Ingersoll-Rand Force 5 MANRIDER FA2MRA User manual

Form MHD56298
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Ingersoll-Rand winch or hoist. The manual form numbers are as follows:
“Safe Operating Practices Non-Man Rider™ Winches” Manual, Form No. MHD56250
“Safe Operating Practices for Man Rider™ Winches” Manual, Form No. MHD56251
“Safe Operating Practices for Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electric Hoists” Manual, Form No. MHD56295
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prior to being placed into service:
Winch Man Rider™Supplements:
Model: Publication No. Model: Publication No.
FA2, FA2.5,
FH2, FH2.5 MHD56046 LS500RLP SAM0011
LS1000RLP SAM0012
FA5 MHD56042 and
MHD56220
LS150RLP SAM0082
LS150RLP/500/
1000 SAM0115
FA10 MHD56252
FA2.5A MHD56236 LS150RLP and
LS150PLP-PH SAM0120
FA2B and
HU40A MHD56207 LS500RLP-E SAM0122
FH10MR MHD56212 LS150RLP-
DP5M-F SAM0184
Fulcrum Electric MHD56277
LS500HLP/
LS1000HLP SAM0004 LS150HLP SAM0222
*Winches-ANSI / ASME B30.7 (BASE MOUNTED DRUM HOISTS) Refer to section 7.2.2 - Testing.
*Hoists - ANSI / ASME B30.16 (OVERHEAD HOISTS - UNDERHUNG) Refer to section 16.2.2 - Testing.
Form MHD56298
Edition 2
November 2004
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© 2004 Ingersoll-Rand Company
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Form MHD56082
PARTS, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
AIR
WINCHES
MODEL
FA2MRA MANRlDER* WINCH
* These instructions apply only to winches designed by Ingersoll-Rand that are identified for
personnel lifting by a permanent nameplate attached to the winch at the factory.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THESE PRODUCTS. This manual
contains important safety, installation, operation and maintenance informa-
tion. Make this manual available to all persons responsible for the operation,
installation and maintenance of these products.
The winch is only part of the Personnel Lifting System. For information defining the
Personnel Lifting System requirements read ANSI A10.22 and all associated manufactur-
ers’ component literature. A copy of ANSI A10.22-1990 is provided with this product.
Always operate, inspect and maintain this winch in accordance with American National
Standards Institute Safety Codes (ANSI A10.22 and ASME 830.7) and all other applicable
local, state and federal safety codes and regulations.
Form MHD56082
Edition 4
November 1994
71146013
© 1994 Ingersoll-Rand Company
MATERIAL HANDLING

This manualprovides important information for all
personnelinvolved with the safeinstallation, operation
andpropermaintenanceof this product. Even if you feel
you arefamiliar with this or similar equipment,you should
readthis manualbeforeoperatingtheproduct.
Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice
Throughout this manualtherearestepsandprocedures
which, if not followed, mayresult in an injury. The
following signal wordsareusedto identify the level of
potential hazard.
Dangeris usedto indicate the
presenceof ahazardwhich will
causesevereinjury, death,or
substantialproperty damageif the
warning is ignored.
Warning is usedto indicate the
presenceof ahazardwhich can
causesevereinjury, death,or
substantialproperty damageif the
warning is ignored.
Caution is usedto indicate the
presenceof ahazardwhich will or
cancauseinjury or property damage
if thewarning is ignored.
Notice is usedto notify peopleof
installation, operation,or
maintenanceinformation which is
importantbut not hazard-related.
Safety Summary
l This winch wasdesignedto meetANSI A10.22-1990
which limits its useaspart of a systemfor personnel
lifting. There are other components required to
complete the system.It is the usersresponsibility to
supply all other components necessaryto properly
completethe lifting systemin accordance with the
regulations that pertain to the lifting application.
l It is the owner’s and user’s responsibility to check
and to conform to all regulations (local, state, federal
and country) that may apply to the useof a winch or
winch systemfor lifting and lowering people before
using a Man-Rider@ winch for personnel movement.
l The supporting structures and load-attaching devices
usedin conjunction with this winch must provide an
adequatesafety factor to handle the rated load, plus
the weight of the winch and attached equipment. This
is the customer’s responsibility. If in doubt, consult a
registered structural engineer.
