Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.8 Hoist ropes
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GMK3060
03.11.2017
Adjusting the
lowering limit
switch
• Remove the cover (1).
• Turn the screw (2) until you hear the switch
activate.
• Screw the cover on again.
Replace the gasket if necessary.
• Check that the lowering limit switch
switches off the hoist correctly.
Checking
switch-off
• Raise the hook block until there are approx. 10 turn on the hoist drum.
• Lower the hook block and check whether the lowering limit switch
switches off properly.
The lowering limit switch must switch off the hoist while 3 rope turns are
still on the hoist drum.
• Correct the setting of the lowering limit switch if necessary.
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Risk of accidents if the rope end fitting is overloaded!
The lowering limit switch must always be reset after repair work on the
hoist and after rope replacement. A faulty lowering limit switch must
always be replaced!