5-88 Published 7-23-2020, Control # 668-02
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION GRT9165 OPERATOR MANUAL
Rigging in Transport Position
1. Remove the retaining clip (9, Figure 5-76) and remove
pin (10) from the boom nose.
1. Remove the retaining clip (7) and remove pin (8) from
the boom nose.
2. Rotate the auxiliary boom nose to the side of the main
boom head.
3. Insert catch hook (5) into flange (6) to secure the
auxiliary single sheave boom nose to the main boom.
4. Store pins (8 and 10) on auxiliary boom nose. Secure
with retaining clips (7 and 9).
Rigging in Working Position
1. Remove and store the catch hook (5, Figure 5-76) from
flange (6).
2. Remove clips (7 and 9) and pins (8 and 10) from
auxiliary boom nose.
3. Swing the auxiliary single-sheave boom nose to the front
of the main boom nose.
4. Install pin (8). Secure with retaining clip (7).
5. Install pin (10). Secure with retaining clip (9).
Reeving the Hoist Rope
1. Remove the hoist rope holding rods from the head of the
main boom and from the auxiliary single-sheave boom
nose (11, Figure 5-76).
2. Reeve the hoist rope. Guide the hoist rope over the main
boom and auxiliary single-sheave boom nose sheaves.
3. Insert the hoist rope holding rods into the appropriate
bore holes and secure with the corresponding retaining
clips.
4. Fasten the cable end clamp on the overhaul ball or the
hook block.
Unreeving the Hoist Cable
1. Release the cable end clamp on the overhaul ball or
hook block.
2. Remove the retaining clips and rope holding rods.
3. Remove the hoist rope from the sheaves.
4. Install the hoist rope holding rods on the head of the
main boom and auxiliary single sheave boom nose.
ANEMOMETER/BOOM POSITION LIGHT
(OPTIONAL)
Use the following procedures to install and remove the
anemometer and boom position light from the end of the
main boom, boom extension base, and fly sections.
Installing the Anemometer/Boom Position
Light
1. Insert the mounting arm (1, Figure 5-77) into the holder
(2) and secure it with the retaining clips.
2. Remove the cable from the clamps (2).
3. Remove the protective caps from the anemometer and
boom position light electrical connectors (4 and 5).
4. Connect the anemometer cable to the connector (4).
5. Connect the boom position light cable to the connector
(5).
6. Arrange the cable so that it will not be damaged during
crane operation.
7. Check that the anemometer swings freely so that it
hangs vertically at different boom angles.
Removing Anemometer/Boom Position
Light
1. Take the plugs out of the connectors (4 and 5,
Figure 5-77) and install the protective caps.
2. Wind the cable onto the clamps (3).
3. Remove retaining clips and the mounting arm (1) from
the holder (2).
4. For transportation, fasten the retaining clips to the
mounting arm (1).
CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard!
Always remove the wind speed indicator/boom position
light before transporting the crane.
This prevents damage by overhead obstructions and the
anemometer from being damaged due to excessive air
speeds.
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