....................................................................................................................14

Version9....................................................................................................................15

Version10..................................................................................................................15

Version11..................................................................................................................16

Version12..................................................................................................................16

Version13..................................................................................................................17

Version14..................................................................................................................17

Version15..................................................................................................................18

Version16..................................................................................................................18

Version17..................................................................................................................19

Version18..................................................................................................................20

Assembly &TechnicalSpecifications forthe Xten Versions......................................22

XtenVersion1............................................................................................................22

XtenVersion2............................................................................................................23

XtenVersion3............................................................................................................24

XtenVersion4............................................................................................................26

XtenVersion5............................................................................................................27

XtenVersion6............................................................................................................29

XtenVersion7............................................................................................................30

XtenVersion8............................................................................................................32

ParallelogramRod Support.......................................................................................34

Riggingsystem..........................................................................................................35

Double Rigging System.............................................................................................36

Lower, front rigging.....................................................................................................36

Top, front rigging........................................................................................................36

Mountingthe Extra, MiniCounterweight BucketforXtenVersions..............................38

Balancingthe crane arm...........................................................................................38

GeneralSafety..........................................................................................................39

Accessories forGF- 8 crane......................................................................................40

Mountingthe accessories...........................................................................................40

Use with GFMTrack(GF-Track)...............................................................................41

Transport trolley forthe GF-8Crane.........................................................................42

GF-8 Crane Dollies...................................................................................................43

The GF-8DoubleEndedConnectedSteeringBase....................................................44

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SAFETYGUIDELINES

The assemblyinstructionsmustbe read and understood beforeset-up oroperation.The crane mayonlybe

assembled inaccordancewiththe manufacturer’sinstruction manual.

The GF-8Crane mayonlybe set-up oroperated bytrained and experienced personnel.Toavoidmisuseby

untrained personnel, the crane shouldbe dismantled when not inuseorundersupervision.

Forfurtherinformation on the qualificationsrequired fortest personnelpleaserefertoBGV1, §33 and §34.

The crane maynotbe assembled oroperated undertheinfluenceof alcohol,drugsoranyotherintoxicating

substances. The respectiveprotectiveclothing e.g.gloves, shouldbe worn.

The manufactureracceptsno liabilityfordamagesorinjuriesforincidentsoraccidentsoccurring due to

negligencebythe crane operatorormisuseofthe crane ordisregarding the instruction manual..

Beforeassembling the crane ensurethatthe ground surfaceisstableand cannotgiveway.The ground

surfacemust be stableenough tosupport atleast 1000 kg/m2= 2200 lbs/ sqyard.

Crane operation isonlyallowed withsolidtires. Usewithpneumaticwheelsisnot allowed.

The crane dollymustbe levelatall times.Ifnecessary,levelthe crane withthe provided levelling legs

ensuring thatthe levelling legscannotsinkorbreakthrough the surfaceand aresupported enoughwere

necessary.Whetheroperating ormoving the crane ontrackoron asolidground surfaceitisessentialthat

the trackorsurfaceiscompletelylevel,stableand free fromobstructions.

Whenoperating the crane on track,ensurethatthe track islevel,properlylaid,constructed and supported.

The correctunderlaymustbe used toensurethatthe track and underlayaresecuredagainstmoving,

slipping and collapse.Ensurethatthe underlaymeetsthe specifiedsupportand stabilityrequirements.Only

GFMTrack orcomparabletrack systemswithapayload capacityof 1200kg/2640lbsand amaximumtrack

runnerdistanceof 640mm/25inches(measured insideedge toinside edge)maybe used.Extremecaution

must be used if tracking oncurved track(no fasterthan aslowwalking pace).

Useofthe crane on insertvehicles,cameracarsoranymotorised vehicleisnotallowed.The manufacturer

acceptsno liabilityfordamagesorinjuriesforincidentsoraccidentsoccurring due touseofthe crane on

insertvehicles, cameracarsoranyothermotorised vehicles.

Changing weatherconditionsshouldbetaken intoconsideration.The crane mustbe taken outofoperation

beforethe operationalwind speed reaches40kmh. /25mph.See page 39.

The completelift and panning range ofthe crane mustbekeptclearofobstructionsatall times.Asafety

clearanceof 0.5m/ 19"tosurrounding objectsand 1m/39”topersonsmustbe observed on allsidesof the

crane during operation.

The crane maynotbe used inthe directvicinityofhigh voltage powercables.Toavoidaccidentsdue to

misuseinthevicinityofhigh voltage powercables,SafetyGuidelines(especiallyVBG1and 4)aswell as

VDEregulations(especially0105 part100)mustbe adhered to.Ifthe nominalvoltage cannotbe

determined, aminimumclearanceof 5m/ 16ft must be kept at alltimes.Failing todo socan causefatalities.

