FASSI CRANE cI

F 420AXP.22
use and maintenance
XP DEVICE (EXTRA POWER)
Edition CE 04 02-09-98

INDEX

Chapter IV IDENTIFICATION OF THE CRANE MODEL page 3

V TECHNICAL DATA page 4
X CONTROLS TO OPERATE THE CRANE - XP/V DEVICE page 5
XI CONTROLS TO OPERATE THE CRANE page 6
- RADIO REMOTE CONTROL - XP/CR DEVICE
XIV HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC SCHEMATICS page 11
B CAPACITY PLATES page 13

This supplementary use and maintenance Booklet is an up-dating of the Use

and Maintenance manual of the crane F380A. .. supplied with the XP device.

(!) WARNING (!)

Some of the subjects contained are an integration of what reported in
the manual; read carefully this supplementary manual paying attention to
the chapters or contesst of the manual before operating the crane.

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IDENTIFICATION OF THE CRANE MODEL IDENTIFICATION OF
THE CRANE MODEL c IV
F 380A/420AXP
Essential data for the identification of the crane are given on the plate DE1661
used for the CE mark and fixed to the base. (Fig. 1)

1—Crane model
2—Serial Number
3—Year of manufacturing

GRU MODELLO 1
CRANE MODEL
N° DI SERIE
SERIAL NUMBER 2
ANNO DI COSTRUZIONE
MANUF. YEAR 3
24021 ALBINO (BG) ITALY
fig. 1 FAX 39 35 755020

The model, the version of the crane, the year of

Identification
manufacturing and the serial number are stamped on
plate
the base (fig. 2) in the following sequence:

*F380A/420AXP.22*07*0100*
serial no.

year of manufacturing

version /.23 /.24 /.26 /.27

model F380A/420AXP

( !) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE Punching

DATA MARKED ON THE PLATE AND PUNCHED fig. 2
ON THE BASE BE ALTERED.

It is essential to give the correct crane model and serial number, when you
contact the Service and Parts Department.

The exact crane model, serial number and description of implements will
enable FASSI Service Department to give a rapid and efficient response.

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A further metallic plate (fig. 3) fixed to the crane by the
installer, quotes the identifying data of the equipment and
the final CE mark.

1 Name of the installer who applied the final

CE mark
2 Crane mark, model and serial number CRANE - MARK AND MODEL
2 SERIAL NUMBER
3 Vehicle mark, model and chassis number
4 Year of mounting TRUCK - MARK AND MODEL
3 TRUCK FRAME SERIAL NUMBER

4 YEAR OF MOUNTING

fig. 3

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 TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA
cV F 380A/420AXP.22
The design of this crane has been carried out in respect of DIN 15018 norms,
fatigue test classification H1B3 .

The crane can operate, intermittently, with lifting devices other than the hook.
The dimensions and the capacity of the implements must be proportioned with
crane performances.

F 420AXP.22

Lifting Standard Hydraulic Rotation Rotation Working Pump Oil tank Crane Max. working
capacity reach extension arc torque pressure capacity capacity weight pressure
on the outrigger
(Φ 210)

40 tm 8,00 m 3,75 m 430° 5,33 tm 32,5 MPa 50 l/min 180 l 4100 kg 48,5 daN\cm2
392,27 kNm 52,33 kNm

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CONTROLS TO OPERATE THE CRANE - XP/V DDEVICE CONTROLS TO OPERATE
THE CRANE cX
V3_GR4_XP
See chapter X of the F380A USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL for details
of “Controls to operate the crane”

The XP/V device can be supplied on request and can be installed on a crane
with Hydrocontrol distributor.
The XP device works on the principle of an increase in the lifting fig. 4
capacity of the crane with a reduction in the dynamic effect achieved
with a reduction in the speed of certain movements.

ACTIVATION OF THE XP/V DEVICE

The XP/V device can be activated, by operating a selector with two

positions (ON-OFF) by means of a safety key, placed next to each con-
trol station (Fig. 4-4a-4b DE2691)

The cranes with dual sides ground controls have two selectors (one
for each control station); the third selector is located on the control
station upwards, when the crane is equipped with top seat controls
fig. 4a
(cable remote controls).

