Operator`s Manual
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Electric Winch
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2018-08-03, rev 1
Periodic Inspection
An in-depth inspection of the equipment must be carried out on a regular basis
by a qualified person. The winch and its components are examined to ensure the
equipment is safe for use. The periodic inspections vary in frequency and details
according to the intensity of the equipment use but must include at least the
daily inspection procedure and a verification of the items listed below:
Periodic Inspection
1
Low oil level
2
Loose or missing bolts, nuts or rivets
3
Excessive gear backlash (should not be perceptible by the naked eye)
4
Signs of wear, corrosion, cracks or distortion on the winch components
such as, but not limited to: pulleys, bearings, chassis, drum, drum
flanges, anchor bolts, wire rope clips, shackles, bolts, shafts, gears, etc.
5
Wear or damage to the hook, see
Hook Measuring and Discard Criteria
for details
6
Excessive wear of the wire rope drum
7
Cracked welds
8
Signs of heat damage, distortion, contamination or wear on the electric
and mechanical components of the brake
9
Excessive brake opening
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readjust or replace brake disc according to
wear. Consult the brake manufacturer or Vulcan Hoist for details
10
Signs of pitting or other deterioration of the contact points on the
electric contactors
11
Problems with the normal use of the control buttons
12
Damaged electric wire insulation
13
Malfunction of heating elements (if applicable) on the reducer, motor,
brake, etc.
14
Inconsistent operation or poor reliability of the travel limiting devices (if
applicable)
15
Damage to the supporting structure or cracks in the concrete below the
winch
16
Damaged or missing nameplate
17
Missing or illegible safety labels
18
Wire rope cable showing signs of excessive wear such as, but not limited
to: wear, distortion, bird cages, crushed sections, pinched sections,
displaced or exposed wire rope core, corrosion. For more details, consult
Wire Rope Discard Criteria
