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CAPSTAN USE
Braden has two types of capstans available. One is a quick disconnect bayonet type, the other is a bolt-on style.
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Before installing a bayonet type capstan, make certain the spring is properly located in the bore. The spring
holds the capstan in the lock position on the extension shaft. If the spring is omitted, the capstan may come
off the extension shaft and cause a sudden loss of load control which may result in property damage, personal
injury or death. Also, closely inspect the edges of the lock pocket to make certain they are still sharp and not
rounded from extensive use. A badly worn lock pocket may prevent the capstan from locking securely to the
extension shaft which could allow the capstan to come off the extension shaft and cause a sudden loss of load
control which may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
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When installing a bolt-on capstan, make sure that a 3/4 in. X 5 1/4 in. long (19 X 133 mm) Grade 8 capscrew
and self-locking nut are used. A soft bolt or pin may shear off and cause a sudden loss of load control which
may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
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Make certain that the vehicle is positioned such that the capstan load line and hand line are perpendicular to
the center of the capstan barrel. Do not allow rope to pull against the flange of the capstan as rope may get
damaged or may “jump” over the flange and cause a sudden loss of load control which may result in proper-
ty damage, personal injury or death.
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Before operating the capstan, be sure the drum clutch is disengaged. The red “winch disengaged” light on the
freespool panel will be lit.
CAUTION
WARNING
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The load holding brake on the BP200 winch is effective in both directions, allowing rope to be wound around the
capstan in either direction.
To install the bayonet type capstan, push the capstan onto the extension shaft, against spring tension, then turn
counter-clockwise (viewed from the outside) to the stop. Release the capstan and verify that the spring has pushed
the capstan outward into the lock position.
Exposed areas of extension shafts and/or capstan shafts are dangerous. Clothing and other items may become
tangled and wrapped around the shaft when it is rotating. Appropriate guarding should be installed to prevent
any part of the body or clothing from contacting the shaft when it is rotating. Failure to provide appropriate guard-
ing could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
CAUTION
WARNING
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Spring
Sharp Corner
of Lock-Pocket
“Good”
Spring Missing
OR
Worn Corner
of Lock-Pocket
DO NOT USE
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