INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL
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1. Fig 4 ALLEN WRENCH HOLDER TOP HAT ADAPTER Fig 5 ob An FEMALE ADAPTER X Ja PIN a Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued SPEED SELECTOR The Crawler has been designed to operate at a safe and moderate speed Always operate the Crawler with the drill speed 1 low selected as shown in fig 76 Operating the drill in any speed other than 1 low will cause the scaffold to travel at unsafe speeds and possibly overturn and injure the operator Operating the drill at any speed other than 1 low will void all warranties Any higher speed selected will allow the scaffold to travel in excess of 1 ft per second possibly causing injury and is not OSHA compliant MOVING THE CRAWLER BY HAND The Crawler is intended to be used for moving scaffolds short distances while the operator is performing repetitive tasks One battery charge can power the Crawler as far as 1500 ft When transporting the Crawler long distances while attached to the scaffolding it is recommended the drill carriage be reduced to its lowest point and the drill removed The operator can then manually push and steer the scaffold using the handle as shown in fig 7 NOTE It may be necessary to elevate the drive wheel during manual transport on slick surfaces The 15 1 gear reduction may make it difficult for the drive wheel to turn when the drive unit is not under po2. Lock Unlock Step 1 Unlock Step2 Foot Pedal Brake Casters Bil Jax Buffalo Eaglerock Lever Casters Louisville Lock Unlock Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued CASTER LOCKING POLE STORAGE The caster locking pole comes with a metal hook attached to the end of the pole for easy storage While the caster locking pole is not in use it should be stored by hanging it from the scaffold frame or guard rail as shown in fig 3 ALLEN WRENCH STORAGE The Crawler is shipped with a 3 8 Allen wrench for the installation and future adjustments A plastic storage clip has been provided and attached to the underside of the upper mounting bracket as shown in fig 74 NOTE If the Allen wrench storage clip is located on the underside of the lower mounting bracket it may be relocated to the upper bracket by removing the center screw and attaching the clip to the pre drilled hole found on the underside of the upper mounting bracket CASTER LOCKING BAR The caster locking bar is essential for the safe operation of the Crawler drive unit and should be checked regularly to be sure the locking pins are fully engaged above the rim of the top hat adapters as shown in fig 5 If the bar becomes disengaged the operator will no longer be able to steer the scaffold properly possibly causing injury to operator or others Fig 3
3. Patent 26 533 067 7 004 284 and other patents pendin INSTALLATION amp OPERATING MANUAL READ THE COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING Ez ml A 1 ww B lt es Wo O _ i ry y HERE r CRAWLER PRODUCTS www Crawlerproducts com 2354 NORTH LINDBERGH BLVD ST LOUIS MO 63114 866 572 8297 Copyright 2006 Revised 5 Crawler Table of contents TOOLS amp DRILLS NEEDED IDENTIFYING PARTS SAFETY ee erreur nnn ununi nuu uuu unn 3 6 INSTALLATION eere 7 17 OPERATING MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them often and use them to instruct others Crawler Tools needed for installation of the CRAWLER Crawler drive unit amp caster locking bar 1 Framing square 2 Tape measure 3 Standard metric deep well socket set 4 Adjustable wrench 5 3 8 Allen wrench included 6 3 16 Allen wrench 7 Electrical tape 8 1 2 DRILL 9 3 8 amp 1 2 DRILL BITS STANDARD amp METRIC SOCKET SET 1 2 DRILL ADJUSTABLE WRENCH TAPE MEASURE ELECTRICAL TAPE 2999 39 B k 4 a 3 8 amp 1 2 DRILL BITS 3 8 ALLEN WRENCH Hr ym in LM em h 3 16 ALLEN WRENCH FRAMING SQUARE P Drills compatible with the Crawler drive unit DC980 DC983 DC984 DC987 DC988
4. DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Crawler retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty In the case of a claim that is not covered by the warranty you will be contacted to determine whether Crawler should repair the damages for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the Service Center There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof USER MANUAL Please review your User Manual carefully so that you will understand the installation and operation of your Crawler product and how to maximize its safety and efficiency WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty service information contact Crawler at 1 866 572 8297 9 00am 5 00pm CST Parts and service labor that are the responsibility of Crawler will be provided without charge Other service is at customer s expense You must provide the model serial number and purchase date
