Portable Winch Gas-powered portable capstan winch PCW3000 User Manual
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THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH
TM
IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING
PURPOSES.
IMPORTANT: AFTER PULLING FOR A FEW SECONDS, RELEASE THE
TENSION AND CHECK THE SOLIDITY OF THE INSTALLATION AND TIGHTEN THE SLING
OF THE TREE/POLE MOUNT AGAIN.
3.4 Rope installation
USING COMMON SENSE WHILE INSTALLING THE ROPE IS THE KEY
TO A SECURE WINCH USAGE.
The great variety of situations encountered when winching prevents us from providing specific
instructions; however you need to consider the following points:
3.4.1 Rope
Use a low stretch rope, in good condition, with a minimum diameter of 10 mm (3/8'') and a
maximum diameter of 12-13 mm (1/2''), with good knots. We strongly suggest the bowline knot
(see section 3.2.1). Use pulleys to redirect the rope and to multiply the pulling capacity when the
load is near or over the pulling capacity of the winch.
3.4.2 Pulley
Using a pulley at some distance in front of the winch offers many advantages:
Pulling angle
‘lifts’ the load and reduces friction;
The winch is maintained at a relatively horizontal position;
Winch and operator are away from the
load’s path.