DIY faucet installation for kitchen and bathroom. Operating instructions for kitchen faucets Do-it-yourself shower and bath faucet installation

Nikolay (Irkutsk)
I had long heard that faucets were produced in Irkutsk, but I didn’t believe it until I visited the factory on Warm Lakes. They periodically organize excursions; I signed up at the store, which is located near my house. I was shocked that there is still production in Russia, and even at such a level, they have established a full cycle of production and assembly of mixers, I recommend everyone to see it with their own eyes. By the way, in the same store I previously bought myself a sink mixer from the Costa series. There I also found out that there is an online store, after visiting the factory I updated the bathroom, threw out the old Chinese faucets that had exhausted their service life in a year (I decided to save money at the time, but it didn’t work out) and bought a bathtub faucet and a sink from the same Costa series. In three months of operation there is not a single comment, the quality is good, I hope that they will last the promised 5 years.

P.s. I placed the order directly from my phone without leaving the store and picked them up there, because... There were some left in the store, the price was lower than retail.

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Irina
(Saint Petersburg)
Good afternoon I doubted for a long time whether to order a mixer or not. It’s somewhat scary to buy something that, in principle, you haven’t seen in person, and even from an unfamiliar site. I took a risk. I'm from St. Petersburg, the store is in Irkutsk! Thanks to the managers - the order was sent from Moscow, it arrived on time, free delivery (as indicated in the promotion)! Receipts were sent to the post office electronically. I am very pleased with the product, as well as the prompt work of the store employees. Thank you!

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Anastasia (Krasnodar) Good afternoon My husband and I accidentally came across this site. After studying customer reviews, we also decided to take a risk and ordered three mixers from the “Quadro” series at once. The managers very quickly placed the order and on the same day our mixers were handed over to the transport company for shipment. I was amazed by the speed of work, attentiveness and politeness of the online store employees. After 3 days we received our order in Krasnodar. Everything was neatly packaged, installation instructions included, and we were delighted with the quality of the faucets. I can't wait to finish my bathroom renovation so I can try them out. We will definitely recommend this store to friends. Very pleased. Thanks a lot.

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Mixer operating instructions

If you did not use the services of a specialist and decided to install the mixer yourself, do it according to the installation instructions specified in the product passport from the manufacturer:

• Before a test run of water, unscrew the aerator from the spout so that dirt and scale that fell off during installation are washed out of the mixer. After passing the water, place the aerator back on the spout. It is recommended to do the same during water outages, preventive maintenance, etc. If solid particles of dirt or scale get on the working surfaces of the ceramic plates in the valve heads, when opening or closing the water, damage may occur.
• Do not use much force to close the mixer to avoid breaking the ceramic plates of the valve heads. Replacing broken ceramic plates is not covered under warranty repairs. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design of this mixer without affecting its technical characteristics;
• Use only cleaning products that meet the care requirements for a specific product. Do not use abrasive products - abrasive powder, abrasive pastes;
• It is necessary to clearly determine the dosage of the cleaning product and be guided by the exposure time indicated on the packaging. The product should not be left on for a longer period of time;
• Any cleaning product must first be applied to a sponge or cloth and only then clean the kitchen or shower faucets. After using the products, rinse the faucets with clean water and wipe with a dry soft cloth;
• To clean and maintain chrome faucet surfaces, use soap and water, then polish with a soft, dry cloth. If calcified deposits form on the surface, clean the faucets in these areas with grape vinegar;
• When dirty, clean the mixer aerator and replace the shower head with a new one.

Install the mixer according to the manufacturer's installation instructions;

Do not use various acids that may be included in detergents to clean faucets in order to remove heavy lime deposits from faucets and showers;

Use only those cleaning products that meet the care requirements for a specific product;

Do not use cleaning products that contain formic, perchloric, or acetic acid, as these substances can irreversibly damage the surface of faucets;

Do not clean faucets with products that contain phosphoric acid. The packaging must bear the inscription “Does not contain phosphoric acid”;

Do not use products based on chlorine solution;

Do not use mixtures of different cleaning products;

Do not use abrasive products - abrasive powder, abrasive paste, microfiber cloths and sponges.

