Superwinch AC1000 Mode D'emploi page 3

G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
I N F O R M A T I O N
Your AC1000 winch is a very
powerful machine. Treat it with
respect, use it with caution and
always follow these safety guidelines.
The wire rope
WARNING
!
may break
before the winch stalls. For heavy
loads, use a pulley block to reduce
the load on the wire rope.
1. The AC1000 winch is rated at
1,000 pounds (454 kg) (single
line) capacity on the wire rope
layer closest to the drum. DO
NOT OVERLOAD. DO NOT
ATTEMPT PROLONGED PULLS AT
HEAVY LOADS. Do not maintain
power to the winch if the motor
stalls. Overloads can damage the
winch and/or the wire rope and
create unsafe operating
conditions. FOR LOADS OVER
750 POUNDS (340 KG), WE
RECOMMEND THE USE OF THE
OPTIONAL PULLEY BLOCK TO
DOUBLE LINE THE WIRE ROPE
(Figure 2). This reduces the load
on the winch and the strain on
the wire rope by approximately
50%. Do not hook back to winch.
Always hook onto structure
capable of supporting load.
Load
Winch
Single line
Anchor Point
Pulley Block
Load
Approx. 1/2 Load
Winch
Double line
Figure 2
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2. AFTER READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS
MANUAL, LEARN TO
USE YOUR WINCH.
After installing the winch,
practice using it so you will be
familiar with it when the need
arises.
3. KEEP WINCHING AREA CLEAR. Do
not allow people to remain in the
area during winching operations.
ALWAYS STAND CLEAR OF WIRE
ROPE, HOOK AND WINCH. IN THE
UNLIKELY EVENT OF ANY
COMPONENT FAILURE IT IS BEST
TO BE OUT OF HARM'S WAY.
4. INSPECT WIRE ROPE AND
EQUIPMENT FREQUENTLY. A
FRAYED WIRE ROPE WITH
BROKEN STRANDS SHOULD
BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
Always replace wire rope with
the manufacturer's identical
replacement part (see Replacement
Parts List). Periodically check the
winch installation to ensure that
all bolts are tight.
5. USE HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES
when handling wire rope.
DO NOT LET WIRE ROPE SLIDE
THROUGH YOUR HANDS EVEN
WHEN WEARING GLOVES.
6. NEVER WINCH WITH LESS THAN 5
TURNS of wire rope AROUND THE
WINCH DRUM since the wire rope
end fastener will NOT withstand
a load. ALWAYS USE
THE HANDSAVER when
guiding the wire rope
in or out (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
I N F O R M A T I O N
( C O N T. )
7. KEEP CLEAR OF WINCH, TAUT
WIRE ROPE AND HOOK WHEN
OPERATING WINCH.
Never put your finger
through the hook. If
your finger should
become trapped in the hook,
you could lose your finger.
Never guide a wire rope onto
the drum with your hand.
8. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE
BACK ONTO ITSELF because you
could damage the wire rope.
Use a nylon sling.
9. NEVER USE YOUR
WINCH FOR HOISTING
APPLICATIONS OR FOR
LIFTING OR MOVING PEOPLE.
10. Your winch is not designed or
intended for overhead hoisting
operations.
11. AVOID CONTINUOUS PULLS
FROM EXTREME ANGLES as this
will cause the wire rope to pile
up at one end of the drum. This
can jam the wire rope in the
winch, causing damage to the
rope or the winch.
12. NEVER OBSCURE THE WARNING
INSTRUCTION LABELS.
13. Always operate winch with an
unobstructed view of the
winching operation.
14. Equipment such as tackle, hooks,
pulley blocks, straps, etc. should
be sized to the winching task
and should be periodically
inspected for damage that could
reduce their strength.
15. DO NOT OPERATE WINCH
WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR
MEDICATION.
16. When moving a load, slowly
take up the wire rope slack until
it becomes taut. Stop, recheck
all winching connections. Be
sure the hook is properly seated.
If a nylon sling is used, check the
attachment to the load.
17. DO NOT USE THE
WINCH TO HOLD
LOADS IN PLACE.
Use other means of
securing loads such as tie down
straps. Superwinch offers a wide
variety of tie downs. Contact
your local Superwinch dealer.
18. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED
SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS
AND ACCESSORIES. Use of non-
factory approved components
may cause injury or property
damage and could void your
warranty.
19. DO NOT MACHINE OR WELD
ANY PART OF THE WINCH. Such
alterations may weaken the
structural integrity of the winch
and could void your warranty.
20. Never allow shock loads to be
applied to winch or wire rope.
21. Use caution when pulling or
lowering a load up and down
a ramp or incline. Keep people,
pets and property clear of the
path of the load.
22. BE SURE that the power supply
is disconnected before
performing maintenance
or repair procedures.
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