Ingersoll-Rand Man-Rider@ winchesaredesignedand
manufacturedto meetor exceedstandardsand
specificationsestablishedfor basemounteddrumhoistsas
definedby ASME B30.7 andfor thepurposeof personnel
handling asdefinedby ANSI A 10.22- 1990.
In furnishing customersMan-Rider@ winches,
Ingersoll-Rand doesnot warrant thesuitability of these
winchesfor any particular use.It isthe owner’s anduser’s
responsibility to determinethe suitability of this winch for
aparticular application.
Ingersoll-Rand Man-Rider@ winchesmanufacturedto
ANSI A10.22standardsaredesignedasacomponentin
thePersonnelLifting System.Ingersoll-Rand approval
for useof this winch in Man-Rider® applications
automaticallyterminatesfor any of the following reasons:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Winch is not installed inan approvedpersonnellifting
system.
Winch is not properly maintained in a safeworking
condition, with all partsintact andproperly adjusted.
Winch is usedin applications not approvedby codes
andregulations, or application is inconsistentwith
manufacturer’soperation andmaintenancemanual.
More than onewinch is usedto attachto acommon
load.
Winch designor functions arealteredor changedin
anymannerfrom the purchasedoriginal without prior
approvalby Ingersoll-Rand.
This manualhasbeenproducedby Ingersoll-Rand to
provide companypersonnel,dealers,mechanicsand
operatorswith the information requiredto install, operate,
andmaintainthe productsdescribedherein.
It is extremelyimportant that mechanicsandoperatorsbe
familiar with the servicing proceduresof theseproducts,or
like or similar products, andarephysically capableof
conductingtheprocedures.Thesepersonnelshall havea
generalworking knowledge that includes:
1. Properandsafeuseandapplication of common
mechanics’handtools aswell asspecial
Ingersoll-Rand or recommendedtools.
2. Safetyprocedures,precautionsandwork habits
establishedby acceptedindustry standards.
Ingersoll-Rand cannot know of, nor provide all the
proceduresby which product operationsor repairsmaybe
conductedandthe hazardsand/or resultsof eachmethod.
If operationor maintenanceproceduresnot specifically
recommendedby the manufacturerareconducted,it must
beensuredthat product safetyis not endangeredby the
actionstaken.If unsureof anoperation or maintenance
procedureor step,personnelshouldplacethewinch in a
safecondition andcontactsupervisorsand/orthefactory
for technicalassistance.
2

The following warnings andoperating instructions have
beenadaptedin part from AmericanNational (Safety)
StandardsASME B30.7 andANSI A10.22, andare
intendedto avoid unsafeoperatingpracticeswhich might
leadto injury or property damage.
Ingersoll-Rand recognizesthat mostcompanieswho use
wincheshaveasafetyprogram in forceattheir facility. In
the eventthat aconflict existsbetweenarule setforth in
this publication andasimilar rule alreadysetby an
individual company,the morestringent of the two should
takeprecedence.
l Failure to follow theseoperating instructions may
result in death or property damage.Ingersoll-Rand
assumesno liability for any lossor damageresulting
from operation of Man-Rider@ winches if these
operating instructions are not followed.
SafeOperatingInstructions areprovided to makean
operatorawareof dangerouspracticesto avoid andarenot
necessarilylimited to the following list. Referto specific
sectionsin the manualfor additional safetyinformation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Winch operatormustbe in vocal contactwith
personnelbeing lifted (lowered) fromtransferpoint to
landing area.
Personnelsupervising,operatingthewinch and
personnelbeingtransferredareto beinstructed in
systemoperationandsafetyprior to personnellifting.
Only operateawinch if you arephysically fit to do
so.
