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Installation, Operation, &

Maintenance Manual

IMPORTANT! Free Standing

DO NOT DESTROY Jib Crane
Gorbel® Customer Order No. / Serial No.

Gorbel® Dealer

Issued: 07/2013
Revised: 07/2019 Date
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................... 1

Installation
Step 1 - Pre-assembly.................................................................................................. 2
Step 2A - FS300 (FREE STANDING)......................................................................... 3-4
Step 2B - FS350 (INSERT MOUNTED)...................................................................... 5-6
Step 2C - FS350S (SLEEVE MOUNTED)................................................................... 7-8
Step 2D - FS300NP (FREE STANDING FOUNDATIONLESS)................................ 9-12
Step 3 - Plumbing Mast.............................................................................................. 13
Step 4 - Head Installation........................................................................................... 14
Step 5 - Boom Installation.......................................................................................... 15
Step 6 - Endstop/Tagline Installation......................................................................... 16
Step 7 - Optional Accessories............................................................................... 17-18
Step 8 - Final Steps.................................................................................................... 18

Crane Operator Instructions............................................................................. 19

General Safety Suggestions............................................................................ 19

Limited Warranty.............................................................................................. 20

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................ 21

Questions?.Concerns?.Comments?.Please.call.(314).869-7200
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Gorbel® Free Standing Jib Crane to solve your material handling needs. The innovative
design and heavy duty construction of a Gorbel® Free Standing Jib Crane will provide a superior quality product that
will offer years of long term value. All Gorbel® cranes are pre-engineered for powered hoist operation. The hoist
weight allowance is 15% of the crane capacity (for example, a crane rated for 1000 pounds allows for a 1000-pound
live load plus 150 pounds for the weight of the hoist). There is also an allowance of 25% of the crane capacity for
impact caused by hoist use. Gorbel® Free Standing Jib Cranes will provide many years of dependable service by
following the installation and maintenance procedures described herein.

Dimensions contained in this installation manual are for reference only and may differ for your particular
application. Please refer to the enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for actual dimensions.

Normal safety precautions: These include, but are not limited to:
• Checking for obstructions in crane rotation
• Checking that all bolts are tight and have lockwashers
• Making sure that endstop is in place
• Making sure that festooning cannot be snagged or pinched

For additional safety precautions see page 19.

WARNING
Only competent erection personnel familiar with standard fabrication practices should be employed to assemble
these cranes because of the necessity of properly interpreting these instructions. Gorbel is not responsible for the
quality of workmanship employed in the installation of a crane according to these instructions. Contact Gorbel, Inc.,
at 600 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 593, Fishers, New York 14453-0593, 1-585-924-6262, for additional information if
necessary.

WARNING
Equipment described herein is not designed for, and should not be used for, lifting, supporting or transporting
humans. Failure to comply with any one of the limitations noted herein can result in serious bodily injury and/or
property damage. Check State and Local regulations for any additional requirements.

WARNING
Consult a qualified structural engineer to determine if your support structure is adequate to support the loads
generated by anchor bolt force, overturning moment, or axial load of your crane.

WARNING
Crane cannot be utilized as a ground: A separate ground wire is required. For example, systems with 3 phase
power require 3 conductors plus one ground wire.

WARNING
Reference American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction (9th edition), Part 5,
Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts (section 8.d.2) for proper procedures to follow
when using any torque tightening method.

WARNING
Do not field modify crane in any way. Any modifications without the written consent of Gorbel, Inc. will void
warranty.

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INSTALLATION
STEP 1 - PRE-ASSEMBLY
TIP: Packing list can be found in plastic pocket attached to hardware box.
General Arrangement Drawing can be found inserted in this installation manual.
1.1 Read entire manual before installing the crane.
1.2 Check packing list to ensure no parts have been lost prior to initiating assembly of crane.
1.3 Tools and materials (by others) typically needed to assemble crane:
• Torque wrench • Ladders/man lifts
• Hand tools • Leveling tools (plumb bob, plumb fixture-pg. 13)
• Allen wrenches • Lifting device to lift heavy masts and booms
• Steel shims • Grout (Non-Shrink Precision Grout)
• Base Plate Template • Anchor Bolts (by others, grade 5 or better)
1.4 Identify crane type:

WARNING
Consult a qualified structural engineer to determine that your support structure is adequate
to support the loads generated by anchor bolt force, overturning moment, or axial load of
your crane.

If your crane looks like:

Go to page 3. Go to page 5. Go to page 7.

STANDARD BOOM DATA

BEARING PART NUMBERS
Boom Flange E
Beam Size Top Pivot Trunnion Roller
Bolt Dia. Torque Height (W) Width (in)
Cup Cone Cup Cone
1/4”-20 6 ft.-lbs. 6” W6@12#/ft. 4” 8 08251 08250 03260A 03260A
3/8”-16 20 ft.-lbs. 8” [email protected]#/ft. 5 1/4” 12 08251 08250 08248 08249
1/2”-13 50 ft.-lbs. 10” W10@26#/ft. 5 3/4” 14 08253 08252 08248 08249
5/8”-11 95 ft.-lbs. 12” W12@35#/ft. 6 1/2” 16 08253 08252 08248 08249
3/4”-10 175 ft.-lbs. 18 08255 08254 08248 08249
16” W16@45#/ft. 7”
7/8”-9 300 ft.-lbs. 20 08255 08254 08248 08249
18” W18@50#/ft. 7 1/2”
Chart 1A. Torque Chart. 24 08265 08264 08248 08249
21” W21@62#/ft. 8 1/4”
30 08265 08264 08248 08249
24” W24@84#/ft. 9”
Chart 1C. Bearing Part Numbers.
Chart 1B. Boom data.