Clearly determine the dosage of the cleaning product and follow the exposure time indicated on the packaging. The product should not be left on for a longer period of time;

Never spray the surface of faucets directly with a cleaning solution, as the splashes may land on exposed parts of the product and cause damage;

Any cleaning product must first be applied to a sponge or cloth and only then clean the kitchen or shower faucets;

After using the products, rinse the faucets with clean water and wipe with a dry soft cloth;

Applying cleaning products to already damaged faucet or shower surfaces will increase the progression of the damage;

To clean and maintain chrome faucet surfaces, use soap and water, then polish with a soft, dry cloth. If calcified deposits form on the surface, clean the faucets in these areas with grape vinegar;

Polished, copper and gold coatings are very delicate and require special treatment. When caring for them, follow the instructions for cleaning chrome items, but use caution;

Limescale deposits from both metal and granite faucets can be removed by wiping with ordinary vinegar or a mild, non-aggressive cleaning agent. To remove stains from a granite faucet, you will need a special cleaner for stone surfaces;

Avoid contact of the surface of the granite mixer with varnishes, solvents and hot objects, as well as contact of coloring substances (coffee, tea, vegetables, iodine, etc.) on the surface of the granite mixer;

When dirty, clean the mixer aerator and replace the shower head with a new one.

Plumbing, namely faucets, apparently, like everything else in our lives, can be fashionable and out of fashion. Even if everything is in order with your old faucet, then after a certain time you will still want to change it to a newer and more modern one, especially if you are planning a small cosmetic repair. Fortunately for you, in specialized stores, plumbing supplies are presented in a huge assortment and the price of faucets can vary greatly. The more expensive the faucet you buy, the longer it will last you, expensive products usually come with a multi-year or even lifetime warranty, do not forget about this when you go to purchase plumbing fixtures.

Well, now let’s move on to a direct description of the procedure for changing the mixer.

Filming
The first thing to do is, of course, remove the old mixer; to do this, first turn off the water, either by turning off the main valve if you have a separate supply, or turn off the valves on the pipes directly in front of the mixer. Next, open the tap on the faucet to release the pressure in the system and allow the water to flow out.

Now we take an adjustable wrench and disconnect the mixer from the hot and cold water supply pipes. If you are going to change not only the mixer, but also the hoses, then disconnect the hoses from the supply pipes, but if only the mixer, then it is easier to disconnect the hoses from it.

Now it's time to remove the faucet itself. Faucets are usually attached in two standard ways. Wide base mixers; you need to start disassembling from the faucet handles. You need to remove the handles and the gaskets under them to get to the nuts holding the mixer. Once you get to the nuts, unscrew them.

Faucets on a narrow base; Unfortunately, they are attached to the underside of the sink. And to remove them, you will have to crawl under the sink; space plays a big role here. If you are lucky and you have a spacious sink under the sink, then for work you will only need pliers to unscrew the nuts. However, if hard pipes fit and do not block access, then you will have to tinker with a special rack wrench (a wrench specially designed for work in narrow spaces).

Once you unscrew the nuts securing the faucet, all you have to do is pull the faucet out of the sink. If there is some kind of gasket between the base of the faucet and the sink, then it should be carefully removed from the sink, for which you can use a knife. You will need to remove all old seals and dirt such as limescale around the faucet. To do this, you can use special household chemicals or vinegar diluted in water.

Installing a new mixer
If you are installing a faucet with a wide base, then first you should install it in place, install the gaskets and tighten the nuts by hand. Next, you need to level the mixer and tighten the nuts with a wrench. Coat the base with silicone or a special sealant, then install the cover and mixer handles.

with another mixer option, you will have to do the same as above, but with a couple of small changes. The sealant should be applied to the base before installing the faucet in the sink. Since you need to work under the sink, it will be easier if someone can help you upstairs to hold and level the faucet while you tighten the nuts.

Once you have fully installed the faucet on the sink, you should connect the water supply and open the valve to check for possible leaks. Before using your new faucet, remove all excess caulk from around the base.

And finally, before you start using it, open the water for a couple of minutes, this will wash out all possible industrial dirt from the mixer, and you can safely use it.

That's basically all that needed to be done, and now you have a brand new mixer.

Connecting a faucet yourself is not an easy task for an ordinary person who does not do this every day. In fact, nothing is impossible, and for our site visitors, we provide useful information from experienced plumbing specialists, thanks to which you can connect the faucet yourself.