Useof awinch to transport personnel(lifting and/or
lowering) should only takeplacewhenother meansof
accomplishingthis work arenot practical.
Whena“DO NOT OPERATE” sign is placedon the
winch, or winch controls, donot operatethe winch
until the signhasbeenremovedby designated
personnel.
Never lift aloadgreaterthan theratedcapacity of the
winch. Referto “SPECIFICATIONS” sectionfor
applicable utility andManRider®capacityratings.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Prior to use,inspectandtestthe personnellifting
systemto therequirementsof ANSI Al 0.22 Section
13(Inspection andTests).The winch operatorshallbe
instructed in the operation of this winch andthe
personnellifting systemper ANSI Al 0.22 Section5
(Operation of Hoist).
Winch only: Referto ‘Testing’ proceduresin the
“WINCH INSPECTION” sectionof this manualfor
winch information.
Installation of the winch mustbespecially arranged
andapprovedfor personnelhandling asacomponent
in aPersonalHandling Systemasdescribedand
defined in ANSI A10.22.Referto the
“INSTALLATION” section.All bolts and
foundations for winch attachmentmusthaveahigher
load carrying capacityrating thanthe maximum
capacity of the winch.
Do not operateadamagedwinch.
Do not operateawinch that hasnot beenproperly
maintainedor equipped.
Do not operatewinch with anypersonnelnearthe line
of force or capableof coming into contactwith
moving parts.
Labelsandwarning noticesmustremain permanently
posted,andbeclearly visible onthe winch.
Easethe slackout of thewire ropewhen startingalift.
Do notjerk the load.
Never leaveasuspendedload unattended.
Wire ropemustspool off drum from thetop away
from the operator(overwind). The direction of lift is
counterclockwise whenviewed from themotor endof
the winch.
Make surethe wire rope is properly anchoredto the
winch drum.Always maintain aminimum of four
tight wrapsof wire rope on the drum.
Payattentionto the load at all timeswhenoperating
the winch.
Never usethe winch wire rope asa sling.
Do not leavea load suspendedwhen winch is not in
use.
Ensuremuffler is positioned atthe point furthest away
from winch operator.
Do not uselimit switch settingsto regulatethe winch
stopping points. Limit switchesaredesignedasa
backupto operatoraccidentalover travel only.
Ensurethe endof thewire rope is weighted to prevent
line run.

Eachunit is shippedfrom the factory with thewarning
label shown If thelabel is not attachedto your unit, order
anew label andinstall. Seethepartslist for the part
number.Label isshownsmallerthanactual size.
WARNING
General Specifications
BatedOperatingPressure
Model
FA2-Utility Ratings FA2-ManRider® Ratings
90psig (6.2 bar)
Air System
Performance
(at rated pressure/ volume)
ConsumptionVolume
(atratedpressure) 335 scfm
BatedFull Drum Line Pull *
Line Speed- 3rdLayer
Max Stall Pull - 1stLayer
FA2MRA Net Weight 720lbs
Air Motor Pipe Inlet Size
Minimum Air SystemHoseSize
Drum Wire RopeStorage
r
Capacity **
(feet/ metres)
Drum Length (inches)
24
Wire Rope Diameter
808ft
..
* FA2 Utility rating of 3,500lbs.(1,558kg) is basedonrequirementsof ASME B30.7(5:1designfactorwith 7/l6 inch
(11 mm)wire rope.)
FA2 Manrider® rating of 2,200lbs. (1,000kg) isbasedonrequirementsof ANSI Al0.22 (8:1designfactorwith 7/16
inch (11mm)wire rope.)
** FA2 ManRider® wire ropestorageis basedon awinch with a 19inch (483 mm)diameterdrum flangeandon ANSI
Al0.22 standardswhich requirethe top layer to beatleast2 inches(51 mm)below thedrum flangediameter.
FA2 Utility wire ropestorageis basedon awinch with a 19inch (483 mm)diameterdrum flangeandon ASME/ANSI
B30.7 standardswhich requirethe top layer to beatleastl/2 inch (13 mm)belowthedrum flange diameter.
