5-6 Published 3-23-2020, Control # 654-04
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION GRT655/655L OPERATOR MANUAL
HOIST PLATFORM
INSTALLING CABLE ON THE HOIST
NOTE: The rope should preferably be straightened before
installation on the hoist drum.
Install rope on the hoist drum in accordance with the
following procedure.
1. Position the rope over the boom nose sheave and route
to the hoist drum.
2. Position the hoist drum with the rope anchor slot on top.
3. Insert the rope through the slot and position around the
anchor wedge (1, Figure 5-7).
NOTE: The end of the rope should be even with the bottom
of the slot for the anchor wedge (1).
4. Position the anchor wedge in the drum slot. Pull firmly on
the free end (2) of the rope to secure the wedge.
NOTE: If the wedge does not seat securely in the slot,
carefully tap the top of the wedge (3) with a mallet.
5. Slowly rotate the hoist drum, ensuring the first layer of
rope is evenly wound onto the drum.
6. Install the remainder of the rope.
DANGER
Do not use platform for hauling passengers. Death or
serious injury could occur.
No storage of components are allowed on the platform.
Only one person at a time is allowed on the platform.
CAUTION
If rope is wound from the storage drum, the reel should be
rotated in the same direction as the hoist.