c)
Kinking, crushing, bird-caging or any other damage resulting in distortion of the rope structure.
d)
Evidence of any heat damage from any cause.
e)
Evidence of rope deterioration from corrosion.
f)
Noticeable rusting, corrosion, pitting or more than two broken wires in the vicinity of end
attachments.
g)
Evidence of core failure (a lengthening of rope lay and a reduction in rope diameter suggests core
failure).
h)
5% reduction of wire rope diameter (when measured under load).
WARNING: Replacement rope shall be to Sky Climber’s specifications.
Wire rope is measured across its largest dimensions on the outer limits of the strands.
See Figure 4.5
Figure 4.5
IF YOU NOTICE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS IN THE WIRE ROPE, DISCARD SAME FROM
THE SERVICE
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