Personnelon boardthe crane'splatformmustusesafetybeltsatall times.Theyshouldnotmakeany

sudden,abruptmovementsorlean outoverthe side ofthe platform.No looseobjectsmaybe stored or

placed on the crane platform.

Beforethe counterweightsareremoved fromthe bucket, ensurethatthe platformisresting on the ground or

alternativelysupported byan appropriatestableunderlay.Graduallyremovethe counterweightsbefore

personnelleavethe platformorasthe casemaybe,theremotehead orcameraareremoved.

The manufacturerstechnicalspecificationsand limitsmustbe adhered toatall timesand inno way

exceeded.Adding extracounterweightbyplacing itontop ofthe couterweightbucketoron anyothercrane

part isstrictlyforbidden.

Inthe interest of safecrane operation abrupt, sudden movement of the crane shouldbe avoided.

Onlyoriginal accessoriesmanufactured byGFMmaybeused withthe crane.

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GeneralAssemblyProcedure–GF–8

Before andduringassemblyobserve the SafetyGuidelines.

For all GF-8 Standard-Versions:

1. Securethe base dollyso that it cannot move orroll.Lock allwheelbrakes. Move the

steering rod towards thecentreof the dollyorremove itso that theset-uppersonnel

do not trip overit.

2. Forthe Standard-Versions 1to 8boltthe90cmcrane mountingcolumnto the base

dolly(pivot height 154cm). Make sure that the 4 locking bolts arelocked securely.

Tip:The carrying handleon thebazooka shouldpoint away fromthe steering end

of dolly.

Locked wheelbrake on BaseDolly

BaseDollywith90cm/ 3ft MountingColumnand

Pivot Seection(Versions1-8)

The 30cm/1ft columnextensionisusedinversions 9to 18 toincreasethepivot

height from154cmto 184cm.It isconnectedto thestandardGF-8columnwith 4

locking nuts and bolts. Make sure that the4 locking bolts arelocked securely.

Asan optiona3stage columnisalso available.It consists of2x30cm/1ft column

extensions and a60cm/2ftMounting Column. Assemblethe columnextension

between the column and the base dollylocking the 12 locking bolts securely.

Lockingbolts

ColumnExtension

BaseDollywith30cm/ 1ft ColumnExtension

and 90cm/ 3ftMounting Column Extendedlevelling

legs

3stagemountingcolumn

3 pivot heightsare possible:

184cm/ 6ft with all3 parts

154cm/ 5ft with a 30cm/ 12inch column extensionand mounting column

124cm/ 4ft with Mounting Column.

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3. ForStandardVersions 9to 18 werecommend using the 4telescopiccolumn

supports. In smallerversions they arenotrequired but using themdoes increasethe

columns stability.Tomount the supportsconnect the groovedend to theconnection

on the column, securing with the locking pin. Remove the locking pin inthe middleof

the columnsupportenablingtherodto reachthe connectiononthe base dollyand

securewith the locking pin.Thelocking pin previously removed fromthe centreof the

columnsupportcannowbe reinsertedto fixthe length. Turnthegroovedpartinan

anti-clockwise direction toapply tension.

Tip:Shouldthe columnnot have the 4connections forthe columnsupports, an

adapteris availble. It is connected to the columnbetween the pan bearing and the top

of the column. Todo so the pan bearing mustbe removed by unscrewing the 6

screws. The adaptermust be mounted inlineto the connections on the base dolly

with the adapterring connectorspointingtowards the base dolly. The originalscrews

must be replaced by 5mmlongerscrews

TelescopicColumnSupports

3StageMountingColumn

(2x30cm +60cm Columnsections)withSupports

Adapterring for columnsupports

4. Located on the middle section are 2 tilt friction locks which may be used to lock the tilt

during set-up. Set the pivot armat 90° to the centrepostand lock these friction locks

which can be found on the leftandrighthandside ofthemiddle section. Mountthe

middle sectionon the mounting column. Lock the locking screwtightly.

Tip:A12mm Allen key canbe found inthe mounting column’s handletobe used

as a lever.

Tilt brake

Panbrake

Middlesectionwithpanandtilt lock

Unless otherwise stateditisrequiredto use theriggingsystemwhenmorethan

1x150cm/5ftsectionismountedtothefrontof thecranei.e. allversionsexcepte

1 and9.

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5. Connect the 2sections of therigging harness to the middlesection of theGF-8.

Ensure that the 4 locking bolts are fastenedtightly.

6. Connect thecrossbarto stabilize therigging harness.Ensurethat the 2locking pins

areinserted fully

7. ForStandardVersions 1to16 connect the 127cm/4ft section tothe middlesection.

ForStandardVersions 17 and18 connect the 150cm/5ft section to the middle

section. Slipthe connectionflanges into each otherand securewith the provided

safety pin.

