Owner's Manual for TA150KGMR1 Pneumatic Winches for Personnel Lifting
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TEST WINCH PERFORMANCE by operating the winch with a test load
equal to the load rating.
• Listen for unusual noises, and look for signs of damage as you operate the
winch.
• Make sure the wire rope winds evenly and tightly onto the drum. If it is
loose or uneven, rewind it before continuing.
• Observe the rotating drum, look for signs of loose or misaligned bearings.
• Make sure the winch responds to the control device. It must rotate as
shown on the control labels, and it must turn off when you release the
control.
• Make sure the load moves smoothly without hesitation or strain.
• Check the brake. Raise the load, then lower it and stop it a few feet off
the ground. If the load continues to coast or creep under normal operating
conditions, contact the factory.
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DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY and inspect equipment.
• Check air supply and connections for wear, corrosion, cuts and other damage.
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CONNECT AIR SUPPLY.
Completely correct all problems before continuing. Use the troubleshooting
chart to help determine the cause of certain problems. See Table 3.
Figure 25 – Load Hook
Inspection
throat
opening
twist
thickness
The wire rope assembly must be
replaced if the throat opening is
15% wider than nominal, if the
thickness is 10% less than nominal,
or if the hook is twisted 10° or
more.
Figure 24 – Rope Diameter
diameter
The wire rope assembly must
be replaced if the diameter
measures less than the minimum
diameter at any point.
wire rope
minimum
size diameter
up to 7/16 in
27/64 in (.4218 in)
incorrect
correct