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Owner’s Man ual

For The
FVC-1000
Fire Vent Closure Winch

A8018B-1210

Read this Own er’s Man u al
thor ough ly be fore op er at ing
the equip ment. Keep it with
the equip ment at all times.
Re place ments are avail able
from Thern, Inc., PO Box 347,
Winona, MN 55987,
507-454-2996.
www.thern.com

IMPORTANT: Please record
product information on
page 2. This information is
re quired when calling the
fac to ry for service.

Summary of Contents for FVC-1000

Page 1: ...horoughly before operating the equipment Keep it with the equipment at all times Replacements are available from Thern Inc PO Box 347 Winona MN 55987 507 454 2996 www thern com IMPORTANT Please record product information on page 2 This information is required when calling the factory for service ...

Page 2: ...FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary fr...

Page 3: ...he winch while in operation Keep out of the path of the load and out of the path of a broken wire rope that might snap back and cause injury DO NOT do the following This product designed for closing and releasing fire vent doors Do not use this product for any other purpose Do not use more than one winch to operate a single fire vent Do not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment To do so could re...

Page 4: ...conditions including shock loading 1 1 1 CONSULT APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS for specific rules on installing the equipment 1 1 2 LOCATE THE WINCH in an area clear of traffic and other obstacles Make sure the winch is accessible for maintenance and operation 1 1 3 MAINTAIN A FLEET ANGLE up to 1 1 2 degrees for smooth drums and 2 degrees for grooved drums The proper fleet angle minimizes wire ...

Page 5: ...Owner s Manual for Thern Model FVC 1000 Winches page 5 A8018B 1210 Figure 2 Installing the Winch wall mount base mount ...

Page 6: ... not operate correctly b PULL THE END OF THE WIRE ROPE through the hole in the flange c INSERT THE CARRIAGE BOLT loop the wire rope around the bolt and install the clip so the wire rope is held by the curves of the clip d INSTALL THE JAM NUT and tighten it until the wire rope is flattened against the drum flange 1 2 3 TURN THE HANDLE CLOCKWISE to wind wire rope onto the drum If wire rope unwinds f...

Page 7: ... rope accumulation The load rating decreases as layers of wire rope accumulate on the drum 2 1 4 DUTY RATINGS refer to the type of use the equipment is subject to Con sider the following when determining duty rating a ENVIRONMENT harsh environments include hot cold dirty wet corro sive or explosive surroundings Protect the equipment from harsh envi ronments when possible b MAINTENANCE poor mainten...

Page 8: ...GED position 2 3 2 INSTALL THE HANDLE by sliding the handle onto the input shaft and securing it in place with the lynch pin 2 3 3 CLOSE THE FIRE VENT by rotating the handle clockwise to wind wire rope onto the winch drum If the wire rope unwinds from the drum when the handle is rotated clockwise the wire rope is installed incorrectly Install the wire rope correctly before continuing 2 3 4 OBSERVE...

Page 9: ...o the winch Keep away from the spinning drum and input shaft when fire vent is released during testing 2 4 1 MAKE SURE THE HANDLE is removed from the winch or stored in the guard frame 2 4 2 MAKE SURE THE RATCHET is in the RATCHET DISENGAGED posi tion 2 4 3 OPEN THE ACCESS PANEL on the back of the winch by removing the lynch pin and pulling the panel down 2 4 4 RELEASE THE FIRE VENT by standing cl...

Page 10: ... AND SHAFTS at least every 6 months a APPLY 2 TO 3 DROPS of SAE 30 non detergent oil to bearings and shafts at all friction points b ROTATE THE DRUM several times to allow the oil to penetrate and wipe off excess oil to avoid accumulation of dirt 3 2 3 LUBRICATE WINCH GEARS at least every 10 hours of operation a APPLY A LIGHT FILM of open gear lubricant to the gear teeth on all gears b USE SPRAYON...

Page 11: ...or cracks dents bending rust wear corrosion and other damage Make sure the wire rope is installed correctly and anchored securely to the drum Make sure the winch is properly lubricated Make sure mounting fasteners are tightened securely Make sure the foundation is in good condition and capable of supporting the winch under all load conditions Listen for unusual noises and look for signs of damage ...

