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How to use
How to use
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XXA0812, XXB0812 and XXC0812 Clutches
XX0812
installation
pages 20-21
maintenance
pages 24-27
spares
pages 36-37
The XX powerclutch offers smooth and
controlled release on highly loaded lines.
Optimised for high performance 8-12mm
diameters, the XX fills the critical load
holding gap between clutches and high
load ZS jammers.
As well as the standard version, the XX is
offered as XXB with ceramic jaws for increased
load holding and XXC with ceramic jaws and
lightweight body. All models are offered with
‘lock open’ feature, allowing the line to freely
move in both directions with the handle closed
and all models can also be supplied ready for
remote control.
Line feeding into the XX0812 :
Using a
long screwdriver, place its shaft through front
bullseye and locate tip on front face of lower
jaw. Push backwards until the jaw stops. With
the jaws in this position raise and fully open the
handle. This locks the jaws back at their biggest
clearance and allows easy threading of your
new rope.
This process is not necessary for the XX Lock
Open Version.
With your new rope threaded you can now
close the handle. As the handle closes, the XX
clutch will automatically engage the rope.
Release :
As a safety feature, no release action
begins until the handle is rotated beyond 60
degrees.
To protect the user and rope fibre, normal
hand pressure will not release the rope above
this load.
Important :
Always start the release process
with the handle in the closed position for full
release efficiency. If at any time you only part
open the handle we advise completely
opening
and closing (cycling)
the handle, with the line
secured on the winch, to ensure the mechanism
is re-set for full release next time. Failure to do
this will result in poor holding power and worn
jaw surfaces.
Sleeving :
Secondary sleeving (internal or
external) of the rope significantly improves the
performance levels of any clutch or jammer. Any
external sleeving should be a very tight fit. If you
are going to sleeve your rope, ensure that the
overall diameter does not exceed 12mm and has
a taper to run freely through the clutch.
Core
inserts provide the smoothest transition
for fast line speed applications.
XXA0812, XXB0812 and XXC0812
Lock Open Clutch Operation
1.
With the lock open latch in the UP position
the line runs freely through the XX
2.
When the latch is pushed DOWN with the
handle closed, the line is held secure
3.
To release the line, the handle can either be
opened normally, OR
4.
With the handle in the closed position, move
the lock open latch to the UP position. When
the load is taken securely on a winch the
jaws will automatically release, allowing the
line to run free, with the handle still in the
closed position. The jaw will remain open
until the latch is returned to the down
position, even if the handle is cycled.
Watch the XX Demonstration Video at
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