Penny Hydraulics PH3312 Winching Manual Download

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Penny Hydraulics Winching Guide

All Penny Hydraulics products are designed and engineered to provide safe and reliable service for the life

of the product. However, every winching operation has the potential for misuse or abuse which potentially

can cause damage or personal injury. Therefore it is important to familiarise yourself with the winch

Operating Manual and ensure that the winch is maintained correctly. This booklet is to offer basic

operating guidelines and service assistance.

Summary of Contents for PH3312

Page 1: ...the product However every winching operation has the potential for misuse or abuse which potentially can cause damage or personal injury Therefore it is important to familiarise yourself with the win...

Page 2: ...winch 3 Winch basics 5 Before you pull 7 Pulling 7 Putting the winch to work 8 Thorough Examination of hoists and wire ropes 8 Stowing the winch 9 Winch accessories 10 Maintenance Thorough Examination...

Page 3: ...purposes the resistance to motion of a wheeled vehicle is dependent on 4 main factors 1 The inherent resistance to move the vehicle 2 The total weight of the vehicle 3 The terrain to be crossed 4 The...

Page 4: ...cally a winch motor will use around 75 of its available power with one layer of rope on the drum up to around 92 with three layers of rope Obviously the winch continually operating at 80 90 of its pow...

Page 5: ...nch Penny Hydraulics winches have a hook with safety catch at one end and a special thimble end at the winch drum to prevent the wire rope from being pulled from the drum Warning when handling wire ro...

Page 6: ...Never try to disengage the freewheel device with a load on the rope and never try to engage the freewheel device whilst the gearbox is in motion Solenoid Box the solenoid box is powered from the vehi...

Page 7: ...load ensure that it is fully re engaged before starting to winch Warning Any onlookers must be in a safe place and at a safe distance Pulling When the wire rope is connected to the load take up the sl...

Page 8: ...larly liable to damage e g corrosive atmosphere abrasive particles In such circumstances assessment of the condition of the rope and the equipment should be carefully carried out and the rope removed...

Page 9: ...lacement You can call us on 01246 811 475 or email sales pennyhydraulics com Stowing the winch 1 Ensure gloves are worn 2 Disconnect rope hook from load anchor 3 Rewind the wire rope The person handli...

Page 10: ...rotect the winch from the extremes of weather Tree Trunk Protectors often used for self recovery these straps provide an excellent attachment whilst helping to protect the natural beauty of the trees...

Page 11: ...vides guidance on these definitions and gives examples of equipment and operations that are not covered by LOLER In the guidance to Regulation 2 Interpretation para 31 it states that in most cases LOL...

Page 12: ...ight shape and what it consists of b risk of a load falling moving breaking up or striking a person or object and the consequences c risk of the winching equipment striking a person or an object and t...

Page 13: ...fic safety and PPE requirements Unless dynamic checks tests or setting up procedures are being carried out always isolate the machine from the power supply Where dynamic checks are being performed it...

Page 14: ...14 12 Monthly 1 Check all as for Daily and 6 Monthly 2 Carry out a statutory thorough examination as required by LOLER...

Page 15: ...e drum to allow access to the retaining screw and isolate the power from the winch 6 Clean and remove the retaining screw 3 16 5mm Allen Key and store in a safe place 7 Pull the rope in line with the...

Page 16: ...ee Wheel Winch 24V PH3312FW V33 Free Wheel Winch 12V PH3324FW V33 Free Wheel Winch 24V PH3312FWE V33RE Free Wheel Winch Extended Drum 12V PH3324FWE V33RE Free Wheel Winch Extended Drum 24V 164 000003...

Page 17: ...are kept up to date and can help customers with many items of equipment to predict forthcoming servicing budgets A help line telephone number is provided with each service contract for the operators t...