Maintenance And Repair; Brake Operation - Superwinch C-Serie Manuel D'installation

POWER
OUT
Figure 6
PENDANT OPERATION
The switch trigger returns to the
"OFF" position when released (See
Figure 6, Ref. A). The slide button
on the back of the switch deter-
mines the direction of the drum
rotation for lowering or lifting a
load (See Figure 6, Ref. B). The slide
is fitted with an interlock so that
the motor cannot be reversed if the
trigger is depressed. To change
direction, release the trigger, move
the slide button, and depress the
trigger again.
be kept free of dirt and moisture to
ensure safe operation.
To connect the pendant control, lift
the dust cover on the plug recep-
tacle (See Figure 7), and insert the
plug end of the remote switch. The
plug on the pendant control cord is
keyed and will fit into the socket
only one way.
Figure 7
Do not allow winch motor to over-
heat. The winch is for intermittent
use only. During long or heavy pulls
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POWER
IN
B
A
The switch
assembly must
DUST
COVER
the motor will get hot. Allow to
cool after 2 minutes of "ON" time.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Periodically check tightness of
mounting bolts and electrical con-
nections. Remove any dirt or corro-
sion that may have accumulated on
the electrical connections.

BRAKE OPERATION

Your winch has a wrap spring brake
that stops and holds loads up to
1,000 lb. (454 kg). When the winch
is powered out, as in releasing a
load, the brake is engaged and the
motor must overpower the brake
resistance to rotate the drum.
Therefore, it is normal for the
winch to operate faster in one
direction than the other. The brake
is designed for the wire rope to be
used in the underwind position
only. Drum must turn counterclock-
wise, looking from motor end,
when winching in. DO NOT
OVERWIND. Powering against the
brake will cause heat to build up in
the drum and may transfer heat to
the wire rope. DO NOT POWER OUT
FOR MORE THAN 2 MINUTES.
O P E R A T I O N
WIRE ROPE
For safety reasons, it is important
that you use a wire rope with a
break strength of at least 5,600 lbs.
Recommended wire rope for this
winch will have a 1/4" diameter
with a 7 x 19 construction, and a
minimum break strength of 7,000
lbs. or a 7/32" diameter with 7 x 19
construction, with a minimum break
strength of 5,600 lbs.
The drum may
get very hot.