Gigglepin GP25, Руководство пользователя

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b. Maintaining Your Rope
Remember gloves should always be worn when handling any winch rope.
Inspect the rope by FreeSpooling the rope off the winch drum. Look for any cuts, fraying,
broken strands or any other physical damage. Clean your winch rope by removing dirt or
debris. It is your responsibility to maintain your winch rope with proper maintenance to
prolong the life of your winch rope.
After inspecting your rope, clean and re-spool it neatly onto your winch. This should be done
evenly with some tension on the rope, to ensure a uniform and tight wrap onto the winch
drum.
When synthetic rope is new it has a smooth finish. When the rope is used for the first time
the outer filaments of the rope will roughen and give the rope a slightly fuzzy/frayed
appearance. Don’t panic - this condition of the outer filaments creates a rougher rope surface
and actually helps to protect the fibres underneath.
Examine both inner and outer fibres. To do this open the strands of the rope by compressing
the rope length-wise and look for powdered fibre and abrasion (this is a sign of internal wear
of the winch rope). Estimate internal fibre loss to include in the overall abrasion fibre loss of
the rope.
Minimise the rope abrasion – Use a rope protector or rock guards whenever the rope comes
into contact with rocks or other objects.
Keep the rope clean - Allowing dirt and debris to enter the rope will lead to abrasion of the
rope.
Avoid sharp bends – A sharp bend in the rope decreases its strength substantially under load
and may cause rope damage or failure.
- Inspect your winch regularly before and after every use.
- Do not use damaged equipment or a winch that isn’t operating properly.
- Listen to your winch. Learn to recognise when the winch is pulling easily, and when its
working harder.
- Avoid long-duration pulls at high loads. Allow the winch to rest.
- Always keep safety as a top priority, and be considerate of others and the environment.
- Do NOT leave the load brake assembly locked. Always make sure the ratchet can turn freely
if the winch is being stored between uses.
If you need service kits or any spares don’t hesitate to get into contact with your local
Gigglepin Supplier or contact us directly.
Shop@Gigglepin4x4.net or +44(0) 1732 463 600
c. Top Tips for Your GP25