Portable Winch AC Electric pulling/lifting winch PCT1800-60Hz-P - Manual (Page 9)

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IF YOUR ROPE IS DIRTY, WASH IT. DIRTY ROPES DETERIORATE
FASTER AND CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE PARTS IN CONTACT WITH THE ROPE
SUCH AS THE CAPSTAN DRUM AND ROPE GUIDE.
3.2.3 At the end of the rope
3.2.3.1 Recommendations
Since the PCT1800 AC Electric Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch
TM can be used for pulling
and lifting, there are some guidelines to follow:
3.2.3.2.1 When pulling
For pulling loads, you have to attach the load to the end
of the rope. Even if a simple knot can do the job, we
recommend the installation of a hook with the bowline
knot (figure 1 on the right) because it can be easily
undone if you need to change the hook. Moreover, it
retains about 70% of the rope’s capacity while most knots
will reduce it by more than 50%.
Even better, the double bowline knot (figure 2 below) will
keep about 75% of your rope’s capacity.
3.2.3.1.2 When lifting - Rope with buried eyed splice
For lifting, again, you have to attach the load to
the end of the rope. Even if you believe that a
bowline knot could do the job, it is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to use the Portable Winch
Co. rope with buried eyed splice. The
installation of a hook with a strong enough
safety factor carabiner or shackle to the rope
will help prevent any problems that might occur
in case of knot failure.
NOTE: Please, check with local authority for
safety regulation in your area.