Owners Manual 5-201-007 Issue 1
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Thank you for purchasing a heavy duty series
hydraulic winch from Superwinch.
It has been
designed and manufactured to meet BS EN14492-1,
Power Driven Winches Standard, and provide years of
trouble free operation.
Please read and understand this Owners Handbook
before using your winch. Your winch is a very powerful
machine. If used unsafely or improperly, there is a
possibility that property damage or personal injury can
result. We have included several unique features in the
winch to minimise this possibility, however, your
safety ultimately depends on your caution when using
the product. Correct installation of your winch is a
requirement for correct operation. Pay particular
attention to the winch installation section in this
handbook.
Congratulations on your choice
These instructions are designed to assist skilled
technicians in the efficient installation of a
Superwinch, using the appropriate trade tools.
Superwinch reserves the right to alter model
specifications without prior notice.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS HANDBOOK WITH THE WINCH
WARNINGS, CAUTION AND NOTES
These are given through these instructions in the following
form :
WARNING : Procedures which must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury.
CAUTION : This calls attention to procedures
which must be followed to avoid damage to
components.
NOTE : This calls attention to methods which make
a job easier or gives helpful information.
USAGE OF WINCH
This winch is designed for use in applications such as Pulling,
Hauling, and other associated uses.
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
Before you contact Superwinch or your nearest Dealer please
have ready the following information: Kit No, Serial No, and
Part No. required
POISONOUS SUBSTANCES
Many liquids and other substances used should under no
circumstances be consumed, and should be kept away from
open wounds. These substances include (amoung others)
hydraulic oil.
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
Many ‘O’ ring seals, flexible pipes and similar items, when
subjected to fire or heat can become highly corrosive. Handle
with seamless gloves only. Should skin contact occur, remove
contaminated clothing immediately and obtain medical
assistance without delay. Meanwhile, wash the affected area
with copious amounts of cold water or limewater for 15 to 60
minutes.
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
It is illegal to dispose of used oil in the ground, down sewers
or drains or into waterways. Dispose of used oil through
authorised waste disposal contractors. If in doubt contact your
local Authority for advice on disposal facilities.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The winch is powered from a vehicle hydraulic system. See
hydraulic requirements section. The drum can be disengaged,
to enable the rope to be pulled out easily and quickly. The
winch is equipped with an adjustable freespooling damper to
help alleviate the possibility of wire rope over-run on the
drum.
The automatic disc brake is housed at the hydraulic motor end.
The brake will activate automatically to prevent the load from
causing the winch to 'back-drive'. The brake itself is self
adjusting for wear and is oil immersed for optimum heat
dissipation. The brake linings are of high performance non-
asbestos material.
The winch is reversible with 'power-in' and 'power-out' via a
directional control valve mounted on the vehicle or through a
handheld wander lead. The standard unit is supplied with
clockwise drum rotation on 'winch- in' when viewed from the
gearbox end. The winch can be used in both 'over-wound' and
'under-wound' conditions, Superwinch recommends 'under
wound' if possible.
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INTRODUCTION
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MPORTANT: Superwinch winches are not to
be used to lift, support or otherwise transport
personnel. Any such use shall be considered
to invalidate the warranty and Superwinch
shall not be responsible for any claims arising
from such use.