Manitowoc Published 04-06-18, Control # 231-14 4-87
MLC650 VPC-MAX™ OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Anchoring Wire Rope to Wedge Socket
See Figure 4-73 for the following procedure.
1. Assemble the wire rope and the wedge to the socket so
the live end of the wire rope is in a straight line with the
socket pin hole. Do not assemble WRONG as shown.
2. Allow the dead end of the wire rope to extend past the
end of the socket the amount shown.
3. Allow the wire rope to assume its natural lay.
4. Pull against the wedge and the live end of the wire rope
enough to tighten the wedge in the socket.
5. Use a brass hammer to seat the wedge and wire rope as
deep into the socket as possible.
6. Attach a wire rope clip to the dead end of the wire rope
using one of the RIGHT methods shown. The rope clip
will aid in preventing the wire rope from being pulled out
of the socket.
NOTE: Use Right Method A only if the wire rope clip is
small enough to be securely tightened to the dead
end. Right Method C is only for use with a
Terminator wedge socket.
7. After the socket is pinned in place, hoist the load slowly
so the wedge seats tightly. Do not shock load the socket
and wedge.
Anchoring Wire Rope to Button Socket
See Figure 4-74 for the following procedure.
1. Remove the pin (3) from the socket (4).
2. Install the button (2) end of the load line (1) in the socket
(4).
3. Pin the socket to the anchor point.
4. Securely tighten the locking screw (5).
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
• Inspect all parts prior to use. Do not use parts that are
cracked or otherwise defective.
• Remove minor nicks, burrs, or rough edges from
socket, wedge, or pin by lightly grinding. Do not
reduce original dimensions by more than 10%.
• Do not reinstall shipping material (bolt, plastic strap or
wire) in the shipping holes (9) of the wedge or the
socket after assembling them. Discard these
materials because they can prevent the wedge from
tightening in the socket.
• Only use a wedge and socket which are the correct
size for the wire rope being used. Do not mix and
match parts from one assembly with parts from
another assembly.
• The Terminator™ socket and wedge has “go” and “no
go” holes to check for proper rope size.
• Attach the wire rope clip to the dead end of the wire
rope after assembling the wire rope to the wedge and
socket.
• If the dead end of wire rope is welded, seize the end
of wire rope and cut off the weld before assembling it
to the wedge and socket. The weld will not allow the
strands of wire rope to adjust around the bend of the
wedge, resulting in high strands and wavy rope. This
condition can seriously weaken the attachment.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
The wire rope can break if the following precaution is not
observed:
• Do not attach the dead end of wire rope to the live end
of wire rope with a wire rope clip. The wire rope clip
will transfer the load from the live side of the wire rope
to the dead end, seriously weakening the attachment.
FIGURE 4-74
Item Description
1 Load Line
2 Button
3Pin
4 Button Socket
5 Locking Screw (behind if equipped)
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