Pro Series Safety Winch
Operator’s Manual
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October 18, 2011, Rev 05
-Knots (a knot in a rope may reduce its strength by 50% or more),
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Cuts longer than 1/32” (1mm),
-Heat or friction damage (indicated by discoloration, glazing, softness or hardness of the fibres),
-Abrasion or other wear, especially if localized. For a braided rope there should be no more than 25%
wear from abrasion, for a 3-strand rope, no more than 10%.
-UV Degradation (indicated by loss or change of color or a powdery surface),
-Chemical damage (indicated by discoloration, softening, or flaking of the surface)
-Inconsistent diameter, flat areas, bumps, or lumps indicating core or internal damage from overloading or
shock loading,
-Before re-installing the rope on the drum, inspect the surface of the drum spool, grooves and side plates
for any nicks, gouges, or other wear that could damage the rope.
-When winding the rope back onto the drum, ensure that you rotate the winch crank handle clockwise to
retract the line, and that the ratchet mechanism produces a regular clicking sound while cranking (See
Section 7.1.5).
Record findings of any of the above on the Winch Line Inspection Log sheet, remove the winch from
service and make arrangements to have it sent to a factory authorized service center for repair.
