VIME INDUSTRIAL EPH 10000 Service manual

PLANETARY HYDRAULIC WINCH
WARNING
Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch.
V.I.M.E. srl
V
ia Gramsci,15 40050 Funo Bologna Italy Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] / Web site: www.vimeindustrial.it - www.vimeindustrial.com
OPERATING SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ENGLISH
VIME Industrial has no responsability for physical injury to persons, animals or property damages. That can result from failure to read and
apply the instructions contained in the manual supplied with the winch and especially for: failure with global safety aspects - not correct
linking to the source of energy - deficiency in the annual and monthly maintenance - improper uses - any alteration, repair or modification
from unauthorized personnel.
11/2011 - UK - REV B - 11H - EN 14492-1
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Because of continued product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes without
notice.
SERVICE
EN 14492-1
PLANETARY

WARNING
Do not operate this winch until you have
fully read this manual.
Many accidents are due for non
observance safety procedures. A good
reason, most of it can be avoided by
knowing causes and taking in advance
the opportunity safety.
WARNING
Read and understand this manual before
installation and operation of winch.
Model EPH 10000
EPH 12200
Serial Number
Year
Rated line pull (single line) • EPH 10000 10.000 Kgs.
• EPH 12200 12.200 Kgs.
Wire rope • EPH 10000 Dia. 14 mm
• EPH 12200 Dia. 16 mm
• EPH 10000 190 Bar
• EPH 12200 190 Bar
Weight (without cable) • EPH 10000 190 Kgs.
• EPH 12200 195 Kgs.
Max. working pressure
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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SAFETY PROCEDURES 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.2 SYMBOLS 5
1.3 WARNING SYMBOLS 5
1.4 DESCRIPTION 6
1.4.1 Winch description 6
1.4.2 EPH 10000 CE Winch dimensional data 7
1.4.3 EPH 10000 CE Winch technical data 8
1.4.4 EPH 10000 CE Winch performance charts at the 1ST layer 8
1.4.5 EPH 12200 CE Winch dimensional data 9
1.4.6 EPH 12200 CE Winch technical data 10
1.4.7 EPH 12200 CE Winch performance charts at the 1ST layer 10
1.5 WINCH DECALS. SAFETY ADVICES 11
1.6 CONDITIONS OF SALE 11
1.6.1 Packaging 12
1.6.2 Packaging illustration 12
1.7 SAFETY PROCEDURES 13
SECTION 2 MOUNTING 14
2.1 ROAD TRAFFIC 14
2.2 WINCH MOUNTING 14
2.3 FLEET ANGLE 16
2.4 BASE MOUNTING ANGLES 16
2.5 FLAT BASE MOUNTING 17
2.6 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 18
2.7 WIRE ROPE MOUNTING 20
2.8 HYDRAULIC MOTOR LINKING 20
2.9 AIR-CYLINDER LINKING 21
2.10 CABLE INSTALLATION 22
SECTION 3 OPERATION 26
3.1 OPERATION 26
SECTION 4 ACCESSORIES 29
4.1 ACCESSORIES 29
4.1.1 Roller fairlead 29
4.1.2 Cable tensioner 29
4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE 30
4.2.1 Roller fairlead 30
4.2.2 Cable tensioner 31
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 32
5.1 MAINTENANCE 32
5.1.1 Monthly maintenance 32
5.1.2 Annual maintenance 35
SECTION 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 36
6.1 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 36
SECTION 7 PARTS LIST 39
7.1 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 WINCH PARTS LIST 39
7.2 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 WINCH PARTS DRAWING 40
7.3 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 MANUAL CLUTCH PARTS LIST 41
7.4 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 MANUAL CLUTCH PARTS DRAWING 42
7.5 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 AIR CLUTCH PARTS LIST 43
7.6 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 AIR CLUTCH PARTS DRAWING 44
7.7 ROLLER FAIRLEAD PARTS LIST 45
7.8 ROLLER FAIRLEAD PARTS DRAWING 46
7.9 CABLE TENSIONER PARTS LIST 47
7.10 CABLE TENSIONER PARTS DRAWING 48
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1.1. INTRODUCTION
Manual identified by code No.11/2011 - UK -
REV B - 11H - EN 14492-1 has 48 pages.
IMPORTANT
At the delivery of this manual check all
data and for possible incongruities.
VIME Industrial reserves the right to improve
its products through changes in designed or
materials as it may seem desirable without
being obligated to incorporate such changes
in this manual.
