Harken LokHead 500, User Manual

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Mount winch so drive gear (11 - Pinion Z13) is positioned where rope enters winch drum�
Note: on winch skirt identifies location of drive gear�
Winch Location
Winch must be installed in a position to allow sufficient working space around unit, so not to
impede operation of handles�
Winch must be installed in a position to ensure visibility of the lift trajectory by operator at all times�
Harken
®
accepts no responsibility for defective installation or reassembly of its winches� If you have questions or concerns,
Harken
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Tech Service is at your disposal at techservice@harken�it�
Installation Procedure
To install the winch you have to purchase separately five (5) M6 Hex Head (HH) Bolts (Galvanized, 10�9 UNI EN ISO 4014:2003)
Harken
®
does not supply bolts to install winch since lengths may vary depending on mounting surface�
It is installer's responsibility to choose correct bolts, taking into account loads they will have to withstand�
Harken
®
assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation of winch or for use of incorrect mounting bolts�
LOKHEAD WINCH INSTALLATION
Mounting Surface
Winch must be installed on a flat surface, reinforced if necessary, to withstand a load equal of 2400 kg�
Winch Entry Angle of Lifting Rope
Winch entry angle must be 8° with a tolerance of ±2° to avoid rope overrides�
Winch LokHead 500
WARNING!
Mount winch so that drive gear is positioned where rope enters winch
drum. Incorrect positioning of drive gear can weaken winch leading to
failure, possibly resulting in severe injury or death.
WARNING!
Incorrect installation of winch may cause severe injury or death. Consult equipment supplier if in
doubt about correct position of winch.
WARNING!
Failure to use correct number and type of mounting fasteners or failure to ensure correct mounting
surface strength can result in winch pulling off suddenly and unexpectedly during high loads,
possibly resulting in severe injury or death.
WARNING!
Verify entry angle of rope. It must be 8° with tolerance of ±2°, to avoid
rope overrides and damaging winch or making winch inoperable,
leading to loss of control, possibly resulting in severe injury or death.
drive gear
SHEET
NOTE!
1/4" Hex Head bolts do not fit in the holes and cannot be used to mount winch.
8°