Broderson IC-200-2H, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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FRONT AUXILIARY WINCH:
The front auxiliary winch is m ounted behind t he front bumper and is controlled from the
operator compartment. T he winch has 115’ ( 35 m) of 7/16” (11 mm) diameter 6x36 EIP-
IWRC wire rope (20,200 pound (91 kn) minimum breaking force) and a 5-ton (4.5 metric ton)
hook. Lim it pulls t o 5000 pounds ( 22 kn). I t has a sing le-part-line pull of 10,000 pounds
(4540 kg) on the bare drum.
The front auxiliary winch is designed for the following uses:
1. As a tag line for restraining loads on the boom load line during pick-and-carry operation.
2. To drag loads on the ground to a position where they may be safely lifted with the boom.
3. To pull the crane out of mud or other obstacles.
4. To pull a smaller vehicle that is stuck.
W A R N I N G
The front winch is not designed for lifting personnel or loads. Observe the following safety
rules:
1. Never lift or carry personnel with the winch and wire rope.
2. Do not allow anyone to stand near or under the load being moved.
3. Be sure the cable is securely anchored in the drum and that at least 5 wraps of rope
remain on the drum to insure against the rope pulling out of its anchor.
4. Stand clear of a loaded winch cable. If it breaks, it can be very dangerous.
5. Keep hands clear of the winch and any sheaves that the cable passes ov er when the
winch is being operated.
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