This manual contains useful ideas in obtaining
the most efficient operation and maintenance
from the winch and safety procedures one
need to know before operating a winch.
For safety procedures, read carefully safety
procedures in chap.1.7.
Manual has to be kept intact and near to the
winch for a prompt reading and consultation.
WARNING
In case of misunderstanding of this
manual or parts of it, please contact
VIME Industrial. For repair service con-
tact VIME Industrial.
For a rapid consultations, manual is being
shared in 7 sections:
Section 1 Safety procedures
Section 2 Mounting
Section 3 Operation
Section 4 Accessories
Section 5 Maintenance
Section 6 Trouble shooting guide
Section 7 Parts list
Section 1 Safety procedures
Section 1contains warning symbols, winch
description and alls data for SAFETY
PROCEDURES. Section 2contains note about
road traffic, hydraulic system, winch and ca-
ble drum installations. Section 3 contains alls
data for winch operations. Section 4accesso-
ries description. Section 5is referred to the
operator in charge of the winch maintenance.
In this section are indicated all procedures as
well as the maintenance must be executed in
winch life. Section 6is a guide for a trouble
shooting should verify in winching operation.
Section 7contains parts list codes and parts
drawing. All sections are shared in chapters
progressive numbered. Chapters are shared in
subsections progressive numbered.
IMPORTANT
For a rapid reading see table of contents.
SECTION 1
SAFETY PROCEDURES
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1.3 SYMBOLS
According to EEC Directive Machinery 2006/42/CE, on VIME’s winches there are, in a visibile
position for the utiliser, the following symbols:
CABLE INJURES KEEP CLEAR
( roller fairlead )
READ CAREFULLY THE
OPERATING SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
KEEP SAFETY DISTANCE
( winch identification decal )
WEAR WORKING GLOVES
( winch identification decal )
In this manual there are three different
symbols to prevent serious injuries.
• “DANGEROUS“ symbol
DANGEROUS
Used to indicate dangerous situation and
prevent injury.
• “WARNING” symbol
WARNING
Used to indicate dangerous situation for
winch efficiency and for operator safety.
• “IMPORTANT” symbol
IMPORTANT
Used to call attention on important
information which user must knowing
In addition to the symbols there is a symbol
who gives notes.
• “NOTE” symbol
NOTE
Used to call attention on informations or
advices that could help on winching
operation.
Symbols and notes are completed with
messages and descriptions who warns about
dangers or news. And above all indicate
recommended procedures and information.
1.2 SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT
We recommend to respect the symbols above.
It is necessary to recognize the meaning of symbols and keeping visibile and readable.
If decals are damaged or unreadable replace it
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Designed and built for a long life and extended
heavy-duty cycle, gives best safe duty.
Winches model EPH are particularly indicated
for heavy-duty rear or front truck carrier appli-
cations.
Section 1 Safety procedures
1.4 DESCRIPTION
1.4.1 WINCH DESCRIPTION
Components:
1. Gear housing two stages
class M3 L1 T4 (FEM.1.001/1987)
2. Air-cylinder clutch shifter for free
spooling. Manual clutch (on request)
3. Drum size - distance between flanges :
335 mm [13,2 inch]
4. Orbital hydraulic motor:
160cc mod. EPH 10000
250cc mod. EPH 12200
5. Overcenter Valve
6. Spring applied, pressure released
automatic multi-disc Brake. Static
braking torque 90 daNm
7. Standard base mounting angles
8. Zinc plated Heavy-duty roller fairlead
9. Zinc plated cable tensioner
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Model EPH is a two stages planetary
hydraulic winch with spring applied multi disc
hydraulic pressure released brake for a
reliable and effective brake capacity. The high
efficiency two stages planetary gear train
class M3 L1 T4 (FEM.1.001/1987) assure fast
payout and rewind winching operational.