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STEP 2A - FS300 (FREE STANDING)

Reference chart 1B, on

page 2, and charts 2A
and 2B for dimensions.

Diagram 2A. FS300

Diagram 2B. Base Bolt Pattern

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STEP 2A - FS300 (FREE STANDING) (CONTINUED)

FS300 BASE PLATE MOUNTED

2.1 Pour the footing, according PIPE
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
ANCHOR BOLT
to the footing dimensions in SIZE PATTERN
diagrams 2A and 2B, page E G1 G2 J K H1 H2 QTY. D Q
3, and charts 2A and 2B, 8 10 20 10-3/8 10 46-3/4 4 6 1.00 24
12 8-1/2 20 12-7/8 12-1/2 71-3/4 6 6 1.25 24
with the anchor bolts 14 11 22 15-3/8 15 72 8 6 1.25 30
(J-bolts) in place. There 16 13 26 17-3/8 17 72 8 12 1.25 36
should be between 4” and 18 15 30 17-3/8 17 72 9 12 1.25 42
6” of anchor bolt exposed 20 17 34 17-7/8 17-1/2 72 10 12 1.25 48
above the floor level. 24 18 36 22-7/8 22-1/2 77 12 12 1.25 54
30 18 36 25-3/8 25 84 12 12 1.25 60
Note: Jib crane foundation
requirements are based on Chart 2A. Crane Dimensions

a soil pressure of 2500 lbs.

per square foot. Concrete
recommended for jib crane
foundation is 3000 lbs. per STANDARD FOOTING REQUIREMENTS
square inch of compressive force. Capacity Span Width (ft.) Depth (ft.)
Tons (ft.) M L
Note: Foundation/concrete must cure 7 days prior to
8-13 4 3
mast installation. Foundation/concrete must 1/4
14-20 4 4
cure 28 days prior to using crane to full capacity. 8-12 4 4
1/2
2.2 Once the concrete has cured, cover the base 13-20 5 4
8-10 5 4
plate area with one (1”) inch of grout.
1 11-15 6 4
Note: Grout is required to ensure the jib base plate 16-20 7 4
has full contact support to the floor/footing. 8-12 6 4
Shimming/leveling nuts under the base plate 1-1/2 13-15 7 4
16-20 8 4
are acceptable methods that would aid plumbing 8-11 6 4
of the mast assembly prior to setting the jib 2 12-15 7 4
mast on the grout bed (shimming/leveling nuts 16-20 8 4
by others). Grout must be a non-shrink, high 8-16 8 4
3
compressive machinery type grout. 17-20 9 4
8-13 8 4
2.3 Set the mast into place and make sure the 4
14-20 10 4
base plate is completely seated in the grout. 8-14 9 4
5 15-18 10 4
2.4 Plumb mast following the plumbing procedure
19-20 10 5
in Step 3, page 13.
Chart 2B. Foundation Depth
2.5 Once mast is plumb and grout has cured,
tighten anchor bolts per manufacturer’s
specifications.
Note: If Gorbel is the supplier of the anchor bolts, tighten to full compression of the lockwasher.
2.6 Proceed to Step 4, page 14.

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STEP 2B - FS350 (INSERT MOUNTED)

Reference chart 1B, on

page 2, and charts 2C and
2D, page 6, for dimensions.

Diagram 2C. FS350

Diagram 2D. Base Bolt Pattern

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STEP 2B - FS350 (INSERT MOUNTED) (CONTINUED)

FS350 INSERT MOUNTED PIPE ANCHOR BOLT

2.7 Pour the first footing, according to DIMENSIONS (IN.)
SIZE PATTERN
the footing dimensions in diagrams E J K H1 H2 D P Q
2C and 2D, page 5, and charts 2C 8 10-3/8 10 46-3/4 4 13/16 11 8
and 2D, with the anchor bolts 12 12-7/8 12-1/2 71-3/4 6 13/16 15 12
(J-bolts) (by others) in place. 14 15-3/8 15 72 8 13/16 17 14
16 17-3/8 17 72 8 13/16 19 16
Note: Jib crane foundation requirements 18 17-3/8 17 72 9 13/16 21 18
are based on a soil pressure of 20 17-7/8 17-1/2 72 10 13/16 23 20
2500 lbs. per square foot. 24 22-7/8 22-1/2 77 12 13/16 27 24
30 25-3/8 25 84 12 13/16 33 30
Concrete recommended for jib
crane foundation is 3000 lbs. per Chart 2C. Crane Dimensions
square inch of compressive force.
Note: Foundation/concrete must cure 7 days prior to STANDARD FOOTING REQUIREMENTS
mast installation. Foundation/concrete must
Capacity Span Width (ft.) Depth (ft.)
cure 28 days prior to using crane to full Tons (ft.) M L
capacity. 8-13 4 3
1/4
2.8 Once the concrete has cured, set the mast into 14-20 4 4
8-12 4 4
place. 1/2
13-20 5 4
2.9 Plumb mast following the plumbing procedure in 8-10 5 4
Step 3, page 13. Use grout and/or shims 1 11-15 6 4
according to installer’s recommendations. 16-20 7 4
8-12 6 4
2.10 Once mast is plumb, tighten anchor bolts per 1-1/2 13-15 7 4
manufacturer’s specifications. 16-20 8 4
8-11 6 4
2.11 Make the second pour according to the footing 2 12-15 7 4
dimensions in diagram 2C, page 5, and 16-20 8 4
chart 2D. 8-16 8 4
3
17-20 9 4
2.12 Proceed to Step 4, page 14.
8-13 8 4
4
14-20 10 4
8-14 9 4
5 15-18 10 4
19-20 10 5
Chart 2D. Foundation Depth

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STEP 2C - FS350S (SLEEVE MOUNTED)

Reference chart 1B, on page

2, and charts 2F and 2G,
page 8, for dimensions.

