f. Rope delivered in reel form should have the reel jacked up to turn freely, so
that the rope can be carried straight away from the reel. Provision should be
made to stop reel rotation by using a braking device, however simple.
g. When rope is delivered in coil form, it should be rolled along a smooth
surface, like a hoop, away from the end of the rope, and protected from
unnecessary bending and abrasion.
h. When rope cannot be stretched out straight, it should be arranged in a long
narrow “U” or series of “U’s” with as wide a radius for the turn of the “U” as
possible.
i. When handling wire rope, it should be manipulated so that its natural twisting
action will not cause it to kink.
j. A replacement rope must be of the same type and specification as the
original fitted to the rig by the manufacturer, and of the correct safe working
load.
k. Care should be taken when installing ropes on winding drums to ensure that
there is even tension of the new rope being pulled round the system, that
sharp bends are avoided and that the rope is kept clear of dirt and abrasive
materials.
l. Rope should be kept tightly and evenly wound on the drums.
m. When the rope is feeding onto the drum it should not be touched by hand.
n. In order to prevent crushing the rope where a drum divider is used, there
should not be more than four turns on the working section when the tool is at
the deepest point.
o. Overruns should be avoided by correct winch operation.
p. The rope should be firmly fastened in the drum with set-screws, or a suitable
clamp, and three full turns of the rope should be kept on the drum at all
times.
q. Every rope should be thoroughly lubricated with the correct wire rope
dressing as it is installed, and kept similarly coated throughout its life.
r. When equipment using wire rope is kept in dead storage for any length of
time, the rope should not be left on the equipment.
s. Connections, fittings, fastenings, parts etc. used in conjunction with cables
and ropes should be of good quality and of proper size and strength and
should be installed in accordance with the recommendation of the
manufacturer.
t. Socketing, splicing and sizing of wire rope should be performed by qualified
persons.
u. All eye splices should contain the proper size of rope thimble.
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