5. DC900KL BOSCH 13614 33614 13618 13624 K p LI 0614 20 0617 20 0624 20 0627 20 0724 20 MEIN SF180 A SF151 A HITACHI DS14DMR DS18DMR Panasonic EY6450 Makite BDDF451 BHP451 Visit www crawlerproducts com for a list of the most current compatible drill models Crawler Identifying Parts nne A zumeist 6n ImiscaImmm 2m UuEcoOE Pap DPE zoe Hm r Lower Mounting Upper Mounting Bracket Bracket ALLEN KEY Caster Locking Bar BUS y 5H6 X 3 3i X3 12 X3 Top Hat Replacement Axle Bolts Adae Plastic boot P d Telescopic pole CASTER LOCKING POLE GENERAL SAFETY RULES mr 08 ee Don t operate the Crawler above a safe platform height Use the 2 1 height to base width ratio outlined in the MAX OPERATING HEIGHT section of the operating manual Don t operate the Crawler with a drill speed other than 71 low selected The Crawler has been designed to operate at a safe and moderate speed Operating the drill at any speed other than 1 low will allow the scaffold to travel at unsafe speeds possibly causing it to overturn and result in serious injury to the operator Operating the drill at any speed other than 1 low will void all warranties and is not compliant with O S H A regulations Don t operate the Crawler without the caster locking bar secured properly in place Don t operate the Crawler
6. operating CRAWLER Lock all casters using this telescopic Caster Locking Pole before climbing on or off the scaffold as soon as the scaffold comes to a complete stop and before any work begins All drills must be installed into the drill carriage with the low or 1 drill speed selected Any higher speed selected will allow the scaffold to travel in excess of 1 ft per second possibly Causing injury and is not OSHA compliant O S H A Regulations require all casters O S H A Regulations prohibit this scaffold be locked To lock the casters use the moving device to travel at a speed in CRAWLER Caster q Lockin Pole excess of 1 ft per second Any provided Lock all casters before climbing on and off the scaffold as soon as the scaffold comes to a complete stop and before any work begins CRAWLER MAX FEET PER SECOND 0 0 0 0 0 1 modifications to this device allowing the speed to exceed 1 ft per second are prohibited and Regulations not compliant with O S H A Panasonic j HITACHIM imum BOSCH mme DEWALT 0 Mount the clamp using the pre drilled holes specific to your brand of drill METERS PER SECOND W MAX R P M MAX DRILL SPEED FEET PER SECOND Crawler Installation of the Caster Locking Bar STEP 1 Rotate the two casters on one end of the scaffold so both wheels are positioned with the locking mechanisms to the outside of the s
7. padlock to prevent someone unfamiliar with the Crawler s telescopic function from serious injury Fig 11 3 8 SHANK PAD LOCK Fig 12A 3 8 SHANK PAD LOCK Fig 12B Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued REMOVING amp TRANSPORTING THE CRAWLER When removing the Crawler from the scaffold shorten the length of the telescopic portion to the minimum distance Properly secure both the height selector pin and the safety ring pin Remove the drill from the carriage Loosen both clamps from the scaffold and push upward on the outer tube and mounting bracket as shown in fig 13A With one hand firmly on the Crawler s outer tube and the other hand firmly on the steering handle the Crawler can be wheeled from one location to another as shown in fig 13B The Crawler can be transported or stored horizontally by carefully laying the Crawler down and allowing it to rest on the back side of the mounting brackets as shown in fig 13C MAXIMUM OPERATING HEIGHT Never operate the Crawler while standing at a platform height greater than a 2 1 height to base width ratio For example if the base width of the scaffold s end frame is 30 the maximum safe platform height is 60 1 e width x 2 max platform height Fig 813A Fig 13B Fig 13C Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawl
8. without first making certain you are able to lock and unlock the casters using the telescopic Caster Locking Pole supplied O S H A Regulations require all casters be locked To lock the casters use the CRAWLER Caster Locking Pole provided Lock all casters before climbing on and off the scaffold as soon as the scaffold comes to a complete stop and before any work begins Don t operate the crawler on a grade steeper than 3 degrees Don t drive the scaffold through door openings or low clearance areas with the Crawler attached Always dismount the scaffold remove the drill from the carriage and push the scaffold and Crawler under low clearance areas Don t operate the Crawler without having the telescopic height selector pin and the safety ring pin securely in place as outlined in the TELESCOPIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT section of the operating manual Crawler GENERAL SAFETY RULES CONT m 8 NE ST Sl AES 0 Don t drive the Crawler at full speed in the reverse mode This may cause the scaffold to flip over if stopped abruptly Read and fully understand all safety material in the operating manual and warning labels posted on the Crawler unit before operating the Crawler Don t allow anyone to operate the crawler without first reading and fully understanding the complete installation and operating manual Perform routine inspections on the Crawler s components as outlined in the SAFTEY CHECK BEFORE
9. NOB bracket has no Allen wrench or Allen wrench holder attached NOTE If the top of the bottom rung on your scaffold is less than 1172 above the floor surface move the bottom mounting bracket to the second rung TIGHTEN USING THE 3 8 ALLEN WRENCH PROVIDEDY Fig 6B The table below shows the min max dimensions needed from the finished floor to the top of the mounting bracket Mounting Bracket Minimum Maximum Top 32 5934 Bottom 1134 24 Crawler Installation of the Crawler continued STEP 7 Install the upper mounting bracket centered on the highest possible rung of the scaffold s end frame at or slightly below 5972 from the floor Use a framing square to align the bracket at a 90 angle to the scaffold as shown in fig 7 NOTE The upper mounting bracket has an Allen wrench and holder attached to the underside NOTE Install the upper bracket on the highest rung possible at or below 5972 above the floor surface Firmly tighten the knurled knob attached to the upper mounting bracket by hand then again using the 3 8 Allen wrench supplied as shown in fig 6B so the mounting bracket will remain perpendicular previously aligned by the framing Square Fig 7 Step 8 Remove the U shaped clamps from the mounting brackets previously installed in step 7 Verify that both brackets are perfectly centered between the scaffold s ver
10. OPERATING section of the operating manual When raising the telescopic section the drill carriage and upper tube of the Crawler make certain to have a firm hold on the upper tube and drill carriage before pulling out the selector pin After the pin is pulled outward the tubes become disengaged and the upper section will fall possibly causing serious injury to the operator Don t wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating the Crawler Loose clothing and jewelry can become entangled with the scaffold or Crawler possibly resulting in serious injury Follow all O S H A guidelines concerning movable scaffolds found in O S H A Publication 3150 1926 452 w Don t operate the Crawler without first surveying the site for debris and obstacles which may scotch the casters on the scaffold possibly causing it to overturn Don t operate the Crawler while under the influence of drugs or alcohol Don t operate the Crawler if you are tired or have been deprived of sleep A900 10Vd Nid A313VS Nid T1Nd paralyoe SI JUBIay JedoJd y Jaye Uld JO Oa as JuDIeu ay YHNOJU xXoo ped e Jo uid Ajayes y Wasul SABMIY jquiesse eDeueo up pue aqn Jeddn eui NINH V UO pjou wiy e eAeu oj uiepas yew uid 103oeJes juBieu y Bui ind e10jeg I nseJ p noo ujeep 10 FKunfui snoues SLNAWSAYINOAY S INDIID e214329J8 Jeeu esn jou OG VHSO EYE ETAT e o SI JUSWIdINbsS jeyow si SLASIN juei duio2 VHSO 0U s
11. caffold as shown in fig 1A NOTE It may be helpful to elevate the scaffold s end frame and suspend the casters by placing an object such as a 5 gal bucket between the floor and the first rung of the scaffold as shown in fig 1B STEP 2 Remove the nuts and axle bolts from both casters Locate the correct diameter replacement axle bolts There are three sizes 5 16 3 8 and 1 2 supplied with the Crawler Install the new axle bolts so the threads are facing each other and pointing to the inside of the scaffold as shown in fig 72A NOTE Some caster s axles are riveted and must be drilled out and replaced with the axle bolts that are supplied NOTE Make certain to re install the original washers spacers and bushings as found in the caster assembly prior to removing the original axle bolts NOTE If the axle bolts supplied are not the proper diameter or length replace the original axle bolts with grade 5 hex bolts and lock nuts The replacement bolts should match the diameter of the original bolts removed and project 7 8 to 1 1 4 beyond the caster as shown in 2B Fig 1A 5 Gal bucket to elevate the casters Fig 1B Fig 424 ES NEW AXLE BOLT THREADS Fig 2B a hk T8 MIN 1 1 4 MAX HZ PROJECTION EELT ETTETI Crawler Installation of the Caster Locking Bar continued STEP 3 With the axle nuts removed chec