Diagram 2E. FS350S

Pipe Size Footing Stiffener Plate Center Pin

(E) Depth (L) Size (in. sq.) Depth (in.)
8 36 6 15/16
8 48 6 15/16
12 36 6 15/16
12 48 6 15/16
14 48 6 15/16
16 48 6 15/16
18 48 6 15/16
20 48 6 15/16
24 48 8 1-3/16
30 48 8 1-3/16
30 60 8 1-3/16

Diagram 2F. Base Bolt Pattern Chart 2E. Stiffener Plate and Center Pin
Cut-Out Requirements

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STEP 2C - FS350S (SLEEVE MOUNTED) (CONTINUED)

FS350S SLEEVE INSERT MOUNTED

2.13 Pour the first footing, according to PIPE ANCHOR BOLT
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
the footing dimensions in diagrams SIZE PATTERN
2E and 2F, page 7, and charts 2F E J K H1 H2 D P Q
and 2G, with the anchor bolts 8 10-3/8 10 46-3/4 4 1 13 10
(J-bolts) (by others) in place. See 12 12-7/8 12-1/2 71-3/4 6 1 17 14
14 15-3/8 15 72 8 1 19 16
chart 2E to calculate stiffener plate 16 17-3/8 17 72 8 1 21 18
and center pin cut-out requirements. 18 17-3/8 17 72 9 1 23 20
Note: Jib crane foundation requirements 20 17-7/8 17-1/2 72 10 1 25 22
24 22-7/8 22-1/2 77 12 1 29 26
are based on a soil pressure of 30 25-3/8 25 84 12 1 35 32
2500 lbs. per square foot.
Chart 2F. Crane Dimensions
Concrete recommended for jib
crane foundation is 3000 lbs. per
square inch of compressive force.
Note: Foundation/concrete must cure 7 days
STANDARD FOOTING REQUIREMENTS
prior to mast installation. Foundation/concrete
must cure 28 days prior to using crane to full Capacity Span Width (ft.) Depth (ft.)
Tons (ft.) M L
capacity. 8-13 4 3
1/4
2.14 Once the concrete has set, set the sleeve in 14-20 4 4
place (confirm sleeve size prior to setting) 8-12 4 4
1/2
13-20 5 4
and tighten the anchor bolts, making sure the
8-10 5 4
sleeve is plumb. 1 11-15 6 4
2.15 Make the second pour according to the footing 16-20 7 4
dimensions in diagram 2F and chart 2G. 8-12 6 4
1-1/2 13-15 7 4
2.16 When the second pour has cured, insert the 16-20 8 4
mast inside the sleeve. Ensure that the center 8-11 6 4
pin is fully inserted in the centering hole in the 2 12-15 7 4
mast. 16-20 8 4
8-16 8 4
2.17 Using steel wedges (included) every 60º, plumb 3
17-20 9 4
mast following the plumbing procedure in Step 3, 8-13 8 4
4
page 13. 14-20 10 4
8-14 9 4
2.18 Once the mast is plumb, weld the steel wedges 5 15-18 10 4
to the mast and sleeve to prevent any shifting of 19-20 10 5
the mast.
Chart 2G. Foundation Depth
WARNING
All welds must meet American Welding Society
(AWS) specification D1.1 using E70xx electrodes.

2.19 Proceed to Step 4, page 14.

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STEP 2D - FS300NP6 (FREE STANDING FOUNDATIONLESS)

Hexagonal Base Plates for Foundationless Jibs

For jib cranes that can be mounted on a 6”
PIPE
foundation that is free from cracks, seams, SIZE
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
expansion joints, and walls (chart 2J, page 11). E G1 G2 J K H1 H2
WARNING 8 10 20 10-3/8 10 46-3/4 4
Consult a qualified structural engineer if you 12 8-1/2 20 12-7/8 12-1/2 71-3/4 6
deviate from the recommended dimensions Chart 2H. Crane dimensions for Foundationless Jibs with
provided in this manual. Gorbel Inc. is not hexagonal baseplates.
responsible for any deviation from these
foundation requirements.

2.20 A) Anchor bolts (by others) for hexagonal base plates must:
• be 3/4” in diameter (diagram 2H, page 10).
Note: Jib cranes that have an NP6 designation have a special design that is different than
standard Free Standing Jib Cranes for poured foundations. The NP6 base plate stiffener
allows for a 3/4” diameter anchor bolt as opposed to the standard base plate stiffener that
allows for a 1-1/4” diameter anchor bolt. If you have a standard design FS Jib for a poured
foundation refer to Step 2A. Contact Gorbel® Customer Service if you are unsure what style
(NP6 or Standard) Free Standing Jib Crane you have.
• be embedded at least 4” into the floor, not to exceed 3/4 of foundation depth.
Note: A minimum 6” thick reinforced concrete floor is required.

