Harken B 1140 Series, Manual

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B1140 Winch 5
Safety information
WARNING!: Read carefully before installing or using your winch:
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install and use the winch only as described in the technical information supplied. Improper use can cause severe harm to
users, equipment and the vessel.
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never place yourself between the winch and its load.
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take special care when the line is released, because the working load of the 1140 is very high.
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use all the space available to take as many turns as possible round the winch drum. The more turns taken, the lighter the
load for the user.
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wear suitable clothing when using powered winches, to avoid loose ends of fabric becoming entangled in the drum.
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when using any Harken equipment to hoist a person, you must have a safety factor of 10:1 with respect to the actual
working load. A second line with the same safety factor must always be used.
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we strongly recommend having installation and maintenance, as described below, carried out by highly qualified staff.
Periodical maintenance must be carried out regularly as specified in the chapter on Maintenance. In case of doubt,
contact Harken Tech Service.
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never substitute any winch part with one that is not original. Even though they look similar and are both made by Harken,
the non-original part may not be suitable and the Warranty will be invalidated.
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do not apply loads greater than the SWL (Safe Working Load) of the winch and line.
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use backwind when the winch is under tension and the sheet is to be eased so as to reduce the residual load the user
will have to take.
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to avoid accidents, take special care when removing the winch drum during installation or maintenance: it is very
heavy! If the winch is powered by an electric motor:
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make sure that the power is switched off before installing or carrying out maintenance on the winch.
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take special care when carrying out maintenance on 380 V electric winches. An electric shock from them can be fatal.
If the winch is powered by a hydraulic motor:
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do not operate the hydraulic motor during installation or maintenance.
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do not let the oil in the system come into contact with your eyes or skin.
Technical product specifications and the content of this manual are subject to change without notice. Any updates will be
made available on our website, www.harken.com , in the section dedicated to manuals.
This manual is an integral part of the product and must be kept in a safe place for future reference.
For any doubts, questions or comments contact the Harken Point nearest to you, Special Project assistance, or contact the
Harken Italy Technical Service by e-mail:
techservice@harken.it
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