Capacitiesshownmayvary fromthosepublishedelsewhere.

Series (Capacity):
Model FA2 PersonnelLifting - 1.0metric tons / 2,200
lbs.
Utility Lifting - 1.6metric tons /3500 lbs.
Designation:
* MRA = Man Ride& ANSI A10.22-1990
Drum Length (Distance betweendrum flanges):
8 = 8 inch (203 mm)
12 = 12 inch (305 mm)
16 = 16 inch (406 mm)
24 = 24 inch (610 mm) [Standard]
30 =
30 inch (762 mm)
Brake: M = Manual Drum Brake [Standard]
A
K = Automatic Disc Brake
Control: 1 = Winch mounted lever throttle (Standard)
2xx
3xX
4xx
Options:
Z
P
G
7
= Drum Grooving (Number = wire rope size in sixteenths, e.g. 7/16 inch)
*
= Automatic Drum Brake [Standard]
= Remote full flow lever throttle (XX = Specify hose length (feet). Max 20 ft. (6 metres)) **
= Remote pilot pendant throttle (XX = Specify hose length (feet). Max 50 ft. (15 metres)) **
= Remote pilot lever throttle. (XX = Specify hose length (feet). Max 50 ft. (15 metms)) **
= Sand blast and Carbozinc primer only
= Marine 812 top coat
= Drum Guard
Standard Features: (1) Line Speed Monitor.
(2) Adjustable upper and lower rotary limit switches.
(3) Piped away exhaust with muffler and 10 feet (3 meters) of exhaust hose.
(4) Copy of Operation and Maintenance Manual and ANSI A10.22 Standard supplied in
container attached to winch.
Model Code Explanation:
Example: FA2MRA24MAlG FA2 MRA 24 1
G
(5) Dual brakes (manual and automatic drum band brakes.
(6) Winch mounted automatic return, pilot air valve throttle lever.
**
Remote throttles are provided with 10 feet (3 metres) of hose. Specify hose lengths greater than IO feet. For lengths greater
than 20 ft. (6 metres) with the Remote Full Flow Throttle, or 50 ft. (15 metres) with the Remote Pilot Lever and Remote
Pilot Pendant Throttles contact Technical Sales for control acceptability. Metric lengths for reference only, order hose
lengths in feet.
Note: FA2MRA winches are shipped with a muffler, 10 feet (3 m) of exhaust hose and the necessary assembly attachments to
install the muffler at a distance far enough away from the operator to ensure noise level exposure of less than 90 dBA over
an eight hour period (Time Weighted Average (TWA)). The recommended distance is based on noise levels recorded
during factory testing. Refer to the “INSTALLATION” section for additional information.

Prior to installing the winch, carefully inspectit for
possibleshipping damage.
Winchesaresupplied fully lubricatedfromthe factory.
Before operationcheckoil levelsandadjustasnecessary.
Usethe propertype of oil asrecommendedin the
“LUBRICATION” section.
l Owners and users are advised to examine specific,
local or other regulations, including ANSI A10.22,
ASME B30.7and/or OSHA Regulations which may
apply to a particular type of useof this product before
installing or putting winch to use.
Mounting
Caremustbetakenwhenmoving, positioning or mounting
the winch. In mostcases,lifting lugshavebeenprovided
to assistin handling the winch. If thelug locations are
improper for your specific installation, greatcareshould
betakento ensurethat thewinch, whenlifted, will be
properly balanced.Determinetheweight of your winch by
referring to the “SPECIFICATIONS” section.Lift the
winch 3 to 4 inches(75 to 100mm)off theground. Verify
winch is balancedandsecurebeforecontinuing lift.
l Care must betaken when lifting the winch.
