Manual RHGSE Operation and Maintenance Manual ZOM-11000-2 v2 rev E
Zephyr International llc
Page 19 of 40 United States Patent # 7,429,031 B1
Note: When capstans are removed note
that the upper capstans have the longer
screws. It is important not to reverse the
upper and lower capstans.
Upper capstan
Lower capstan
Exit Roller
Pressure
Roller
6.15) Changing the capstans to accommodate a different wire rope size.
(Optional if purchased different capstans to accommodate for a different size wire rope)
Remove the capstans and mark them according to their location, i.e. top or bottom. Install the different
capstans using the screws that were removed. Check the wrapping of the wire rope to insure the wire
rope stays tight on the capstans.
6.16)
Removing the wire rope from the hoist
The RHGSE can coil the wire rope for removal and disposal. Run the wire rope completely out into the
Rotatub. Bypass the full out limit switch on the hoist as directed in the OEM manual, and run the hoist
in the down direction until the wire rope can be removed from the hoist. Disconnect the wire rope from
the hoist and run the remaining rope into the Rotatub.
Remove the hook assembly from the wire rope. Then reach down through the slot in the spooler and
collect the wire rope spool in your hand and pull the spooler away from the tension rollers and lift the
spooler and wire rope coil out of the Rotatub. Flip the spooler upside down and the wire rope will slide
off in a neat coil. Discard or store the wire rope as appropriate.
