Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.12 Hoist ropes
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GMK7450
16.08.2018
• Push the rope (1) through the bore (2), until
it protrudes approx. 1.5 m (5.0 ft) out of the
pocket (4).
• Feed the free end of the rope back through
the pouch into the hole (6).
• The rope end must not protrude out of the
bore hole (6).
• Secure the clamp (3) and tighten it – torque
80 Nm (59 lbf ft).
• Place the rope wedge (5) in the loop.
• Push the rope back until rope wedge slips
fully into the pouch (1).
• Start the engine.
• Hold the rope taut and wind up the rope slowly.
• Reeve a hook block in – the reeve for the main hoist must have at least six
lines, and at least 11 lines for the auxiliary hoist;
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.