Fransgard W-10014-EH User manual

Fransgård
Handbook
GB
W Winch
W-10014-EH

Fransgård Maskinfabrik A/S
Fredbjergvej 132, Fredbjerg
DK-9640 Farsø
Tel.: ........... [phone]
Fax: ........... [phone]
www.fransgard.dk
[email protected]

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Table of contents Page
Technical data ......................................................................1
Danger/warning.....................................................................2
Technical safety information..................................................3
Operating instructions............................................................5
Lubrication and maintenance.................................................6
Setting the brake and coasting brake....................................6
Tractor size............................................................................7
Instructions for cable attachment...........................................8
Pictogram ............................................................................12
W-10014-EH........................................................................13
Warnings .............................................................................14
Topping the machine up with oil..........................................15
Checks before start-up/starting/re-tightening.......................16
Machine maintenance .........................................................17
Faults and fault finding help............................................18-19
Demounting.........................................................................20
Technical data
Tractive force........................................................10,000 daN
Clutch size.................................................................500 cm².
Transmission....................................................1" roller chain.
Cable type ................................................... Ø11 mm x 140 m
VDW-PYTHON 6 F-V.
Min. technical breaking force....................................... 134 kN
Cable speed .........................................................0.5–1.3 m/s
Lift mounting..................................................................Cat. 3
PTO W-10014-EH ..........................................Max. 400 U/min
Weight ....................................................... 860 kg /1.896 Lbs

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DANGER!
Read the instruction manual carefully before starting the machine.
The owner is responsible for instructing any users and assistants in how to use the machine.
Warning!
1. The operator must not operate the machine before they know how it is to be used.
2. Keep hands, feet and loose clothing clear of rotating objects on the machine.
3. Before starting work, check the cable for any defects. The use of a defective steel cable
is highly dangerous; parts of the cable may fly in various directions at high speed if it
breaks. Check that there is nobody in the machine’s work area.
4. Check that the PTO is disengaged when the cable is pulled out to the logs.
5. Logs must never be transported directly on the steel cable; use the winch’s chain
boom (page 10, photo A).
6. Regularly check all moving parts for wear, and that all guards are in place and secure.
7. The machine is designed for skidding and pushing together felled logs that are lying on
the ground, and must not be used for any other purpose. The machine must not be used
to pull vertical trees or fallen trees that are “caught”, as this is highly dangerous.
8. Make sure that you know how to stop the machine and tractor as quickly as possible in
any hazardous situation.
9. Do not permit children and untrained workers to use the machine.
10. Do not wear loose clothes, long sleeves or a tie, or have long hair loose and uncovered in
the immediate vicinity of rotating parts of the machine.
11. The machine and tractor must be sitting on a firm and level surface before work can start.
12. Operate the winch using the hand-pressure cable controls or by radio control
(accessory available separately) and maintain a distance of at least 5 metres from the
side of the winch (page 10, photo E).
13. Do not leave the tractor when it is running unless a qualified person is watching it.
14. Only use original spare parts; do not make any changes to the machine design.
15. Inform everyone who uses the machine of the risks associated with its use and how they
can prevent accidents.
16. Stay alert! Do not use the machine if you are sleepy or tired.
17.Do not pull in logs from a sideways angle of more than 30° (page 10, photo C)
18. If the warnings described for the machine and in the instruction manual are not observed
or the machine is not used with care, this could cause severe bodily harm or, in the
worst case, fatal accidents.
19. Do not start the tractor before the log hanging from the chain boom is raised so that it is
off the ground. If the log is not lifted high enough off the ground, the end of the log could
hit a stump or other obstacles, causing the tractor to tip over backwards, resulting in
serious damage.
20. The user and owner must immediately remedy any defects to ensure safe operation at all
times.

