|
This 4-1/2 day course includes the analysis of information contained in the top climbing chapter of the crane manual. This top climbing course also contains a “hands on” segment that requires students to physically climb and secure themselves to an erected tower crane using the documented safety procedures found in the crane manual. Each student will have the opportunity to learn and perform dual roles in the top climbing procedure. The roles taught are:
1. Crew Member: Students will learn to be a member of the crew, and will learn the wind restrictions for top climbing the crane. They will learn to follow the correct top climbing sequential steps, observe/ confirm the proper balance and movement of components, and the component’s interaction with each other. They will report to the crew lead person any improper movement, lack of clearances or imbalance in the moving members. Students will learn the proper method of preparing, lifting and landing the mast on the mono rail beams, and finally, the actual insertion and securing of the mast onto the crane. They will learn the correct operation of the climbing pump, cylinder tilting, yoke engagement and locking, and the proper operation of the safety dogs.
2. Crew Lead: After successfully being a member of the crew, each student will have the opportunity to become the lead person and direct the crew in the proper operation and sequence of the climbing cage and general climbing operation. This will include the insertion and removal of a mast section thus successfully completing a full insertion/removal cycle of the top climbing operation. The crew lead will control the pump used in the process of climbing.
Each student will be tested on their practical knowledge of the proper methods, procedures, and restrictions involved to safely top climb the erected tower crane. Each student will also take a written exam during the class.
Attendees must supply the following:
- Transportation, room and board
- Fall protection harness and lanyard(s)
- Safety glasses
- Construction type boots
- Proper apparel to work outside in the elements
- Hard Hat
- Work gloves if desired
Manitowoc will supply the following:
- An erected tower crane (MDT178) with the top climbing attachment already installed
- An instructor to teach the class and administer the written test
- Documentation and class aides to illustrate top climbing the Potain “MDT” tower crane
- A practical test on the proper procedures to top climb this crane
- A written test on the proper procedures to top climb the “MDT” crane
- A “Certification of Successful Completion” to those that pass both tests
- Lunches each day of the course (except Friday)
We cannot control the weather, and take no responsibility for it. Moreover, we will follow any required environmental restrictions that would restrict the safe top climbing operation.
- Students are taken on a first registered, first served basis
- Purchase orders or payment are to be supplied at the time of registration
- Please contact Kathy Miller at 717-593-5316 or Tiffany Miller at 717-593-5333 for additional information and registration
|
