Versatrax 300™
Document: UMBH008532.docm
Revision: A07
Created by: KJB
Date: 26 Sep 2019
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Winch Operation
Winch Safety
Note:
The Winch System is equipped with an
EMERGENCY STOP
button located beside the level wind.
Depending on configuration, the button can appear on the left or right-hand side. Power to the drum
motor will be cut immediately. Twist the button to reset.
Warning:
Turn motor control off before resetting the Emergency STOP button.
Warning:
Never apply the spring bolt drum lock while the drum is turning.
1. Lock the drum with the spring bolt whenever the winch is not in use.
2. The tether reel can generate very strong pulling forces. The winch must be securely bolted down,
or it can drag itself out of the van!
3. Always make sure the van brake is engaged when running the winch.
4. Keep hands and loose clothing away from the reel while it is operating.
5. Be alert about getting any clothing caught in the chain, gear drive or level wind.
6. Do not place any objects on top of the winch frame which could fall into the mechanism.
7. The winch is not hermetically sealed. Keep it under cover out of the rain. Do not operate the
winch in the rain.
8. It is strongly recommended that the winch be powered through a GFI protected outlet.
Pre-Operations Inspection
1. Check power and deck cable connections.
2. Check that nothing will block movement of the level wind shuttle.
3. Check that no objects, tools, etc., have fallen into the winch mechanism around the chain and
drum.
4. Check that the tether has no loose, dangling coils. Dangling coils can propagate as the drum
rotates and have the potential to jump the drum. Take care of these before deploying the tether.
5. Check that the drum lock is disengaged and latched open.
6. Power up the winch and test the drum motor.
7. Check that the level wind is following the spool
– and in the right direction.
8. Ensure that the drive clutch moves freely and is operational.
Winch Operation
1. Operation of the winch is the most important job of the vehicle operations team. It is the
responsibility of this person to ensure that the tether is not damaged during operation. Therefore,
anyone operating the winch must be familiar with and understand these operating instructions.
2. Keep in mind that the spool is capable of reeling and unreeling at a maximum rate up to three
times faster than the vehicle.