Page 12: ...e is securely anchored to the drum and inspect the flange clip for signs of wear or distortion Make sure the ratchet engages and disengages completely Measure the diameter of the wire rope especially in areas where wear is noticeable Replace the wire rope if the diameter measures below the minimum diameter at any point See Figure 5 Check for excessive drum movement indicating worn or loose gears b...

Page 13: ...ons on re sealing the gearbox if you are required to disassemble the gearbox for any reason Disassembly of the gearbox before contacting Thern Inc voids all warranties problem cause correction handle turns drum doesn t turn loose or broken spring pins or shafts inspect winch and repair as necessary loose stripped or broken gears or keys inspect gears and repair as necessary handle turns hard or no...

Page 14: ...oroughly c REPAINT with a high quality primer and finishing coat 3 4 4 TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS contact your local dealer Include the follow ing information when ordering model number serial number or code number part number date purchased and from whom description of what happened or what is wrong your name and return address Important It is your responsibility to de termine when to replace parts Wh...

Page 15: ...4 1 3 INSPECT THE WINCH according to the Instructions for Periodic Inspection before installing it in a new location 4 2 Storing the Winch 4 2 1 LUBRICATE THE WINCH as necessary and make sure the breather plug s is clean and properly installed Add a rust preventative for long term storage 4 2 2 SEAL THE WINCH in plastic with a desiccant to help protect it from rust corrosion and other damage 4 2 3...

Page 16: ...22 GUARD SPACER SC4073 1 23 WARNING LABEL HANDS AWAY A2659 1 24 LYNCH PIN 188 X 1 562 A7693 2 25 FLT WASHER 312 A2924 12 26 HXHEAD CAPSCREW 312 X 750 A3032 6 27 TIE DOWN A1013 1 28 HEX NUT 250SST A3331 1 29 CARIGBOLT 250 X 500 SST A3333 1 30 HXHEAD CAPSCREW 312 X 100 A3028 2 31 HEX NUT NYLK 312 A2927 2 32 WARNING LABEL A8019 1 33 WARNING LABEL REMOVE HANDLE A8026 1 34 MODEL OPERATING LABEL A8017 1...

Page 17: ...Owner s Manual for Thern Model FVC 1000 Winches page 17 A8018B 1210 ...

Page 18: ...22 GUARD SPACER SC4073 1 23 WARNING LABEL HANDS AWAY A2659 1 24 LYNCH PIN 188 X 1 562 A7693 2 25 FLT WASHER 312 A2924 12 26 HXHEAD CAPSCREW 312 X 750 A3032 6 27 TIE DOWN A1013 1 28 HEX NUT 250SST A3331 1 29 CARIGBOLT 250 X 500 SST A3333 1 30 HXHEAD CAPSCREW 312 X 100 A3028 2 31 HEX NUT NYLK 312 A2927 2 32 WARNING LABEL A8019 1 33 WARNING LABEL REMOVE HANDLE A8026 1 34 MODEL OPERATING LABEL A8017 1...

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Page 20: ...22 GUARD SPACER SC4073 1 23 WARNING LABEL HANDS AWAY A2659 1 24 LYNCH PIN 188 X 1 562 A7693 2 25 FLT WASHER 312 A2924 12 26 HXHEAD CAPSCREW 312 X 750 A3032 6 27 TIE DOWN A1013 1 28 HEX NUT 250SST A3331 1 29 CARIGBOLT 250 X 500 SST A3333 1 30 HXHEAD CAPSCREW 312 X 100 A3028 2 31 HEX NUT NYLK 312 A2927 2 32 WARNING LABEL A8019 1 33 WARNING LABEL REMOVE HANDLE A8026 1 34 MODEL OPERATING LABEL A8017 1...

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Page 24: ...Thern Incorporated 5712 Industrial Park Road Winona MN 55987 PHN 507 454 2996 FAX 507 454 5282 EMAIL info thern com www thern com ...

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