Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23 4-117
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
4
WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION
NOTE Wire rope manufacturer’s recommendations take
precedence over information in this section.
Wire Rope Storage
Store wire rope in coils or on reels off the ground or floor in a
clean and dry indoor location. If outdoor storage is
necessary, wire rope must be covered with a protective
wrapper. Keep wire rope away from acids, fumes, and other
corrosives. Keep wire rope away from heat that can dry out
the lubricant. If the storage period will be long, lubricate wire
rope and perform periodic inspection given in this section at
least monthly.
Removing Wire Rope from Shipping Reel
1. Mount wire rope shipping reel on a shaft supported at
both ends by jacks or blocks as shown in Figure 4-61
.
2. Provide a brake at shipping reel (see Figure 4-62
) so
wire rope can be wound tightly onto drum.
3. Avoid a reverse bend when winding wire rope onto
drum: wind from top of reel to top of drum or from bottom
of reel to bottom of drum as shown in Figure 4-62
.
4. Avoid dragging wire rope in dirt or around objects that
can scrape, nick, cut, or crush wire rope.
Seizing and Cutting Wire Rope
Apply tight seizings of annealed wire to the ends of all wire
rope. If not done, the rope wires and strands may slacken.
This action will result in overloading of some strands and
underloading of others. Bird caging and breakage of the wire
rope can occur.
Before cutting wire rope, apply seizings on both sides of the
point where the cut will be made. Then cut the wire rope with
a torch, rope cutter, or abrasive cut-off wheel.
See Figure 4-63
for:
• Number of seizings to be applied to the ends of wire
rope and to both sides of the point where a cut will be
made
• Proper application method: each seizing should be one
rope diameter long.
CAUTION!
Wire Rope Damage!
Shipping reel must rotate when wire rope is unwound.
Attempting to remove wire rope from a stationary reel can
result in a “kinked” wire rope, and wire rope will be ruined.
FIGURE 4-61
A925
Jack or
Blocks
Shaft
Shipping
Reel
Drum
FIGURE 4-62
Brake
A925
Top to Top
OR
Bottom to Bottom
Drum
Drum
Reel
Reel
Brake

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English