CAUTION
It is imperative that rope reel or coil rotates as rope unwinds. If coil or reel does not rotate the wire will be twisted as it is uncoiled and kinking will result. A kinked rope may be damaged and unsafe for maximum service.
b)Before removing the old rope, refer to reeving diagram, Figure
c)Removing old rope. Please, refer to the Section IX Parts lists to assist in locating components referred to in the following paragraphs.
(1)Lower the lower block to a scaffold 6 to 7 feet below hoist to relieve tension on wire rope. (Lower block may be lowered to the floor if desired; however, to handle less weight and for ease of reeving, adequate scaffold below the hoist is recommended.)
FIGURE 5-6. Reeving Diagram – 4 Part Single-Reeved. (Note: Arrow on Drum Indicates Direction of Drum when Lowering.)
CAUTION
Be certain all personnel are clear of hoist as components, hardware, and wire rope are removed from hoist.
(2)Remove block operated limit switch weight from rope.
(3)Remove retaining rings from lower block sheave pin.
(4)Remove outer lower block sheave covers.
(5)Remove lower block sheaves and wire rope.
(6)Remove two (2) rope retention bolts and nuts from upper block yoke.
(7)Remove two (2) bolts and key plate to allow removal of upper block sheave pin.
(8)Securely grasp the upper block sheave before carefully sliding the sheave pin out. Note that two spacers will also be released as the pin is removed.
(9)Remove wire rope from sheave.
(10)Remove retaining rings or cotter pins from dead end anchor pin. Securely grasp the swaged wire rope and, in some cases, spacers before removing the pin.
(11)Remove Rope Guide.
(12)Make certain all personnel are clear of hoist and operate hoist “DOWN” to completely unwind all wire rope from drum. Stop hoist so all (3) rope clamps are accessible. Remove rope clamps and wire rope from drum.
WARNING
Winding rope on rope drums with power can be hazardous. Keep hands safe distance from drum; wear gloves and use extreme care when winding rope.
d)Installing new rope.
(1)Thread rope to drum from trolley frame side then secure with rope clamps as follows:
(a)Make sure that the rope clamp groove size utilized as marked directly above the groove matches the rope size for your hoist (7/16” on the “B” Frame and 9/16” on the “C” Frame).
(b)With the rope lying in the bottom of the drum groove, begin tightening the rope clamp at the tail end of the rope. Torque to 50
(c)With tension on the rope keeping it properly seated in the drum groove,
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