Portable Winch Gas-powered pulling/lifting winch PCH1000 User Manual

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3.4.1 Installing the rope on the Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch

NEVER

PUT

YOUR

HANDS ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM OR THE
ROPE ENTRY PULLEY WHEN THE WINCH IS
RUNNING.

1) Figure 1: Open the rope grabbing system

(no. 1) and lock in place with spring pin
(no.2);

2) Start the engine and let it idle for 30

seconds to warm-up;

Figure 2: Run the rope OVER the rope
keeper and the rope entry pulley (no. 1)
and UNDER the drum

(except when using

vertical pull winch support (see section 3.3.5.2).

Then, wrap the rope around the drum 3 or 4
turns (no. 2);

4) Figure 3: Insert the rope into rope grabbing

system device by pulling the spring-loaded
cam lever upwards (no. 1). This will give
enough room to insert the rope.

5) Figure 4: Make sure the rope goes over the

stainless steel knob (no. 1). Then, push the
spring-loaded cam back against the rope
which will automatically hold a load if the
rope end is let go (no. 2).

6) Figure 5: As you pull the rope (no. 1), the

throttle will engage and load will move.
IMPORTANT: It is necessary to pull the
rope HORIZONTALLY to get the load
started. To stop load movement, stop
pulling on rope (no. 2).

Stand about 1 m (3’) from the winch and
pull gently and horizontally on the rope to
get the slack until you feel the tension rising
on the rope;

8) Look at your set-up to make sure that the

winch anchor and the rope entry pulley are
aligned with the rope;

9) Check that the rope does not rub against

objects along the path;

10) Pull on the rope, the throttle will go up and

the winching will start.