Owner's Manual for TA150KGMR1 Pneumatic Winches for Personnel Lifting
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4.1
Transporting the Winch
4.1.1
REMOVE THE BREATHER PLUG and install a sealed plug to prevent the
loss of lubrication during shipment.
4.1.2
LIFT AND MOVE THE WINCH using the designated lifting eyes.
a
LIMIT THE ANGLE of each line between 45 degrees and 90 degrees from
horizontal. See Figure 26b.
b
DO NOT USE the guards or any other components for lifting the winch, or
tying down.
4.1.3
PACK THE WINCH in an upright position for transport, using the original
packaging materials, if possible.
a
FASTEN THE WINCH to a wooden base using bolts, to keep it from
moving during transport.
b
SEAL THE WINCH in plastic with a desiccant to help protect it from rust,
corrosion, and other damage.
c
CONSTRUCT WOODEN SIDES and top to enclose the winch in a solid
protective crate. See Figure 26a.
d
PACK LOOSE PARTS in small boxes or ship separately.
4.1.4
INSPECT THE WINCH according to the Instructions for Periodic Inspection
before installing it in a new location.
4.2
Storing the Winch
4.2.1
FILL THE REDUCER AND MOTOR with lubricant, and make sure the
breather plug is clean and properly installed. Add a rust preventative for long
term storage. Follow the reducer and motor manufacturers' instructions.
4.2.2
SECURE THE WINCH using mounting holes in winch to bolt down, or
similar process, for storage.
4.2.3
SEAL THE WINCH in plastic with a desiccant to help protect it from rust,
corrosion, and other damage.
4.2.4
STORE THE WINCH upright, in a cool clean place away from corrosive
chemicals and moisture.
4.2.5
ROTATE THE DRUM PERIODICALLY to keep bearing and gears surfaces
from becoming lacquered. Release the brakes to rotate the drum. Follow
the procedure for manually releasing the brakes in Section 2.7 - Emergency
Operation.
4.2.6
INSPECT THE WINCH according to the Instructions for Periodic Inspection
before installing it for operation.
4.2.7
DRAIN THE MOTOR and fill with proper lubricant prior to operation. See
Section 3.2 - Lubricating the Winch.
Important!
• Keep a record of what you ship
and when you send it.
Figure 26b – Line Angles
45-90
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45-90
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