Demag AC 500 All Terrain Crane Operator Manual

The AC 500 is a multi-axle all terrain crane. It drives to site on public roads, then sets up and works with a telescopic boom. A used crane that arrives without the book in the cab is a common reason to look for this manual, and a new or relief operator will want it on hand before the first lift.

What this manual helps you do

• Learn the operator's cabin controls and instruments before you climb in.
• Follow the safety instructions and the sequence for driving the crane and fitting the transport locks.
• Plan counterweight and reeving for the lift, including hook operation H1 and H2.
• Operate telescoping, slewing the superstructure and the safety equipment during working instructions.
• Set up the main boom extension, luffing jib or fixed jib, and know the emergency operation steps.

Who this is for

An operator or relief operator taking over an AC 500 will use it to learn the cab, the driving procedures and the working instructions. A rental company or fleet manager can keep it on file so every crew works from the same operating rules.

FAQ

Q: What do I receive and how is it organised?

A: You get the set of 2 PDF files, 1,658 pages in total. Manual 1 is 412 pages and Manual 2 is 1,246 pages, which is the main manual. The language is English (multilingual).

Q: Which machine does it fit?

A: It is made for the Demag AC 500 all terrain crane. The title wording is "AC 500 Upper and Chassis Manuals."

Q: How does it fit my job?

A: Sections run from the foreword and safety instructions through the cabin, engine, driving, counterweight, hook operation, jib work and emergency operation. You can follow the crane from the road to the lift in one place.

With the full set in hand, you can brief a new operator, check a setup step or settle a question in the cab with the book in front of you.

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