Fervi 0070/C User manual

OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Hand geared winch with cable
Art. 0070/C
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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FOREWORD
Read this manual before operating any machinery
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting any operation it is compulsory to read this instruction manual. The guarantee
that the winch will function and perform properly is strictly dependent upon the application of
all the instructions contained in this manual.
Operator Qualification
The operators assigned to using this winch must be supplied with all of the necessary
information and instruction and should be provided with adequate training regarding safety in
pertaining to:
a) The conditions of use of the equipment;
b) Foreseeable abnormal situations, pursuant to Article 73 of Legislative Decree
81/08.
We guarantee the winch conformity to the specifications and technical instructions
described in the Manual on the date of issuance and listed herein; On the other hand,
the winch may also be subject to important technical changes in the future, without
the manual being updated.
Therefore, see FERVI for information about modifications that could be implemented.
REV. 1
June 2014
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CONTENTS
1GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................. 4
1.1 Risks Associated with the Work Area ............................................................................4
1.2 Personal protective equipment .....................................................................................4
1.3 Technical support..........................................................................................................4
2DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE........................................................... 5
2.1 Plate .............................................................................................................................6
2.2 Technical specifications ................................................................................................6
3IMPROPER USE AND CONTRAINDICATIONS.............................................. 7
4COMMISSIONING...................................................................................... 8
5HOW TO USE ............................................................................................. 9
5.1 Pulling the load .............................................................................................................9
5.2 Releasing the load.......................................................................................................10
6MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING............................................................... 11
7BILL OF MATERIALS AND SPARE PARTS.................................................. 12
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1GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not try to operate the winch at higher performance levels than those for which it
was designed, in particular regarding the magnitude of the load to be lifted. In
other words, do not make demands of the winch in excess of its maximum pulling
capacity.
2. Use the winch exclusively for pulling, and only in the manner and intended use
described in this instruction manual.
3. Before operation, always check:
the efficiency and integrity of the winch and the cable;
the strength and integrity of the support structure to which the winch is
attached;
4. During use, maintain control of the winch.
The operators represent the most important aspect of safety. To best protect against the risk
of injury, work cautiously and carefully.
5. The manual winch should not be used and repaired by someone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
1.1 Risks Associated with the Work Area
1. Keep the work area tidy and free of clutter; untidiness causes accidents.
2. Keep unqualified people, children, etc. away from the work environment and the winch.
Always check that there is space to escape.
1.2 Personal protective equipment
When using the winch, always wear the following:
Safety shoes;
Work gloves
Figure 1 –Personal Protective Equipment
1.3 Technical support
For any problems or concerns, please contact, without hesitation, the Customer Service
Department of the dealer from whom you purchased the product, who has specialized staff,
specific equipment and spare parts.
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2DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The winch Art. 0070/C is a device to be used for the horizontal "pulling" of vehicles or other
loads that move on a horizontal flat surface (or slightly tilted). They can be mounted on
vehicles such as trailers, three-wheeled vans, boats, etc.
Crushing and Cutting
Winches are NOT lifting equipment.
It is absolutely forbidden to lift objects vertically.
The winch is composed of (Figure 2):
Figure 2 –Main Parts
1
Steel fastening structure
2
Drum for winding the cable
3
Operating handle
4
Steel cable with hook
The locking system of the drum, consists of a steel tab (mechanical stop);
1
3
4
2
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2.1 Plate
The following information plate is attached to the device
Figure 3 –Plate
2.2 Technical specifications
HAND GEARED WINCH WITH CABLE –Art. 0070/C
Maximum pulling capacity (kg)
500
Groove width (mm)
50
Outer coil diameter (mm)
133
Minimum coil diameter (mm)
40
Base dimensions (mm)
136 x 90
Cable diameter (mm)
4,5
Cable length (m)
10
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3IMPROPER USE AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN!!
To use the winch for lifting loads (vertical pull). The Winch is not a lifting device.
To lift people, animals or things.
To pull loads weighing more than the MAXIMUM PULLING CAPACITY of the winch
indicated on the rating plate.
To pull loads placed laterally and not frontally;
To use an extension on the operation handle to increase the pulling force;
To attach the winch to a fixed structure or a vehicle with insufficient strength;
To leave the winch unattended with the cable in tension;
To introduce objects or body parts between the steel cable while winding and the drum;
To operate the winch with less than five turns wound on the drum;
To move the vehicle on which the winch is mounted to increase the pulling force;
To stand less than 1.5 m from the winch or cable, when the cable is under tension;
To allow untrained personnel to use the winch;
To use the winch when not psycho-physically fit to do so;
To use the winch for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
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4COMMISSIONING
The winch is supplied in a cardboard box completely assembled, with the exception of the
operation handle.
Before disposing of the shipping carton, check you do not to throw away parts of the machine,
the owner's manual or other documentation
Standard packaging
Packaging materials (bags, cardboard, etc.). must not be left within reach of children as they
are a source of potential danger.
To assemble the handle, proceed as shown in the following figures:
1. Mount the handle onto the rotation pin of the winch;
2. Secure the handle in place by tightening the fastening nut with a wrench.
Figure 4 –Installing the handle
The winch must be mounted on a suitable support structure, with adequate resistance
characteristics. This structure must be able to withstand the stresses resulting from operating
the winch (max pulling capacity 500 kg).
In this regard it would be possible for example to use the most robust parts or sections of the
chassis of motor vehicles or boats.
Check that the screws, plate and all the parts of the Winch are free of deformation or damage
prior to installation.
Secure the steel casing of the winch to the supporting structure, using the fastening holes on
the casing itself.
Mounting the Winch
ALWAYS check that the fastening screws of the Winch are fully tightened, before operating
with loads.
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5HOW TO USE
5.1 Pulling the load
Crushing / Impacts
IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN to lift loads. The Winch is not designed for that purpose!
At least 3 wraps of cable!
Before putting tension on the cable and pulling the load, CHECK that the cable is wrapped
around the drum at least three times.
The load must only be pulled with the load in a frontal position
with respect to the winding drum (Figure 5).
Figure 5 –Pulling direction
1. Attach the cable to the object to be moved;
2. Rotate the handle clockwise to wind the cable onto the
drum, pulling the load.
Figure 6 - Handle
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Overloading
Never use an extension on the operation handle, but only use the grip on the handle.
Winding the cable
When pulling the load, inspect the cable layout, which must be properly wrapped on the drum
with a spacing equal to the diameter of the cable (Figure 7).
Figure 7 –Arrangement of the cable.
5.2 Releasing the load
Crushing / Impacts
Before releasing the load, by unhooking the safety tab, hold the handle firmly!
1. Hold the operation handle of the winch with one hand in
a safe and secure manner;
2. Unhook the safety tab of the winch, with the other hand,
pushing it downwards as shown in Figure 8.
3. Rotate the handle anti-clockwise to unwind the cable from
the drum, releasing the load.
Figure 8 –Unhooking
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