OZ Lifting Products Brake Winch OM - Manual (Page 6)

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Installing the Winch
Choosing a location
• Have a qualified professional confirm that the foundation complies with local codes, is rigid and level,
and will support the winch under all load conditions.
• Avoid areas with corrosives, flammables, combustibles, explosives, and other potentially
damaging materials.
• Avoid areas defined as hazardous by the National Electric Code, unless proper authorization is received.
• Situate the winch where the operator can avoid the load area and the potential path of snapping
wire rope.
• Situate the winch in a place where it can be seen throughout the whole operation.
• Avoid areas with potential interferences such as traffic and obstacles.
• Ensure the winch is easily accessible for operation and routine maintenance.
Installation
1. Use a fleet angle between ½ and 1 ½ degrees.
• This angle permits the rope to spool more evenly onto the drum, reducing harm to the wire rope.
2. Do Not weld the winch frame to the foundation.
• Doing so would invalidate the warranty.
• Contact OZ Lifting Products LLC. for more information.
3. Fasten the winch firmly to the foundation.
• For standard products use 3/8 inch coarse thread fasteners of at least grade 5 with a torque of 30 ft. lb.
without lubrication. Use safe engineering practices to assure that the mounting holes are attached firmly to
a solid foundation that will support the winch and load in all situations.
4. Install the Sheave Roller or Roller Guide.
• It is recommended to use a sheave roller or roller guide to direct the wire rope onto the drum.
• Follow recommendations of the sheave manufacturer on installation and use.
• Install sheaves, tracks, and other equipment so that they stay firmly in place in all load situations.
• Select sheaves of a suitable diameter to lessen damage to the wire rope.
Maintain Fleet Angle
1. Wire rope moves over sheave or through the roller guide. Situate sheave or guide an acceptable
distance from the drum (distance “A”)
2. Wire rope moves directly to the load. Use tracks or guide rails to prevent sideway movements that can
stress and harm the drum flange.
Load
Tracks or�
guide rails
Center line
Smooth drum
1/2 to 1-1/2 Degrees