VIME INDUSTRIAL MH 9000 User manual

WORM GEAR HYDRAULIC WINCH
WARNING
Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch.
Keep this manual with the winch at all times.
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
Because of continued product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes without
notice.
VIME has no responsibility 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.
03/2013- UK - REV B - 07 - MH90
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WORM GEAR
SERVICE

WARNING
Do not operate this winch until you have
fully read this manual.
Many accidents are due for non obser-
vance safety procedures. A good reason,
most of it can be avoided by knowing
causes and taking in advance the oppor-
tunity safety.
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WARNING
Read and understand this manual before
installation and operation of winch.
Model MH 9000
Serial Number
Manufacture year
Max. rated line pull • MH 9000 9.000 kgs
Wire rope diameter • MH 9000 Dia. 16 mm
Max. pressure • MH 9000 160 bar
Weight (without cable) • MH 9000 112 kgs
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WARRANTY
V.I.M.E. s.r.l. warrants to the original buyer , all parts and components except the wire rope , to be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for a period of ( one ) 1 year for electrical and mechanical components. The obligation under this warranty , statutory or otherwise , is
limited to the replacement or repair at V.I.M.E. s.r.l. , or at a point designated by V.I.M.E. s.r.l. of such of part that shall appear to V.I.M.E. s.r.l.
, upon inspection of such part , to have been defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not obligate V.I.M.E. s.r.l. to bear the
cost of labour or transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts , nor shall it apply to product upon
which repairs or alterations have been made, unless authorized by V.I.M.E. s.r.l. , or for equipment misused , neglected or which has not been
installed correctly. V.I.M.E. s.r.l. whose policy is one of continuos improvement , reserves the right to improve its products through changes in
design or materials as it may deem desirable without being obligated to notify of such changes in products prior to manufacture. V.I.M.E. s.r.l.
has no responsibility for physical injury to persons , animals or property damage 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 .
• Incorrect linking to the source of energy .
• Deficiency in annual and monthly maintenance .
• Improper uses .
• Any alteration , repair or modification from unauthorized personnel .

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 MH 9000 Winch dimensional data 7
1.4.3 MH 9000 Winch technical data 8
1.5 WINCH DECALS. SAFETY ADVICES 9
1.6 CONDITIONS OF SALE 9
1.6.1 Packaging 10
1.6.2 Packaging illustration 10
1.7 SAFETY PROCEDURES 11
SECTION 2 MOUNTING 12
2.1 ROAD TRAFFIC 12
2.2 WINCH MOUNTING 12
2.3 FLEET ANGLE 14
2.4 WINCH MOUNTING ANGLES 14
2.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 16
2.6 HYDRAULIC MOTOR LINKAGE 19
2.7 AIR-OPERATED FREESPOOL LINKAGE 20
2.8 CABLE INSTALLATION 21
SECTION 3 OPERATION 25
3.1 OPERATION 25
SECTION 4 ACCESSORIES 30
4.1 ACCESSORIES 30
4.1.1 Roller fairlead 30
4.1.2 Cable tensioner 30
4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE 31
4.2.1 Roller fairlead 31
4.2.2 Cable tensioner 32
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 33
5.1 MAINTENANCE 33
5.1.1 Monthly maintenance 33
5.1.2 Annual maintenance 36
1.4.4 MH 9000 Winch performance charts at the 1st layer 8
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 37
6.1 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 37
SECTION 7 PARTS LIST 39
7.1 MH 9000 WINCH PARTS LIST 39
7.2 MH 9000 WINCH PARTS DRAWING 40
7.3 PARTS LIST HEAVY-DUTY ROLLER FAIRLEAD 41
7.4 PARTS DRAWING HEAVY-DUTY ROLLER FAIRLEAD 42
7.5 PARTS LIST CABLE TENSIONER 43
7.6 PARTS DRAWING CABLE TENSIONER 44
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1.1 PREMESSA
Manual identified by code No. 03/2013- UK -
REV B- 07 - MH90 has 44 pages.
