BRADEN C2H150A, Installation Maintenance And Service Manual

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WARNING – This emblem is used to warn
against hazards and unsafe practice which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death
if proper procedures are not followed.
CAUTION – This emblem is used to warn
against potential or unsafe practices which
COULD result in personal injury and product or
property damage if proper procedures are not
followed.
1. Be certain equipment (boom, sheave blocks, pen-
dants, etc.) is either lowered to the ground or blocked
securely before servicing, adjusting, or repairing
winch.
2. Be sure personnel are clear of work area BEFORE
operating winch.
3. Read all warning and caution tag information provided
for safe operation and service of winch.
4. Inspect rigging and winch at the beginning of each
work shift. Defects should be corrected immediately.
5. Keep equipment in good operating condition. Perform
scheduled servicing and adjustments listed in the
“Preventive Maintenance” section of this manual.
6. An equipment warm-up procedure is recommended for
all start-ups and essential at ambient temperatures
below +40°F. Refer to “Warm-up Procedure” listed in
the “Preventive Maintenance” section of this manual.
7. Do not exceed the maximum pressure (PSI) or flow
(GPM) stated in the winch specifications.
8. Operate winch line speeds to match job conditions.
9. Leather gloves should be used when handling wire
rope.
10. Never attempt to handle wire rope when the hook end
is not free.
11. When winding wire rope on the winch drum, never
attempt to maintain tension by allowing wire rope to
slip through hands. Always use “Hand-Over-Hand”
technique.
12. Never use wire rope with broken strands. Replace
wire rope.
13. Do not weld on any part of the winch.
14. Use recommended hydraulic oil and gear lubricant.
15. Keep hydraulic system clean and free from contamina-
tion at all times.
16. Use correct anchor for wire rope and pocket in drum.
17. Do not use knots to secure or attach wire rope.
18. The BRADEN designed wire rope anchors are capable
of supporting the rated load when installed properly.
For additional safety, ALWAYS maintain a minimum of
five (5) wraps of wire rope on the drum.
Safety and informational callouts used in this manual
include:
GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION
CAUTION
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CAUTION
WARNING
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