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TECHNICAL SAFETY INFORMATION WHEN USING A W WINCH TO
CLEAR TIMBER
1. Avoid occupational accidents!
The relevant accident-prevention rules issued by the relevant insurance companies
and stipulated in the instruction manual must be observed!
2. The W winch must only be operated and maintained by qualified and reliable persons
over the age of 18 who are familiar with this work.
3. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, protective gloves)!
4. Solo work is only permitted when it is possible to make emergency calls!
5. Before use, but at least once per work day, check the W winch to ensure that it is in
perfect working order (guard, dead man’s switch, overload protection, braking
function); deficiencies must be professionally rectified.
6. The winch engine must be stopped when remedying faults, and during repair and
maintenance work. It is not sufficient only to stop the winch engine; the tractor’s
engine must also be stopped.
7. Do not deactivate any winch safety devices.
8. Use only load-absorption devices such as end hooks, steel cable, chains, remote
rollers and nylon straps suitable for the winch’s tractive force.
9. When pulling in logs, use only low-stress cables of an adequate strength
corresponding to what is specified on the W winch’s type plate and in the user
instructions. The breaking force of cables and chains used must be at least twice the
tractive force specified for the winch’s lowest cable.
10. Defective cables and chains must be replaced.
11. Use only cable of such a length that, when the entire cable is wound onto the drum,
there is still at least 1 1/2 times the diameter of the cable between edge of the cable
drum and the uppermost cable.
12. Before starting the winch, the operator must check that doing so would not expose
anyone to danger.
13. The operator must be aware that when loaded, except in hazardous situations, the
cable must always be wound around the drum at least twice (set trailing brake
correctly)!
14. Only wind the cable up under load!
(pull the cable out completely once daily, possibly several times, and wind it
uniformly!)
15. The winch may only be operated from a safe position so that the operator is not
exposed to danger from the device itself, the load, the cable or the securing devices.
The tractor cab is deemed a safe position when there is an adequately dimensioned
protective wire guard between the winch and the driver’s seat.
When operating the winch outside of the cab, the operator must be protected to the
same degree, e.g. by the tractor itself or by positioning themselves a sufficient
distance away from the tractor, e.g. behind a tree.
During radio-controlled winch operation, when the operator is walking in the same
direction as the log, they must remain in the vicinity of where the cable is attached.
Logs may be accompanied laterally next to the cable’s attachment point, whereas cut
wood may be accompanied at an angle behind the load –see Fig. 1.
16. From their position, the winch operator must always be able to see the load being
moved; otherwise, it must be ensured that the load’s path is monitored by other
persons who are in constant contact with the operator in the form by pre-agreed
signals.
17. During work with the cable, do not stand between the load and the winch or in the
hazardous angle between the winch, turning device and load –see Fig. 2.

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18. When clearing timber on a slope, do not permit anyone to stand downhill of the log
attached to the cable.
19. When felling standing trees, the traction cable must be secured to the tree before the
felling starts. In this connection, the tractor’s position must be selected so that the
distance to the tree being felled is at least twice the length of the tree –using a
remote roller with redirected pulling action at least the length of the tree’s height – see
Fig. 3.Do not stand within the hazardous angle when using a remote roller!
20. The tyre tread patterns of the tractor on which the winch is mounted must be non-slip,
i.e. lug profiles with at least 40% of the profile height for new tyres, or the vehicle must
be equipped with chains for anti-slip protection. In slippery conditions due to snow
and ice, chains must also be used for anti-slip protection.
21. Before skidding, the tractor must be securely positioned using slope stabilisers and
similar. If necessary, secure the tractor using a cable secured in the opposite direction
to the pulling direction if the slope stabiliser cannot achieve sufficient traction due to
the nature of the terrain/ground.
22. Select the load and pulling speed to ensure that the tractor, in respect of its model
and design as well as the inclination of the terrain and the soil quality, cannot tip over
and can still be operated and braked.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
(redirected pulling action)
Position A
Position B