12. cking bar by pulling outward on the spring pins and slipping the female adapters found on both ends of the caster locking bar over the rim of the top hat shaped adapters as shown in fig 5A Confirm that spring pins are fully inserted securing the caster locking bar to both casters as shown in fig 5B With the spring pins fully inserted in both top hat adapters the bar is locked secured and will not disengage NOTE After completing Step 5 the front casters are now locked parallel with the scaffold and will allow the Crawler drive unit when installed to steer the scaffold in a manner similar to the operation of an outboard motor on a fishing boat TOP HAT ADAPTER FEMALE ADAPTER Fig 5A CASTER LOCKING BAR Fig 5B Crawler Installation of the Crawler STEP 6 Install the lower mounting bracket centered on the bottom rung of the scaffold s end frame located at the opposite end of the caster locking bar as previously installed in steps 1 5 Use a framing square to align the bracket at a 90 angle to the scaffold as shown in fig 764A Firmly tighten the knurled knob attached to the lower mounting bracket by hand then again using the 3 8 Allen wrench supplied as shown in fig 6B so the mounting bracket will remain perpendicular previously aligned by the framing Square z HAND TIGHTEN THE NOTE The lower mounting KNURLED K
13. d s casters making it possible to negotiate irregularities found on most floor surfaces or even travel over small obstacles It is imperative that a 2 clearance is maintained between the top of the drive assembly and the outer tube as shown in fig 10 AL Ee Fig 9 2 1 2 Fig 10 Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued THE CRAWLER S THROTTLE The Crawler s throttle 1s located at the top of the steering handle and is controlled by the operator s thumb as shown in fig 11 With the drill properly positioned in the drill carriage the thumb throttle activates the drill s trigger through the linkage located inside the rectangular tube The Crawler s speed is controlled by the amount of pressure applied The more pressure applied the more power 1s transfered to the drive wheel Take time to become familiar with the throttle s Operation and sensitivity CRAWLER SAFETY amp SECURITY The Crawler s mounting brackets are equipped with two 3 8 holes to accept an extended shank padlock for additional security on the job site as shown in fig 12A The safety ring pin which secures the height selector pin in place can be easily replaced with a common 3 8 extended shank padlock for maximum safety as shown in fig Z 12B WARNING lf the crawler is left unattended it is strongly recommended that the safety ring pin be replaced with a
14. e drill DRILL BUSHING amp E CLAMP 3 AM a 1 2 DRIVE ADAPTER FEMALE POR Fig 174 CLEARANCE BETWEEN LINKAGE AND TRIGGER DRILL FITS TIGHT TO BUSHING BUSHING FITS TIGHT TO CLAMP Fig 17B Step 18 Tighten the knob on the clamp clockwise and reinstall the battery as shown in fig 18 With the drill locked in the carriage and the battery installed in the drill the Crawler is now under power Read the operating manual completely before operating the Crawler REINSTALL BATTERY ROTATE KNOB CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN CLAMP Fig 18 Crawier Operating Manual for The Crawler NORMAL FORWARD OPERATION The Crawler is designed to be operated similarly to an outboard motor found on a small fishing boat The operator stands on the scaffold platform normally facing forward while controlling the speed and direction with one hand as shown in fig 1 When the operator pushes the handle to the right the scaffold will travel to the left and vice versa The desired speed of the Crawler 1s determined by the amount of pressure applied to the thumb throttle located above the steering handle Remember to accelerate and decelerate slowly Sudden rapid starts or stops can throw the operator off balance causing injury NOTE The Crawler s extreme gear FORWARD OPERATION Fig 1 reduction greatly increases