• have minimum of two threads above nut after installation.
Note: Jib crane foundation requirements are based on soil pressure of 2500# per square foot.
Concrete pressure recommended for jib crane foundation is 3000# per square inch of
compressive force.
Note: Foundationless Free Standing Jib Cranes should be mounted to a shallow foundation,
centered on a square foot area that is free from cracks, seams and walls mounted with
chemical anchor bolts to withstand a minimum of 3470# of pull out force.
Note: Chemical (epoxy) anchor bolts are recommended because of their ability to withstand
the vibrating loads caused by the hoist stopping and starting under load.
B) Drill holes in concrete floor using pre-drilled holes in base plate or diagram 2H as a guide
(use drill bit size recommended by anchor bolt manufacturer).
C) Install anchor bolts (Grade 5 or better) and hardware (by others) according to the
manufacturer’s installation directions and requirements.
2.21 Set the mast into place and make sure the base plate is completely seated in the grout.
2.22 Plumb mast following the plumbing procedure in Step 3, page 13.
2.23 Once mast is plumb and grout has cured, tighten anchor bolts per manufacturer’s specifications.
Note: If Gorbel is the supplier of the anchor bolts, tighten to full compression of the lockwasher.
2.24 Proceed to Step 4, page 14.

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STEP 2D - FS300NP6 (FREE STANDING FOUNDATIONLESS) (CONTINUED)

Reference chart 1B, on page 2,

and charts 2H, on page 9 and 2J,
on page 11, for dimensions.
Diagram 2G. FS300NP6 with hexagonal baseplate.

Diagram 2H. 6 bolt base bolt pattern

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STEP 2D - FS300NP6 (FREE STANDING FOUNDATIONLESS) (CONTINUED)

Round Base Plates for Foundationless Jibs PIPE

For jib cranes that can be mounted on a 6” DIMENSIONS (IN.)
SIZE
foundation that is free from cracks, seams, E G1 G2 J K H1 H2
expansion joints, and walls (chart 2J). 12 15-5/8 20 12-7/8 12-1/2 71-3/4 6
Note: Jib cranes that have an NP6 designation 14 15 22 15-3/8 15 72 8
have a special design that is different than Chart 2I. Crane dimensions for Foundationless Jibs with
standard Free Standing Jib Cranes for round baseplates.
poured foundations. The NP6 base plate Foundation
stiffener allows for a 3/4” diameter anchor bolt as opposed to the Capacity Span size (sq. ft.)
standard base plate stiffener that allows for a 1-1/4” diameter 1/8 ton
4’ - 17’ 7’ x 7’
18’ - 20’ 8’ x 8’
anchor bolt. If you have a standard design FS Jib for a poured 4’ - 10’ 7’ x 7’
foundation refer to Step 2A. Contact Gorbel® Customer Service if 1/4 ton 11’ - 14’ 8’ x 8’
you are unsure what style (NP6 or Standard) Free Standing Jib 15’ - 20’ 9’ x 9’
4’ - 6’ 7’ x 7’
Crane you have.
7’ - 9’ 8’ x 8’
WARNING 1/2 ton 10’ - 12’ 9’ x 9’
13’ - 15’ 10’ x 10’
Consult a qualified structural engineer if you deviate from the 16’ - 20’ 11’ x 11’
recommended dimensions provided in this manual. Gorbel Inc. is not 4’ - 6’ 8’ x 8’
responsible for any deviation from these foundation requirements. 7’ 9’ x 9’
1 ton 8’ - 10’ 10’ x 10’
2.25 A)
Gorbel Foundationless Jibs with round baseplates are 11’ - 12’ 11’ x 11’
13’ - 16’ 12’ x 12’
designed for use with:
Chart 2J. Distance of jib from
• HILTI Epoxy - HIT-HY 200-A cracks, seams, walls.
• HILTI Anchors - HAS-B-105
B) Anchor bolts (by HILTI) for round base plates must:
• be 3/4” in diameter (diagram 2J, page 12).
• be embedded at least 4” into the floor, not to exceed 3/4 of foundation depth.
Note: A minimum 6” thick reinforced concrete floor is required.

• have minimum of two threads above nut after installation.
Note: Jib crane foundation requirements are based on soil pressure of 2500# per square foot.
Concrete pressure recommended for jib crane foundation is 3000# per square inch of
compressive force.
• centered on a square foot area (chart 2J) that is free from cracks, seams and walls
mounted with chemical anchor bolts with a minimum bond strength of 3000/3 per square
inch.
C) Drill 7/8” holes in concrete floor using pre-drilled holes in base plate or diagram 2J, page
12, as a guide.
D) Install HILTI anchor bolts and hardware according to the manufacturer’s
installation directions. Go to hilti.com or scan the QR code for instructions.
2.26 Set the mast into place and make sure the base plate is completely seated in
the grout.
2.27 Plumb mast following the plumbing procedure in Step 3, page 13.
2.28 Once mast is plumb and grout has cured, tighten anchor bolts per manufacturer’s specifications.
2.29 Proceed to Step 4, page 14.

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STEP 2D - FS300NP6 (FREE STANDING FOUNDATIONLESS) (CONTINUED)

Reference chart 1B, on page 2,

and charts 2I and 2J, on page 11,
for dimensions.
Diagram 2I. FS300NP6 with hexagonal baseplate.

Diagram 2J. 44” dia. 12 bolt base bolt pattern

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STEP 3 - PLUMBING MAST

WARNING
Mast must be plumb to prevent boom from drifting.

