securely crimped to wires and insulation sound. Terminal screws should be tight.
b)Check condition of contactor assembly, transformer, and upper limit switches.
WARNING
Check to be certain main power switch is locked in open position (OFF) before removing brake cover.
5-5.INSPECTION OF ROPE GUIDE.
a)General. The rope guide is intended to help prevent the rope from
WARNING
Side pulling and excessive load swing will severely damage the rope and rope guide. Failure of these components may result in injury.
Figure 5-3. Rope Guide Assembly.
b)Disassembly. Refer to Figure
(1)Remove socket head cap screws and lock washers (Items 8 and 9). Take off mounting clip (Item 7).
(2)Remove shoulder bolts (Item 4) and compression springs (Item 5). The two halves of the rope guide body (Item 1) can now be pulled off the drum separately. When reassembling be sure that the half with the rope slot is on the top half of the drum.
WARNING
Once shoulder bolts are removed, the halves will separate and, if not properly supported, the halves could fall.
(3)Carefully unhook the rope tensioning spring (Item 3), which is under tension.
WARNING
The rope tensioning spring is under considerable tension; use caution when unhooking to avoid injury.
(4)Remove the split plastic shroud (Item 2) from the drum. When reassembling the rope guide be sure the plastic shroud (Item
2)fits snugly in the rope guide body groove.
(5)Thoroughly clean and inspect all components.
(6)Follow steps in reverse to reassemble. Be sure to
5-6.ROPE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT.
WARNING
Wire Rope improperly handled or abused can create a SAFETY HAZARD. Read and comply with inspection,
maintenance and replacement information given herein.
a)Inspection. Wire rope on your hoist is one of the most important components requiring frequent inspection and maintenance. All
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