Owner's Manual for TA150KGMR1 Pneumatic Winches for Personnel Lifting
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Important!
• Inspect the winch immediately
following installation according
to the Instructions for Periodic
Inspection. This will give you
a record of the condition of the
winch with which to compare
future inspections.
• A qualified professional should
inspect or design the foundation
to insure that it will provide
adequate support.
• Locate the winch so the rider
will be visible during the entire
operation.
• When moving and positioning
the winch, refer to Section 4.1
Transporting the Winch.
• Do not weld the winch frame
to the foundation or support
structure. Welding the frame may
void warranty, contact Thern, Inc.
Use fasteners as instructed.
1.2
Installing the Winch
All supporting structure, mounting hardware and personnel platform (load)
attaching hardware must be in accordance with all applicable standards codes
and regulations.
Ensure proper selection and installation of wire rope and sheaves. Sheaves
and sheave mounting must be designed and selected in accordance with all
applicable standards, codes, and regulations. Improper installation of wire
rope or sheave can cause uneven spooling and wire rope damage that could
cause a rider (load) to drop.
Do not install the winch in an area defined as hazardous by the National
Electric Code, unless installation in such an area has been thoroughly
approved.
Do not install the winch near corrosive chemicals, flammable materials,
explosives, or other elements that may damage the winch or injure the
operator. Adequately protect the winch and the operator from such elements.
Position the winch so the operator can stand clear of the load, and out of the
path of a broken wire rope that could snap back and cause injury.
Attach the winch to a rigid and level foundation that will support the winch
and its load under all load conditions, including shock loading.
Thern personnel lifting systems are equipped with upper and lower travel
limiting devices. The upper limit setting should provide a vertical clearance
from the upper block, and the lower limit shall be set so that the winch cannot
be operated with less than 5 anchor wraps wound on the drum at any time.
1.2.1
CONSULT APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS for specific rules
on installing the equipment.
1.2.2
LOCATE THE WINCH in an area clear of traffic and other obstacles. Make
sure the winch is accessible for maintenance and operation.
1.2.3
LOCATE THE WINCH in an area with adequate temperatures. (-20° to 60° C,
-4° to 140° F).
1.2.4
USE LIFTING EYES to properly transport winch and ensure that it remains
level during transportation and installation. Refer to Section 4.1 Transporting
the Winch for more information.
1.2.5
INSTALL THE WINCH on a horizontal surface. The winch is designed and
assembled for horizontal base mounting.
1.2.6
CONSIDER THE ERGONOMIC IMPACT of the winch's height on manual
operation. To help prevent operator injury due to stretching/reaching,
consider placing a riser between the winch and the mounting deck. Riser
must be sufficient in strength, and must meet all applicable standards, codes,
and regulations.
