Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.8 Hoist ropes
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GMK3060
03.11.2017
8.8.5 Replacing the hoist rope
Spare parts
and tools
– An original replacement rope; à Rope certificate.
– A reel stand with braking block.
– Torque wrench for 44 Nm (32 lbf ft).
Prerequisites – The truck crane must be level.
– The main boom must be set down on the boom rest.
– The hook block must be unreeved;
à Operating Instructions.
Replacing the
old rope
• Unreel the hoist rope until it switches off.
• Adjust the lowering limit switch so that you can unreel the rope
completely;
à Adjusting the lowering limit switch, p. 8 - 57.
• Unreel the remaining layers from the hoist drum.
• Lock the truck crane to prevent unauthorised use; à p. 2 - 3.
S
Risk of accidents from falling load!
Use only a replacement rope that has the same technical specifications as
the defective rope, or an authentic replacement rope.
G
Risk of accidents due to the rotating rope drum!
Switch the engine off and remove the ignition key so that no unauthorised
operation of the hoist can occur.