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Select a point for cable feed that is as deep as possible in the winch’s pulling
direction, without bending if possible –use a remote roller if necessary!
23. Do not approach a log to disengage the load until the cable is slack after the brake
has been released!
24. When using a tractor with a hydrodynamic engine, so not leave the cab until you have
ensured that
the tractor’s or winch’s slope stabiliser has been lowered all the way down to
the ground,
the tractor’s parking brake is activated, and
the engine is in neutral.
25. Make sure to place the winch on a firm and level surface at all times. The stability
devices must be set to support position in advance. The PTO shaft must be placed in
the corresponding holder.
26. The provisions of StVZO and StVO must be observed.
For driving on public roads, the Danish Road Traffic Act (StVZO) applies. Marking and
lighting may be required, e.g. according to the order on vehicle-mounted implements.
27. When using a trailer coupling for the winch, the provisions in the order on vehicle-
mounted implements must be observed.
28. Depending on winch type, more safety-related information may be required from the
manufacturer. This is specified separately in the user instructions.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Mounting the winch:
When the winch is not being used, it must be securely and safely positioned on a firm and
level surface so that it does not constitute a danger to those in the vicinity.
For attaching the winch to the tractor, attach the tractor’s hitch lifting arms to the brackets
using the hitch bolts supplied, and then attach the top link.
The winch can then be lifted, the stabilisers raised and the lift arms fixed to avoid inadvertent
horizontal movements.
When mounting the PTO shaft, the tractor must be stopped and the key removed.
It is important to adjust the length of the PTO shaft so that it does not become trapped when
the machine is raised and lowered.
When the winch is being demounted, it must be on a firm and level surface. Lower the
stabilisers, and remove the top link and lifting arms.
When disconnecting the PTO shaft, the tractor must be stopped and the key removed.
Place the PTO shaft in the bracket provided.
Feed the steel cable through the cable guide and top roller down to the cable drum for
attachment. Attach the steel cable to the cable drum using the cable lock (page 8). Check
that the steel cable is firmly attached and undamaged. Unwind the steel cable completely
and then rewind onto the cable drum under load.
Important! Use only cable type VDW-PYTHON 6 F-V.

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Releasing the brake:
Lower the winch so that the slope stabilizers are firmly on the ground, release the
brake by pressing button B (page 10, photo B). The brake can also be permanently
released by turning knob C (page 10, photo E).
Remember the safety distance!
Pulling out the steel cable:
When the brake is released, the cable can be pulled out. Important! Set the trailing
brake
(page 11, photo F) so that the drum stops immediately when the log is reached.
Winding/pulling out:
Find a safe position with an unobstructed view of the logs. Then pull knob A
(page 10, photo E).
Dead man’s switch:
In the event of accident or if feeling unwell, or any similar situation, press button D
(page 10, photo E). The winch will then stop winding.
Transport of logs:
Suspend the logs securely from the chain boom using the forest chains and raise the W
winch so that the end of the logs are off the ground.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE:
Lubricate the PTO shaft at least once a week.
Lubricate all moving parts once a week.
All ball bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated.
The drive chains must be lubricated at least once a year or after every 50 hours of work.
For this, Stuctobis® BHD or an oil of equivalent grade is recommended. The winch must
be removed from the tractor (see page 10, photo D).
NB! Do not get any grease/oil on the clutch facing.
Lubricate the upper top roller as required through the grease nipple, and lubricate the
turntable daily using grease.
To ensure the least tractive force in the cords when operating the clutch and brakes, it is
important to lubricate the rollers’ nylon wheels as required using a good oil; here you can
use WD40® or an oil of equivalent quality (see page 9, photo E).
SETTING THE BRAKE
The brake is set at the factory, so it does not need to be adjusted when you start using the
winch.
After extended use, there will be certain wear to the brake band, so an adjustment or new
brake band will be required. To adjust, pull the cable out carefully after the brake lever has
been engaged.
The distance between the nut and brake lever must be 10 mm
(page 10, photo B).

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Adjusting the drive chains
After 10 hours of operation, the drive chains must be checked and adjusted if necessary. The
chain must not move by more than 4 mm. The chains should be checked after every 100
hours of operation
(see page 10, photos I and J).
TRACTOR SIZE
In terms of the ideal tractor, we recommend a four-wheel drive tractor with sufficient weight
on the front axle, and 10 kW engine output per 10 kN of the winch’s maximum tractive force.

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Instructions for cable attachment
1.) Pull out the cable (pos. 1) about 1 m through hole (pos. 2).
2.) Then attach the cable mounting (pos. 3) (the cable must only go 5mm through the mounting) and
tighten using the Allen bolt and supplied Allen key.
3.) Then retract the cable so that the cable mounting lies true to the hole (pos. 2).

