Duty Cycle (Duration of Use)
Avoid damage to the Winch by not winching for more
than the prescribed duty cycle time.
The Duty Cycle defines
the amount of time , winthin a 15 minute period, during winch
a Winch can operate at its maximum capacity without
overhearting. For example, this Winch with 5% duty cycle at
its maximum load must be allowed to rest for at least 14
minutes, 15 seconds after every 45 seconds of continuous
operation. Failure to carefully observe duty cycle limitations
can easily over-stress a Winch contributing to premature
Winch failure.
Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Unplug the Pendant connector and disconnect the Battery Cables before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM WINCH FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected
before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1.
BEFORE EACH USE,
inspect the general
condition of the winch. Check for loose hardware,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked
or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring,
corroded or loose terminals, and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation.
Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if the
wire rope is feayed, kinked or damaged.
2.
AFTER USE
, wipe external surfaces of the winch
with clean cloth.
3.
Lubricate the wire rope occasionally with a light oil.
4.
The winch
’s internal mechanism is permanently
lubricated. Do not open the housing. However, if
the winch is submerged, its should be opened,
dried, and re-lubriacted by a qualified technician
as soon as possible to preevent corrosion.
Wire Rope Replacement
1.
Move Clutch Handle to the Released position.
2.
Extend the Wire Rope to its full length, noting
how the existing Wire Rope is connected to the
inside of the drum.
3.
Remove old Wire Rope and attach new assembly.
4.
CAUTION:
Do not replace with inferior Wire Rope
Only use a wire rope rated to the same rating
cited on the specification chart or better.
5.
Retract Wire Rope onto Wire Rope drum being
carefully not to allow kinking. Refer to instructions
for tensioning te wire rope under
“Preparing the
Wire Rope in page 9.
6.
Test Electric Winch for proper operation.
at least 14
minutes, 15
seconds of
rest
45 seconds winching