15. er continued ADDING ADDITIONAL PIN SELECTOR HOLES Additional holes may be added between the pre drilled holes located in the UPPER TUBE upper tube in order to achieve additional operating height requirements The location for these sni additional holes can be located by NI moving the drill carriage vertically to the desired height While holding the drill carriage at the desired height wrap a piece of masking tape around the perimeter of the upper tube at the lowest visible point possible and even with the top of the middle tube as shown in fig 214A Fully extend the Fig 14A upper tube and drill carriage Lock the tubes together using the height selector pin as outlined in the TELESCOPIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT section of this manual With the tubes locked together locate and mark the position of the new hole by measuring down 1 2 from the bottom of the masking tape in line with the existing pre drilled holes using a framing square as shown in fig 14B Center punch and drill a 3 8 hole through the upper tube at the mark previously located 1 1 27 NOTE Be extremely careful when drilling through the upper tube not to drill into or damage the internal drive shaft assembly NOTE Make sure to allow at least 3 4 between the new hole and the existing pre drilled holes in the upper tube Fig 14B Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler cont
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17. inued THE CRAWLER S TORQUE amp AUTO BRAKE The Crawler acquires its unbelievable torque by drastically reducing the gear ratio of an already powerful cordless drill Through gear reduction the Crawler reduces the speed of the drill by a ratio of 15 1 thereby increasing the torque of the drill fifteen times The same principle applies for stopping the Crawler The auto brake on the drill 1s amplified fifteen times through the same gear reduction system The Crawler will come to a complete stop as soon the unit 1s no longer under power It s still necessary and mandatory that all casters are locked when the unit is not under power NOTE Lock all casters using the CASTER LOCKING POLE before climbing on or off the scaffold as soon as the scaffold comes to a_complete stop and before any work begins TIRE PRESSURE The Crawler uses an 8 pneumatic non marking tire and should be inflated to a maximum of 50 psi for normal use Additional traction may be needed when operating the Crawler on slick or smooth concrete surfaces This can be achieved by reducing the tire pressure By reducing the tire pressure friction 1s added and may result in a temporary decrease in battery life Remember to inflate the tire to the normal operating psi when the conditions return to normal Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued SAFETY CHECK BEFORE OPERATING A daily safety check should be perfor
18. is fully inserted into the drill s chuck leaving the square end of the adapter projecting approx 274 as shown in fig 15 1 2 SQUARE DRIVE ADAPTER Fig 15 Step 16 Move the speed selector switch to the low or 1 speed position on the drill and make certain the torque setting 1s adjusted to the drill mode as shown in fig 16 All drills must be installed into the drill carriage with the low or 1 drill speed selected Any higher speed selected will allow the scaffold to travel in excess of 1 ft per second possibly causing injury and is not OSHA compliant DRILL MODE Fig 16 SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH Crawler Installation of the Crawler continued Step 17 Remove the battery from the drill and install the drill with the 1 2 square drive adapter into the clamp located on the drill carriage as shown in fig 17A Align and insert the 2 drive adapter into the female port located in the center of the bottom flange Make certain the plastic adapter bushing and drill are both fully inserted into the clamp and the rim of the adapter bushing fits tightly to the clamp and the drill fits tightly to the adapter bushing as shown in fig 17B Note With the battery removed from the drill activate the throttle located on the drill carriage making certain the linkage operates smoothly and fully engages and disengages the trigger located on th
19. k to see if the top hat shaped caster adapters will fit over the new axle bolts The adapters are pre drilled for use with 5 16 axle bolts If the axle bolts on your casters are larger it will be necessary to enlarge the hole using a vs or 2 drill bit depending on the diameter of the axle bolt Some casters may have a raised flap or contour making it difficult for the top hat shaped adapter to seat properly Make certain to rotate the adapter aligning the notch in the adapter with the raised flap or contoured shape located on the caster as shown in fig 3 NOTE Make certain the axle bolt does not project beyond the rim of the top hat adapter NOTCH Fig 3 STEP 4 Thread the new lock nuts supplied with the Crawler over the end of the new axle bolts Tighten the lock nuts using a deep well socket and socket wrench as shown in fig 4 NOTE When installing the axle nuts use the appropriate size nut for the axle bolt used Do not over tighten the axle nuts which will prevent the caster wheels from turning freely NOTE The top hat adapters can permanently remain on the casters and will not affect the performance of the scaffold even when the caster locking bar is not installed Fig 4 WARNING Do NOT OVER TIGHTEN Make sure the casters turn freely Crawler Installation of the Caster Locking Bar continued STEP 5 Install the caster lo