On the cranes with top seat distributor controls, the selector is located
on the control station upwards.

How to use the XP/V device

See chapter VIII of the USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL for details
of the lifting moment limiting device.

(!) ATTENTION (!)

The rating plates relevant to the XP device are marked F....XP.
fig. 4b
(!) WARNING (!)
It is necessary to release the crane controls (the distributor levers
return in neutral position), before operating the selector to engage or
disengage the XP/V device, because the variations of the operating
speeds are considerable and immediate; then carefully operate the
controls.

The XP/V device can be activated by the crane operator before or

during manoeuvres to handle the load.

For example, it can be used:

- to exploit the reduction in the speed when moving a load that must
be positioned with precision.
- to exploit the variation in the lifting moment limiting device adjustment
parameters to exit from a critical situation when moving the load (yellow light
or activation of the lifting moment limiting with the red light and block).

Switching on the XP device after the yellow light has come on

- the light goes off

- insisting with the manoeuvres that increase the lifting moment, you get the
yellow and red lights again.

Switching on the XP device after the red light has come on

(lifting moment limiting device block)

A) The block continues:

- the crane must be reset by retracting the extension rams (with hydraulic
jib, act on the retraction of the jib extension rams).
B) The red light switches off and the yellow lights usually comes on.
- the crane controls are enabled. Insisting with the manoeuvres that
increase the lifting moment, you get the yellow and red lights again.
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 CONTROLS TO OPERATE
c XI THE CRANE
CONTROLS TO OPERATE THE CRANE - RADIO REMOTE
V3_GR4_XP CONTROL - XP/CR DEVICE
See chapter X of the USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL for details of “Controls
to operate the crane”

The XP/CR device can only be operated from the radio remote control.

This device can be supplied on request and can be installed on the cranes
equipped with proportional Danfoss distributo whichr, keeping the manual
control, can be predisposed for the remote control (electric modulus).

The XP device works on the principle of an increase in the lifting capacity of

the crane with a reduction in the dynamic effect achieved with a reduction in
the speed of certain movements.

The cranes supplied with the XP/CR device have only one manual control sta-
tion. They are equipped with HETRONIC radio remote controls and have elec-
tric modulus installed on the Danfoss distributor with manual control, a control
panel, a visual indicator red/yellow light for the lifting moment limiting device
and a locking box of the manual controls.

When using the remote control (radio and cable remote control) to move the
crane, the manual controls (distributor levers) need to be protected to avoid
the possibility of accidentally operate them. These controls are protected by a
locking box which is fitted on the control station and must be closed when
active the radio remote control.

HETRONIC RADIO REMOTE CONTROL

(!) WARNING (!)

First read the instructions given in the User’s Manual supplied by the
Manufacturer before using the remote control to avoid improper use.

Any hidden danger situation for persons must be audibly alarmed.

When there are serious, imminent and dangerous conditions for persons
and things during load handling, operate on the emergency stop button 1,
which isolates all crane functions.

The HETRONIC radio remote control is supplied complete of key linears (joy-
stick) proportional for the crane and the functions of starting/turning off the
motor, the emergency stop system, the start, the warning horn and starting
spy system.

Note
The particular configuration of the radio remote control allows to control 6
functions (distributor segment of the crane) through 6 keys. To control a higher
number of functions (7 or 8) it is necessary to operate on proper selectors
which allows at some keys the order of a double function.
The symbols placed on the side of each control key indicate the operating in
relation to their movement.

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Activation of the radio remote control on a crane with dual sides ground CONTROLS TO OPERATE
controls. THE CRANE c XI
V3_GR4_XP
– Turn the selector switch (fig. 6-6a) on the Manual-Radio panel to Radio.
– Close the box by taking it from the position of the fig. 7 to the one of the fig. 7a;
The microswitch (fig. 7b) will now enable the crane controls.
– Close the latch and remove the key for safety.

fig. 6 fig. 6a fig. 7

fig. 7b fig. 7a
Activation of the radio remote control on a crane with top seat controls.
– Turn the selector switch (fig. 8) on the Manual-Radio panel to Radio.
– Close the box by taking it from the position of the fig. 9 to the one of the fig. 9d;
The box is composed of two mobil parts, bring the lower part from the position
of the fig. 9a to the one of the fig. 9b and overturn the upper part.
The microswitch (fig. 9c) will now enable the crane controls.
– Close the latch and remove the key for safety.

