General Tips For A Safe Operation - Horntools Winch Box Benutzerhandbuch

General tips for a safe operation

The winch and all their related types have a certain nominal capacity
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when the first rope layer is wrapped on the drum. Overload can
damage the winch, engine or rope. For loads over 70% of the nominal
pull force, we recommend using a pulley. This will help in two ways:
a) reduces the number or rope layers on the drum and
b) reduces the load on the rope by up to 50%. If the rope is doubled
back to the vehicle, attach it to the frame or other load carrier.
Familiarize yourself with your winch before you use it. We recommend
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a few test runs to familiarize yourself with putting on the rope.
The sounds that your winch generates may be different at the various
loads, the way the rope wraps on the drum, etc.
Examine the rope and equipment thoroughly before each start-up.
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A frayed or damaged rope must be replaced immediately.
Only use ropes with the right specifications or order the ropes directly
from horntools.
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Examine winch installation and bolts before each commissioning
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to ensure all bolts are tightened.
Attach the load hook to the attachment point with a noose, chain
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or pulley. Do not attach the hook back to the rope. This leads
to damage to the rope. Always use a pulley, noose or chain with
matching strength.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, worn out or not
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functioning normally should be put out of service immediately.
Only pull on the vehicle parts specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Whenever you start your winch, always run a small test in two
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directions first. Even if the winch drum only works at a small angel,
make sure the winch is well balanced, especially after operating
the clutch.
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