Altron ACC1, Operating Instructions

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Winch - general operation notes  

1. Never operate the winch by any other means than with the winch handle. THE WINCH MUST NOT 

BE OPERATED WITH A POWER TOOL 

 
2.  Ensure that ratchet engages on each operation (clicking noise will be heard when winding cable on 

to drum) 

 
3.  Never allow oil or grease to come into contact with the friction brake discs. 
 
4.  Ensure cable is wound tightly onto drum before operation. 
 
5.  Ensure winch is properly maintained - refer to guidance below. 
 
6.  Ensure operation as per Altron operating procedure 
 
7.  Ensure a minimum of 3 turns of cable on the winch drum before winch takes load. 
 
8. IF IN DOUBT ASK (Call Altron technical on +44 (0) 1269 831431 or e-mail 

cctvsales@altron.co.uk

Winch inspection and maintenance  

Carry out the following checks and maintenance at least annually. 

1. 

WARNING! 

Do not lubricate friction (braking)

 discs. This can cause slipping or failure. 

2.  Apply a drop or two of #30 weight engine oil 
      to each bushing I.D. and to the ratchet pawl 
      pivot points. Maintain a thin layer of chassis  
      grease on the gear teeth. 

3.  Check for wear on the gear teeth on the winch drum or gear on the primary shaft.  If excessive 

replace winch. Check load being applied to winch as overloading will cause excessive wear. 

 
4.  Clean debris off winch and ensure grit and debris is cleared from gears 
 
5.  Check for any damage that has taken place i.e. denting or distortion on the winch drum or winch 

casing – if present then replace winch. 

 
6.  Inspect the winch cable for fraying, kinks or flattening along its full length. If the winch cable is 

frayed, flattened or kinked; replace.  Investigate why fraying or flattening has occurred.  

7.  Check the friction (braking) discs for wear.  If less than 1.5 mm thick, cracked or broken, replace 

immediately.  

 
8.  During winch use, check for proper ratchet pawl operation as follows.  When cranking cable in, a 

ratchet clicking sound should be heard.  When cranking cable out, there is no clicking and the 
ratchet pawl must be fully engaged into the gear teeth. If this does not take place, then stop using 
the winch and contact Altron.