Connect therespective127cmor150cmparallelogramrod tothe middlesection,

mount the slidingweightand securewith thelocking screw.Connect therod tothe

angle adjusterand secure itwith asafety pin at each end. Othershorterversions can

be built by using the 100cm/ 3’ 3”or150cm/ 5’ extension and its parallelogramrod.

Tip:The angleadjusterhas an integrated leveller.Byturning it, the verticalplate

on the angleadjustercan be setto aperfect right angle. Correctsetting of the angle

adjusterenhancesthe crane’s balance.

Tip:Toavoidthe sections jamming orgetting stuck make surethat thesections

arejoined parallel.Using asmallamount of lubricant also helps. Wesuggest rubbing

the joints with an oiled rag.

Mounting anextension arm

Securingthearm withasafetypin

8. Connect oneof the angle adjusterstothe endof the127cm/4ft section and secureit

with the provided safety pin.

Integratedleveller

Securingtherod withsafetypin

Securingwithasafetypin

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9. Depending on the version being assembled connect 2of the respective rigging rods

to the turnbuckles onthe rigging harness andinturnto the 2connections onthe arm

sectionleadingto the weight bucket.

Armsection 127 / 4ft = 115cm/ 3’ 9”

Armsection 150cm/ 5ft = 142cm/ 4’ 7”

Hand tightenthe rods by turning the turnbuckles untilthe rods are taut.

Middlesizedrigging rod

For all GF-8 Xten-Versions:

With the exceptionof afewsteps, the assemblyof the XtenVersionsareidenticalwith

those of the Standard Versions. However, the followingpoints should befollowed:

· All Xten Versions require a pivot height of 184cm/ 6ft as follows:

· 30cm/ 1ft Column Extension and 90cm/ 3ft Mounting Column

· 2 x30cm/ 1ft column extensions and a 60cm/ 2ft Mounting Column

More details can be found on pages 3.

· The Mounting ColumnforallXten Versions(1to 8)must be supported with the 4

Telescopic Column Supports. Moredetails can be found on page 4

· AllXten-Versions (1to8)requirethe Large RiggingHarness withthedouble

turnbuckles.An example of the assembley can be found on page 5.

LargeRiggingHarness fordoubleRigging

(XtenVersions1to8)

DoubleRiggingSystem with160cm/ 5’3“Rear Extension

(Xten-Versions1to8)

· All Xten Versions (1to 8)requirethe 160cm/5’ 3“reararmextension as wellas the

160cm/5’ 3“parallelogramrod to be mounted between the pivot and counterweight

bucket. Example of theassembly can befound on page 6.

· All Xten Versions (1to 8)requireadoubleriggingsystem.Connect the 142cm/4’ 7”

rigging rods to the top turnbuckles andthe outsideconnections on therearextension.

Connect the 115cm/3’9”rigging rods tothe lowerturnbuckles and the inside

connections on the rearextension.

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Assembly& Technical SpecificationVersion1to16

Version 1

Front extension armsrequired 1 x150 cm/5’

Rearextension arm required 1 x127 cm/4’ 2”

Liftrange 319 cm /10’ 5”

MaximumEuro-adapterheight 331 cm /10’ 10“

Liftcapacity(working load)2pers.+ accessories 250 kg/ 550 lbs

Counterweight required formax.load 276 kg/ 607 lbs

Counterweight required tobalanceemptyarm 0kg/0lbs

Crane weight (excluding dollyand weights) 149 kg/ 327 lbs

Dollyweight 80 kg/ 176 lbs

Armreach(pivottocamerahead mount) 253 cm /8’ 3“

Lengthof rearend (pivottooutside of bucket) 220 cm /7’ 2“

Continue from§ 9, page 6

10. Connect one ofthe 150cm/5’ sections to the middlesection. Slipthe connection

flanges into each otherand secure themwith the provided safetypin.

11. Connect the remainingangleadjusterto the end of the150cm/5’ section and secure

it with the provided safety pin.

12. Connect one of the 150cm/5’ parallelogramrods to the middlesection and the angle

adjusterand secureit with a safety pin at each end.

13. Connect the platformto the angleadjusterbyinserting the maleplatformflange into

the female flangeon the angleadjuster. Secure it with the safety pin.

14. Attach the weight bucket to the shortend ofthe crane by inserting the maleweight

bucket flangeinto thefemaleflange on the angleadjuster.Secureitwith the 2safety

pins on thetop ofthe angle adjuster.

Tip:The angleadjusterhas an integrated leveller.Byturning it, the verticalplate

on the angleadjustercan be setto aperfect right angle. Correctsetting of the angle

adjusterenhances the crane’s balance. Levelthe weightbucket before loadingany

weights

Beforeoperation,all lockingpins, lockingscrews etcshouldbeinspectedtoensure

thatall assemblysections are securelyfastened.