Initially, you need to choose a suitable mixer. Even despite the huge assortment, this can sometimes be very difficult to do. But if you don’t forget the basic important principles when choosing a mixer, you can make a very profitable and useful purchase for your home or apartment. Gone are the days when the mixer performed its direct functions. Today, very often people pay attention not to functionality, but to how the faucet looks.
The ideal option for you should combine the external design, the mixer should also be practical and easy to use. First of all, it should fit the size of the washbasin or sink, depending on where you are going to connect the mixer. The mixer should also be practical and convenient so that you don’t have any difficulties turning the water on and off. It is also worth paying attention to the quality of the mixer itself. Don't choose a cheap option that won't last long. All you have to do is buy a high-quality faucet once, call a specialist at home, and your new purchase will already delight you with its capabilities. If you do not want to use the services of an experienced craftsman, then you will need to install the mixer yourself, using experience, knowledge and skills; if you don’t have any, we will help you with this.

Initially, you should choose, buy and bring the mixer home, and prepare all the necessary tools that you will need when connecting the new mixer. Next, you need to turn off the water to prevent it from leaking into your house or apartment. Try to assemble the mixer first, while trying out how the parts are secured, what points there are that will help when connecting, etc.

The installation of the mixer itself begins with the fact that pipes with hot and cold water are screwed to it. When you screw the pipes, you need to wrap flax or tow around the threads so that these pipes do not leak, especially at the joints. It is necessary to connect the taps very firmly and securely so that they do not dangle and are “tightly” screwed. But be careful when doing this, as you can break the thread. Then we secure the mixer itself by tightening the nuts; this also needs to be done carefully and carefully. After everything, you need to check that the mixer stands level, does not wobble, and at the same time you can freely turn the water on and off.

Thus, you and I have connected the mixer and can actively use it. If you are worried about mistakes you made or noticed something wrong with the operation of the faucet, it is better to call home a plumber who will promptly come and fix everything. Once you start connecting the mixer yourself, you can be sure of constant support from the company’s specialists. If something goes wrong, immediately call a specialist who will come to you. The cost of a specialist’s services will depend on the complexity of the connection design, as well as on additional work with plumbing, because when changing the faucet and washbasin, it is worth changing all the plumbing in the house or apartment.

How to disassemble a single lever mixer?

Single-lever faucets are the most common due to their low price and relative convenience.

They allow you to regulate the pressure and control the temperature of the water flow with the movement of one hand. Single-lever mixers can be cartridge, or disk, or ball. Both types of mixers are quite simply designed and can be easily disassembled and assembled independently. Below we will discuss how to disassemble each type of single lever faucet.

Cartridge mixers are based on the operation of a valve consisting of a pair of discs of a specific shape, which, when the control rod is turned, move relative to each other, changing the opening lumen, and thereby regulating the flow force and temperature of the liquid.
All problems that arise are most often associated with clogging of the mechanism, which leads to leakage of the mixer. Therefore, to correct the problem, it is necessary to disassemble the mixer and replace the faulty cartridge with a new part.
In order to disassemble the disk mixer, you must perform the following steps:
1) Using a screwdriver or knife, remove the plug with red and blue marks. It is located in the front part, under the handle.
2) Next, you need to unscrew the screw that connects the rod to the lever. Depending on the manufacturer, you will need a 3mm hexagon.
3) The mixer lever is removed.
4) The old cartridge is replaced with a new one. The old part most often turns out to be faulty.
5) Next is the assembly of the mixer in the reverse order.
It is best to take the old cartridge with you in order to select a new part of the appropriate size. In this case, you should pay attention to the material from which the control rod is made; it should not be plastic, but brass.

Ball mixers are a little more complicated, but more convenient to use. Their work is based on a core with a hollow ball, in which there are three holes designed for supplying and mixing water. The ball is fixed by a ball sleeve on special seats made of dense rubber, and is driven by a rod.

Most often, a breakdown of such a mechanism requires a complete replacement of the entire mixer; its normal service life is up to five years. Malfunctions that can be repaired manually are most likely associated with a decrease in the outlet jet pressure. This flaw usually appears when the faucet aerator is clogged.