fig. 8 fig. 9 fig. 9a

fig. 9b fig. 9c fig. 9d

NOTE
Microswitch check that the box have in fact been closed. When the selector
switch on the Manual-Radio panel is turned to Radio, it enables the remote
control (crane active) when the box is closed; otherwise it stops all movement
(crane not active) for as long as the box remains open.
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 CONTROLS TO OPERATE Radio and cable remote control
c XI THE CRANE
V3_GR4_XP The HETRONIC radio remote control is easily transformable in radio and cable remote
control using a connection cable, which allows the crane controls in case of unloaded
battery or presence of interference on the transmission by radio or particular applica-
tions where it is necessary the cable control because the transmission by radio is for-
bidden.
Activation of the radio and cable remote control
Crane with dual sides ground controls
– Connect by cable the console to the power-pack.
Crane with top seat control
– When operating with personnel basket connect by cable the console to the power-pack.
– When operating on ground level connect the connector of the delay cable to the
power-pack and by cable the console to the connector on the crane base.
The use of the cable of prolongs it is necessary to operate with the same procedure of
connection.
Turn the selector swicth on the Manual - Radio panel to Radio.
(!) ATTENTION (!)
To restore the radio remote control it is necessary to disconnect the cable from the
console and the power-pack.
Turn the selector swicth on the Manual - Radio panel to Manual to manually control the crane.
(!) WARNING (!)
At the end of the work, after folding the crane into the rest condition and before restar-
ting, it is recommended to place the control locking boxes in closed position.

SCANRECO RADIO REMOTE CONTROL

(!) WARNING (!)
First read the instructions given in the User’s Manual supplied by the Manufacturer
before using the remote control to avoid improper use.
Any hidden danger situation for persons must be audibly alarmed.
When there are serious, imminent and dangerous conditions for persons and
things during load handling, operate on the emergency stop button 1, which isola-
tes all crane functions.
The SCANRECO radio remote control is supplied complete of key linears (joystick)
proportional for the crane and the functions of starting/turning off the motor, the emer-
gency stop system, the start, the warning horn and starting spy system.
The symbols placed on the side of each control key indicate the operating in relation
to their movement.
Activation of the radio remote control on a crane with dual sides ground con-
trols.
- Turn the selector switch (fig. 10) on the Manual - Off - Radio panel to Radio.
- Close the box by taking it from the position of the fig. 11 to the one of the fig. 11a
- Close the latch and remove the key for safety.

fig. 10 fig. 11 fig. 11a

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Activation of the radio remote control on a crane with top seat controls. CONTROLS TO OPERATE
- Turn the selector switch (fig. 12) on the THE CRANE c XI
V3_GR4_XP
Manual - Off - Radio panel to Radio.
- Close the box by taking it from the position
of the fig. 13 to the one of the fig. 13b.
The box is composed of two mobil parts,
bring the lower part from the position of
the fig. 13 to the one of the fig. 13a and
overturn the upper part.
- Close the latch and remove the key for
safety.

fig. 12

fig. 13b

fig. 13 fig. 13a

Radio and cable remote control

The SCANRECO radio remote control is easily transformable in radio and

cable remote control using a connection cable (supplied on request), which
allows the crane controls in case of unloaded battery or presence of interfe-
rence on the transmission by radio or particular applications where it is
necessary the cable control because the transmission by radio is forbidden.

Activation of the radio and cable remote control

– Connect by cable the console to the power-pack.

The selector of the Manual - Off - Radio panel is turned to the Radio position.

(!) ATTENTION (!)

To restore the radio remote control it is sufficient to disconnect the cable ..

It is necessary to turn the selector switch of the Manual - Off - Radio panel
on the Manual position to go back to the manual control of the crane.

(!) ATTENTION (!)

The OFF central position of the selector is a safety position because it doesn’t
activate the distributor. When there are serious malfunctions turning the selector
switch on Off and closing the exclusion tap of the limiting device allow to operate
the crane in a emergency condition. See chapter VIII of the USE AND MAINTE-
NANCE MANUAL for details of the lifting moment limiting device.

