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GRT8100 SERVICE MANUAL HOIST AND COUNTERWEIGHT
Published 3/26/2018, Control # 596-05
Travel Position
Refer to (Figure 5-2).
1. Lower two hoist mirrors (1).
2. Remove two pins and lower rear rail (2). Reinsert pins.
3. Remove two pins and lower side rail (3). Reinsert pins.
4. Lift and slide steps (4) into retaining bracket. Pull out on
steps to ensure notch is engaged in bracket.
INSTALLING CABLE ON HOIST
Refer to (Figure 5-3).
NOTE: Straighten cable before installing on hoist drum.
1. Place cable (1) over boom nose sheave and route to
hoist drum (2).
2. Rotate hoist drum so cable slot located on left side of
drum is easily accessible.
3. Insert cable through slot (3) and wedge block (4). Slowly
wind the drum and rope tail in the hoist up direction until
they are toward the top of the superstructure. Pull the
rope up into the open space and loop around anchor
wedge (6) and route back through wedge block to clamp
(5). Ensure cable is routed over guide in side of drum.
End of cable should extend approximately 50 mm (2 in)
beyond clamp. Tighten clamp.
4. Adjust cable so clamp side is snug against guide.
Position anchor wedge in wedge block. Slowly rotate the
drum downward until cable entry hole is visible. Pull
firmly on inside hoist side of cable to secure the wedge.
5. If wedge does not seat securely in slot, carefully tap
cable and top of wedge (7) with a mallet.
6. Slowly rotate drum and ensure cable lays immediately in
the first groove.
7. Install remainder of cable as required.
CAUTION
If cable is wound from storage drum, rotate reel in same
direction as hoist.
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