If this happens to the mixer, do the following:
1) Unscrew the nut from the aerator (faucet spout).
2) The mesh is removed, washed and blown in the direction opposite to the water flow.
3) The washed mesh is inserted and the nut is screwed into place.
To increase the service life of one-arm faucets, it is necessary to install high-quality filters on the pipes. When not used for a long time, the parts of the mechanism coke, which leads to breakdowns and premature failure, so use them regularly. Processed

Dear buyer!
Thank you for choosing our brand. Kitchen faucets WEISSGAUFF made of high-quality brass and coated with a special compound that is resistant to temperature changes and mechanical damage. Faucets WEISSGAUFF They have special insulators that prevent the handles from heating, are highly resistant to water hammer and leaks, operate quietly and provide a smooth, soft flow of water.
Attention! Before using the product, carefully read the provisions contained in this manual. Check that the details of the warranty card are filled out correctly and ensure that all fields are completed.

1. 
   General information

 Mono lever mixer

 The mixer is designed for mixing hot and cold water at an operating pressure of up to 0.63 MPa, coming from central or local water supply systems

1. 
   Technical data and characteristics

 Operating temperature – up to 80 °C

 Maximum pressure – 1 MPa

 Thread size for connecting to the water supply – ½

 Group according to tightness parameter – 1

 The maximum permissible difference in pressure between hot and cold water is 1.5 bar

1. 
   Operating conditions and hygiene care

 Use only soap-based detergents and cleaning products

• 
  When using a kitchen faucet to clean the product, please do not use abrasive or harsh chemicals, as this may cause scratches and abrasions.

 High water pressure in the water supply system, which occurs in the absence of pressure control valves or their incorrect adjustment, can cause the mixer to malfunction. Check the pressure regulating valve regularly and adjust if necessary.

1. 
   Mixer installation

Attention! To install a kitchen faucet, we strongly recommend that you contact

to professional plumbing installers.

Manufacturer's warranty and warranty service rules.

1. 
   Company WEISSGAUFF guarantees that the product is complete at the time of purchase and complies with quality and safety standards, as well as the requirements of the concluded sales contract.
2. 
   The manufacturer fully guarantees and provides free repair of the product if manufacturing defects are detected.
3. 
   The complete set of the product is checked by the Buyer upon receipt of the goods in the presence of the seller. Claims regarding product configuration after the product has been sold will not be accepted.
4. 
   The warranty does not cover the following faults:

 Product design changes detected

 If the product was not used for its intended purpose

 If the product has been used with components other than those recommended by the Manufacturer

 Mechanical internal/external damage resulting from improper

operation, installation or transportation

 Damage caused by contact with the surface of caustic substances and liquids

1. 
   The Manufacturer's warranty is valid if the Buyer has a warranty card certified by the Seller's seal and signed by the Buyer. All fields specified in the warranty card are required to be filled out.
2. 
   The warranty period for the mixer is 5 years.
3. 
   Warranty service life of connecting hoses (connection) is 6 months.
4. 
   The duration of the warranty period is indicated in the warranty card.
5. 
   The guarantee is valid only in the Russian Federation.

Fulfillment of warranty obligations: Work related to the elimination of defects or exchange of goods is carried out during the warranty period at the place of purchase of the goods.

LLC "KranTrakServis" recommends that before operating the CMU, you carefully study the operating instructions for the manipulator crane. When studying and operating CMU, it is necessary to additionally use PB 10-257-98 “Rules for the design and safe operation of load-lifting cranes .
Correct operation ensures uninterrupted and trouble-free operation of crane installations.
Inattention during setting (checking) operations can lead to malfunctions of the manipulator crane and emergency situations. Do not install and re-equipment of CMU on one's own.
The crane is designed for loading and unloading, construction and installation work. An example of the general view of the CMU is shown in Fig. 1.

When operating the manipulator crane, the following is prohibited:

1. Use of oils that do not comply with those specified in the operating manual of the CMU.
2. The use of oils whose quality is not confirmed by a certificate.
3. Work in the presence of oil leakage from the hydraulic system.
4. Working with loads and speeds exceeding those specified in the operating manual of the manipulator crane.
5. Working with unregulated safety equipment.
6. Work without outriggers.
7. Permitting an uncertified operator to work on the CMU.