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1.4.2 EPH 10000 CE WINCH DIMENSIONAL DATA
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE
EN 14492-1
30
1.2
215
8.5
470
18.5
215
8.5
930
36.6
44
1.7
395
15.6
172
6.8
97
3.8
19
E(Y)
0.7
104
4.1
120
4.7
335
13.2
235
9.3
235
9.3
11
0.4
23
0.9
23
0.9
40
1.6
48
1.9
40
1.6
20
0.8
37
1.5
930
36.6
K
185
7.3
350
13.8
100
3.9
100
3.9
550
21.7
100
3.9
10
0.4
13
0.5
195
7.7
340
13.4
274
10.8
355
14.0
127
5.0
340
13.4
335
13.2
900
35.4
30
1.2
450
17.7
450
17.7
150
5.9
274
10.8
193
7.6
193
7.6
515
20.3
V1
V2
3
E(X)
1
2
C
n.° 8 x M18 -
30 [1.2]
Air Clutch Shifter
Orbital Hydraulic Motor
19
E(Y)
0.7
K (3 : 3.5)
29
E(X)
1.1
F
8
E D C B A G H J K L M
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5
4
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1
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DATE
19/05/2011
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COD.
1:3.5
18,6 Mt./Min.
10,4 Mt./Min.
75 Lt./Min.
RETURN SPRING
Air-operated
3/8"G 3/8"G 3/8"G
160 cc
22,1 : 1
190 Kgs
1/4"G 1/4"G
3/4"G 3/4"G
190 bar 335 mm
----- -----
10000 Kgs
EPH
VIME Industrial :
reserves the right to improve its
products through changes in designed or materials
as it may seem desiderablewithout notice
Pulling capacity
Modification
Date
Gear ratio Orbital hydr. motor Working pressure Drum size
WINCH GROUP
WINCH MODEL
E (X)
DISENGAGED
DANGEROUS:
Do not use winch to
lift support or transport personnel.
Drum clutch
Max.Oil flow
Speed Line - first layer
Speed Line - top layer
E (Y)
ENGAGED
CONNECTIONS PLUGS
1.Fill
2.Level
3.Drain
SCALE WEIGHTS
Winch (without oil) Heavy-duty Roller fairlead Rope tensioner

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1.4.3 EPH 10000 CE WINCH TECHNICAL DATA
0,00
2,00
4,00
6,00
8,00
10,00
12,00
30 40 60 75
ALIMENTAZIONE OLIO [litri/min]
0
2.000
4.000
6.000
8.000
10.000
12.000
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 190
PRESSIONE DI LAVORO [Bar]
RATIO
WIRE ROPE
SIZE
[MM]
LAYER LINE PULL
[KGS]
22,1 : 1 14*
1 10.000
2 8.350
3 7.160
4 6.270
5 5.580
OIL
SUPPLY DRUM
REVOLUTION
[RPM]
LINE SPEED
[MT/MIN]
[LT/MIN] 1 2 3 4 5
40 11,9 5,3 6,3 7,3 8,4 9,4
60 18,5 8,2 9,8 11,4 13,0 14,7
75 23,4 10,4 12,4 14,5 16,5 18,6
MAX. WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY EN 14492-1
[MT]
MAX. WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY
[MT]
00 MM 14 MM 00 MM 14 MM 00 MM 14 MM
- 67 - 91** - 137
WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY
[MT]
WEIGHT
[KGS]
WINCH (WITHOUT CABLE) 190
ACCESSORY : ROLLERFAILREAD 33,5
ACCESSORY : CABLE TENSIONER 9,5
DESCRIPTION
1.4.4 EPH 10000 CE WINCH PERFORMANCE CHARTS AT THE 1ST LAYER
DRUM EPH 10000 = 335 MM
LAYER
DRUM
DIAMETER
[MM]
WIRE ROPE ON
LAYER
[MT]
00 MM 14 MM 00 MM 14 MM 00 MM 14 MM
5 - 253 - 18,2 - 71,0
4 - 225 - 16,2 - 52,7
3 - 197 - 14,2 - 36,5
2 - 169 - 12,2 - 22,3
1 - 141 - 10,2 - 10,2
0 - 127 - - - -
WIRE ROPE
QUANTITY
[MT]
6 - 281 - 20,2 - 91,2
WIRE ROPE MIN. BREAKING LOAD EN 14492-1 [KG] 20.000
LINE SPEED [MT/MIN]
WORKING PRESSURE [BAR] OIL SUPPLY [LT/MIN]
LINE PULL-FIRST LAYER [KGS]
Ø 127
LAYER
Ø 340
NOTE
*Wire rope size must be respected. Recommended wire rope
min. tensile strength 2160 N/mm².
Wire rope minimum breaking load must be at least double of
winch max. pulling capacity.
** Max. wire rope capacity according with EN 14492-1.
NOTE
Specifications are subject to change without notification and
without incurring obligation. Specifications in this publication
are theoretical and may vary depending on hydraulic system,
environment, etc.

