Bloom Manufacturing LS20W Series - Manual (Page 7)

• To familiarize yourself with the winch, run it for a few minutes to understand the
controls and the “feel” of the winch.
• Pay particular attention to the controls and how they operate Make sure you
Section 6 Winch Operation
• Pay particular attention to the controls and how they operate. Make sure you
understand which way the winch will rotate when the control lever is moved.
• Always make sure that all people are clear of the load and of the cable area before
beginning a winching operation.
• Ensure that proper protective wear is worn while operating winch.
• A broken cable can fly in any direction.
• Do not attempt to defeat the relief valve.
CAUTION
Winch Lifting Application:
(1) Attach winch cable to load.
(2) Make sure no one is in the immediate area of the load or of the cable
(3) Begin winching the load slowly, watching carefully to ensure that the load is moving normally.
• If you have any doubts about the capability of the winch to lift or move a load, either
put a “snatch block” in the line or get a bigger piece of equipment.
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(4) When the load is positioned where you want it, stop the winch.
Drum Cable Diameter (inches)
DRUM CAPACITY
(FEET)
LS20H,
LS20K
and LS20W
Drum Cable Diameter (inches)
Designation 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8
S8 ----- 260 160 105 75 55 ----- -----
L8 ----- 390 240 160 110 80 ----- -----
XL10 ----- 840 550 340 250 170 ----- -----
XL12 ----- 1320 840 580 380 280 ----- -----
XL14 ----- 1900 1180 760 540 409 295 200
Winch Series
(a) Cable Considerations:
Consult your local cable supplier for recommendations on the best type of cable
and hardware to use in your specific application.
As the number of layers of cable on a winch increases, the rated pulling capacity of the winch goes down. If
you are operating at near the top of the drum flanges, the effective rating of the winch is about half of what it
is on the first layer. You should, therefore, only keep as much cable on the winch as you need for your job.
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