1. Safety rules when working with a crane manipulator.

1.1. When extending the boom, it is necessary to increase the length of the cable with the hook.
1.2. When lifting a load whose weight is close to the maximum for a given reach, the operator must check the stability of the crane and the correct slinging of the load by lifting it to a height of 0.1-0.2 m. When the load is torn off the ground, stop lifting for a while, to ensure that the load is held horizontally, the vehicle remains stable and the load suspended from the cable is properly positioned. Only then begin lifting the load. When lowering a load, before contacting the ground, it is necessary to reduce the speed of lowering the load.
​1.3. When turning the CMU column, do not use high speeds to avoid dynamic loads and increase the working radius.
​1.4. Do not stand between the boom and the vehicle platform and do not place your hands or lean on the moving parts of the manipulator crane.
1.5. When lowering the hook below ground level, the speed is slower, and it is necessary to ensure that more than 3 turns (turns) of the cable remain on the drum.
​1.6. The cable should not be etched unnecessarily to avoid uneven winding of the cable around the drum. Winding the first layer of cable around the drum should be secure and tight.
1.7. Do not touch the hydraulic system oil tank when the CMU is operating, because the tank heats up.
​1.8. When the hydraulic system oil temperature reaches 80 degrees C, stop the CMU operation. Increased hydraulic oil temperature can damage the high pressure line and seals.

The operation of the CMU is prohibited:
- With a faulty sound signal and safety devices.
​- With loads when the boom equipment is positioned above the cabin of the base vehicle.
- On a site with a slope of more than 3 degrees C, with the maximum load for a given flight.
- In closed, unventilated areas (due to air pollution).
- When the wind speed is over 10 m/s, during thunderstorms and heavy winds.
- At night and in the evening without electric lighting.
- If the air temperature is below -25 and above +40 degrees.

While working on a hydraulic manipulator, it is prohibited:
- Lift a load whose weight exceeds the nominal weight for a given boom reach.
- Lift a load whose mass is unknown.
- Brake the load sharply when performing work operations.
- Using the CMU, remove cargo covered with soil or other objects, as well as frozen cargo.
- Pulling up the load is strictly prohibited.
​- Is located on a lifted load or clings to a hook.
- Stand under the load being lifted.
- Carry out independently crane manipulator repair and adjustment.
​ - Retract the outriggers when the load is lifted or the boom is extended.
- Leave the work area when the load is lifted.
- Allow unauthorized persons to sling the load.

2. Operating modes of the crane manipulator

2.1. Installation of CMU behind the vehicle cabin.
The instruction manual contains a description of the installation execution behind the cabin. When installed in the middle position, in which the crane manipulator is mounted in the middle of the car body, and when installing the CMU behind When the crane unit is mounted on the rear of a vehicle, the capabilities of each crane are different from those described in this manual.
2.2. Lifting the load when the boom is directed forward.
The operation of the CMU in the area near the cabin is schematically shown by lines leading from the center of rotation of the crane installation to the center of both supports (outriggers), as shown in the diagram.

2.3. Lifting a load with a manipulator crane with the boom directed to the side - the operation of the crane unit, directed to the side, is schematically shown by lines leading from the center of the crane installation to the center of both rear wheels of the vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
2.4. Lifting a load with a manipulator when the boom is directed backwards - the operation of the CMU, directed towards the body, is limited by lines drawn from the center of rotation of the CMU to the centers of the rear wheels of the vehicle, as shown in the diagram.
2.5. Nominal weight of crane installation - this is the weight that can be lifted by the traction force of the KMU winch.
2.6. Lifting capacity of hydraulic manipulator - the maximum weight of the load being lifted, including the weight of the hook and slings, which can be lifted (in accordance with the boom angle and boom length) by the force of the crane installation.
- the distance in the horizontal plane from the center of rotation of the CMU to the point of projection of the hook onto the horizontal plane.
2.8. Crane boom length - the distance from the boom lifting axis to the pulley axis at the boom head.
2.9. Lifting angle of the crane boom - angle of inclination of the boom of the manipulator crane to the horizon.
2.10. Load lifting height by manipulator - vertical distance between the bottom of the hook and the ground.

2.11. Installation of outriggers (outriggers) of the manipulator crane - outriggers allow you to hold the crane in a stable position during the operation of the crane. They can be extended to three positions: minimum, medium, maximum. Outriggers consist of two parts, horizontal and vertical.
2.12. KMU boom sections - a description of each boom section is shown in the figure. For simultaneous telescoping of the boom, intermediate sections of the boom are marked with marks, showing the capabilities of the crane installation with each section extended to its full length.