IMPORTANT
At the delivery of this manual checks all
data and for possible incongruities.
VIME reserves the right to improve its
products through changes in designed or ma-
terials 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 chapter 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. For repair service contact VIME.
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 1 Safety procedures
Section 5 Maintenance
Section 6 Trouble shooting guide
Section 7 Parts list
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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Section 1 Safety procedures
1.3 WARNING SYMBOLS
On VIME’S winches there are, in a visible position for the utilizer, the following symbols:
CABLE INJURES KEEP CLEAR
( roller fairlead )
READ CAREFULLY THE OPERAT-
ING SERVICE AND MAINTE-
NANCE MANUAL ( winch identifica-
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
informations which user must knowing.
In addition to all warning symbols has been
used a symbol to underline the notes.
• “NOTE” symbol
NOTE
Used to call attention on informations or
advices that could help on winching
operation.
The various symbols are completed by
messages that describe in detail such
warnings and dangerous situation, not
neglecting to point out the recommended
procedures and the useful informations.
1.2 SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT
We recommend to respect the symbols above.
It is necessary to recognize the meaning of symbols and keeping visible and readable.
If decals are damaged or unreadable replace it.
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WARNING
The winch is built for working on range
temperature between –20°C and +50°C.
Do not exceed the range temperature it
may be cause damage.
1.4 DESCRIPTION
1.4.1 WINCH DESCRIPTION
Components:
1. Worm gear housing
2. Manual clutch for drum free spooling
3. Air-cylinder clutch for drum free spooling
(on request)
4. Standard mounting angles
820 mm / 33,9 inch
5. Orbital hydraulic motor 250 cc
6. Zinc plated Heavy-duty roller fairlead
7. Drum - lateral flanges diameter:
diam.273 mm / 10,7 inch
8. Cable tensioner:
copolymer acetate roller
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PICT.1
Model MH is hydraulic worm gear winch. De-
signed for extend life and gives best safe duty.
This winch is built according with higher
safety standards. The special aluminium alloy
bronze gear match to an hardened steel
ground polished worm. Worm gear provides
load reversing protection. Particularly fit for
tow-trucks and for medium-heavy duty truck
carrier applications. The particular design
make it proper for front or rear medium-heavy
trucks mounting.
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1.4.2 MH 9000 WINCH DIMENSIONAL DATA
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80
3,1
206
8,1
235
9,3
70
2,8
150
5,9
10
0,4
322
12,7
156,50
212
8,4
220
8,7
249,5
9,8
265
10,4
406
16,0
159
6,3
177
MAX
7,0
389
MAX
15,3
488
19,2
E(X)
63
2,5
394
15,5
270
10,6
70
2,8
273
10,7
63
2,5
150
5,9
80
110
±3
4,3
±0,12
150
5,9
600
23,6
110
±3
4,3
±0,12
114
4,5
278
10,9
E(Y)
(1:3.5)
280
11,0
440
17,3
186
7,3
820
32,3
110
±3
4,3
±0,12
340
13,4
42
1,7
450
17,7
114
4,5
110
±3
4,3
±0,12
80
3,1
305
12,0
160
6,3
295
11,6
167
6,6
167
6,6
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VIME Industrial :
reserves the right to improve its products
through changes in designed or materials as it may seem desiderable without notice.
Pulling capacity
9000 Kgs.
Winch
COD.
Heavy-duty Roller fairlead
Rope tensioner
Modification
Date
PLUGS
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28,9 Kgs.
4 Kgs.
278 mm 160 Bar
Gear ratio Orbital hydr. motor Working pressure Drum size
WEIGHTS
A
3/4"G
MH
WORM GEAR
WINCH GROUP
WINCH MODEL
B
3/4"G
C
1/4"G
E (X)
DISENGAGED
-----
1.Fill
2.Level
3.Drain
112 Kgs.
DANGEROUS:
Do not use
winch to lift support or transport personnel.