20. l in preventing the height selector pin from accidentally becoming disengaged causing the upper tube and drill carriage to fall potentially causing serious injury to the operator or others Fig 8B HEIGHT SELECTOR PIN SAFTEY RING PIN Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued OPERATING THE CRAWLER UNDER LOW CLEARANCE CONDITIONS While operating the Crawler pay close attention to obstacles overhead as well as any change in ceiling height The Crawler can compress to a total height of 79 allowing it to pass through a standard door opening NEVER DRIVE THE SCAFFOLD THROUGH A DOOR OPENING OR LOW CLEARANCE AREA When encountering a door opening or low clearance area always dismount the scaffold remove the drill from the carriage and push the scaffold manually until a safe and consistent operating height is reached as shown in fig 9 NOTE It may be necessary to elevate the drive wheel during manual transport on slick surfaces The 15 1 gear reduction may make it difficult for the drive wheel to turn when the drive unit is not under power THE FLOATING DRIVE WHEEL Crawler s The connected only to the inner steering column and floats independent of the shorter outer tube used to secure the Crawler to the scaffold This allows the drive assembly is Crawler s drive assembly to travel vertically higher or lower than the scaffol
21. med before operating the Crawler Make certain the mounting brackets are tight and secure Check the caster locking bar making sure it s secure and locked in place properly Check to see if the Crawler easily rotates 360 degrees and no foreign material has become lodged between the various tubes Make certain the throttle linkage 1s operating freely and the drill is locked in the carriage so the drill s trigger aligns with the linkage properly Check the height selector pin making sure it 1s fully inserted and the safety ring pin is installed Check the scaffold s casters making sure they are unlocked and turn freely and the caster locking pole is present and able to engage and disengage the caster locks found on your scaffold Remove all debris plaster paint joint compound etc from the Crawler after every use Foreign material can damage the unit making it dangerous to operate Crawler Products LLC Limited Warranty For Crawler Products and Accessories Welcome to the Crawler Products Family Please read this warranty carefully and consult your User Manual before requesting warranty service to avoid a possible service call WARRANTY COVERAGE This ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on parts is limited to the terms set forth below Crawler Products LLC Crawler warrants those Crawler products purchased in the United States against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of o
22. riginal retail purchase Warranty Period To ensure warranty service keep the dated bill or sale receipt as evidence of the purchase date If a defect arises and a valid claim is received by Crawler within the Warranty Period Crawler will provide when needed service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center To obtain warranty service in the United States you must call our Customer Support at 1 866 572 8297 9 00am 5 00pm CST The determination of service will be made by Crawler Customer Support PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO CRAWLER WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION AND REPAIR MEMO NUMBER PARTS New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts will be used for repairs by Crawler at its designated Service Center for the Warranty Period Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period SERVICE During the Warranty Period at its option Crawler will 1 repair the defective part s 2 replace the defective part s or 3 replace the entire product The customer will be required to ship the product to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Service is contacted to make the necessary repairs You are responsible for all transportation charges to and from the Service Center Crawler is not responsible for the de installation or re installation of the product PACKAGING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS When you send the product to the authorized Crawler Ser