Determine winch center of gravity and arrange lifting
straps to raise the winch evenly.
l If the winch is mounted to a portable foundation,
always attach the lifting straps or cablesto the
foundation structure when lifting and supporting the
winch assembly.
l Install the wire rope to comeoff the drum for
overwind operation ONLY. Failure to correctly spool
the wire rope will result in falling load, which can
causesevereinjury, death and property damage.Refer
to Dwg. MHTPA0661.
1.
2.
Ensurethewinch is positionedin amannerthat allows
for properspooling of thewire rope ontothe drum.
Wheninstalled correctly, thedirection of lift is
counterclockwiseasviewed fromthemotor endof the
winch (clockwise from outboardendof winch). Refer
to Dwg. MHTPA0661.
Mount thewinch sothe axis ofthe drumis horizontal
andthatthe motor vent capisnot morethan 15°off
top vertical center.If thewinch is to bemountedin an
inverted position, themotorcasemustberotatedto
position the vent capatthetop.
3. Thewinch mounting surfacemustbeflat andof
sufficient strengthto handlethe ratedload plus the
weight of thewinch andattachedequipment.An
inadequatefoundation maycausedistortion or
twisting of thewinch uprights and siderails resulting
in winch damage.
a. Make surethemounting surfaceis flat to within
l/l6 inch (2.0mm).Shim if necessary.
FA MRA SeriesWinch Wire Rope
Take Off Diagram (Overwind Operation Only)
Arrows indicate
direction of wire rope
haul in for overwind
operation
(Dwg. MHTPA0661)
4. Recommendedmounting bolts: 5/8 inch (16 mm)
Grade8 or better.Useself-locking nutsor nutswith
lockwashers.Referto Dwg. MHTPA0133 andTable 1
for mounting dimensioninformation. To determine
clamping loadtensileandshearstrengthrequirements
referto Dwg. MHTPA0606 andTable 2.
Winch Bolt Hole Mounting Dimensions
(Dwg. MHTPA0133)
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Table 1
Bolt Hole Dimensions
Dimension Drum Length (inches)
24
in. 20
“A”
in. 11.5
"B"
0.6875
FA SeriesWinch Foundation Bolt Forces
Calculated for 1st Layer stall load (9,000 lbf)
1StLayerLine
Front
Maximum
shearforceat one
Totaltensile foundationbolt
loadwhichis connection
sharedbythe rearfoundationbolts
(Dwg. MHTPA0606)
Table 2
WinchFoundation Bolt Forces
Force Acting on Bolt Drum Length (inches)
Maximum Shear
Force at One
2,050
Foundation Bolt
Connection
Maximum Tensile
Force Shared by
lbf
10,270
Rear Foundation
Bolts
5. If 5/8 inch (16 mm)Grade8 mounting bolts areused,
tighten evenly andtorqueto 220 ft. lbs. (298 Nm) for
dry threadfasteners.If the fastenersareplated,
lubricated or athreadlocking compoundis used,
torqueto 170ft. lbs.(230Nm).
6. Maintain afleet anglebetweenthesheaveandwinch
of no morethan l-1/2°. The leadsheavemustbeon a
centerline with the drum andfor every inch of drum
length, beat least1.6feet(0.5 metre)from the drum.
Referto Dwg. MHTPA0487.
7. Do not weld to anypart of the winch.
Wire Rope
l Do not usewire rope which is lessthan 7/16 inch (11
mm) minimum nominal diameter.
l Maintain at least 4 tight wraps of wire rope on the
drum at all times. Ensure wire rope top layer is a
minimum of 2 inches (50 mm) below drum flange edge.
Refer to Dwg. MHTPA0498.
l To prevent wire rope “line run” ensure a weight
greater than the total weight of the longest ‘wire rope
pay out to sheave’ length is attached to the end of the
wire rope.
Lead Sheave
Note 1
Notes:
1. Maintain a minimum of 3 tight wraps of wire rope on
drum; 4 wraps required on MRA units.
2. 0.5 inch (13 mm) minimum allowed distance from top
wire rope layer to flange edge; 2 inch (51mm) minimum
on MRA units.