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1.4.5 EPH 12200 CE WINCH DIMENSIONAL DATA
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE
EN 14492-1
20
0.8
40
1.6
48
1.9
40
1.6
37
1.5
30
1.2
215
8.5
470
18.5
215
8.5
23
0.9
235
9.3
235
9.3
23
0.9
930
36.6
11
0.4
335
13.2
120
4.7
104
4.1
395
15.6
44
1.7
172
6.8
97
3.8
19
E(Y)
0.7
930
36.6
K
350
13.8
100
3.9
100
3.9
550
21.7
10
0.4
13
0.5
100
3.9
185
7.3
195
7.7
274
10.8
340
13.4
355
14.0
900
35.4
150
5.9
274
10.8
146
5.7
340
13.4
335
13.2
450
17.7
450
17.7
193
7.6
515
20.3
193
7.6
V1 V2
3
E(X)
1
2
C
n.° 8 x M18 -
30 [1.2]
Air Clutch Shifter
Orbital Hydraulic Motor
29
E(X)
1.1
19
E(Y)
0.7
A (3 : 3.5)
F
8
E D C B A G H J K L M
7
6
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4
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2
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DATE
20/05/2011
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COD.
1:3.5
14,7 Mt./Min.
8,2 Mt./Min. 75 Lt./Min.
RETURN SPRING
Air-operated
3/8"G 3/8"G 3/8"G
250 cc
16,7 : 1
195 Kgs
1/4"G 1/4"G
3/4"G 3/4"G
190 bar 335 mm
----- -----
12200 Kgs
EPH
VIME Industrial :
reserves the right to improve its
products through changes in designed or materials
as it may seem desiderablewithout notice
Pulling capacity
Modification
Date
Gear ratio Orbital hydr. motor Working pressure Drum size
WINCH GROUP
WINCH MODEL
E (X)
DISENGAGED
DANGEROUS:
Do not use winch to
lift support or transport personnel.
Drum clutch
Max.Oil flow
Speed Line - first layer
Speed Line - top layer
E (Y)
ENGAGED
CONNECTIONS PLUGS
1.Fill
2.Level
3.Drain
SCALE WEIGHTS
Winch (without oil) Heavy-duty Roller fairlead Rope tensioner

0,00
2,00
4,00
6,00
8,00
10,00
30 40 60 75
ALIMENTAZIONE OLIO [litri/min]
0
2.000
4.000
6.000
8.000
10.000
12.000
14.000
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 190
PRESSIONE DI LAVORO [Bar]
Section 1 Safety procedures
1.4.6 EPH 12200 CE WINCH TECHNICAL DATA
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RATIO
WIRE ROPE
SIZE
[MM]
LAYER LINE PULL
[KGS]
16,7 : 1 16*
1 12.200
2 10.190
3 8.750
4 7.660
5 6.820
OIL
SUPPLY DRUM
REVOLUTION
[RPM]
LINE SPEED
[MT/MIN]
[LT/MIN] 1 2 3 4 5
40 7,7 3,9 4,7 5,5 6,3 7,0
60 12,5 6,4 7,6 8,9 10,1 11,4
75 16,1 8,2 9,8 11,4 13,1 14,7
MAX. WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY EN 14492-1
[MT]
MAX. WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY
[MT]
00 MM 16 MM 00 MM 16 MM 00 MM 16 MM
- 47 - 70** - 90
WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY
[MT]
WEIGHT
[KGS]
WINCH (WITHOUT CABLE) 195
ACCESSORY : ROLLERFAILREAD 33,5
ACCESSORY : CABLE TENSIONER 9,5
DESCRIPTION
1.4.7 EPH 12200 CE WINCH PERFORMANCE CHARTS AT THE 1ST LAYER
DRUM EPH 12200 = 335 MM
LAYER
DRUM
DIAMETER
[MM]
WIRE ROPE ON
LAYER
[MT]
00 MM 16 MM 00 MM 16 MM 00 MM 16 MM
5 - 290 - 18,2 - 70,8
4 - 258 - 16,2 - 52,6
3 - 226 - 14,2 - 36,5
2 - 192 - 12,2 - 22,3
1 - 162 - 10,1 - 10,1
0 - 146 - - - -
WIRE ROPE
QUANTITY
[MT]
6 - 322 - 20,2 - 90,2
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WIRE ROPE MIN. BREAKING LOAD EN 14492-1 [KG] 24.400
LINE SPEED [MT/MIN]
WORKING PRESSURE [BAR] OIL SUPPLY [LT/MIN]
LINE PULL-FIRST LAYER [KGS]
Ø 146
LAYER
Ø 340
NOTE
*Wire rope size must be respected. Recommended wire rope
min. tensile strength 2160 N/mm².