23. tep14 Make certain the clamp is secured to the mounting plate in the proper location depending on the brand of drill being used as shown in fig 14A and the label below po i HITACHI Mk o CET e BOSCH m DEWALT 0 Mount the clamp using the pre drilled holes specific to your brand of drill It may be necessary to relocate the clamp to accommodate your brand of drill The clamp may be relocated by removing the two Allen head mounting screws using a 3 16 Allen wrench Move the clamp vertically to it s new location and align the holes in the clamp with the proper pre drilled holes found in the mounting plate Reinstall the mounting screw previously removed NOTE When reinstalling the clamp to the mounting plate make certain the clamp s mounting block is positioned at the bottom of the clamp as shown in fig 14B MOUNTING PLATE Panasonic Ms un HITACHUZZ 7S PRE DRILLED MOUNTING H O L E S Registered trademarks of identified companies Mount the clamp using the pre drilled holes specific to your brand of drill Fig 14A Clamp mounting block Fig tH 4B Allen head mounting screws Crawler Installation of the Crawler continued Step 15 Insert the hex end of the square drive adapter supplied completely into the chuck of the drill being used as shown in fig 15 NOTE Make certain the drive adapter
24. the clamps to the mounting brackets using the 7s Allen wrench supplied as shown in fig 10 These brackets are now secure on the Crawler and only need to be moved if the Crawler is used on a different brand and or model of scaffolding 3 8 ALLEN WRENCH 2412 CLEARANCE Crawler Installation of the Crawler continued Step 11 Rotate the Crawler so the T handle height selector pin is facing the scaffold s end frame as shown in fig 11A Remove the safety ring pin from the height selector pin assembly Pull outward on the T handle height selector pin while pushing the top flange of the Crawler upward until the top flange is even with or above the top rung of the scaffold as shown in fig 11B Confirm that the height selector pin is locked and fully inserted in one of the holes found in the upper tube Reinstall the safety ring pin through the height selector pin assembly preventing the height selector pin from becoming disengaged NOTE Firmly hold the upper tube and flange while adjusting the height HANDLE HEIGHT SELECTOR PIN SAFTEY RING PIN Fig 11A mo Pw Fig 11B Step 12 Install the drill carriage to the top flange of the Crawler as shown in fig 12 using the bolts and Allen wrench supplied two 7 X n button head stainless steel bolts NOTE The holes located in the top flange are intentionally offset preventing
25. the drill carriage from being installed improperly by 180 to 1 gi P1 1 HEAD BOLTS b m Fig 12 Crawler Installation of the Crawler continued Step 13 Using the charts below locate the brand and model of drill you plan to use and note the bushing number in the column to the right Locate the bushing with the corresponding number from the bushings supplied The bushings are clearly marked with an identifying number located on the side of the bushing as shown in fig 213A BUSHING 1 2 3 4 5 BOSCH Wieauter B zt DC980 DS14DMR SF180 A DC983 DS18DMR 13614 0614 20 13618 0617 20 DC984 DC987 DC988 DC900KL 33618 0624 20 13624 0627 20 0724 20 ADAPTER BUSHING IDENTIFYING NU MBER Makita BDDF451 k Panasonic BHP451 dn PITT SF151 A Registered trademakes of identified companies Insert the bushing into the clamp located on the drill carriage making certain the groove in the bushing aligns properly with the pin found on the rear of the clamp as shown in fig 13B NOTE Make certain the continuous split in the bushing found 180 from the groove aligns with the split in the front of the clamp Fig 13A ADAPTER BUSHING GROOVE DRILL CLAMP ALIGNING PI Fig 13B Crawler Installation of the Crawler continued S