Point A refers to the angle of the arrow. Point B refers to the lifting of the boom above the ground.
The work area does not include shear, the movement that occurs as a result of boom deflection.
The actual working radius when lifting a load will increase as a result of boom deflection.

3. Crane manipulator control devices

3.1.Purpose of control levers of the CMU.
A typical placement of control levers for a manipulator crane is shown in the figure, using the UNIC crane as an example:

3.2. Manipulator crane lifting capacity scale (with tilt angle indicator).
The scale shows the ratio of the boom reach, its angle of inclination and permissible load capacity. The lifting capacity scale shows the load, which is designed more for the capabilities of the crane installation than for its stability. The gradation on the load indicator scale changes according to the number of boom sections and the vehicle load.
To ensure safety, when the boom is half extended, use the scale reading at full boom extension.
- When the second section is extended from the first section, use the readings for 1+2 sections.
- When the 3rd section is extended from the second, use the readings for 1+2+3 sections.
- When the mark on the side of the 3rd section appears to be pulled out from the second section, use the readings for 1+2+3+4 sections.
The working radius increases as a result of deflection, deflection of the boom, when the load begins to rise, set the angle of the boom so that the hook is as close as possible to the inside of the boom.

3.3. Indicator of the load capacity of the manipulator crane.
The indicator shows the weight of the load being lifted only during lift-off. Since the indicator dial rotates around its axis, by turning it, it is possible to read the readings from the set position.

The indicator dial has a scale for corresponding positions A and B of the load capacity indicator for the cable suspension system of the hydraulic manipulator hook:
- “B” scale for a suspension system on one cable;
- “A” scale for a four-wire suspension system.
Follow the guidelines below to measure the weight of the load being lifted.
Compare the reading on the indicator with the reading on the lifting capacity scale located on the boom. The scales have two arrows. Read the weight of the load on each arrow: scale “A” for the red arrow and scale “B” for the white arrow.

Recommendations for safe work.
- If the crane unit is loaded so much that the indicator reading reaches the rated load, the crane unit may be damaged or overturned. In this case, move the vehicle towards the load being lifted to reduce the work address.
- When the indicator shows a value less than that indicated in the rated load diagram, the load can be lifted safely.

3.4. Automatic accelerator.
The CMU is equipped with an automatic accelerator to regulate the speed of boom lifting, reeling/rewinding of the hook cable, boom telescoping and column rotation. The operating speed can be freely varied from slow to high and can be adjusted using separate levers.
Accelerator lever:

Before starting and after completing work operations, switch the accelerator lever to the low (low) speed position, this will avoid jerking when operating the CMU.

4. Operation of the manipulator crane.

4.1. Preparing the crane before starting work.
Before starting work on the crane, check:
- oil level in the hydraulic system (according to the level indicator on the oil tank). The amount of oil is checked in the transport position of the CMU. The oil level should be between the lower and upper edges of the oil indicator window;
- carefully check the condition of the hook, rope, lifting devices and their fastening.
Before starting work, complete the following preparations:
A). Swipe Shift maintenance of CMU(EO) before leaving the park.
b). Make sure that the work platform is level, the slope does not exceed 3 degrees, and the surface of the site will withstand the pressure of the outriggers and vehicle wheels during work. Otherwise, prepare the necessary pads.
V). Perform operations related to securing the vehicle (if the CMU is installed on a vehicle chassis: make sure that the pressure in the tires of the wheels is normal, set the parking brake on the vehicle).
G). Start the engine, adjust the speed, disengage the clutch, engage the power take-off (PTO), engage the clutch. ATTENTION! It is not allowed to engage the power take-off without depressing the clutch.
d). Extend the outriggers and, by moving the corresponding handles of the hydraulic distributor, install the outriggers until the thrust bearings come into contact with the supporting surface. If necessary (loose, weak soil), be sure to use pads.
Note:
Before starting work, you should perform several manipulations of the CMU without load at low speeds of working movements (raising and lowering the boom, turning, telescoping), in order to check the performance and warm up the working fluid to the optimal temperature. The oil temperature should be + 45°C - +55°C. When the oil temperature drops, the speed of the CMU operating movements decreases due to an increase in oil viscosity. In winter, warming up the oil is especially important for the normal operation of the hydraulic system:
- at temperatures below - 10° C, after turning on the hydraulic pump, warm up the working fluid in the system at idle for 5 - 10 minutes;
- alternately turn on the crane mechanisms in both directions without load for 3-5 minutes;
- warming up can be accelerated by turning on any function. For example, move the boom section telescoping control handle to retract and hold it for 2-3 minutes so that the liquid flows into the tank through the safety valve.
Note:
The viscosity of the oil in the CMU hydraulic system increases in winter or at low ambient temperatures. Under such operating conditions, the hook reeling or boom retracting functions may not ensure normal stopping of moving parts. When the oil is cold, there is a slight movement after the limit switch is triggered. This is not a problem. The automation begins to operate normally when the oil temperature in the hydraulic system reaches the required value.
4.2. Operating procedure and basic operations when working on a hydraulic manipulator.
Installation procedure for KMU outriggers:
1). Release the locking lever (stopper).
2). Keep the extending lever depressed while extending the outriggers.
3). The position of the first stop will be indicated by the first mark. When the legs are fully extended, a second mark appears on each side of the horizontal portion of the outrigger.

