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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
SI1013-R5
DANGER
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WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION
Counterclockwise pulling winch shown.
(Use cable anchor slot on opposite
side of drum for clockwise pulling winch.)
Feed the wire rope through the cable
anchor slot. Loop rope back into slot
as shown. Insert cable anchor into
slot, small end first and long side
nearest the drum flange. Pull rope
tight to wedge rope in slot.
2)
On wire rope installation, care must be taken that the wire rope is wrapped completely around the cable anchor
and properly pulled into the cable anchor slot in the cable drum. The cable drum requires 5 wraps of wire rope
for safety.
3)
The winch operation is controlled by a single control valve lever which has a forward, a reverse and a neutral
position. Speed control in either direction is obtained by modulation of the control valve lever. Maximum line
speed in either direction is obtained when the control valve lever is moved as far as it can go. The disc brake
of the winch will come on automatically when the winch control lever is returned to neutral.
4)
Always warm up equipment prior to operating winch, particularly in low ambient temperature. Circulate hydraulic
oil through the winch control valve for several minutes to warm the hydraulic system. To prime the winch with
warm oil, operate the winch at slow speed, forward and reverse, several times.
5)
Prevent corrosion damage to winch interior. If not used regularly, run winch up and down at least once every
two weeks.
6)
To ensure proper winch installation and function, raise and lower a full test load to a safe height before using
winch for regular operation at the start of each shift.
If, after a new installation, the winch does not function properly, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of
this manual.
After the PULLMASTER planetary winch has been installed in accordance with the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
the wire rope can be fastened to the cable drum.
1)
The cable drum of the PULLMASTER planetary winch has two cable anchor slots, one for clockwise and one
for counterclockwise pulling. Standard rotation for pulling is counterclockwise when looking at the hydraulic
motor of the unit. It is critical to select the cable anchor slot which will permit winding of the wire rope on the
drum in the correct direction of rotation. If the wire rope is wound on the cable drum in the wrong direction of
rotation, the winch will have no braking capacity. Each winch is shipped from the factory with a label on the
drum indicating the correct cable anchor slot.
The ropes, chains, slings, etc. are not part of the winch and are not covered by this manual. Refer
to manufacturer’s handling, inspection and maintenance recommendations to avoid potential
accidents. For selection of ropes, etc. please check following product standards: DIN 15020,
prEN818-1/9, prEN 1492-1/2, prEN 1677-1/3 and other relevant product standards
.
IMPORTANT:
CABLE ANCHOR
CABLE ANCHOR SLOT
