Table 2-3. Required Test Loads

TB 9-2320-279-34

*Test Loads (Lbs.)

Crane

Model

Test Classification

III

Grove M977

3,000, 5,200

3,500

2,500

Grove M984

(on M984E1)

7,300, 9,700, 14,200, 16,500

15,000

12,000

Grove M985

6,200

6,750

5,400

HIAB 8108/8108-2

(on M985E1)

4,950

HIAB 8109

(on M984)

11,000

10,000

*A tolerance of plus or minus 25 lbs. is allowable.

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WARNING

When loads are applied to the boom cable, all personnel must move

away to a safe distance. If the bad falls, it could cause serious injury

or death to personnel.

Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling wire rope. Never

let wire rope run through hands. Frayed wire rope can cut hands.

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