Genie S-80 Service Manual page 93

February 2017
3 Inspect the cables for the following:
• Frayed or broken wire strands
• Kinks or crushed cables
• Corrosion
• Paint or foreign materials on the cable
• Split or cracked cable ends
Number of broken wires in one rope lay- Replace
All strands of one rope lay
One strand in one rope lay
1 wire
2 strand
3 one rope lay
Note: Refer to Cable Replacement Criteria.
Result: The cables are not damaged or show
excessive wear. Install the cables and
continue use.
Result: The cables are damaged or show
excessive wear, the cables must be replaced
as a set.
Part No. 1259369GT
Checklist E Procedures
4 Inspect the cable diameter. Measure the
diameter in multiple locations along the cable.
Note: Calipers will be required to perform this
procedure.
6 correct
3
Cable
Extend
Retract
Note: If any section of the cable is below the
minimum diameter, the cables must be replaced as
a set.
S-80 • S-85 • S-80X
Cable Diameter Specifications
Nominal
Diameter
.438 inches
11.13 mm
.438 inches
11.13 mm
Service Manual
incorrect
Minimum
Diameter
.416 inches
10.5 mm
.416 inches
10.5 mm
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