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2011 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S.
Translation of the original instructions
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9 – Taking out of use
If the equipment is in a state of disrepair likely to give rise to risks, the user is obliged to ensure that this
equipment is eliminated, i.e.: that it is taken out of service, and possibly: disassembled.
10 - FAQs
Question
Cause
Solution
The drum fails to turn when
the handle is turned
The winch is disengaged.
Make sure the disengaging
lever is firmly in position. See
§ 4.4.
The rope is fitted in the wrong
direction and the security
device is triggered.
Make sure the rope is fitted in
the right direction.
See § 4.3.
The disengaging lever is too
stiff to use
The winch is still loaded or the
rope is simply taut.
Make sure there is no load on
the winch and that the rope is
not taut. See §4.4.
Great force is required to
move the handle
Excessive load to be lifted or
hauled.
Carefully settle the load and
check the real weight to be
lifted or hauled. The load must
not exceed the winch capacity.
See § 2.4.
The winch vibrates or
screams
Brake overheating. This only
happens when unwinding the
rope. See § 7.
Allow to cool for at least 5
minutes.
The brake linings are worn.
See § 8.
The winch needs a service.
The gears are no longer
greased.
Grease the gears.
See § 5.