PLUMBING MAST
3.1 Drop plumb line (not included)
from top of mast, using fixture
(not included) or equivalent
(diagram 3A).
3.2 At point “A”, one (1”) inch below
the top mast plate, set plumb line
a distance of three (3”) inches Diagram 3A. Plumbing fixture.
from the surface of the mast pipe
(diagram 3B).
3.3 At point “B”, five (5’) feet below
point “A” (approximately where
rollers will contact mast pipe), the
distance between plumb line and
the surface of the mast pipe
should also be three (3”) inches.
3.4 Repeat steps 3.1 through 3.3 every
60º around mast to ensure mast is
plumb throughout.
Note: Be sure to fasten plumb line
securely to plumb fixture so that it
will not move. Movement will
result in an inaccurate plumb
measurement.
3.5 Once mast is plumb and grout
(FS300) has cured, fully tighten
anchor bolt hardware.
3.6 Verify mast is still plumb.
Diagram 3B. Plumbing the Mast

DO NOT USE A
LEVEL TO
PLUMB MAST.

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STEP 4 - HEAD INSTALLATION
TIP: Trunnion rollers should have full face contact with mast pipe when properly installed.

4.1 Wipe protective grease coating off

and/or remove tape from pivot pin.
4.2 Place and orient tapered roller bearing
inner race (cone) on the mast pivot pin
(diagram 4A).
4.3 Remove safety channel from head
assembly if it is bolted into place.
4.4 Place the head on the mast. Install V-
ring seal (shipped loose) over mast
pivot pin and press against weight Diagram 4A. Bearing Orientation.
bearing frame. Secure head by
inserting the safety retaining pin into the hole located in the mast pivot pin. Ensure that
the safety retaining pin is centered to within 1/16” inside of the mast pivot pin. Place 2
hose clamps (one on either side) over each end of the safety retaining pin and slide them
inward until they come in contact with the mast pivot pin (diagram 4B). Tighten both hose
clamps such that the safety retaining pin is locked into place without the ability to slide
sideways. Also ensure that both hose clamps are identically oriented on the pin and, once
tightened, ensure the clamp screws are facing downward.
Note: It is imperative that the safety retaining pin is installed in the “centered” position to avoid a
possible interference with the threaded stud welded to the weight bearing frame.
4.5 Reinstall the safety channel into the head if removed in step 4.3.

Diagram 4B. Head Assembly Installation.

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STEP 5 - BOOM INSTALLATION
TIP: If you have a bottom entry collector, install it prior to Step 5. See page 14.

5.1 Set the boom on the head

and attach to the head using
the hardware provided. Two
(2) bolts are required in the
front (under boom hardware)
and all holes in the back of
boom plate require bolts
(diagram 5A).
5.2 Adjust the boom to a point of
L/300 (length of span in
inches divided by 300) above Diagram 5A. Boom Installation.
level at tip of span. Leveling
is done by adding shims (by
others) under the boom at
the front of the head (when
the pipe diameter (E) is 8”,
12”, 14”, 16”, 18” or 20”)
(diagram 5B), or by evenly
adjusting the hexnuts on the
threaded rod on the trunnion
roller assembly (when the
pipe diameter (E) is 24” or
30”) (diagram 5C).
5.3 Torque the back of boom
mounting hardware and the Diagram 5B. Shimming boom.
under boom hardware per
chart 1A, page 2.

Diagram 5C. Adjusting trunnion roller assembly.

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STEP 6 - ENDSTOP/TAGLINE INSTALLATION
TIP: If you have tagline go to Step 6.2, otherwise go to Step 6.1.

6.1 Endstop Installation (diagram 6A)

A) Bolt endstops to end of boom closest to
the mast. Torque nuts (refer to chart 1A,
page 2, for proper torque rating).
B) Roll hoist/hoist trolley (by others) into
place.
C) Immediately bolt remaining endstops into
place at the front of boom. Torque nuts
(refer to chart 1A, page 2, for proper
torque rating).
Diagram 6A. Endstop installation.

6.2 Tagline Festoon Installation (diagram 6B)

A) Bolt tagline
bracket and an
endstop to end of
boom closest to
the mast. Torque
nuts (refer to
chart 1A, page 2,
for proper torque
rating).
B) Roll hoist/hoist
trolley (by others)
into place.
C) Immediately bolt
remaining tagline
bracket and
endstop into place
at the front of
boom. Torque
nuts (refer to
chart 1A, page 2,
for proper torque Diagram 6B. Tagline festoon installation.
rating).
D) Bolt eyebolts to tagline brackets using two hexnuts per eyebolt.
E) Loop the wire rope through one of the eyebolts and clamp the loop using cable clamps.
Repeat this step at the other eyebolt while removing any slack from the wire rope.
F) Adjust the eyebolts to achieve the desired cable tension and lock the eyebolts in place by
tightening the hexnuts.
G) Run the festoon cable through the S-hooks or wire rope trolleys (squeeze bottom of
S-hooks to grip cable or hose).
H) Wire the hoist per manufacturers (SIC) instructions.

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STEP 7 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Electrical Bottom Entry Collector (diagram 7A)

A) Remove the collector cover. Remove
hose clamps and safety retaining pin if crane
requires an adaptor pin (see packing list).
B) Install the collector adaptor pin (if
applicable) being sure wires from mast
come up through the center.
C) Reinstall the safety retaining pin and hose
clamps if previously removed.
D) Connect wires protruding from mast pin to
the inside of the collector.
E) Place the bottom entry collector on top of
pivot pin (or adaptor pin) and secure with
the set screws. Make sure wires are
pushed down inside mast.
F) Connect collector to the bolt mounted in the
weight bearing channel using connecting
link and hardware provided. Diagram 7A. Installing bottom entry collector.

