Nabrico DF-356-UFW, Owner'S Manual

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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder

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 Owner’s Manual

OM-DF356FST-001-A

1.3  INSTALLATION OF WIRE ROPE

1.3.1 

To install wire rope, rotate the drum of the winch so that the U-bolt nuts are easily accessed through 
the round cut out located on the side of the winch (see fig. 3a).

1.3.2 

Using a standard socket wrench with an extension, loosen the nuts.

1.3.3 

If installing wire rope on a new winch, remove and discard the u-bolt spacer pipe. If replacing worn out 
wire rope, remove the wire rope from the U-bolt and dispose of properly.

FIGURE #3 - INSTALLING THE WIRE ROPE

CAUTION

Remember to always wear the proper protective equipment when handling the wire rope.

1.3.4 

Insert the new wire rope end under the winch drum and through the U-bolt from the front of the winch 
so that approximately 3 to 4 inches extend through the U-bolt (see fig. 4b).

1.3.5 

Tighten the U-bolt nuts evenly to secure the wire rope to the winch drum. The U-bolt will act as a vise 
keeping the wire rope in place as the rest of the rope is reeled onto the winch. Retighten the U-bolt 
after 24 hours.

NOTICE

Breaking strength of new wire rope should be a least 3 times greater than the largest load placed on 

the winch. This minimum value may be greater depending on type of load and the method of moving 

the load.

CAUTION

The U-bolt nuts must be retightened periodically to insure that the wire rope end is held in 

place snugly against the drum flange. Over time and usage the rope will “crush” down at the 

U-bolt creating the possibility that the rope end will escape.

CABLE 
CLAMP
WINCH
DRUM

CABLE 
CLAMP
ACCESS

WIRE
ROPE

EXTEND WIRE
ROPE 3” TO 4”

A) LOCATING THE CABLE CLAMP

B) INSTALLING THE WIRE ROPE