National Crane 1400A Boom Truck Operator Manual

A National Crane 1400A is a telescopic boom crane mounted on a truck chassis. It sets up on outriggers, lifts and places loads on a job site, then packs up and drives to the next one. This manual is for the operator who has just been handed the keys, such as a relief operator taking over a unit that's new to them and needing the control layout and setup sequence in front of them before the first lift.

What this manual helps you do

• Learn the controls and instruments so you know what each lever, gauge and warning light is telling you.
• Follow the setting up on outriggers sequence before the boom leaves the cradle.
• Read the load charts and understand how the anti-two block system protects the boom and winch.
• Operate the boom and winch through the crane operation procedures.
• Plan preparing for travel so the crane is stowed correctly before it goes back on the road.

Who this is for

A crane operator or relief operator will use this manual most. It's the book to open when you need the setup order, the control layout or the operating rules for the 1400A. An operator trainer can also work from it to walk a new hand through the machine, including hand signals.

FAQ

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

A: You get one PDF file of 84 pages, in English. The text can be searched and copied, and the content runs through Sections 1 to 6 plus an Options section.

Q: Which machine does it fit?

A: It is the 1400A Series Crane Operator's Manual, publication number CTRL103-00, for the National Crane 1400A boom truck.

Q: How does it fit what I'm doing?

A: If you're putting an operator in the seat, you can search the PDF for a control, a setup step or a travel procedure and find the answer fast. It also works as the operating reference you keep on file for the crane.

Put the 1400A manual on the truck or on your tablet, and your operators will have the setup, lifting and travel steps to hand on every job.

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