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10
g
A
B
D
E
Max.30°
Max.30°
C
A
B
C
D

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G
H
F

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Carefully read operator’s
manual before handling the
machine.
Observe instructions and safety
rules when operating.
Carefully read operator’s
manual before handling the
machine.
Observe instructions and safety
rules when operating.
D:
Vor Inbetriebnahme die
Betriebsanleitung und
Sicherheitshinweise lesen und
beachten.
Shut off engine and remove key
before performing maintenance or
repair work.
GB:
Shut off engine and remove key
before performing maintenance or
repair work.
D:
Vor Wartungs- und
Reparaturarbeiten Motor abstellen
und Schlüssel abziehen.
Stay clear of darft link
lifting range while
operating rockshaft
controls.
Stay clear of darft link
lifting range while
operating rockshaft
controls.
D:
Außerhalb des
Hubbereichs der
Dreipunktaufhängung
bleiben.
Stay clear of swinging area of
machine.
GB:
Stay clear of swinging area of
machine.
D:
Ausreichend Sicherheits-abstand
zum Schwenkbereich der
Maschine einhalten.
Do not lift only pull
Do not lift only pull
D:
Nicht zum heben nur
Bodenzug.

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Table of Contents:
Warnings...................................................................................................................14
Refilling of oil on the machine....................................................................................15
Checks prior to start-up/starting/re-tightening............................................................16
Maintenance of the system........................................................................................17
Faults and troubleshooting...................................................................................18-19
Dismantling................................................................................................................20

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WARNINGS
* Hydraulic oil may be harmful to health:
* If the oil comes into contact with the skin, it may cause allergic reactions.
* Inhaling oil vapour can cause respiratory problems.
* Guidelines for the use of hydraulic oil:
Follow the oil supplier’s warnings and recommendations.
During servicing of the machine, oil spillage and oil spray may occur.
The wearing of safety glasses and protective gloves is therefore always recommended.
The leaking of oil under high pressure is dangerous, as oil jets can penetrate the skin and
eyes.
If a leak is discovered, the machine must be stopped immediately and the fault rectified.
When dismantling the machine, the accumulator, compressed oil, etc. may be under static
pressure, even if the machine has been stopped. This pressure can cause sudden jets of
hydraulic oil to spurt out.
Remember that when the machine is operating, the oil may be at a temperature of 70°C or
even higher. This can cause a risk of burning during dismantling or emptying.
* Other important guidelines:
The power supply must be isolated if the cover on the junction box/electric box is removed
or the plugs on the solenoid valves are removed.
Servicing of electrical components must be carried out by an authorised electrician.
Always check the diagram for the hydraulic motor and electrical control system.
There may be sharp corners and edges on the machine, e.g. on the oil tank, pump, the
blocks or around pipes and hose fittings.
Never start the machine until you have carefully studied all diagrams and instructions.
Only trained personnel must start the machine.

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REFILLING OF OIL ON THE MACHINE
The following procedure must be followed closely when refilling oil:
* Check that the oil tank is completely clean.
* Always use a filtration device when refilling oil, as the container often contains
fine-grained dust and water.
* The hydraulic oil is very important and must be selected carefully, as it is the
oil that transfers the energy and also lubricates the various components in
order to minimise friction and heat generation. The oil is also intended to
protect against corrosion and to transport dirt and heat away from the system.
Always use an appropriate mineral oil with the correct additives which is
suitable for this particular machine. Choosing an oil in this way will ensure
trouble-free operation and a long lifetime for both the oil and the components.
Always read the user instructions on the oil packaging from your oil supplier
carefully.
* Warning: Contact with hydraulic oil can cause rashes on the skin to
develop in the longer term.
* The oil’s properties and requirements concerning the supplier of the oil:
The oil must have good lubricating properties on contact with metals at
both low and high RPM.
If possible, the viscosity (consistency) of the oil must remain constant
regardless of the temperature and operating pressure. Always notify the
supplier of the ambient temperature.
The air solubility must be low and air emissions high, whilst the foaming
tendency must be very low.
The corrosion protection properties must be optimal. The oil must be
viscous and therefore also not aggressive or toxic.
When using vegetable oil, we recommend:
CASTROL : CARELUBE HTG-32
STATOIL : STATOIL M32-68
OK : BIOHYDRAUL 32
SHELL : NATURELLE HF-M 32
When using vegetable oils, no parts must contain zinc, and synthetic filter inserts
must always be used, as paper inserts can cause problems due to viscosity, resulting
in a high pressure drop.
These oils are used for pump systems which operate at ambient temperatures of
between 5°C and 40°C.
These vegetable oils can all be mixed with mineral hydraulic oils, but this reduces the
lifetime and quality of the oil.
Approx. 4.5 litres of oil are added at the factory. The oil level is approx. 3cm below
the top of the oil tank. Use the dipstick on the plug.