G) Add appropriate size hole in the collector

cover or front of weight bearing channel to
allow installation of hoist power cable to
collector.
H) Wire from collector to hoist.
I) Attach collector cover with hardware
provided.

Electrical Top Entry Collector (diagram 7B)

A) Position the collector over the mounting
hole pattern on top of the mounting plate.
B) Bolt collector assembly to the mounting
plate with the hardware provided.
C) Bring power down from overhead source
and wire into pivot arm of the collector
assembly with conduit.
D) Wire from the collector assembly to the
hoist.
Diagram 7B. Installing top entry collector.

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WARNING
Welds must meet American Welding Society (AWS) specification D1.1 using E70xx electrodes.

Mechanical Rotation Stops (diagram 7C)

E 8 12 14 16 18 20 24 30
A 2-1/2” 2-3/4” 16-1/2” 16-1/2” 16-1/2” 16-1/2” 17-1/2” 17-1/2”

A) Weld stationary stop blocks to mast.

B) Weld rotation stop block to center of
safety channel. Leave 1/4” gap between
mast and rotation stop block.

Multi-Position or Single Position Locking

Device (diagram 7D) Diagram 7C. Installing rotation stops.

A) Bolt mounting channels to head assembly.

B) Bolt vertical channel assembly to the
mounting channels.
C) Move the lock clamp handle until the
locking block falls into the slot in the
position lock ring.
D) Rotate the crane to the desired locking
position. Unless otherwise specified, the
slots on the lock ring are on 30º offset.
Note: Multi-position or single position locking Diagram 7D. Installing locking device.
ring can either be factory mounted or
field mounted.
WARNING
Locking device not to be used for side loading, it is strictly used to prevent rotation of head and
boom when lifting and lowering load directly below beam. Not to be used as a wind lock.
Other Options Available from Gorbel (Consult Gorbel® Representative)
•Anchor Bolts •Bottom Entry Air Swivel •Powered Rotation
•Base Plate Template •Top Entry Air Swivel •Fusible Disconnect Switch
•Flat or Round Conductor Cable •Wire Rope Trolleys for Flat or Round Cable

STEP 8 - FINAL STEPS

TIP: Do not throw away this manual: maintenance schedule is on back cover.

8.1 Check to make sure all bolts are tight and lockwashers are compressed.
8.2 If necessary, touch up with paint provided.
8.3 Keep Packing List, Installation Manual, General Arrangement Drawing and any other
inserts together in a safe place.

