CONTROLS AND OPERATION
SECTION II
NOTE
paired or replaced. This recommendation is made not only
to improved or maintain good rope life, but to eliminate a
A tension should be induce into the rope by pro-
potential hazzard.
viding some means of braking the shipping reel while
installing the rope on the winch drum. A tight
winding is imperative.
Slowly wind the rope onto the winch drum by moving the
winch lever to the raise position. A Iead or brass hammer
may be useful in tapping the rope over is it is being would
on the drum. Do not use a steel hammer or pinch bar. These
can readily cause damage to the rope.
REEVING
Figure 2-13. Securing Rope to Drum
Rowing diagrams for the main hoist line are shown in
Figure 2-14. The number of parts of lint (from one to seven)
After establishing the satisfactory condition of the win&
used in reeving the twin hoist line will depend on the load
drum mount the reel of wire rope on suitable jacks at the
to be lifted. Refer to the rating chart in the upper cab to
front of the boom. Pass the end of the rope over the idler
sheave at the boom point and attach the rope to the winch
determine reeving requirements for various loads. Hoisting
drum as shown in Figure 2-13.
and lowering speeds decreases as the number of parts of line
Figure 2-14. Reeving Diagram (105N416)
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