Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Spur Gear Hand Winches
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Figure 5 – Attaching Load
latch closed
tight against
hook
sling seated in
saddle of hook
Important!
• When determining whether the
load will exceed the load rating,
consider the total force required
to move the load.
2.2
Breaking-In the Winch
2.2.1
BREAK-IN OCCURS
during the fi rst 10 hours of normal operation. During
break-in, mating surfaces become polished, and clearances increase. This is
desired for effi cient operation of bearings and gears.
2.2.2
INSPECT THE WINCH following break-in according to the Instructions for
Periodic Inspection.
2.3
Preparing for Operation
2.3.1
CONSIDER THE OPERATION. Do not begin until you are sure you can
perform the entire operation without hazard.
2.3.2
INSPECT ALL COMPONENTS of the system.
a
INSPECT THE WINCH and other equipment according to the Instructions
for Frequent Inspection.
b
OPERATORS must be in good health, alert, thoroughly trained in operat-
ing the equipment, and properly clothed (hard hat, safety shoes and safety
glass es, no loose clothing).
c
THE LOAD must be clear of other objects and free to move. Make sure the
load will not tip, spin, roll away, or in any way move uncontrollably.
2.3.3
KNOW YOUR LOAD and make sure you do not exceed the load rating of
the winch or any other equipment in the system.
2.4
Attaching the Load
Do not wrap the wire rope around the load. This damages the wire rope and
could cause the load to escape. Use a sling or other approved lifting device.
2.4.1
CLEAR OBJECTS from the path of the load so you can move it freely and
observe it at all times during the operation.
2.4.2
ATTACH THE LOAD using a nylon sling, or other approved lifting de vice.
Follow the recommendations of the sling manufacturer.
a
SEAT THE SLING in the saddle of the hook with the hook latch com plete ly
closed. See fi gure 5.
b
CENTER THE LOAD on the hook so it will remain balanced and not tip or
rotate to one side.
