Portable Winch PCW3000 Mode D'emploi page 15

3.5.1 Winding the line around the capstan drum
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS CLOSE TO THE LINE GUIDE,
CAPSTAN DRUM AND ENTRY HOOK (PCW3000) OR GUIDE
PULLEY (PCW5000 AND PCW5000-HS) WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
1. Start the engine and allow it to run idly for 30 seconds to warm
up;
2. Thread the rope;
A. PCW3000: Thru entry hook then under the drum (
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B. PCW5000: Thru the hook, over the pulley and then under the drum
(Fig. 2);
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3. Wrap the line around the drum (3 or 4 turns);
4. Take the line behind the exit hook;
5. Keep your distance from the winch (approx. 1 m) and pull
slowly and horizontally on the line until the line's slack is taken
up and you feel tension in the line;
6. Inspect your installation to make sure that the anchoring of the
winch and the entry hook are aligned with the line;
7. Check that the line is not rubbing against objects in its path;
8. Increase the engine speed and pull on the line to start moving
the load.
3.5.2 Pulling
When pulling, position yourself so that you can see the winch and the
load. Pull on the line HORIZONTALLY. The tension you exert on the
line keeps the winch level.
DO NOT WRAP THE LINE AROUND YOUR HANDS OR YOUR
BODY! ALSO, BEWARE OF BUILT-UP TENSION CLOSE TO
YOU AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THIS ACCUMULATION.
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Fig. 1
PCW3000
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3x /4x
2a
PCW5000
3
2b
3x /4x
KEEP AN EYE ON THE CAPSTAN
DRUM DURING OPERATION AND MAKE
SURE THAT THE LINE DOES NOT CROSS THE LATTER. IF THIS OCCURS,
RELEASE THE TENSION IN THE LINE, STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KINK.
3.5.2.1 If the line slips
If the line slips on the drum while you are pulling, add a turn of line
around the drum (4th turn). The engine will stall when the winch
reaches its maximum capacity. You should then review the
installation (add pulleys) or ''cradle'' the load (see next section).
3.5.2.2 To ''cradle'' the load
Pull until the engine nearly stalls and release the tension in the line.
Then return the tension to the line and repeat as required.
BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE LOAD ''CRADLING''
METHOD. THIS METHOD MAY CAUSE RAPID WEAR TO THE
LINE DUE TO THE HEAT CREATED ON THE DRUM.
IF THE WINCH PULLS THE LINE AND THE LOAD DOESN'T
MOVE (OFTEN WHEN A VERY LONG LINE IS BEING USED),
THE LINE STRETCHES AND THE BREAKING POINT MAY BE REACHED CAUSING IT TO
SUDDENLY COME BACK ON TO YOU. SLOWLY RELEASE THE TENSION IN THE LINE BUT
BEWARE OF THE BUILT-UP TENSION: THE LINE MAY QUICKLY GET AWAY FROM YOU
CAUSING BURNS OR TAKING YOU TOWARDS THE WINCH.
3.5.2.3 Taking a break during pulling
SLOWLY release the tension in the line and allow it to slide over the
drum.
NEVER ALLOW THE LINE TO SLIDE ON THE DRUM FOR
MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS WHEN LOADED - THE HEAT
GENERATED BY THE FRICTION MAY MELT OR DAMAGE THE LINE.
3.5.2.4 To maintaining a load without releasing the tension
You must maintain the tension at the end of the line by holding it or
attaching it to a fixed object.
1. Turn off the engine;
2. Complete two turns of line around the exit hook before
removing the tension from your hands (Fig. 1 below);
3. Then do two half-knots around the exit hook (Fig. 2 below).
3.5.2.5 To recommence pulling
Release some of the tension before restarting the winch's engine.
Firstly, undo the two half-knots. Allow the line to move slowly to
release the tension. Then, whilst holding the line in one hand, restart
the engine while pulling on the starter and increase the engine speed.
You can recommence pulling.
3.5.2.6 If it is essential to keep the tension in the line at
startup
You can use a blocker or a Prusik knot connected to your anchoring
point to maintain the tension in the line. You can also use a
self-locking pulley PCA-1271 or PCA-1272. They are particularly
useful for pulling rolling objects and for directional felling.
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