Manitowoc Grove GMK 5200-1 Maintenance Manual page 287

Inserting a new
rope
Maintenance manual
GMK5200-1
The service life of a rope can be significantly affected by the insertion pro-
cedure. Errors can significantly reduce the service life, therefore:
– Make sure the rope is not twisted when it is inserted.
– Avoid soiling and damage when fitting.
– Wind the rope up in the same direction in which the rope is reeled on to
the reel.
– Tense the rope slightly while winding it up.
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Remove the clamp (4).
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Push the rope through the hole (3) until the
rope wedge (1) slides out of the pocket (2).
•
Remove the rope wedge and place the old
rope away from the truck crane.
•
Place the reel stand (1) with the new rope in
front of the main boom head.
The distance (X) between the reel stand (1)
and the head sheave (2) must be at least
30 m (100 ft) so that the rope runs over the
head sheave as straight as possible.
Ensure that the rope is being rolled on to the
drum with the right slewing direction.
•
Guide the rope over the head sheave (2) and
under the bracket (3) up to the hoist drum.
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