Portable Winch AC Electric pulling/lifting winch PCT1800-60Hz-P - Manual (Page 2)

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Summary
Introduction – p. 3
1.0 Safety guidelines – p. 3
1.1 Safety messages – p. 3
1.2 Labels – p. 4
1.2.1 Serial number and warning label – p. 4
1.2.2 Rope ‘DANGER’ label – p. 4
1.3 Safety information – p. 4
2.0 Before first use – p. 6
2.1 Upon receiving the winch – p. 6
2.2 Capstan drum – p. 6
3.0 Winch usage – p. 7
3.1 Working cycle – p. 8
3.2 Rope – p. 8
3.2.1 Rope type – p. 8
3.2.2 Rope maintenance – p. 8
3.2.3 At the end of the rope – p. 9
3.2.3.1 Recommendations – p. 9
3.2.3.1.1 When pulling – p. 9
3.2.3.1.2 When lifting – Rope with buried eyed splice – p. 9
3.3 Winch anchors – p. 10
3.3.1 Using the polyester sling – p. 10
3.3.2 Using the hitch plate winch anchor for tow balls – p. 11
3.3.3 Using the winch support plate with square tubing – p. 11
3.3.4 Using the winch support plate with Heck-Pack system for European balls – p. 12
3.3.5 Using the tree/pole mount with anchor strap – p. 13
3.3.5.1 With the winch support plate – p. 13
3.3.5.2 With the vertical pull winch support – p. 14
3.3.6 Using the vertical pull winch support with square tubing – p. 16
3.4 Moving a load – p. 17
3.4.1 Installing the rope on the PCT1800 Winch – p. 18
3.4.2 Lifting – p. 19
3.4.2.1 Load lifting chart – p. 19
3.4.2.2 Lifting operation – p. 20
3.4.2.3 Lowering a load – p. 20
3.4.2.4 Sending the rope back down – p. 22
3.4.3 Pulling – p. 22
3.4.3.1 Releasing the tension – p. 23
3.4.3.1.1 When pulling with the rope grabbing system engaged – p. 23
3.4.3.1.2 When pulling with the rope grabbing system disengaged – p. 23
3.5 If the PCT1800 AC Electric Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch doesn’t work – p. 23
4.0 Maintenance – p. 23
4.1 Cleaning – p. 23
4.2 Lubrication – p. 24
4.3 AC Electric motor – p. 24
4.4 Storage – p. 24
5.0 Complementary information – p. 24
5.1 Accessories – p. 24
5.2 Serial number localization – p. 24
5.3 Warranty – p. 25
5.4 CE Declaration of conformity – p. 26
5.5 Exploded view and parts list – p. 27
5.6 Electrical diagrams – p. 29
5.7 Technical data – p. 30
5.8 Periodical tests – p. 31
5.9 Manufacturer – p. 31
Schedule 1. Examining the rope
– p. 32