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external components. Failure to provide proper service may
shorten product life and could endanger performance.
• After An Impact:
Inspect entire winch according to
section 5.2.
WARNING:
If the winch has been subjected to impact forces, it must
be immediately removed from service and inspected. If the winch fails
to pass the inspection, do not use. The equipment must be sent to an
authorized service center for repair.
IMPORTANT:
Extreme working conditions (harsh environment,
prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of
inspections.
5.2 GENERAL
INSPECTION:
•
Inspect all screws, bolts and nuts. Ensure they are securely
attached and tight. Check to see if any bolts, nuts or other
parts are missing, or have been substituted or altered in any
way. Inspect covers and housings. Ensure they are free of
cracks, dents, corrosion or other damage.
•
Permanent crank arm (if present) must be free of cracks,
dents, corrosion and excessive wear. The handle must not be
bent or distorted and must rotate freely. The locking pin must
lock and hold the handle perpendicular to the arm.
•
Removable crank arm
(if present) must lock
positively into each of the
drive hubs and be free of
cracks, bends, or other
damage. Check that each
handle on the crank arm
is tight (see Figure 9). Use
Loctite262 or equivalent
thread lock on the anchor
screws if required to keep
them tight. Do not use
unless the crank arm is
fully functional.
•
Connecting hook must
not be damaged, broken,
distorted, or have any sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts,
or corrosion. Ensure the connecting hook works properly.
Hook gate must move freely and lock upon closing. Hook must
swivel freely.
•
Inspect the brake wear indicator (see Figure 10). This is
located in the center of the 4:1 drive hub. If the indicator is in
the red section, remove the winch from service and return to
DBI-SALA or an approved repair center for repair.
•
Inspect all identi
fi
cation and warning labels, ensuring that they
are legible and securely attached (see section 8.0).
Figure 9 - Crank Handle Screws
Handle Anchor Screws
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