Dover RUFNEK 100, Service Manual

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Operator: 
 

Must read and understand the operating and service manual. 

Both the 

SERVICE MANUAL

 and 

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

are available online at 

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

Must never lift or move people with this winch. 
 

This winch is not designed or intended for any use that involves moving people. 

Must stay clear of the load at all times. 

Ground personnel should remain a safe distance from the load and winch cable 
at least 1 ½ times the length of cable measured from the winch to the load.   

Must stay clear of the cable at all times. 
 

A broken cable can cause serious injury or death. 

Must avoid shock loads. 

Shock loads can impose a strain on the winch that can be many times the design 
rating.  

Must be aware of the fleet angle of the winch. 

All loads should only be pulled with the load line perpendicular to the drum shaft, 
this is to avoid excessive stresses on the winch and will help prevent the cable 
from building on one side of the drum flange.  

Must wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) if required. 
 

Check the local, state and federal regulations for compliance.  

Must insure that the drum clutch is fully engaged before hoisting. 

A visual inspection of the drum clutch engagement is required before each 
winching operation. 

Must rig all loads secure before winching. 
 

Pull the load line taut and inspect the condition of load for stability. 

Must inspect the drum brake if equipped. 

The drum brake is not a load holding device it is design to prevent over spooling 
of the drum and causing bird nesting of the cable on the drum. Inspect the brake 
for wear of the lining and the actuation method.  

Must inspect the load control brake. 

These winches are equipped with two (2) forms of dynamic braking. The spring-
applied/hydraulically-released multi-disc oil brake is one method. Before a load is 
handled the load should be pulled tight and stopped to check this brake. The 
second method is a hydraulic lowering control. The same method should be used 
to check this brake.  

Operation: 
 

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  All winch controls must be well marked for function to avoid confusion. 

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  All winch controls must be located to provide the operator with a clear view of the 

load. 

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  The clutch must be inspected daily for proper operation. 

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  The winch cable should be inspected daily for serviceability. 

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  A minimum of five wraps of tightly wound cable must remain on the drum.