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Installation instructions

 

Short lengths of ropes may be rolled off from the ground.

 

Attention

Never uncoil braided rope from the inside!

Ropes can be unwound from a drum. A temporary brake ensures the line will remain taut.

 

Installation of winches

  • Lift the coil by crane, position a blocked underneath and affix a sling through the centre.
  • Lift the coil up using a cranewire. The hook should fitted with swivel (see illustration)
  • Take the outside rope end (never from inside)
  • Turn the coil – but not too fast – and avoid pulling through mud / dust / stones / etc

 

Attention

Never uncoil braided rope from a lying position!

 

General recommendations

  • Always install ropes from the outer end by turning the coil.
  • Always install ropes onto the winches under pre-tension.
  • Use protective materials to shield the rope from sharp corners and edges during installation.
  • Apply at least 3-4 turns and no more than one layer of rope onto the working drum.
  • Do not use the mainline with the warping head.
  • Avoid mixed mooring (using different materials).
  • Visually inspect all parts of the mooring setting before and after use.
  • Avoid using ropes on sharp edges.
  • It is recommended to check the function of all rollers.
  • Additional protection for chafed areas is recommended.
  • If applicable, do not use the mooring line without a stretcher.
  • Wash ropes with fresh water before storing them for long periods.
  • Always store ropes untwisted. Lay them in figure-8 layers, not in circles.
  • Move the rope to a different position/winch every 12 months.
  • Rotate the rope from end to end every 6 months.

To note before the arrival of the Gleistein Service Team