Dover RUFNEK 100, Service Manual

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FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS 

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 

The safety of the winch operator and ground personnel should always be of great 
concern, and all necessary precautions to insure their safety must be taken. The 
primary mover and the winch must be operated with care and concern for the 
equipment and the environment and with a thorough knowledge of the equipment and 
its performance capabilities must be understood.  These general safety guidelines are 
offered, however local rules and regulations or national standards may also apply.  
Recommended references are, but not limited to, ANSI B30, OSHA 1910, AWS D 14.3, 
and SAE J706.   
 
Additional information can be found at 

http://www.team-twg.com/TulsaWinch/

Mounting: 
 

Winch mounting must be secure and able to withstand the applied loads. 
 

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  The stability of the mounting system must be approved by a qualified person. 

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  All welding should also be done by a qualified person.   

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  Winch mount must be flat so as not to induce binding. 

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  The flatness must not exceed 1/16 inch across the mounting surface of the winch 

itself. 

Insure that all hydraulic hoses, valves and fittings are rated to winch manufacturer’s 
operating pressures. 
 
Relief valves should be set to winch manufacturer’s specifications. 
 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious 
injury. 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 
if not avoided, could result in death or serious 
injury. 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, 
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate 
injury or property damage. 

Indicates information or a company policy that 
relates directly or indirectly to the safety of 
personnel or protection of property.