4). Check the support extension locking.
5). Move the outrigger control levers to the “Extend” position to extend the vertical sections of the supports.
6). Move the outrigger control levers to the Retract position to retract the vertical portions of the outriggers.
7). Return the lever to the neutral "Stop" position to stop the legs from extending or retracting.

Note:
The installation of outriggers should be carried out in accordance with the following rules:
- Stability during operation is determined by the degree of extension of the horizontal bars of the outriggers: with incomplete extension, stability decreases due to a decrease in the support contour.
- Carefully adjust the horizontal position according to the roll indicator.
- Make sure that the wheels of the car chassis do not come off the ground, taking up part of the load - when fully suspended on supports, an uneven dynamic load on the hydraulic cylinders of the supports is possible, which can lead to their failure.
Attention! Extend the outriggers to their maximum length when operating the manipulator crane.

The procedure for working with the crane boom of the manipulator.
The work cycle of the CMU includes the following work operations:
- raising and lowering the boom;
- extension and retraction of the telescoping section(s);
- lifting and lowering the load using a winch;
- rotation of the column.
Each of these operations is carried out by moving the corresponding hydraulic distributor control handle in one direction or another from the neutral position. The control levers are self-returning: when the influence stops, they return to their original position, the movement of the actuator stops. The angle of deflection of the lever determines the speed of movement of the actuator.
The movement of the mechanism stops when the control handle returns to the neutral position.
Work areas for certain boom equipment loads are limited by curves cargo height characteristics of the CMU, given on the CMU. In these areas it is permitted to move any element of the boom equipment. The speed of working operations is regulated by the movement of the distributor control handles. Work with the maximum load for a given flight must be carried out at minimum speed.
Raising and lowering the crane boom of the manipulator.
Note:
A sharp jerk during a load lifting operation causes an increased dynamic load on the CMU, which can lead to damage to the manipulator crane. Move the control levers slowly and smoothly. The boom, extended a long distance, raises and lowers the load during operation at a higher speed than when folded. Therefore, move the control levers slowly. When you lower the boom with a load, the working radius increases and the lifting capacity decreases according to lifting capacity table. Read the load cell to confirm safe operation before lowering the boom.
CMU boom lift: Move the lever towards "RISE" to raise the boom.
Lowering the CMU boom: Move the lever towards "LOWER" to lower the boom.
Stopping the CMU boom: Return the lever to neutral to stop the boom.

Raising and lowering the crane hook of the manipulator.
Check that the hook is not overloaded. Make sure the hook limit alarm is on. The impact of the hook on the top boom pulley can cause damage to the cable and pulley at the boom head and may cause the load to fall.
Lifting the hydraulic manipulator hook: move the lever towards "UP" to raise the hook.
Lowering the hydraulic manipulator hook: move the lever towards "DOWN" to lower the hook.
Stopping the hydraulic manipulator hook: return the lever to the neutral position to stop the hook operation.
Note:
Lowering the hook unloaded or loaded to the ground weakens the cable spool, which can result in uneven winding and may shorten the life of the cable.
Do not unwind the cable completely, for example, when lowering below ground level, make sure that at least 3 turns of cable always remain on the drum.
If the first layer of cable is wound unevenly, the cable wound on top of this layer may get caught between the turns of the first layer, which will lead to uneven winding and jerking of the cable during operation.
When the cable is unwound to the first layer or wound onto the first layer, slowly wind/unwind the cable so that the first layer lies evenly and tightly - turn to turn.