Wire rope minimum breaking load must be at least double of
winch max. pulling capacity
** Max. wire rope capacity according with EN 14492-1.
NOTE
Specifications are subject to change without notification and
without incurring obligation. Specifications in this publication
are theoretical and may vary depending on hydraulic system,
environment, etc.

A decal (1) onto the top of the gear housing
gives: winch model, max. pulling capacity at
the first layer, wire rope diameter, max.
working pressure, serial number and year of
built. A yellow sticker (2) onto the roller fair-
lead, warns about rotating parts.
IMPORTANT
When ordering replacement parts or
contact VIME Industrial customers
service, please gives winch model, serial
number and manufacture year.
If not specified, winch is supplied with
counter clockwise cable rotation on the drum
called “ A Rotation”. A label (3) located on the
Section 1 Safety procedures
gear housing indicates the spooling direction
of the cable.
IMPORTANT
Check if all decals and labels have been
fitted and as a maintenance, if decals ore
labels are damaged or unreadable,
replace it.
1.5 WINCH DECALS. SAFETY ADVICES
1.6 CONDITIONS OF SALE
The winch, except special customer require-
ments is delivered assembled and tested.
Wire rope and hook are not included in the
standard winch version, only if required are
included in the commitment. At the delivery,
open carefully the packing. Inspect the winch
and see if it is free from defects.
IMPORTANT
In case of damages or missing parts,
inform carrier immediately.
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The standard packaging, if supplied, and
unless otherwise agreed, is not rainproof and
is intended for shipping by ground and not
sea, and for areas which are under cover and
not humid.
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IMPORTANT
Dispose of packaging materials as
stipulated by the applicable legislation.
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1.6.1 PACKAGING
1.6.2 PACKAGING ILLUSTRATION
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NOTE
Winches on pallet are wrapped with plastic film. About its rainproof capacity, refer
what indicated above.

Do not operate this winch until you have
carefully read and understand the warnings
operation sections of this manual.
DANGEROUS
When winching is obligatory wear
working gloves.
• Manual or Air Clutch must be fully
engaged before starting the winch.
• Do not disengage manual or air clutch
under load.
• Leave clutch disengaged when winch is
not in use (for manual clutch version
only)
• Do not exceed maximum line pull
ratings.
• In car carrier applications after pulling
vehicle on carrier, be sure to secure
vehicle to carrier bed. Do not maintain
load on winch cable while
transporting vehicle. Do not use winch
as a tie down.
Section 1 Safety procedures
WARNING
Do not use winch to lift, support or
otherwise transport personnel.
DANGEROUS
A minimum of 5 wraps of cable around
drum barrel is recommended.
DANGEROUS
Stand clear of cable while pulling. A
broken cable can cause serious injury or
death. Do not try to guide cable. Do not
disengage clutch under load.
1.7 SAFETY PROCEDURES
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2.2 WINCH MOUNTING
2.1 ROAD TRAFFIC
Winches mod. EPH have been designed to be
mounted on vehicles frame in compliance with
regulation. Many countries require to keep up
to date with traffic card. Do not drive vehicle
Section 2 Mounting
not in compliance with regulation or not up
dated traffic card.
SECTION 2
MOUNTING
The winch base angles should be securely
mounted to the vehicle frame in a manner
acceptable to the vehicle manufacturer. It is
responsibility of the person(s) installing the
winch to make certain that the winch is
secured to the vehicle with equivalent or
greater strength capscrews then VIME used to
secure the winch to the base angles (1). The
winch must be fitted horizontally to give best
lubrication and securely mounted on a
surface who can resist to the winch pulling,
without having any flex within the base and
the winch while in use.
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PICT. 4
Standard base angles mounting are delivered
fitted on winch body :
dimensions mm [ inch ] 100x100x10 - [ 3,9x3,9x0,4 ]
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100
3.9
100
3.9
10
0.4
NOTE
The number 4 mounting angles holes on each side shown in pict.4, are not present at the delivery.
Are shown in pict.4 just as demonstration. All others holes are for the accessories mounting.
