Fig. 5A
SHEET 9 O F 12
ST EP 5
Place the side cradle beams as shown with holes
on top in the rear. The front cradle beam should
be placed so the cable runs over the top of the
pulley on the lifting side. See front cable
orientation to the right.
Fig. 5D
Slide (1) cradle clamp over each end of the front
and rear cradle beams. Place (1) cradle U-clamp
over each side cradle so it is flush with the end.
Attach the rear cradle beam by sliding the cradle
clamps over the cradle U-clamps. Slide a cradle
clamp over each end of the rear cradle beam and
U-clamp. See Fig. 5B and 5D.
Fig. 5B
Cradle is fastened together using (8) 1/ 2" x 2"
bolts and (8) 1/ 2" nylock nuts. Allow 1/ 4" gap
between the side cradle and corner post as
shown in Fig. 5C. Torque to 100 ft/ lbs.
Attach the lifting cable clevis to the cradle lift
clamp using a 3/ 4-16 x 2" bolt (fine thread). Make
sure the bolt is seated in the slot of the clamp when
tightening the cable clevis. Insert the 2" sheave
into the cable loop and attach to to cable clevis
using a 3/ 4 x 3" bolt and nut. See Fig. 5A.
Fig. 5C
Cradle guide
Side cradle beam
Corner
post
Side cradle flush with
front & rear cradle
Front cradle
Fig. 5B
Fig. 5D
1/ 4" Space
Between
UHMW Wear
Pad and
Corner Post
3/ 4-16 x
2" bolt
Cradle lift clamp
Cradle U-clamp
1/ 2 x 2" bolt
1/ 2" nylock nut
Front cradle cable
arrangement
Lifting
cable clevis
3/ 4 x 3" bolt
Cable loop
3/ 4" nut
2" Sheave
