12
Inspection/ Maintenance
interval
Tasks
Before each use
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visually check cable and loading hook
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check amount of grease* on the worm wheel gearing
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check the brake function
Per quarter
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visually check cable and loading hook for any fracture
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grease the worm - worm wheel gearing
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check the load pressure brake for wear and tear, replace the brake
discs as needed
Be careful:
Do not get any grease on the brake discs or preceding
surfaces
Annually
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check the cable according to DIN 15020 pg. 2 for wear and tear; also
test and maintain the minimum breaking force
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check the tightness of the mounting bolts
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check all the winch parts for wear and tear; replace where necessary;
grease where needed
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check the type identity sticker for clarity
* Texaco “Texclad premium 2” is recommended by us for the worm - worm wheel gearing (or equivalent).
Orders can be placed through your Gebuwin dealer.
5. Troubleshooting
Trouble/Malfunction
Cause
Solution
The unloaded winch rotates
heavily
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no grease on the gearing
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dirt on the gearing
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during mounting the winch has
pulled askew
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apply grease
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clean with a detergent and re-
grease
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level the mounting surface and
re-mount the winch
The load cannot be held
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the cable has been incorrectly
wound round the drum which
means the crank turning
direction is incorrect
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the brake discs are either worn
down or faulty
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wind the cable correctly around
the drum
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check and/or renew the brake
discs
The load pressure brake does
not function
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braking mechanism and/or
discs are jammed due to
infrequent use
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loosen the brake by hitting the
crank in the correct turning
direction with the flat of the hand
6. Service
For servicing and/or servicing parts contact your nearest Gebuwin dealer.
The exploded view diagram with regard to the servicing parts is available on the internet website:
www.gebuwin.com
Orders for any necessary servicing parts can also be placed on the website.
Use original servicing parts only; correct functioning cannot otherwise be guaranteed!
7. Environment
At the end of the winch’s lifespan, the various winch parts must be disposed of according to the
current environmental regulations.
8. Guarantee
Gebuwin BV guarantees for a period of 2 years the materials and workmanship of the GEBUWIN hand-driven
winches.
