Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches
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A10191-0309
3.3
Inspecting the Equipment
Do not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment. Place an “OUT OF OR DER”
sign on the winch. Do not use the winch until the sign is removed by a qual-
i fi ed maintenance person who has completely corrected the prob lem.
Inspect the winch to detect signs of damage or poor operation before they
be come hazardous.
3.3.1
CONSULT APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS for specifi c rules
on inspecting the winch and other equipment.
3.3.2
CONSULT MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS for in for ma tion
on inspecting the wire rope and other equipment.
3.3.3
Instructions for Frequent Inspection
a
VISUALLY INSPECT the entire winch and all other equipment involved in
the operation.
• Check all equipment for cracks, dents, bending, rust, wear, cor ro sion and
other damage.
• Make sure the wire rope is installed correctly and anchored securely to
the drum.
• Make sure the winch and brake are properly lubricated.
• Make sure fasteners are installed to securely hold the handle in place.
• Make sure mounting fasteners are tightened securely.
• Make sure the foundation is in good condition, and capable of sup port ing
the winch and its load under all load conditions.
b
TEST WINCH PERFORMANCE by operating the winch with a load not
exceeding the load rating.
• Listen for unusual noises, and look for signs of damage as you op er ate the
winch.
• Make sure the wire rope winds evenly and tightly onto the drum. If it is
loose or uneven, rewind it before continuing.
• Make sure the handle rotates freely in both directions.
Completely correct all problems before continuing. Use the Trou ble shoot ing
Chart to help determine the cause of certain problems. See table 2.
Important!
• Start an inspection program as soon
as you put the winch into use.
• Appoint a qualifi ed person to be
responsible for regularly in-
spect ing the equipment.
• Keep written records of in spec -
tion. This allows comparison with
comments from previous in spec -
tions so you can see changes in
condition or per for mance.
Perform frequent inspections:
• Before each operation.
• Every 3 hours during operation.
• Whenever you notice signs of
damage or poor operation.
Frequent Wire Rope Inspection:
•
Use ASME B30.7 as a guideline
for rope inspection, replacement
and maintenance.
•
Check the wire rope, end connec-
tions and end fi ttings for corrosion
kinking, bending, crushing, bird-
caging or other signs of damage.
•
Check the number, distribution
and type of visible broken wires.
See paragraph 3.3.4 b and fi gure 5.
•
Check the wire rope for reduc-
tion of rope diameter from loss of
core support, or wear of outside
wires. See fi gure 7.
•
Take extra care when inspecting
sections of rapid deterioration
such as sections in contact with
saddles, sheaves, repetitive pickup
points, crossover points and end
connections.