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CRANE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
Overhead cranes and jib cranes generally handle materials over working areas where there are personnel. Therefore, it is important for the Crane Operator to be
instructed in the use of the crane and to understand the severe consequences of careless operation.
It is not intended that these suggestions take precedence over existing plant safety rules and regulations or OSHA regulations. However, a thorough study of the
following information should provide a better understanding of safe operation and afford a greater margin of safety for people and machinery on the plant floor.
It must be recognized that these are suggestions for the Crane Operator’s use. It is the responsibility of the owner to make personnel aware of all federal, state and
local rules and codes, and to make certain operators are properly trained.
Qualifications
Crane operation, to be safe and efficient, requires skill: the exercise of extreme care and good judgment, alertness and concentration, and rigid adherence to proven
safety rules and practices as outlined in applicable and current ANSI and OSHA safety standards. In general practice, no person should be permitted to operate a
crane:
• Who cannot speak the appropriate language or read and understand the printed instructions.
• Who is not of legal age to operate this type of equipment.
• Whose hearing or eyesight is impaired (unless suitably corrected with good depth perception).
• Who may be suffering from heart or other ailments which might interfere with the operator’s safe performance.
• Unless the operator has carefully read and studied this operation manual.
• Unless the operator has been properly instructed.
• Unless the operator has demonstrated his instructions through practical operation.
• Unless the operator is familiar with hitching equipment and safe hitching equipment practices.
Handling the Jib Boom Motion
Before using the boom of the jib crane, the operator should be sure the hook is high enough to clear any obstruction. Before a load is handled by the crane, the jib
boom should be brought into position so that it is directly over the load. Start the jib boom slowly and bring it up to speed gradually. Approaching the place where it is
desired to stop the jib, reduce the boom speed.
Handling the Trolley Motion
Before a load is handled, the hoist should be positioned directly over the load that is to be handled. When the slack is taken out of the slings, if the hoist is not directly
over the load, bring it directly over the load before hoisting is continued. Failure to center the hoist over the load may cause the load to swing upon lifting. Always
start the trolley motion slowly and reduce the trolley speed gradually.
Handling the Hoist Motion
Refer to the lifting (hoist) equipment’s operating instructions.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS
Know Your Crane
Crane operators should be familiar with the principal parts of a crane and have a thorough knowledge of crane control functions and movements. The crane operator
should be required to know the location and proper operation of the main conductor disconnecting means for all power to the attachments on the crane.
Responsibility
Each crane operator should be held directly responsible for the safe operation of the crane. Whenever there is any doubt as to SAFETY, the crane operator should
stop the crane and refuse to handle loads until: (1) safety has been assured or (2) the operator has been ordered to proceed by the supervisor, who then assumes all
responsibility for the SAFETY of the lift.
Do not permit ANYONE to ride on the hook or a load.
Inspection
Test the crane movement and any attachments on the crane at the beginning of each shift. Whenever the operator finds anything wrong or apparently wrong, the
problem should be reported immediately to the proper supervisor and appropriate corrective action taken.
Operating Suggestions
One measure of a good crane operator is the smoothness of the crane operation. The good crane operator should know and follow these proven suggestions for
safe, efficient crane handling.
1. The crane should be moved smoothly and gradually to avoid abrupt, jerky movements of the load. Slack must be removed from the sling and hoisting ropes
before the load is lifted.
2. Center the crane over the load before starting the hoist to avoid swinging the load as the lift is started. Loads should not be swung by the crane to reach areas
not under the crane.
3. Crane-hoisting ropes should be kept vertical. Cranes shall not be used for side pulls.
4. Be sure everyone in the immediate area is clear of the load and aware that a load is being moved.
5. Do not make lifts beyond the rated load capacity of the crane, sling chains, rope slings, etc.
6. Make certain that before moving the load, load slings, load chains, or other lifting devices are fully seated in the saddle of the hook with hook latch closed (if
equipped with hook latch).
7. Check to be sure that the load and/or bottom block is lifted high enough to clear all obstructions when moving boom or trolley.
8. At no time should a load be left suspended from the crane unless the operator has the push button with the power on, and under this condition keep the load as
close as possible to the floor to minimize the possibility of an injury if the load should drop. When the crane is holding a load, the crane operator should remain
at the push button.
9. Do not lift loads with sling hooks hanging loose. If all sling hooks are not needed, they should be properly stored, or use a different sling.
10. All slings or cables should be removed from the crane hooks when not in use (dangling cables or hooks hung in sling rings can inadvertently snag other objects
when the crane is moving).
11. Operators shall not carry loads and/or empty bottom blocks over personnel. Particular additional caution should be practiced when using magnet or vacuum
devices. Loads, or parts of loads, held magnetically could drop. Failure to power magnets or vacuum devices can result in dropping the load. Extra precaution
should be exercised when handling molten metal in the proximity of personnel.
12. Whenever the operator leaves the crane the following procedure should be followed:
• Raise all hooks to an intermediate position.
• Spot the crane at an approved designated location.
• Place all controls in the “off” position.
• Open the main switch to the “off” position.
• Make visual check before leaving the crane.
13. In case of emergency or during inspection, repairing, cleaning or lubrication, a warning sign or signal should be displayed and the main switch should be locked
in the “off” position. This should be done whether the work is being done by the crane operator or by others.
14. Contact with rotation stops or trolley end stops shall be made with extreme caution. The operator should do so with particular care for the safety of persons
below the crane, and only after making certain that any persons on the other cranes are aware of what is being done.
15. ANY SAFETY FEATURES AND MECHANISMS BUILT-IN OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED WITH THE CRANE BY GORBEL ARE REQUIRED FOR THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THE CRANE. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE OR OTHERWISE IMPAIR OR DISABLE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING
OF ANY CRANE SAFETY MECHANISMS OR FEATURES BUILT-IN OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY GORBEL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE CRANE.
ANY REMOVAL, IMPAIRMENT OR DISABLING OF ANY SUCH SAFETY MECHANISMS OR FEATURES OR OTHER USE OR OPERATION OF THE CRANE
WITHOUT THE COMPLETE AND PROPER FUNCTIONING OF ANY SUCH SAFETY MECHANISMS OR FEATURES AUTOMATICALLY AND IMMEDIATELY
VOIDS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
It is agreed that the equipment purchased hereunder is subject to the following LIMITED warranty and no other. Gorbel Incorporated (“Gorbel”) warrants the manual
push-pull Work Station Cranes, Jib Crane, and Gantry Crane products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of ten years or 20,000 hours use
from date of shipment. Gorbel warrants the Motorized Work Station Cranes and Jib Crane products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of
two years or 4,000 hours use from the date of shipment. Gorbel warrants the G-Force® and Easy Arm™ products to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of one year or 2,000 hours use from the date of shipment. This warranty does not cover Gantry Crane wheels.This warranty shall not cover
failure or defective operation caused by operation in excess of recommended capacities, misuses, negligence or accident, and alteration or repair not authorized by
Gorbel. No system shall be field modified after manufacture without the written authorization of Gorbel, Inc. Any field modification made to the system without the
