Bloom Manufacturing LS80K Series User Manual
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• To familiarize yourself with the winch, run it for a few minutes to understand the
controls and the “feel” of the winch.
• Pay particular attention to the controls and how they operate Make sure you
Section 6
Winch Operation
• Pay particular attention to the controls and how they operate. Make sure you
understand which way the winch will rotate when the control lever is moved.
• Always make sure that all people are clear of the load and of the cable area before
beginning a winching operation.
• Ensure that proper protective wear is worn while operating winch.
• A broken cable can fly in any direction.
• Do not attempt to defeat the relief valve.
CAUTION
Winch Lifting Application:
Direct Drive:
(1) Attach winch cable to load.
(2) Make sure no one is in the immediate area of the load or of the cable
(3) Begin winching the load slowly, watching carefully to ensure that the load is moving normally.
(4) When the load is positioned where you want it, stop the winch.
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Drum Designation
DRUM CAPACITY
Cable
Diameter
475
645
7/8”
S23
L23
Consult your local cable supplier for recommendations on the best type of cable
and hardware to use in your specific application.
350
230
470
310
1”
1-1/4”
(a) Cable Considerations:
As the number of layers of cable on a winch increases, the rated pulling capacity of the winch goes down. If
you are operating at near the top of the drum flanges, the effective rating of the winch is about half of what it
is on the first layer. You should, therefore, only keep as much cable on the winch as you need for your job.
(b) The Importance of a Proper Fleet Angle:
Maintaining the proper fleet angle is important to the success of your winching operation, the life of your winch
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and the life of the cable you are using. The fleet angle can best be described by the prior diagram:
The fleet angle should be kept as small as possible to ensure proper spooling and to maximize cable and winch
life. To promote even cable spooling, keep the fleet angle below three degrees. Never pull directly against the
flange of the winch cable drum as this may cause the cable or the winch to break. Adherence to these
instructions will ensure better spooling.
For Best Results, Only Use Bloom Replacement Parts 800-394-1139
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03/2012