Huchez EB20000, User Manual

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EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020
Translation of original instructions
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Reproduction is prohibited
CAUTION
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If the motor stalls, do not continue to apply power to the winch. Electric winches are
designed and manufactured for intermittent use. They should not be used for
continuous usage applications.
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Never disengage the clutch while the winch is loaded.
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Use the safety strap when handling the hook to wind or unwind the cable.
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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
6.1. General information
This winch is a powerful machine which must be handled with extreme caution with attention paid
to all cautions and warnings indicated in this manual. It is important that you understand its
specifications and the basics of how it works so that you can use it safely and with complete
confidence whenever you need to.
Below, you will find a list of the winch’s components and their functions. We recommend that you
practice using the winch before finding yourself in a situation where you need to use it.
1. This winch is designed for maximum pull strength with a single layer of cable wound around
the winch drum (the first layer).
2. The motor is fed by a 12 or 24-volt battery which powers the gear mechanism that spins the
drum and winds the cable. Before use, ensure the winch is connected to the correct supply
voltage.
3. The winch drum is the cylinder around which the cable is wound. It can unwind or rewind the
cable, depending on which button is pressed on the remote control.
4. The winch may be equipped with a cable (galvanised steel aircraft cable), which is specifically
designed for a rated pulling load of 9072 kg. The cable is wound around the drum from the
bottom through the roller fairlead and has a loop at the end to allow the hook to be attached.
5. When the winch is used at an angle, the roller fairlead guides the cable onto the drum. This
minimises damage to the cable caused by abrasion on the winch support or the vehicle
bumper.
6. The gearbox converts the power of the motor into an extreme pulling force.
7. A braking action is automatically applied to the drum when the motor is stopped and the cable
is loaded. The braking action is complemented by a separate mechanical brake .
8. The clutch allows the operator to manually disengage ("DISENGAGE") the drum from the
gearbox. "ENGAGE" locks the drum to the gearbox.
9. Solenoid: Power from the vehicle battery feeds the winch motor via a sealed switch.