35:1 250 cc
Funo - Bologna (Italy)
www.vimeindustrial.com
3/8"G 3/8"G 3/8"G
Drum clutch
Manual
Max.Oil flow Speed Line - first layer
Speed Line - top layer
MH90D250GP
E (Y)
ENGAGED
-----
100 Lt./min. 4,7 Mt./Min.
CONNECTIONS
SCALE
1:3.5
9,2 Mt./Min.
DATE
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1.4.3 MH 9000 WINCH TECHNICAL DATA
1.4.4 MH 9000 WINCH PERFORMANCE CHARTS AT THE 1ST LAYER
RATIO
WIRE ROPE
SIZE
[MM]
LAYER
LINE PULL
[KG]
16
1 9.000
2 7.230
3 6.045
4 5.190
5 4.550
35:1
DRUM
REVOLUTION
[RPM]
LINE SPEED
[MT/MIN]
1 2 3 4 5
60 6,7 2,8 3,4 4,1 4,8 5,5
80 9,0 3,7 4,6 5,5 6,4 7,3
100 11,3 4,7 5,8 6,9 8,1 9,2
OIL
SUPPLY
[LT/MIN]
WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY
MT
MAX. WIRE ROPE
CAPACITY
MT
16 MM 00 MM 16 MM 00 MM
30 00 35 00
WEIGHT
KG.
WINCH (WITHOUT CABLE) 125
ACCESSORY : ROLLERFAILREAD 28
ACCESSORY : CABLE TENSIONER 4
DESCRIPTION
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.
DRUM MH = 278 MM
DRUM
DIAMETER
WIRE ROPE ON
LAYER
WIRE ROPE
QUANTITY
[MT] [MT]
Ø MM 16 MM 00 MM 16 MM 00 MM
5 258 - 13,3 - 49,9 -
4 226 - 11,6 - 36,6 -
3 194 - 10,0 - 25,0 -
2 162 - 8,3 - 15,0 -
1 130 - 6,7 - 6,7 -
0 114 - - - - -
LAYER
Ø 114
LAYER
Ø 273
0
2.000
4.000
6.000
8.000
10.000
60 80 100 120 140 160
WORKING PRESSURE (Bar)
0,00
1,00
2,00
3,00
4,00
5,00
20 40 60 80 100
liters/min
OIL SUPPLY [LT/MIN]
LINE SPEED [MT/MIN]
WORKING PRESSURE [BAR]
LINE PULL-FIRST LAYER [KGS]

A decal (1), onto the top of the clutch housing
end gives: winch model, max pulling capacity
at 1st layer, wire rope diameter according to
the rule, working pressure, serial number and
year of built. A yellow sticker (2) onto the
roller fairlead, warns about rotating parts.
IMPORTANT
When ordering replacement parts or
contact VIME’s customers service, please
give winch model and serial number.
Winch can be supplied with or without the
orbital hydraulic motor. In both ways, if not
specified in the commitment , the orbital hy-
draulic motor or if not included its adapter,
Section 1 Safety procedures
are fitted onto the gear housing as shown in
winch picture on manual’s cover, and without
the oil in the worm gear housing as warned by
the yellow label (3), who gives in its back the
recommended oils. If label (3) is missed,
inspect oil level, through oil level plug (4).
IMPORTANT
If decals are damaged or unreadable,
replace it.
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1.6 CONDITIONS OF SALE
The winch, except special customer
requirements 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 transporter immediately.
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PICT.2
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ATTENZIONE !
VERRICELLO SENZ'OLIO
ATENCION !
CABRESTANTE SIN ACEITE
CAUTION !
WINCH WITHOUT OIL
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OLI RACCOMANDATI:
ACEITE RECOMENDADO:
RECOMMENDED OILS:
ESSO SPARTAN EP 320
SHELL OMALA 320
1.5 WINCH DECALS. SAFETY ADVICES
retro
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