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Owner’s Manual

For 3CP Liberty Series

Capstan Winches 

A21392-E-1122

Read this Owner’s Manual 

thoroughly before operating 

the equipment. Keep it with 

the equipment at all times. 

Replacements are available 

from Thern, 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.

ORIGINAL TEXT

Summary of Contents for Liberty 3CP Series

Page 1: ...hly before operating the equipment Keep it with the equipment at all times Replacements are available from Thern PO Box 347 Winona MN 55987 507 454 2996 www thern com IMPORTANT Please record product i...

Page 2: ...SS 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...

Page 3: ...ruction See section 1 3 for additional information Keep hands away from the pinch points between the drum and the rope and other moving parts of the equipment Wear hearing protection when operating th...

Page 4: ...t go of the rope when operating the winch Do not modify the equipment in any way Doing so could cause equipment failure Do not wrap the rope around the load This damages the rope and could cause the l...

Page 5: ...ing bracket before operation to prevent unexpected rotation Properly align winch with load to prevent rotation or damage to rotation stop See Figure 1 1 1 5 FASTEN THE WINCH securely to the foundation...

Page 6: ...ONTACT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TO OBTAIN PROPER STRUCTURE OR FOUNDATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MOUNTING OF THERN PRODUCTS 1 2 Connecting Electric Power Only use winch with proper branch circuits disc...

Page 7: ...s closest to the motor Failure to do so can cause an unsafe condition and may result in equipment damage or injury Never add or subtract rope wraps to the drum while the load is suspended 1 3 1 Thern...

Page 8: ...m pull that can be placed on new equipment 2 1 3 DUTY RATINGS refer to the type of use the equipment is subject to Consider the following when determining duty rating a ENVIRONMENT harsh environments...

Page 9: ...ecting the Equipment 2 3 Preparing for Operation 2 3 1 CONSIDER THE OPERATION Do not begin until you are sure you can perform the entire operation without hazard 2 3 2 INSPECT ALL COMPONENTS of the sy...

Page 10: ...ype so the winch will stop when the operator releases the switch 2 5 4 TO RAISE THE LOAD pull on hand line end of rope See Image 7 Always ensure hand line is running through rope lock during operation...

Page 11: ...s of overheating Use a thermocouple or other device to monitor winch temperature The maximum allowable surface temperature of the motor is 65 C Prevent rope damage by limiting the heat transfer from t...

Page 12: ...JUST ROPE LOCK to the desired location and tighten the socket head cap screws to 37 ft lb The rope lock adjustment should take into consideration the ergonomics of handling the rope 2 7 3 ADJUST THE A...

Page 13: ...ly in place Make sure the foundation is in good condition and capable of supporting the winch and its load under all load conditions Check electrical wiring and connections for wear corrosion cuts and...

Page 14: ...oded rusted worn otherwise damaged not securely attached drum worn distorted otherwise damaged excessive movement or backlash motor motor corroded burnt out otherwise damaged motor is sluggish motor p...

Page 15: ...emble the winch if necessary Inspect keys bearings seals and shafts for wear distortion and other damage Contact factory d INSPECT FOUNDATION AND RIGGING Check mounting fasteners for stripped threads...

Page 16: ...d up contact factory unusual noises high pitched squeak poor lubrication contact factory grinding noise contaminated lubrication replace as necessary broken gears or bearings contact factory whining m...

Page 17: ...t d DO NOT APPLY PAINT to plated winch components 3 3 4 TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS contact your local dealer Include the following information when ordering model number serial number or code number part n...

Page 18: ...THE WINCH according to the Instructions for Periodic Inspection before installing it in a new location 4 1 3 CARRY THE WINCH using the handle and rope lock bar to securely grip the winch to carry it s...

Page 19: ...T SAE 500 X 1 062 X 095 ZNPL A2932 8 14 NUT EYE 3 8 BAIL 1 2 13UNC A27838 4 15 CAPSTAN FOOTSWITCH ASSEMBLY A24640 1 Model 3CP2S AFS Swivel Capstan Winch item description part number qty 1 MOTOR REDUCE...

Page 20: ...A21950 1 12 ROPE LOCK ASSEMBLY A24639 1 13 CAPSTAN FOOTSWITCH ASSEMBLY A24640 1 Model 3CP2M AFS Capstan Winch item description part number qty 1 MOTOR REDUCER DPL 556 1 115 1 60 A31303 1 2 WELDMENT FR...

Page 21: ...M Capstan Winch item description part number qty 16 WELDMENT 3CP1S HITCH MOUNT A27215 1 17 PIN HITCH 625 X 3 000 EFF LENGTH ZNPL A27214 1 Model 3CP2S HM Capstan Winch item description part number qty...

Page 22: ...Owner s Manual for Thern 3CP Liberty Series Capstan Winches Page 22 A21392 E 1122 NOTES...

Page 23: ...23 A21392 E 1122 Thern Incorporated Corporate Headquarters Manufacturing 5712 Industrial Park Road Winona MN USA 1 800 843 7648 Phone 1 507 454 2996 www thern com Thern Europe Siriusdreef 17 27 2132 W...

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