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Ancillary equipment
Crane without overload protection device
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Do not overload the crane
components/accessory equipment
such as hydraulic extendible booms,
manual extensions, etc. using the
lifting power of the rope winch.
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Do not overload the rope winch
with the lifting power of the crane.
Danger!
Rope might be pulled off the drum if there are too few rope
wraps left on the drum. This may lead to unexpected rope failure and
falling down loads.
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At least three wraps of rope must be left on the drum.
Ending rope winch operation (load-arm still in working position)
Warning!
The crane must be switched off between the individual
disassembly steps. Failure to do this will result in an acute risk of
injury (potentially fatal).
If disassembly of winch components is necessary:
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Lower the load arm boom (to carry out the following work)
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Reel off sufficient rope.
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Switch off crane.
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Disassemble the lower load block and store it properly.
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Unreeve the rope, pin it to the storage point and secure it properly.
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Turn on the crane.
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Slowly and carefully operate the winch to tighten the rope.
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Switch off crane.
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Disassemble and store the winch components properly (pulley head etc.).
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