National Crane Published 5-27-2018 Control # 039-06 5-41
800D SERVICE
5. At the hoist mount end, reach into the rear of the boom 
and loosen the capscrew on the anti-two-block cable 
clamp enough to let the cable run around it with minimal 
effort. This clamp is located on the extend cable anchor.
6. Disassemble spade bolt anchor attaching anti-two-block 
wire to the extend cable plate on the hoist mount end of 
the boom.
7. Pull wire from hoist mount end. Replacement wire 
“temporary splice” may need assistance reeving around 
anti-two-block cable clamp in rear of 3rd section. If 
excessive force is needed to pull wire through, observe 
wire routing and make adjustments as needed to avoid 
breaking “temporary splice”. If splice fails at this point, 
wire routing Alternative No. 2 should be used.
8. Pull wire through boom, leaving enough wire on sheave 
case end to properly attach and terminate wire.
9. Tighten anti-two-block wire clamp located in rear of 3rd 
section.
10. Route sheave case end of anti-two-block wire around 
clamp in sheave case, and through holes in side plates. 
Pulling on this end will tension the static length of anti-
two-block wire clamped in the 3rd. Approximately 15-25 
lb (6-11 kg) will be sufficient to provide proper operation. 
Tighten sheave case anti-two-block wire clamp.
11. Reassemble quick disconnect plug to anti-two-block 
wire. Proper wire attachment is critical for proper anti-
two-block system operation. Consult electrical 
schematic in this book for proper connector wiring.
12. Temporary splice” should now be approximately 10 ft (3 
m) past the hoist mount end of the boom. Break “splice” 
and slide strain relief/cord grip onto wire into 
approximate position inside the boom.
13. Assemble spring and spade bolt to cord grip and 
reassemble anchor components to extend cable anchor 
plate on the hoist mount. Slide cord grip up anti-two-
block wire into boom to increase spring tension on 
moving length of anti-two-block wire. Approximately 2 in 
(50 mm) of spring extension tension should be adequate 
for proper operation.
14. Visually inspect interior routing of anti-two-block wire for 
excess slack in wire, inaccurate routing of wire, etc. 
Correct any problems before boom operation.
Alternative No. 2
This procedure is to be used for anti-two-block wire 
replacement in the event of a complete separation of the 
wire, or the inability to access one or both of the ends outside 
the boom assembly. This procedure routes a new anti-two-
block wire through the boom without having an existing wire 
to pull it through (Alternative No. 1).
Special tools or equipment:
•Electrical tape
•Installation tool
To route the wire the entire length of the boom, a long tube, 
to be used as an installation tool, must be utilized to transport 
the end of the anti-two-block wire from one end of the boom 
assembly to the other. A telescopic grease applicator for the 
boom, hydraulic tubing or electrical conduit are all 
possibilities for an installation tool. The installation tool 
should be at a minimum 2 ft (0,5 m) longer than the retracted 
boom assembly.
1. Retract boom completely.
2. Loosen and remove anti-two-block cable clamp 
arrangements from sheave case and 3rd section extend 
anchor. Remove spade bolt anchor from extend cable 
anchor plate in the hoist mount end of boom.
3. Remove quick disconnect plug on anti-two-block wire by 
unscrewing base of plug and disconnecting individual 
wires from connections. Note pigtail length at this time, 
and wire/terminal number location for proper 
reassembly.
4. Pull anti-two-block wire out of boom assembly. Visually 
inspect boom interior from both ends to verify alt the 
cable has been removed from the boom. Visually 
inspect center sheave on extend cylinder for damage.
5. Start installation of replacement wire on the sheave case 
end of the boom assembly. Using electrical tape, attach 
one end of replacement wire to the end of the installation 
tool.
6. Insert installation tool and wire into sheave case in the 
center open area between the sheave case side plates. 
Visually guide the wire and installation tool over the 
center sheave on the extend cylinder sheave case.
7. Push installation tool and wire through boom until it 
appears at the hoist mount end, detach wire from 
installation tool, route wire through open top of hoist 
mount and temporarily tie off to a convenient anchor 
point. Pull installation tool out sheave case end of boom.
8. From sheave case end of boom, attach other end of 
replacement wire to installation tool with electrical tape. 
Insert installation tool and wire into the boom sheave 
case, in the open area between the sheave case side 
plates. Visually guide this end under the center sheave 
on the extend cylinder sheave case.
9. Push installation tool and wire through boom until it 
appears at the hoist mount end. Do not detach wire from 
installation tool.
10. From hoist mount end of boom, locate installation tool 
and attached wire, and pull the wire out of the boom 
section, removing the slack loop from the sheave case 
end of the boom. This will place the wire close to, if not 
on, the center sheave of the extend cylinder.
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