Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.12 Hoist ropes
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GMK7450
16.08.2018
8.12.5 Replacing the hoist rope
Spare parts and
tools
– An original replacement part; à Rope certificate.
– A reel stand with braking block.
– Torque wrench for 80 Nm (59 lbf ft).
Prerequisites – The truck crane must be level.
– The main boom is set down on the boom rest.
– The hook block must be unreeved;
à Operating manual.
Replacing the old
rope
• Unreel the hoist rope until it switches off.
• Adjust the lowering limit switch so that you can unreel the rope com-
pletely;
à Setting the lowering limit switch, P. 8 - 109.
• 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 sp
ecifications as
the defective rope, or an authentic replacement rope.
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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.