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Tadano FAUN 0420, 21411T370020 2003 Training Manual

If you’re responsible for the annual inspection of a Tadano FAUN crane – model 0420 or 21411T370020 – you need procedures that match what the factory certified. This Tadano FAUN 0420, 21411T370020 2003 Training Manual is a 33-page document from the manufacturer itself. It spells out the inspection steps for supporting steel structures, weld seams, bolts, and safety devices. No condensed reprint from a third party. This is the original training material published in 2003, with references to DIN standards and BGV D6 accident prevention regulations. You get the exact visual inspection criteria the factory expects.

Recurrent crane inspections are the backbone of keeping your equipment safe and compliant. This manual dedicates its first two pages to the legal framework: yearly intervals under German BGV D6 provisions, and the requirement that inspections be done by an expert or someone with specialized crane knowledge. It’s a visual inspection first, but any damage found must be recorded and fixed before the next use. The manual also stresses that the automatic safe load indicator and all hydraulic/electronic control systems must be checked thoroughly – not just glanced at.

Supporting Steel Structures and Weld Seam Checks

Every load-bearing component – boom, superstructure rotary platform, outrigger bearings, outrigger beams, and the chassis frame – falls under this section. The manual says these must be checked at least once a year, and more often if operating conditions demand it. Weld seams get special attention; even low-stress welds need a visual going-over. Page 1 of the manual shows the exact scope: screws and bolts of the ball bearing slewing ring are included. If the crane has taken a shock load (like a load dropping), an immediate inspection is required. The warning is clear: any damage to supporting components raises accident risk.

High-tensile fine grain steels are covered under DIN 15017, and the manual lists stress cycle figures for them. You won’t find that level of detail in a generic access.

DIN Standards and BGV D6 Compliance

This training manual is written to German regulations. It states that if no national regulations exist in the country of use, the German provisions should be followed. That means the inspection procedure here is a direct translation of what FAUN engineers wrote for their own field service teams. For anyone working with a FAUN 0420 or 21411T370020 outside Germany, this document is the fallback standard. It even notes that local regs may suspend or supplement these instructions – but you need the baseline first.

Safe Load Indicator and Control Systems Testing

Automatic safe load indicators aren’t optional. The manual requires thorough testing of all hydraulic and electronic control and safety devices during each recurrent inspection. Section E-1 goes into the visual inspection of supporting steel, but the preface makes it clear: the expert is solely responsible for determining the full extent of inspection. That includes verifying that every safety circuit works under load. For crane operators and techs, this is the part that keeps you out of a lawsuit.

Why OEM Training Manuals Beat Aftermarket Reprints

Every year I see a tech pull up a scanned PDF from some third-party site and miss half the inspection points. Aftermarket compilations often strip out the regulatory references and warning boxes. This manual comes straight from Tadano FAUN – the same paper they handed out in 2003 during factory training. It’s 33 pages, no filler, no condensed rewrite. The part numbers and model references (0420, 21411T370020) are exact. To operate the crane safely, know your Manual Transmission and drive train components; this manual complements that knowledge with crane-specific inspection steps. Pair it with Tadano FAUN ATF 80-4 2002 Operators Manual – 779 Pages of Factory Data for daily operation guidelines, or FAUN ATF110G-5 2007 Operators Manual if you have a different series. For the FAUN 0420, the Tadano Faun ATF 70G-4 Operating Manual also shares similar inspection philosophy. And if you need general background on gearboxes, Manual Transmission basics apply here too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual include wiring diagrams?

No. This is a training manual focused on inspection procedures, not electrical schematics. Wiring diagrams are typically found in the service or repair manual for your specific model.

Can I use this for non-FAUN cranes?

The inspection procedures reference German DIN standards and BGV D6, which are generic to any crane operating under those regulations. However, the specific references to FAUN supporting steel structures, bolt torques, and stress cycle figures are model-specific. You could adapt the visual inspection philosophy, but you would lose the exact factory specs for outrigger beams and slewing ring bolts. For a non-FAUN crane, you are better off with the OEM manual for that make. That said, if you are performing inspection services on a mixed fleet and want to understand the German regulatory framework, this manual gives you that baseline. The section on high-tensile fine grain steel and weld seam inspection is applicable across many European crane designs. But for liability reasons, stick with the manufacturer’s own document for each crane.

What year cranes does this cover?

This 2003 training manual covers the FAUN models 0420 and 21411T370020 as they were produced around that year. It does not cover later revisions or updates. Check the build date of your crane against the manual publication to confirm alignment.

Is this a digital access?

Yes. You receive a PDF copy of the original 33-page document.

If you need the original factory inspection protocol for your Tadano FAUN 0420 or 21411T370020, this is the document. Access the Factory Manual and get the 33 pages of training material that tells you exactly what to check, how to check it, and which standards to follow.