UM-130_WG-01_IS0
SAFE USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WG-01
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WORM GEAR WINCH Issue 0
Checkmate Lifting and Safety Ltd reserve the right to alter or amend the information contained in this instruction booklet
without notification. Always check with Checkmate Lifting & Safety Ltd that your version is the latest issue. 27/02/2017
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7. PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
NEVER USE THE DEVICE IF THE DEVICE SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE AND ANY
DECALS OR SERIAL PLATES ARE MISSING.
NEVER MOTORISE
NEVER USE A ROPE/CABLE THAT IS NOT PERMITTED IN THIS MANUAL
NEVER TAMPER WITH OR ALTER THE DEVICE
NEVER MISUSE THE EQUIPMENT
NEVER USE COMBINATIONS OF COMPONENTS OR SUBSYSTEMS, OR BOTH, WHICH
MAY AFFECT OR INTERFERE WITH THE SAFE FUNCTIONS OF EACH OTHER
NEVER EXPOSE THE DEVICE OR ITS LIFELINE TO CHEMICALS, HIGH HEAT, SEVERE COLD,
OR OTHER HARSH ENVIRONMENTS WHICH MAY PRODUCE A HARMFUL EFFECT,
CONSULT CHECKMATE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
NEVER USE THE EQUIPMENT AROUND MOVING MACHINERY OR ELECTRICAL
HAZARDS
NEVER ALLOW ANY CONTACT OF ANY PART OF THE DEVICE NEAR SHARP EDGES OR
ABRASIVE SURFACES.
THE ANCHORAGE FOR THE WINCH MUST BE INDEPENDENT FROM ALL OTHER FALL
PROTECTION ANCHORAGES.
ONLY ONE PERSON MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE WINCH DURING PERSONNEL LIFTING
APPLICATIONS.
8. SAFE USE
BEFORE LIFTING OR PULLING A LOAD, THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CHECKED:
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Rope inspected and found to be in good condition.
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The device anchored securely.
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Load is not greater than the WLL on the winch.
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No overload is likely to happen by snagging, obstructions, or snatch lifting.
DURING LIFTING OR PULLING IT IS ADVISED THAT THE OPERATOR:
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Observes the anchorage structure to ensure it is secure and stable.
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Ensures the area beneath the lifted load is clear and there are no operatives
under the load, to prevent injury in the event of a rope failure.
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Monitors the resistance and cranking force required to either raise or lower.
If this increases, it is likely the device is malfunctioning or the load is greater