After such emergency operations and prior to re-use of the crane, you must
immediately go to FASSI authorised Center for testing the structure and re-
sealing of the devices.

(!) WARNING (!)

At the end of the work, after folding the crane into the rest condition and before
restarting, it is recommended to place the control locking boxes in closed posi-
tion.
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 CONTROLS TO OPERATE ACTIVATION OF THE XP DEVICE from the radio remote control
c XI THE CRANE
V3_GR4_XP Hetronic radio remote control
You operate on the SLOW/FAST selector ( - ) (fig. 14) placed on the conso-
le of the radio remote control on the SLOW position ( ).

Scanreco radio remote control

You operate on the XP/ON-XP/OFF selector (fig. 15) on the XP/ON position.
With the selector set on this position you have the electric signals of the
strokes of the console control keys, they come modified and interpreted from
the electric controlers of the crane distributor segment which limits the
strokes obtaining the reduction of the speed movements of the crane.

See chapter VIII of the USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL for details of the lif-
ting moment limiting device.

(!) WARNING (!)

fig. 14
The capacity plates relevant to the XP device are marked F....XP.

(!) WARNING (!)

When the XP device is active, remember that:
- The crane rotates with a decreased speed, without increasing the rotation capacity
(the maximum load that the crane can rotate remains unchanged).
- The Extension and Retraction of the extension rams and, if fitted,
- the Up/Down stroke of the winch and
- The Extension and Retraction of the hydraulic jib are all possible without any
reduction in speed (they produce negligible dynamic effect).
- On cranes with a lifting moment limiting device for double working zones,
fig. 15 manoeuvres within the “unstable” area are slower without any increase in the
lifting capacity.

VISUAL INDICATOR YELLOW / RED LIGHT

On the radio remote control it is not possible to repeat the visual signals of intervention of
the lifting moment limiting device, placed on the control panels next to each control station.
The crane is furnished of visual indicator signals of repetition, which has to be located
in a visible position, on the crane structure or on the truck (fig. 16), indicates with:
– yellow light, 90% of the capacity (lifting moment) has been reached
– red light, the activation value of the lifting moment limiting
device has been reached.

How to use the XP device

fig. 16
The XP device can be activated by the crane operator before or during manoeu-
vres to handle the load.
For example, it can be used:
- to exploit the reduction in the speed when moving a load that must be
positioned with precision.
- to exploit the variation in the lifting moment limiting device adjustment parameters
to exit from a critical situation when moving the load (yellow light or activation of the
lifting moment limiting with the red light and block).

Switching on the XP device after the yellow light has come on

- the light goes off
- insisting with the manoeuvres that increase the lifting moment, you get the yellow
and red lights again.

Switching on the XP device after the red light has come on

(lifting moment limiting device block)

A) The block continues:

- the crane must be reset by retracting the extension rams (with hydraulic
jib, act on the retraction of the jib extension rams).

B) The red light switches off and the yellow lights usually comes on.
- the crane controls are enabled. Insisting with the manoeuvres that
increase the lifting moment, you get the yellow and red lights again.
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 HYDRAULIC AND
HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC SCHEMATICS ELECTRIC SCHEMATICS c XIV
V3_GR4_XP_280»420
Hydraulic schematic for crane - HCD4 distributor - dual sides ground controls - lifting
moment limiting device “intelligent type” - XP with flow/pressure regulator valve

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 HYDRAULIC AND
c XIV ELECTRIC SCHEMATICS
V3_GR4_XP_280»420

Electric schematic for crane type 2 - XP version with HCD4 and flow/pressure
regulator valve - two working zones

CODE DESCRIPTION

S1 ON/OFF XP KEY SELECTOR 1° CONTROL STATION

S2 ON/OFF XP KEY SELECTOR 2° CONTROL STATION
S3 ON/OFF XP KEY SELECTOR 3° CONTROL STATION
EVX1 ELECTROVALVE FOR INCREMENT OF THE LIMITING DEVICE PRESSURE
EVX2 ELECTROVALVE FOR INCREMENT OF BY PASS AND CAPACITY REDUCTION

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CAPACITY PLATES CAPACITY PLATES
F 380A/420AXP.22 B

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