Tajfun EGV 35 A User manual

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Ver.: 1.6 10/2009 - ENG
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOGGING WINCH
Please read operating instructions carefully before installing and
using the logging winch.
EGV 35 A

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Dear Customer,
By purchasing our winch, you obtained the equipment which will provide you with great help in
your work. To make operating the machine as safe and pleasant as possible, please carefully
read this operating instructions and follow the safety and maintenance guidelines.
We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you great satisfaction in your work.
1. GENERAL
Chapter: Page:
1. GENERAL 2
1.1. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
1.2. TECHNICAL DATA 3
1.3. TYPE PLATE 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
3. CONNECTING THE WINCH 11
4. FUNCTION AND OPERATION OF THE WINCH 11
4.1. RELEASING THE WIRE ROPE (PERMANENT BRAKE RELEASE) 11
4.2. PULLING (COILING THE WIRE ROPE) 12
4.3. RELEASING THE WIRE ROPE UNDER LOAD 13
4.4. INSTALLING A NEW WIRE ROPE 14
4.4.1. COILING THE WIRE ROPE TIGHTLY ONTO THE DRUM 15
4.4.2. WIRE ROPE QUALITY 15
4.4.3. UNCOILING THE WIRE ROPE 15
4.5. SETTING THE WIRE ROPE RELEASE POWER 16
4.6. SETTING THE WINCH PULLING POWER 17
4.7. SETTING THE WINCH BRAKE POWER 18
4.8. CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE DRIVE CHAIN 19
5. MAINTENANCE 20
5.1. TROUBLESHOOTING 20
5.2. MAINTENANCE PLAN 21
5.3. CONSEQUENCES OF MACHINE OVERLOAD AND MISUSE 22
5.4. SPARE PARTS ORDERING 22
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
2.2. SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
2.3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE WORK 5
2.4. DANGEROUS AREA 7
2.5. OTHER DANGERS 10
2.6. INTENDED USE 10
2.7. IMPROPER USE OF THE WINCH 10
1.1. TABLE OF CONTENTS .

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Nominal Pulling Power (max) 35 kN
Pulling Power at a Full Drum 18.7 kN
Brake Power 44 kN
Pulling Speed (at 540 rpm - PTO shaft) (0.63 - 1.19) m/s
Gear Ratio 1 : 7.5
Required Drive Power (11 - 25) kW
Wire Rope Length - Drum Capacity
 8 / 111 m, 
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9 / 83 m,
 10 / 68 m,
 11 / 55 m.
Wire Rope Min. Brake Point (FSmin) 70 kN
Width 1,220 mm
Length 489 mm
Height without protective net 1,195 mm
Height with protective net 2,000 mm
Transport Height 1,266 mm
Max. Operating Noise 70 dB (A)
Weight 240 kg
1.2. TECHNICAL DATA .
1.3. TYPE PLATE .
a Year of Manufacture
b Serial Number
c Wire Rope Min. Break Point
a
b
c

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to protect yourself against the risk of personal injury, electrocution, and fire,
the following instructions must be observed when using the winch.
 Work safely! Follow all operating instructions and accident prevention
instructions to. Also comply with any relevant laws or other regulations and
standards for forestry work.
 The winch may only be used by persons who are familiar with its operation,
the possible hazards, and the instructions for use.
 Using the winch without an emergency call system is strictly forbidden.
 Persons under the influence of drugs or medication that affect or may affect
physical and mental fitness, may not operate or maintain the winch.
 The winch may only be operated by qualified persons over the age of 18
years!
 Work carefully! Improper use of the winch may lead to severe injury due to
the moving parts!
 Keep the working area clean and orderly!
 Do not reach into the danger area of the winch during work (e.g. between the
winch and the tractor/the winch drive)!
 It is necessary to make a visual inspection and check the proper operation of
the winch before use, at least once per working day. Resolve any
deficiencies immediately! The winch should be inspected by a qualified
person (authorised service centre) at least once per year. You may only use
a winch that is in flawless condition.
 We recommend the use of a logbook to record all winch services and
inspections
 Before any cleaning, troubleshooting, or maintenance work on the which:
 shut off the winch drive. Shutting off the PTO drive is not enough; you
must also switch off the drive motor of the device;
 turn off the power supply;
 lower the winch to the ground and disconnect the PTO.
 Observe all traffic rules and regulations for vehicle parts or equipment in the
country of use.
 The transportation of people on the winch is prohibited.
 The winch connection is a working tool and must not be used on public
roads.
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
Before starting work, carefully read the following instructions!

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 All winch protective devices (protective nets, covers, etc.) must be properly
installed, and should never be changed before operation!
 Replace a damaged cable or plug immediately.
 Use PTOs with a proper transfer power (min. 25 kW) with undamaged
protection! The PTO shaft must be properly protected.
 The load capacity of the attachments (e.g.: forestry chain, hook, slider) and
fastening (e.g.: snatch block, load belt) gear must be in accordance with the
traction force of the winch.
 Damaged attachments and fastening tools must be replaced immediately!
 Pulling ropes must be strong enough and in accordance with the data on the
winch type plate and the winch specifications. The minimum wire rope
breaking force must be at least twice as high as the maximum pulling power
of the winch.
 A damaged pulling rope must be replaced immediately!
 Use pulling ropes of an appropriate length (See section: Technical data)!
 Wire rope must always be wound tightly on the drum (See section: Coiling
the wire rope tightly onto the drum).
 The drive machine (e.g. tractor) to which the winch is connected must be in
perfect technical condition. We recommend that the machine is adequately
equipped (e.g.: additional cab protection, chassis protection) for forestry
work.
 The drive machine must have an adequate tyre tread depth that complies
with the applicable law and traffic regulations. Install snow chains, if
necessary. The use of snow chains on slippery, snowy, or icy terrain is
mandatory.
 Use personal protective equipment (protective clothing, gloves, forestry
shoes, helmet)!
Working with the winch is challenging and dangerous, therefore it requires full
concentration and vigilance. For the safe performance of the required work,
observe the following instructions:
 Always connect and disconnect the winch on a level and hard surface.
 Prior to pulling and during the use of the winch, the operator must ensure
that no people or other objects are present in the working area.
 The winch operator must be careful not to fully unwind the pulling rope
under load. There must be enough rope to make at least five more rotations
(except in dangerous situations).
 The operator must observe the load at all times during pulling. If the
operator cannot observe the entire pulling path from the seat, the load must
be observed by an assistant with whom the operator is in constant contact.
The assistant communicates with the operator with previously agreed signs
(see picture below).
2.2. SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
2.3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE WORK .