Vulcan-Hart W047, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...INCH WARNING DO NOT INSTALL USE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIERETY FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY DEATH AND OR MATERIAL DAMAGES ...

Page 2: ...ranes gantry cranes monorails hoists and jib cranes and ASME B30 7 Winches To ensure a safe work environment each worker must be trained in the equipment s basic principles of operation and proper operating procedures DANGER High voltages are used and present inside the enclosure and across the conductors of this equipment Before performing any kind of mechanical or electrical maintenance the mach...

Page 3: ...f the Wire Rope 9 Electrical Connections 10 Using the Equipment 13 Inspection 16 Daily Inspection 16 Periodic Inspection 17 Inspection Log Book 18 Hook Measuring and Discard Criteria 18 Wire Rope Discard Criteria 19 Maintenance 20 Gear Reducer Lubrication 20 Vent Plug and Level Plug 20 Recommended Oil Types 21 External Use 21 Operating Environment 21 Part List 22 ...

Page 4: ...5 3 38 16 13 18 9 69 6 18 W057 38 38 22 28 50 6 63 3 75 24 17 18 10 63 5 63 W067 39 38 23 29 88 7 38 3 75 24 17 18 12 25 7 75 W077 41 38 28 35 50 9 38 4 75 24 17 18 14 88 9 38 W087 42 88 30 39 63 11 25 5 75 24 17 18 17 50 11 13 W097 44 88 35 48 00 14 50 7 50 24 17 18 21 50 13 25 For non standard and custom models consult the drawings supplied with the equipment ...

Page 5: ...fpm Limits for Lifting W047 1 8 115 75 195 400 lb 22 fpm 400 lb 23 5 fpm 400 lb 25 5 fpm 400 lb 27 fpm W057 3 16 130 1 5 290 800 lb 25 fpm 800 lb 27 5 fpm 750 lb 29 5 fpm 700 lb 32 fpm W067 1 4 100 2 330 1400 lb 18 5 fpm 1200 lb 20 5 fpm 1050 lb 23 fpm 950 lb 25 5 fpm W077 5 16 100 3 510 1900 lb 13 5 fpm 1900 lb 15 5 fpm 1900 lb 17 fpm 1850 lb 18 5 fpm W087 3 8 100 5 710 2800 lb 16 fpm 2800 lb 18 ...

Page 6: ...ecified length due to uneven winding of the wire rope or crisscrossing of the wire rope Unpacking Some models are equipped with lifting lugs to facilitate manipulation of the equipment during the installation Never load the lugs sideways ATTENTION Any lugs and additional bolt holes serve to help maneuver the equipment during installation Never use these holes or lugs to support a part or the entir...

Page 7: ...ded number of anchor bolts dia grade 5 or higher to fix the winch to the floor or the supporting structure Failure to do so may damage the equipment and or the supporting structure DANGER It is the user s responsibility to ensure the floor and or the supporting structure can safely carry the working loads with an appropriate factor of safety The deflection of the structure must be negligible under...

Page 8: ...n for the recommended oil types and amounts The reducer is always shipped with standard plugs to prevent oil from leaking during transportation The client must install the vent plug according to the reducer orientation before putting the winch into service The vent plug is supplied in a plastic bag taped to the reducer Symbol Definition Vent plug Level plug Drain plug make sure the vent plug is al...

Page 9: ...ual Electric Winch 9 2018 08 03 rev 1 Winding of the Wire Rope WARNING The wire rope must always be installed on the drum in a way that allows it to come out from underneath the drum as indicated on the diagram below ...

Page 10: ...fied electrician Do not neglect to verify the current draw and the length of the power cable Improper connections or conductor sizing may cause the winch to overheat even with no load The winch must be connected to the power source such that the motions correspond to the indications on the control pendant in other words the IN button makes the wire rope wind on the drum where as the OUT button unw...

Page 11: ...Operator s Manual Electric Winch 11 2018 08 03 rev 1 WARNING Never change the wiring in the control pendant to reverse the motions options like limit switches will not function properly ...

Page 12: ...s of Inadequate Wiring or Power Source Rumbling or buzzing coming from the brake motor or contactors Flickering of lights wired to the same circuit as the winch Excessive heating of the motor internal components electric conductors or connectors Motor stalls easily and cannot lift pull the working load Fuses burn often or breakers trigger frequently WARNING Even though some models are equipped wit...

Page 13: ... environment for arising dangers and if a danger arises stop the equipment in a safe manner WARNING The misuse of the winch can be very dangerous and could lead to serious injury death and or property damage To avoid risk situations the operator must know and follow the proper procedures described in this section DANGER The winches can develop forces larger than the working load limits It is the o...

Page 14: ...OT use a winch if people are not at a safe distance from the load or the machine and remain at a safe distance throughout the whole maneuver DO NOT attempt to lengthen or repair a damaged or broken wire rope DO NOT use the wire rope as a sling or wrap it around the load in a choke DO NOT lift with the tip of the hook or over the safety latch DO NOT lift the load if with the weight is not evenly di...

Page 15: ... using the equipment Use the safety latches on the hooks to prevent any below the hook accessories from accidentally falling off Ensure the entire path of the load is clear before moving the load Make sure the hook moves in the same direction as indicated on the control pendant Inspect the hook regularly replace damaged or worn parts and keep a detailed register of all repairs made Replace damaged...

Page 16: ...is normal 4 Check the hook for damage like cracks grooves excessive opening wear torsion or other 5 Make sure the safety latch is present and closes opens properly 6 Check the wire rope for signs of excessive wear like distortion bird cages crushed sections pinched sections displaced or exposed core cable or other 7 Check the wire rope for rust 8 Check the wire rope cable for broken wires note the...

Page 17: ...ard Criteria for details 6 Excessive wear of the wire rope drum 7 Cracked welds 8 Signs of heat damage distortion contamination or wear on the electric and mechanical components of the brake 9 Excessive brake opening readjust or replace brake disc according to wear Consult the brake manufacturer or Vulcan Hoist for details 10 Signs of pitting or other deterioration of the contact points on the ele...

Page 18: ...ria It is recommended to replace any hook showing one or more of the following signs of wear Hook Discard Criteria 1 Missing or illegible working load limit identification 2 Pitting corrosion cracks grooves or deep lines on the hook body 3 Signs of weld or heat damage on the hook body shank or swivel block 4 Wear on any dimension of the hook body exceeding 10 of the original value 5 Permanent defo...

Page 19: ...Criteria 1 Six random broken wires over one cable lay or three broken wires in the same strand over one cable lay 2 One broken wire close to an end fitting or a connector bell fitting spelter etc 3 One broken wire from the wire rope core which protrudes or loops out from the wire rope structure 4 Sharp bends crushed sections bird cages or any other sign of damage that results in severe distortion ...

Page 20: ...reducer orientation before putting the machine into service Symbol Definition Vent Plug Level Plug Drain Plug make sure the vent plug is always on the top side to ensure no leakage during the use or the transportation of the equipment A minimum level of oil must be maintained to ensure proper gear lubrication Reducer Orientation and Oil Amounts Reducer M1 L M2 L2 M3 L M4 L 47 0 4 0 8 0 9 1 0 57 0 ...

Page 21: ...ndicated otherwise reducers are filled with Meropa 320 gear lubricant External Use In the case of external use the winch must be covered and protected from rain at all time The risk of corrosion is increased further if high concentrations of salt and or humidity are present in the air For such applications it may be necessary to perform additional inspections and lubricate components more frequent...

Page 22: ...Operator s Manual Electric Winch 22 2018 08 03 rev 1 Part List ...

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