MAINTAINING YOUR WINCH
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The winch should be operated at least once a month: power out approx. 10m of
cable, free spool 5m, then power back in under minimum 100kg load.
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Regularly check all fixing bolts and the crossbar fixings are secure.
• All moving parts are permanently lubricated with grease and with normal use do not
need greasing for the life of the winch.
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Clean your winch after use, use only low-pressure water and a brush to rinse off any
dirt.
• Once dry you should use a light spray oil to coat the winch and wire rope before
installing the winch cover.
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The winch should not be immersed in dirty water.
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Replace any damaged components before next use.
CARE OF THE ROPE - Wire Rope
Wire Ropes Directive ISO 4309:2004/2010 details the guideline for the care and
maintenance of wire rope and provides the criteria by which rope should be replaced. A
summary of these follows below
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10 strands or more broken within a 25mm length of the rope
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Visible signs of stretching (reduced diameter along part of length) or is 10% less than
its original diameter at any point along its length.
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Excessive corrosion.
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Deformed twisted, kinked or bent.
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Faulty or broken hook or hook safety catch.
• Never use the hook to link back to the rope
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Always ensure that the rope spools tightly and neatly back onto the drum.
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Dress the rope and hook with light oil to inhibit corrosion.
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Keep the winch covered when not in use.
CARE OF THE ROPE - Synthetic Rope
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Do not allow the rope to contact sharp or abrasive objects.
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Avoid immersion in dirty water.
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Do not expose to strong detergents, fuels, oils or anti-freeze solutions.
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After use, pull out the rope, wash, dry and carefully re-spool onto the drum.
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The first 2-3m from the hook end is the most exposed and so vulnerable to damage.
The use of a protective rope protector is recommended.
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Keep winch covered when not in use.
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Replace rope if there is any significant fibre damage
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