written authorization of Gorbel, Inc. shall void Gorbel’s warranty obligation. OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH HEREIN, NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND NO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE MADE BY GORBEL WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
GORBEL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,
WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS AND ALL SUCH INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL AND/OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY ALSO SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. Gorbel’s obligation and Purchaser’s or end user’s sole remedy under this
warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of Gorbel’s products at the factory, or at the discretion of Gorbel, at a location designated by Gorbel. Purchaser or end
user shall be solely responsible for all freight and transportation costs incurred in connection with any warranty work provided by Gorbel hereunder. Gorbel will not be
liable for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property, nor for damages of any kind resulting from failure or defective operation of any materials or equipment
furnished hereunder. Components and accessories not manufactured by Gorbel are not included in this warranty. Purchaser’s or end user’s remedy for components
and accessories not manufactured by Gorbel is limited to and determined by the terms and conditions of the warranty provided by the respective manufacturers of
such components and accessories.
A) DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
Gorbel and Purchaser agree that any claim made by Purchaser which is inconsistent with Gorbel’s obligations and the warranty remedies
provided with Gorbel’s products, and in particular, special, incidental and consequential damages, are expressly excluded.
B) DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE
Gorbel and Purchaser agree that the implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose is excluded from this transaction and shall not apply to
the goods involved in this transaction.
C) DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESS WARRANTY
Gorbel’s agents, or dealer’s agents, or distributor’s agents may have made oral statements about the machinery and equipment described in
this transaction. Such statements do not constitute warranties, and Purchaser agrees not to rely on such statements. Purchaser also agrees
that such statements are not part of this transaction.
D) DISCLAIMER OF SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Gorbel and Purchaser agree that any claim made by Purchaser which is inconsistent with Gorbel’s obligations and the warranty remedies
provided with Gorbel’s products, and in particular, special, incidental and consequential damages, are expressly excluded.
E) DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR NOT AN AGENT
Gorbel and Purchaser agree that Purchaser has been put on notice that dealer or distributor is not Gorbel’s agent in any respect for any
reason. Gorbel and Purchaser also agree that Purchaser has been put on notice that dealer or distributor is not authorized to incur any
obligations or to make any representations or warranties on Gorbel’s behalf other than those specifically set forth in Gorbel’s warranty provided
in connection with its product.
F) MERGER
This warranty agreement constitutes a final and complete written expression of all the terms and conditions of this warranty and is a complete
and exclusive statement of those terms.
G) PAINTING
Every crane (excluding components) receives a quality paint job before leaving the factory. Unfortunately, no paint will protect against the
abuses received during the transportation process via common carrier. We have included at least one (1) twelve ounce spray can for touchup
with each crane ordered (unless special paint was specified). If additional paint is required, contact a Gorbel® Customer Service
Representative at 1-800-821-0086 or 1-585-924-6262.
Title and Ownership:
Title to the machinery and equipment described in the foregoing proposal shall remain with Gorbel and shall not pass to the Purchaser until the full amount
herein agreed to be paid has been fully paid in cash.
Claims and Damages:
Unless expressly stated in writing, goods and equipment shall be at Purchaser’s risk on and after Seller’s delivery in good shipping order to the Carrier. Gorbel
shall in no event be held responsible for materials furnished or work performed by any person other than it or its authorized representative or agent.
Cancellations:
If it becomes necessary for the purchaser to cancel this order wholly or in part, he shall at once so advise Gorbel in writing. Upon receipt of such written notice
all work will stop immediately. If the order entails only stock items, a flat restocking charge of 15% of the purchase price will become due and payable by
Purchaser to Gorbel. Items purchased specifically for the canceled order shall be charged for in accordance with the cancellation charges of our supplier plus
15% for handling in our factory. The cost of material and/or labor expended in general fabrication for the order shall be charged for on the basis of total costs to
Gorbel up to the time of cancellation plus 15%.
Returns:
No equipment, materials or parts may be returned to Gorbel without express permission in writing to do so.
Extra Charge Delay: If Purchaser delays or interrupts progress of Seller’s performance, or causes changes to be made, Purchaser agrees to reimburse Gorbel
for expense, if any, incident to such delay.
Changes and Alterations:
Gorbel reserves the right to make changes in the details of construction of the equipment, as in its judgment, will be in the interest of the Purchaser; will make
any changes in or additions to the equipment which may be agreed upon in writing by the Purchaser; and Gorbel is not obligated to make such changes in
products previously sold any customer.
Third Party Action:
Should Gorbel have to resort to third party action to collect any amount due after thirty (30) days from date of invoice, the Purchaser agrees to pay collection
costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and legal interest.
OSHA Responsibilities:
Gorbel agrees to fully cooperate with Purchaser in the design, manufacture or procurement of safety features or devices that comply with OSHA regulations. In
the event additional equipment or labor shall be furnished by Gorbel, it will be at prices and standard rates then in effect, or as may be mutually agreed upon at
the time of the additional installation.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Gorbel agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age,
religion, sex, national origin, handicap, veteran, or marital status. Gorbel agrees to maintain non-segregated work facilities and comply with rules and regulations
of the Secretary of Labor or as otherwise provided by law or Executive Order.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GORBEL® FREE STANDING JIB CRANE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
ITEM COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY*
Check that lockwashers are compressed and nuts tightened to Every 500 hours
1 Anchor Bolts
manufacturer’s specifications. or 3 months
Boom Attachment Check that lockwashers are compressed and bolts are tightened to Every 500 hours
2
Hardware torque specifications (chart 1A, page 2). or 3 months
Check to make sure both rollers have full face contact with mast Every 1000 hours
3 Trunnion Rollers
pipe and that lockwashers are compressed. or 6 months
Endstop/Tagline Check that lockwashers are compressed and bolts are tightened to Every 500 hours
4
Assemblies torque specifications (chart 1A, page 2). or 3 months
Verify end of boom is at a point of L/300 above level. Reference Every 1000 hours
5 Level of Boom
page 11, Boom Installation. or 6 months
Every 1000 hours
6 Accessory Items Conduct a general inspection of all accessory items.
or 6 months
Every 1000 hours
7 Gorbel® Crane Conduct a visual inspection of crane overall.
or 6 months

* Federal, state and local codes may require inspection and maintenance checks more
often. Please check the federal, state and local code manuals in your area.

WARNING
Any changes in rolling effort, rotation effort or unusual noises must be immediately identified and
corrected.

WARNING
600 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 593
Fishers, NY 14453-0593
Distributed by Tri-State Equipment Company Inc.
[email protected]
This product can expose you to chemicals, including acrylonitrile,
www.tsoverheadcrane.com
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For Tel: (314) 869-7200
more information go to:
© 2013 Gorbel Inc.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov All Rights Reserved

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