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* Damaged and dirty oils must always be returned to an approved reception
centre and an oil return point respectively.
CHECKS BEFORE START-UP/STARTING
Check the following before final start-up:
That the oil has been correctly refilled and that the oil level is correct.
That all external components have been filled with oil in advance.
Check whether any oil is leaking from components, hoses and fittings and re-
tighten as necessary.
STARTING/START-UP OF THE SYSTEM
It is very important that the start-up procedure is carried out correctly to maximise the
lifetime of the system. Many pumps in particular are damaged during start-up
because the very strict purity requirements are not met or the user manual is not
followed. However, even with the highest purity levels and the greatest care, it is not
possible to completely avoid dirt with an entirely new system, as particles are also
scraped off moving components during the actual start-up and starting processes.
The system must therefore not be subjected to the maximum load until all the dirt in
the filters has been removed. All the filters must be replaced after ever five operating
hours.
Check the oil level frequently and always top up with clean oil.
The oil must not be allowed to drip down onto the ground, floor or similar. The oil
must be collected up in a waste oil tray, bucket or similar. It is important that we
protect the environment.
RE-TIGHTENING THE SYSTEM
Shortly after start-up/starting at the highest operating pressure, all fittings, bolts,
screws, pipes and hoses on the various systems should be re-tightened. Re-
tightening should then be carried out as necessary.
It is important that all hydraulic components and pipe components are re-tightened
due to the high operating pressures and rapid heat generation.

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MAINTENANCE
Thorough maintenance is vital to ensure the reliability and durability of the hydraulic
system. The system should therefore be checked at regular intervals.
Maintenance instructions:
Inspect the entire system and not just the damaged component. Start with the
pump and then continue on from there until the entire system has been checked.
Check the oil level and the oil. If the oil is dark or black, it must be replaced. If the
oil is whitish and foaming, it may contain water or air. If so, the system must be
checked more thoroughly and the oil must be replaced.
In the case of new equipment, the oil must be cleaned to 5 microns or
alternatively replaced after 10 operating hours. The oil must then be checked by
qualified personnel after every 500 operating hours.
Every component in the high-pressure system must be checked for leaks, noise
and seals. Components should be replaced as necessary.
The lifetime of the oil halves for every 10°C by which the oil temperature exceeds
60°C. Excessively high temperatures can result in excessive wear on the
components. The temperature must therefore be checked carefully. If it exceeds
60°C, contact the component supplier for an assessment of the circumstances.
Under no circumstances must cotton wool or similar be used for cleaning
purposes.
When changing the oil, the system must always be emptied completely. The filter
must also be replaced and the tank cleaned fully. The new oil should then be
added.
If the machine is to be left standing for up to two months, no special precautions
are necessary, but after longer periods of time, all safety valves must be set to the
minimum and the machine operated for 10 to 15 minutes. The piston rod on the
hydraulic cylinders must be in or be surface-treated with a corrosion-resistant
fluid.
The oil must not be allowed to drip down onto the ground, floor or similar. The oil
must be collected up in a waste oil tray, bucket or similar. It is important that we
protect the environment.

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FAULTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault Cause Rectification
The pump is noisy. The pump has too little or no oil. Clean the tank and suction pipe and repair the
Suction pipe.
Top up the oil. Incorrect rotation direction.
Pump is sucking air in. Clean the suction filter and repair the suction pipe.
Repair. Replace the gasket ring on the pump
shaft. Air is seeping into the suction pipe through
the return pipe.
The pump is worn. Repair or replace the pump.
RPM too high. Correct the RPM.
The pressure is too high. Reduce the valve.
There is no pressure. The oil level is too low. Top up the oil.
The pump does not run. Check the motor, coupling and shaft.
The safety valve is jammed. Unscrew the valve and clean or replace.
The pump is defective. Replace or repair the pump.
Leak in valve/cylinder. Repair valve or cylinder.
Insufficient pressure. Setting too low. Increase the pressure.
Leak in the safety valve. Repair or replace.
Leak in valve or cylinder. Repair valve or cylinder.
The oil is foaming. Leaking suction pipe. Repair the pipe.
Incorrect oil or water in the oil. Check or replace the oil.