3. ‘A” = 1.6feet (0.5 metre) per inch of drum length; eg.,
for 12 inch drum length locate lead sheave 19.2 feet
(5.9 metres) from drum.
(Dwg.MHTPA0498)
Wire Rope Selection
Consult areputablewire ropemanufactureror distributor
for assistancein selectingthe appropriatetype andsizeof
wire ropeand,wherenecessary,aprotective coating. Use
awire ropewhich provides anadequatesafetyfactorto
handlethe actualworking load.
Whenconsideringwire roperequirementstheactual
working load must include not only the staticor dead
load but alsoloadsresulting from acceleration,retardation
andshockload. Consideration mustalsobegiven to the
sizeof the winch wire rope drum, sheavesandmethodof
reeving. Wire rope construction mustbe6 X 19or 6 X 37
IWRC right lay to permit correct installation of wire rope
anchor.Referto Table 3 for applicablewire rope sizes.

Table 3
Minimum and Maximum Wire Rope Size
I I
Minimum I Maximum
Model inch
5/8
7/16
* 7/l6 inch (11mm)wire ropemustbeusedon FA2
winchesusedfor personnellifting to conformto ANSI
Al 0.22standards.
l Useonly 7/16 inch (12 mm) wire rope on the
FA2MRA winch if used for personnel handling.
Installing Wire Rope
(Referto Dwg. MHTPA0166)
1. Cut wire ropeto length in accordancewith thewire
ropemanufacturer’sinstructions.
2. Feedthe endof the wire ropeinto the wire rope
anchorhole in the drum andpull through
approximately onefoot (305mm)of wire rope.
Wire
Split Wedge
(Dwg. MHTPA0166)
3. Wrapthewire rope with wire adistancefromthe end
equalto thewedgelength plus oneinch (25mm).
4. Slide the sleeveover theendof the wire ropesothe
larger diameterof the taperboreis nearesttheendof
thewire rope.
5. Spreadthe endstrandsof thewire rope andinsertthe
split wedgeuntil it is below theendof the wire rope.
6. Pull the sleeveover thewire ropeenduntil tight.
Checkthat thewire ropestrandsstayin theslots
locatedon thesplit wedge.
7. Pull the wire rope anchorinto position in thedrum
anchorpocket.
SafeWire Rope Handling Procedures
1. Always usegloveswhenhandling wire rope.
2. Never usewire ropewhich is frayedor kinked.
3. Neverusewire ropeasasling.
4. Always ensurewire ropeis correctly spooledandthe
first layer is tight againstthe drum.
Wire RopeSpooling
To compensatefor unevenspooling andthe decreasein
line pull capacity asthe drum fills up,useasshortawire
ropeaspractical. Whenrewinding applytensionto the end
of thewire ropeto eliminate line slack.This helpsachieve
level winding andtight spooling.
l Wire rope must bespooledat least2 inches (51 mm)
below the outer diameter of the drum flange. Refer to
Dwg. MHTPA0498.
Rigging
Make sureall wire ropeblocks,tackleandfastenershavea
sufficient safetymargin to handletherequired load under
all conditions. Do not allow wire ropeto contactsharp
edgesor makesharpbendswhich will causedamageto
wire rope,usea sheave.Referto thewire rope
manufacturer’shandbookfor proper sizing,useand careof
wire rope.
SafeInstallation Procedures
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Do not usewire ropeasaground(earth) for welding.
Do not attachawelding electrodeto winch or wire
rope.
Never run the wire ropeover asharpedge.Usea
correctly sizedsheave.
Whenaleadsheaveisused,it mustbealigned with
the centerof the drum.The diameterof the lead
sheavemustbe at least18timesthediameterof the
wire rope. Referto Dwg. MHTPA0498.
Always maintain atleastfour full, tight wrapsof wire
ropeon the drum.
Air Supply
The air supply mustbecleanandfreefrom moisture.
