Owner's Manual for Thern 3CP Liberty Series Capstan Winches
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Suggestions for Safe Operation
DO NOT do the following:
Do not lift people or things over people. Do not walk or work under a load or
in the line of force of any load.
Do not exceed the load rating of the winch or any other component in the
system. Doing so could result in failure of the equipment.
Do not use more than one winch to move a load unless each winch was
designed for a multiple winch system.
Do not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment. Doing so could result in
failure of the equipment.
Do not position yourself under the load being moved.
Do not position yourself between the winch and the load being moved.
Do not operate the winch with rope lock, rope keeper gate, drive guards or
gear covers removed or improperly installed.
Do not install rope with hand line next to reducer. Always have the load line
closest to the reducer.
Do not let go of the rope when operating the winch.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Doing so could cause equipment failure.
Do not wrap the rope around the load. This damages the rope and could cause
the load to escape. Use approved rigging connectors to secure the rope to the
load.
Do not divert your attention from the operation. Stay alert to the possibility of
accidents and try to prevent them from happening.
Do not jerk or swing the load. Avoid shock loads by starting and stopping the
load smoothly. Shock loads overload the equipment and may cause damage.
Do not rely on winch to hold unattended loads. Do not leave a suspended load.
Do not operate the winch without the rope lock.
Do not adjust the rope lock while the lock is securing the rope. Accidental
release of the rope or injury may occur.
Do not position the winch where the load line or hand line will result in an
excessive fleet angle. See section 1.1 for additional information.
Do not operate the winch without all fasteners and pins securely in place.
Do not use the hitch mount accessory with lightweight or otherwise unstable
vehicles that may move during operation.
