Warrior Winches EH800-CAD, Owner'S Manual

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WINCH MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
12
PERIOD
CHECK ITEM METHOD REFERENCE DAILY 1 MONTH 3 MONTHS 1 YEAR
⚫
Wire Rope
Breakages Visual Must be less than 10%
⚫ Decrease in diameter Visual Must be less than 7% of normal diameter
⚫ Kinks Visual Must be free from kinks
⚫ Corrosion Visual
Check no excessive corrosion or
deformation
⚫ Fastener at end of rope Visual Check for damage
⚫ Wind of rope Visual
Check the rope is winding onto the drum
correctly
⚫
Drum
Drum & Flange Visual Check for deformation
⚫ Wear on drum Visual Check for excessive wearing
⚫
Remote Control
Wires Visual Check for damage
⚫ “In” and “Out” Visual
Check for any abnormality when winching
in or out.
⚫
Operation
Working direction Visual Check for any abnormalities when lifting.
⚫ Sounds Audio Listen for abnormal sounds.
⚫ Overload Test Visual and Audio Check for abnormalities
MAINTENANCE
1. Periodically check the tightness of mounting bolts and electrical
connections. Remove all dirt or corrosion and always keep clean.
2. Do not attempt to disassemble the gear box. Repairs should be
done by the manufacturer or an authorized repair center.
3. The gear box has been lubricated using a high temperature lithium
grease and is sealed at the factory. No internal lubrication is
required.
REpLACING THE WIRE ROpE
If the wire rope has become worn or is beginning to show signs of fraying,
it must be replaced before being used again.
1. Extend cable to its full length. Note how the existing cable is
connected to the drum.
2. Remove old cable assembly and attach new one as the old cable
connected to the drum. Insert the end of the new rope and secure
the screw.
3. Ensure that the new cable wraps in the same rotation direction as
the old one. The cable should exit the drum from the bottom, under
the drum. (Underwind).
4. Hoist cable onto drum, first five wraps being careful not to allow
kinking, then hoist cable must be wound onto the drum under a load
of at least 10% rated line pull.

WARNING
Only replace the wire rope with the identical replacement part
recommended by the manufacturer. Steel or synthetic ropes are NOT
covered by any warranty offer and are sole responsibility of the owner
or user to maintain and replace if necessary.