Air Lines
The inside diameterof thewinch air supply lines mustnot
belessthanthe sizesshownin Table4. Beforemaking
final connections,all air supply lines shouldbepurged
with clean,moisture freeair or nitrogen beforeconnecting
to winch inlet. Supply lines shouldbeasshort andstraight
asinstallation conditions will permit. Long transmission
lines andexcessiveuseof fittings, elbows,tees,globe
valvesetc.causeareduction in pressuredueto restrictions
andsurfacefriction in the lines.
l Make sure the first wrap of wire rope is tight and lays
flush against the drum flange. Also ensure that each
succeedingwrap istight against the previous one.
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Table 4
Minimum Allowable Air Supply Line Sizes
Model
FA2
Air Line Lubricator
(Referto Dwg. MHTPA0191)
Always useanair line lubricator with thesemotors.The
lubricator musthavean inlet andoutlet at leastaslargeas
the inlet onthe motor. Install theair line lubricator as
closeto the air inlet on the motor aspossible.
l Lubricator must be located no more than 10ft. (3 m)
from the motor.
The air line lubricator should bereplenisheddaily andset
to provide 6 to 9 dropsper minute of SAE 10Woil. A fine
mist will beexhaustedfrom thethrottle control valve
whenthe air line lubricator is functioning properly.
Air Line Filter
(Referto Dwg. MHTPA0191)
It is recommendedthat anair line strainer/filter be
installed ascloseaspractical to themotor air inlet port,
but beforethe lubricator, to preventdirt from enteringthe
motor. The strainer/filter should provide 20 micron
filtration andinclude amoisturetrap. Cleanthe strainer/
filter periodically to maintain its operating efficiency.
Regulator
Air Out
Lubricator
(Dwg. MHTPA0191)
Moisture in Air Lines
3’
Air In
Filter
Moisture thatreachesthe air motor through air supply
lines is aprimary factor in determining the length of time
betweenserviceoverhauls.Moisture trapscanhelp to
eliminate moisture.Othermethods,suchasanair receiver
which collectsmoisturebeforeit reachesthe motor, an
aftercooleratthe compressorthat coolsthe air to condense
andcollect moistureprior to distribution through the
supply lines arealsohelpful.
Motor
For optimum performanceandmaximumdurability of
parts,provide anair supply of 90 psigat335 scfm(6.2
bar/620kpaat 10cum/m) for FA2 winches.The air motor
shouldbeinstalled asnearaspossibleto the compressoror
air receiver.Recommendedpressuresandvolumes are
measuredatthe point of entry to the air motor.
Electrical Grounding
l The Personnel Lifting Systemmust beproperly
grounded to conform to ANSI A10.22 standards.
Ensure electrical grounding is conducted by licensed
electricians in accordance with the latest edition of the
National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70)and any
applicable local, state and national electric codesand
ordinances.
An electrical grounding lug is attachedto the winch
siderail. Ensurewinch is correctly groundedto the
PersonnelLifting Systembeforeusing winch.
Wire Rope Line SpeedMonitor
Ensurethe indicator sensoris adjustedasdescribedin the
“WINCH ADJUSTMENTS” section.
Motor Exhaust and Muffler
(Referto Dwg. MHTPA0646)
l Operator exposure to noise levels shall not exceed90
dBA over an 8 hour period (Time Weighted Average
(TWA)). Ensure motor and pilot valve air is properly
exhausted and muffled.
Winch noise level ratings underfactory testconditions:
1. 83dBA during operation of winch without load in the
haul in direction.
2. 87 dBA during operation of winch without load in the
pay out direction.
Theselevelswereachievedwhenthemotor andpilot
valve air wasexhaustedthrough a 10foot (3 metre)length
of hoseandattachedto amuffler.
Initial Operating Checks
Winchesaretestedfor proper operationprior to leaving
the factory. Beforethewinch is placedinto servicethe
following initial operating checksshouldbeperformed.
1. Whenfirst running the motor inject somelight oil into
the inlet connectionto provide initial lubrication.
2. Whenfirst operatingthe winch it is recommendedthat
themotor bedriven slowly in both directions for a
few minutes.
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