Manitowoc Grove GMK 5200-1 Maintenance Manual page 290

Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.8 Hoist ropes
Setting the
lowering limit
switch
G
Checking
switch-off
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Risk of accidents if the rope end fitting is overloaded.
The lowering limit switch must always be reset after repair work on the
hoist and after rope replacement. A faulty lowering limit switch must
always be replaced.
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Raise the hook block until there are approx. 10 turns on the hoist drum.
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Lower the hook block and check whether the lowering limit switch
switches off properly.
The lowering limit switch must switch off the hoist while five rope turns are
still on the hoist drum.
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Correct the setting of the lowering limit switch if necessary.
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Remove the cover (1).
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Turn the screw (2) until you hear the switch
activate.
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Screw the cover on again.
Replace the gasket if necessary.
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Check that the lowering limit switch
switches off the hoist correctly.
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