26. the torque of the cordless drill OPERATING THE CRAWLER IN REVERSE The Crawler may be operated in reverse by simply reversing the drill motor Operating the Crawler in the reverse mode is only recommended if it is necessary for maneuvering around obstacles or aligning the scaffold with the work area When driving the crawler in the reverse mode the operator should turn 180 from the normal operating position facing the Crawler drive unit as shown in fig 2 NOTE For optimum safety and performance the Crawler is to be operated mainly as shown in Fig 1 Fig 42 Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued CASTER LOCKING POLE The Crawler has been shipped with a telescopic pole with a plastic boot attached to one end This pole is to be used to engage and disengage the caster locks found on your scaffold The boot shaped plastic tool has various profiles and notches used to grab the brake levers found on different makes and models of scaffolding allowing the operator to easily engage and disengage the caster locks from the platform above The illustrations to the right display the proper position and use of the tool on three popular styles of casters NOTE If the casters on your scaffold differ from those shown to the right make certain you are able to easily engage and disengage the caster locks with the tool provided before using Indy Casters Perry Scaffold
27. tical uprights as shown in fig 8 If not adjust the brackets to the center following the steps shown in figs 6 and 7 Once the brackets are perfectly centered install a band of electrical tape on either side of both brackets as shown in fig 8 These marks will help align the mounting brackets for future setups Fig 8 ELECTRICAL TAPE Crawler Installation of the Crawler continued Step 9 Install the Crawler drive unit to the mounting brackets previously installed on the scaffold The vertical CRAWLER logo should be facing outward and centered left to right as shown in fig 79A NOTE The brackets only attach to the outer tube Allow 27 of clearance between the top of the drive unit and the bottom of the outer tube as shown in fig 9B NOTE If the top of the bottom rung on the scaffold is less than 1172 above the floor surface you must move the bottom mounting bracket to the second rung from the bottom to achieve proper clearance between the drive unit and the outer tube If so follow the steps in figs 6 relocating the lower mounting bracket to the second rung from the bottom Fig 9A Fig 9B Step 10 Secure the Crawler drive unit to the scaffold by installing the U shaped clamps over the outer tube and bolting the clamps to the mounting brackets using the four X 1 stainless steel cap screws previously removed Tighten
28. vice Center you must use the original cart box and packaging material or an equivalent as approved by Crawler Crawler accepts no responsibility for any damage during shipping due to improper packaging EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover defects malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit accidents abuse misuse operation contrary to furnished instructions operation on incorrect power supplies operation with faulty associated equipment modification alteration improper servicing tampering or normal wear and tear or products which the serial number has been removed or defaced TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CRAWLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF CRAWLER CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE ANY CLAIMS UNDER SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL EXPIRE ON EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW CRAWLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWN TIME AND ANY
29. wer SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH DRILL MODE DANGER 1 LOW ONLY Fig 6 Crawler Operating Manual for The Crawler continued TELESCOPIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Remove the safety ring pin from the T handle height selector pin assembly While having a firm grip on the drill carriage and upper tube assembly with one hand pull outward on the T handle selector pin with the other hand as shown in fig 8A The Crawler s upper tube becomes disengaged from the lower tube allowing the upper section to be raised or lowered This function allows the Crawler to become telescopic and adapt to various heights of scaffolding DANGER Before pulling the height selector pin make certain you have a firm hold on the upper tube and drill carriage assembly as shown in fig 8A If the upper tube should fall it could cause serious injury to the operator After the proper height is achieved make certain the height selector pin locates and is fully inserted in one of the adjustment holes located in the upper tube Reinstall the safety ring pin through the height selector pin assembly as shown in fig 8B With the height selector pin fully inserted and the safety rng pin reinstalled the Crawler s telescopic tubes are now locked and ready for use DANGER Never attempt to use the Crawler without first inserting the safety ring pin through the height selector pin assembly This step is critica
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