Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.8 Hoist ropes
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GMK5200-1
09.03.2018
• Guide the rope through the hole (3) until it
protrudes about 1.5 m (5.0 ft) beyond the
pocket (2).
• Feed the free end of the rope back through
the pocket.
• Secure the clamp (4) and tighten it – torque
to 78 Nm (57.5 lbf ft).
• Place the rope wedge (1) in the loop.
• Push the rope back until the rope wedge (1)
is fully in the pocket (2).
• Ensure that the rope wedge, loop and rope
end do not protrude beyond the flanged
wheel. This will prevent damage.
• Start the engine.
• Hold the rope taut and wind up the rope slowly.
• Reeve a hook block – reeve it at least 5-fold; à Operating manual.
• Raise the main boom to a steep position and extend it fully.
• Unwind the rope until only five turns remain on the rope drum.