IMPORTANT
Winch is built up for different model of
trucks. Holes on the mounting angles are
not present, installer will make it, taking
in consideration the right winch position
on truck.
Winch can be mounted without the mounting
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Winch must no be mounted directly onto the
vehicle chassis, it should be better mounting a
frame adapter brackets who can resist to the
winch pulling. Mounting hole locations, size
and thread depth are specified for every winch
(pict.5).
WARNING
Winch must no be mounted directly onto
the vehicle chassis.
PICT.5
WARNING
All mounting holes patterns should be
used to bolt the winch.
WARNING
Use the mounting hole locations provided
on the dimensional data, pair dimensions
of surfaces must be respected. A wrong
winch mounting reduce winch perform-
ance, cause overheating, excessive wear
and could damage the winch.
Dimensions [inch]
MM
mod. EPH 10000 CE
mod. EPH 12200 CE
404840
172
470
235 235
2024 128
45 45
350
8080
182
A
32
M
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Winch should be mounted as close to centre
and as perpendicular as possible to the
direction of the line pull. This will keep the wire
rope fleet angle centred onto the drum as small
as possible.
WARNING
If the proper fleet angle is not maintained,
the wire rope could wind onto one side
of the drum. This could cause failure of
the winch or wire rope, resulting in
damage, injury or death.
DANGEROUS
A wrong or inadequate winch mounting
could damage the winch.
2.3 FLEET ANGLE
WINCH
BASE ANGLES
FRAME ADAPTER
BRACKETS
TRUCK FRAME
SPAN
2.4 BASE MOUNTING ANGLES
FLEET ANGLE
To fit the winch on vehicle chassis it should be
better mounting a frame adapter brackets
bolted to the winch base mounting angles as
close to the gear housing (2) and bearing leg
assembly (4) as practicable (SPAN distance)
shown in pict.6. This method would provide the
greatest strength and minimize distortion by
using frame adapter brackets not inferior to the
base angle.
WARNING
Winch must never be fastened directly to
the frame of the truck.
PICT. 7
2 3 4
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PICT. 8
In case of mounting of the winch on a flat
surface, must be rigid enough to withstand full
rated line pull without distortion and flat area
not superior to 0,1 mm, to insure proper
alignment between the gear housing (2), drum
(3) and motor end bearing (4) as shown in
pict.7-8.
IMPORTANT
Check with great care winch alignment for
not compromising winch operation.
WARNING
Mounting surfaces should be co-planar.
WARNING
VIME has no responsibility in case of
winch damages due to a wrong or in-
adequate mounting.
2.5 FLAT BASE MOUNTING
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Section 2 Mounting
1. HORBITAL HYDRAULIC MOTOR
displacement 160 cc/EPH 10000 or
250 cc/ EPH 12200
2. OVERCENTER VALVE oil capacity
75 Lt./Min. (V1,V2 port size 3/4”G)
3. BRAKE (B) spring applied, pressure
released automatic multi-disc brake.
Max. admissible back pressure in return
line (R) 5 bar
4. HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE
5. RELIEF VALVE
2.6 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Once the winch has been mounted onto
the vehicle chassis (chap. 2.2) should be con-
nected to the hydraulic circuit according to the
typical lay-out shown below pict.9. If condi-
tions where the hydraulic system has only a
winch which is used intermittently, where
ambient temperature are moderate, and
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where excessive back pressure or internal
leakage are not present, a reservoir equal in
size to the flow of the system can be used.
Hose lengths should be kept as short as
possible. Sharp bends in hoses and tubing
and 90 degree fittings, should be avoided
since they increase back pressure.
GAS 1/4” LOW PRESSURE
GAS 1/2” HIGH PRESSURE
GAS 1” LOW PRESSURE
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5
9
4
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE
(Motorspool 3 positions, 4 ways,
with integral relief valve)
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GAS 3/4” HIGH PRESSURE
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NOTE
Hydraulic system shown in pict.8, is not included in winch equipment.
6. HYDRAULIC PUMP (P)
7. DRAINAGE LINE ( C ) back pressure in
drainage must be kept below 5 bar
8. RETURN FILTER: 40 µm absolute / 25 µm
nominal - dirty enviroment and complex
system recommended filtration 20 µm
absolute / 10 µm nominal
9. REFILL OIL FILTER
10.RESERVOIR (T)
B
T
GAS 3/4” HIGH PRESSURE
GAS 3/4” LOW PRESSURE
R C
V1 V2
2
8
10
P
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