Genie Super Tower Service Manual

Service Manual September 2016Mast Assembly22 Super Tower Part No. 115411Mast Assembly2-1 H ow to Disas sem ble the Mas t Assem bly2-1How to Disassemble the MastAssemblyNote: Removal of the base is only necessary whenthe number one column is to be removed. Refer toRepair Procedure, How to Remove the Base.1 Fully lower the carriage and remove the loadhandling attachment.2 Remove the cable retaining fasteners from thewinch drum. Remove all of the cable from thedrum.3 Lift the machine slightly with an overheadcrane. While tilting backwards with thecarriage facing up, guide the machine overonto a suitable structure.Bodily injury hazard. Use properlifting techniques when lifting themast assembly.Crushing hazard. The machinemay become unbalanced andfall if not properly supported.4 Remove the mounting fastener from the cableanchor at the top of the last column (carriageside).5 Remove the cable from the mast by pulling onthe cable anchor end of the cable.Bodily injury hazard. Cables canfray. Always wear adequatehand protection when handlingcable.6 Slide the carriage up approximately 12 inches/ 30 cm to expose the column stop mountingfastener, attached to the bottom end of the topcolumn. Remove the fasteners and thecolumn stop.7 Models with safety brake: Insert a hex keywrench through the access holes in thecarriage to release the safety brake. Positionthe hex key above the safety brake rollers.Slide the carriage away from the base whilepulling back on the wrench.1 Brake roller2 Brake release tool3 Column or carriage