Extension/retraction (retraction, telescoping) of the CMU boom.
When extending a boom with a hook close to the boom tip, the hook may hit the boom tip, which could damage the cable and reel in the boom tip and cause the load to fall.

CMU boom extension: Move the lever to the right to extend the CMU boom.
Retracting (retracting) the boom of the manipulator crane: Move the lever to the left to retract (retract) the manipulator crane boom.
Stopping boom movement: Return the lever to the neutral position to stop the CMU boom telescoping process.
Note:
The hook rises to the boom head when the boom extends and lowers when the boom retracts (retracts). When operating the boom to extend/retract, you must carefully monitor the position of the hook.
The order of extension/retraction of boom sections depending on their number.
The sequence of extension of the boom sections.
Extension from the boom begins with the section with the largest cross section.
Sequence of retraction (retraction) of the CMU boom sections.
The retraction (retraction) of the boom begins with the last section, the smallest cross section.
The diagrams below indicate the order of extension/retraction of the CMU boom sections, depending on their number.

Note:
If the boom telescoping speed decreases due to high oil viscosity at low ambient temperatures, preheat the oil in the hydraulic system.
Rotation of the boom of the crane manipulator.
Perform boom rotation work at low vehicle engine speeds.
When starting and ending boom swing operations, reduce the column swing speed.
Sudden movement of the lever with a raised load can lead to swinging and collision of the load with nearby objects. Swinging of the lifted load increases the working radius of the crane, which can lead to overload.
With a large boom reach and a small lifting angle of the manipulator boom, the working radius of the crane unit increases and the lifted load moves faster.
Make turns slowly. Swinging the boom with a raised load over the vehicle from the front or rear of the machine, from behind to the side, or from side to front or back makes the vehicle unstable. In such cases, keep the load as close to the ground as possible when swinging the boom.

Rotate the CMU boom clockwise: Move the lever to the "clockwise" position to rotate the boom clockwise.
Rotate the CMU boom counterclockwise: Move the lever to the counterclockwise position to rotate the boom counterclockwise.
Stopping the manipulator boom rotation: Return the lever to the normal position to stop the CMU boom from swinging. For clockwise rotation, the position “to the right” is defined, and for counterclockwise rotation, respectively, “to the left”.
Installing the outriggers of the manipulator crane in the transport position.
Note:
The outriggers can only be removed after the manipulator crane boom has been removed.
If you handle the outriggers carelessly, there is a risk that your fingers may get pinched, so hold the lever with one hand and push the outrigger with the other hand.
Be sure to press the support extension lever and slowly retract the outrigger.
Lock the fully retracted outrigger with the locking lever.
- move the outrigger control lever to the “right” position to retract the vertical parts of the outrigger.
- Keep the extension lever pressed to retract the horizontal outrigger sections on each side after the vertical outrigger sections are fully retracted.
- after all outriggers are completely retracted, check that the horizontal parts of the outriggers (outrigger beams) are firmly secured so that they do not extend away from the vehicle.
- turn the locking lever - to lock the outrigger beams.

Bringing the manipulator crane into transport position.
Note:
Make sure the boom, outriggers and hook are secured and secured.
Make sure that the outrigger parts are completely retracted and secured.
Make sure the outrigger parts are secured with the locking lever.
The movement of a crane with an insufficiently securely fastened boom, outriggers, or hook can lead to an accident, damage to parts of the manipulator, or a blow to a vehicle moving towards it.
Instructions for bringing the manipulator crane into transport position.
To bring the manipulator into the transport position, you must:
1). Retract (retract) the hydraulic boom.
2). Move the boom forward or backward. Stop swinging the boom until both yellow marks line up.

3). Lower the boom all the way down. Make sure that the hook does not hit the driver's cab when it is located in front or the body of the crane when located at the rear.
4). Secure the hook to the appropriate attachment point.
5). Pull the hook until the jig is tensioned. Attention! Do not overtighten the jib when the hook is attached to the front of the crane. This may cause the car frame to sag or damage the bumper.
6). Remove the vertical and horizontal parts of the outrigger from both sides of the transport vehicle and secure them.
7). Make sure the accelerator control lever is in the lowest speed position.

8). Turn off the audible alarm of the manipulator crane hook lift limiter.