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Version 2

Front extension armsrequired 1 x150 cm/5’ +100 cm/ 3’ 3”

Rearextension arm required 1 x127 cm/4’ 2”

Liftrange 481 cm /15’ 9”

MaximumEuro-adapterheight 412 cm /13’ 5“

Liftcapacity(working load)2pers.+ accessories 250 kg/ 550 lbs

Counterweight required formax.load 456 kg/ 1003 lbs

Counterweight required tobalanceemptyarm 28 kg/ 61 lbs

Crane weight (excluding dollyand weights) 173 kg/ 380 lbs

Dollyweight 80 kg/ 176 lbs

Armreach(pivottocamerahead mount) 351 cm /11’ 5“

Lengthof rearend (pivottooutside of bucket) 220 cm /7’ 2“

Riggingis required!Observe guidelines onpages 35

To use this versionas a 2 manrideable crane, riggingmustbe attached.

Continue from§ 9, page 6

10. Connect one ofthe 150cm/5’ sections to the middlesection. Slipthe connection

flanges into each otherand secure themwith the provided safetypin.

11. Connect the 100cm/3’ 3”section to the 150cm/5’ section. Slip the connection

flanges into each otherand secure themwith the provided safetypin.

Note:Support the secondsection byplacing iton a support stand orrostrum

12. Connect the remainingangleadjusterto theend of the 100cm/3’ 3”section and

secureit with the provided safety pin.

13. Connect oneof the150cm/5’ parallelogram rods to the middlesection andthen

connect the 100cm/3’3”parallelogramrod tothe 150cm/5’ rod. Then connect the

angle adjusterand secureit with a safety pin at each end.

Tip:The angleadjusterhas an integrated leveller.Byturning it, the verticalplate

on the angle adjustercan be setto a perfectright angle.

14. Connect the platformto the angleadjusterbyinserting the maleplatformflange into

the female flangeon the angleadjuster. Secure it with the safety pin.

15. Attach the weight bucket to the shortend ofthe crane by inserting the maleweight

bucket flangeinto thefemaleflange on the angleadjuster.Secureitwith the 2safety

pins on thetop ofthe angle adjuster.

Tip:The angleadjusterhas an integrated leveller.Byturning it, the verticalplate

on the angleadjustercan be setto aperfect right angle. Correctsetting of the angle

adjusterenhances the crane’s balance. Levelthe weightbucket before loadingany

weights

Beforeoperation,all lockingpins, lockingscrews etcshouldbeinspectedtoensure

thatall assemblysections are securelyfastened.

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Version 3

Front extension armsrequired 2 x150 cm/5’

Rearextension arm required 1 x127 cm/4’ 2”

Liftrange 564 cm /18’ 6”

MaximumEuro-adapterheight 453 cm /14’ 10“

Liftcapacity(working load)2pers.+ accessories 216 kg/ 475 lbs

Counterweight required formax.load 480 kg/ 1056 lbs

Counterweight required tobalanceemptyarm 46 kg/ 101 lbs

Crane weight (excluding dollyand weights) 179 kg/ 393 lbs

Dollyweight 80 kg/ 176 lbs

Armreach(pivottocamerahead mount) 401 cm /13’ 1“

Lengthof rearend (pivottooutside of bucket) 220 cm /7’ 2“

Riggingis required!Observe guidelines onpages 35

Continue from§ 9, page 6

10. Connect one ofthe 150cm/5’ sections to the middlesection. Slipthe connection

flanges into each otherand secure themwith the provided safetypin.

11. Connect another150cmsection to the first150cmsection. Slip the connection flanges

intoeach otherand secure themwith the providedsafety pin.

Note:Support the secondsection byplacing iton a support stand orrostrum

12. Connect the remainingangleadjustertotheend of the second 150cmsectionand

secureit with the provided safety pin.

13. Connect oneof the150cm/5’ parallelogram rods to the middlesection andthen

connect the second 150cmparallelogramrod to the first 150cmrod. Then connect the

angle adjusterand secureit with a safety pin at each end.

Tip:The angleadjusterhas an integrated leveller.Byturning it, the verticalplate

on the angle adjustercan be setto a perfectright angle.

14. Connect the platformto the angleadjusterbyinserting the maleplatformflange into

the female flangeon the angleadjuster. Secure it with the safety pin.

15. Attach the weight bucket to the shortend ofthe crane by inserting the maleweight

bucket flangeinto thefemaleflange on the angleadjuster.Secureitwith the 2safety

pins on thetop ofthe angle adjuster.

Tip:The angleadjusterhas an integrated leveller.Byturning it, the verticalplate

on the angleadjustercan be setto aperfect right angle. Correctsetting of the angle

adjusterenhances the crane’s balance. Levelthe weightbucket before loadingany

weights

Beforeoperation,all lockingpins, lockingscrews etcshouldbeinspectedtoensure

thatall assemblysections are securelyfastened.

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