Manitowoc GROVE GMK 6400, Operating Manual

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Crane operation
11.1 Before operating the crane
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Checking the
position of the
hoist ropes The hoist mirrors need to be folded out;
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p. 12 - 136.
Always check the entire length of the winding
of the ropes (
1 ).
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Slowly perform the
lowering
movement until
the rope has moved over the complete
width (
X ) of the rope drum.
– The rope needs to be evenly wound.
– The rope turns on the drum must be
evenly spaced at a distance of 0 to 2 mm
(0 to 0.08 in).
– The cross-over points must be at an angle
of about 180°.
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The ropes of the top layer lie over the ropes of the bottom layer at the cross-
over points.
Checking the
electrical system
•
Check the following functions and have faulty parts repaired.
– Spotlights, air traffic control light, rotating beacons
– Windscreen wipers, windscreen washing system
– Horn
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Risk of crushing due to turning rope drum
Keep away from the rope drum while it is turning.
This will prevent your limbs from being drawn in and getting crushed.