Prowinch PWG Series Bedienungsanleitung

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DISCLAIMER
Prowinch LLC. states that has given the customer all possible safety warnings related to the acquired equipment, so, in behalf
of that, does not assume any responsibility for any problems or injuries that the customer or third parties may suffer if caused
by not complying direct or indirectly the operation and safety instructions indicated in this User’s Manual with the warnings
associated with the acquired unit.
Prowinch LLC will not respond for any accidents or harm done to persons or the property that may result as a consequence of
the wrong use of this equipment.
Prowinch LLC will not assume any responsibility regarding the use of third party recommendations and does not offer any
warranty for them. Any other recommendation does not have any priority over the safety norms in force at customers site.
In case of use of the equipment warranty, Prowinch LLC will only execute it and respond if the customer has valid proof of
complying with all warnings and safety instructions indicated in this user’s manual
The information contained in this manual may have technical errors over which Prowinch LLC does not assume any responsibility.
This user`s manual is subject to changes without customers permission or prior advise.
Always check www.prowinch.com for the latest information regarding this equipment.
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AUTHOR ® PROWINCH 2014 - V7.0
PROWINCH LLC COMPANY WITH QUALITY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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PROWINCH WINCHES MANUAL FOR SERIES PWG AND PWK
Index
1. MODELS....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3. SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................... 8
4. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................... 12
5. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................ 13
6. INSTALLATION AND TESTING PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................ 14
7. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
8. SAFETY USE............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
9. TROUBLESHOOTING AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ................................................................................................................. 18
10. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION............................................................................................................................................ 19
11. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
a.WinchPWK380...........................................................................................................................................................................23
b.WinchPWG450i..........................................................................................................................................................................24
c. Winch PWK500 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
d.WinchPWG600...........................................................................................................................................................................28
e. Winch PWK650m ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30
f. Winch PWK1250 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32
g.WinchPWG1750.........................................................................................................................................................................34
h.WinchPWK2900i........................................................................................................................................................................36
i. Winch PWK4300i ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
j.WinchPWG7700..........................................................................................................................................................................40
k.WinchPWK12600.......................................................................................................................................................................42
l. Winch PWK21000 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 44
m. Winch PWK21000XL ................................................................................................................................................................ 45
n. Winch PWG23700 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 46

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User Manual and Safety Warnings
Electric winch 220V / 240V / 380V / 480V
PWG600 PWK650 PWK1250
PWG1750 PWK2900i y PWK4300i
PWK380
PWG7700
PWK12600
PWG23700
Models
PWK500
PWK21000 PWK21000XL
PWG450i
1. MODELS

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Thank you for purchasing a winch Prowinch®. This manual
describes the operation and maintenance of the winch. All
information in this publication is based on the newest pro-
duction information is available at print time.
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General Safety
Instructions
Prowinch®’s winches are designed for delivering a safe
and trustable service if they are operated according to this
manual.
This manual contains important information to help you
properly install, operate and maintain your winch for
maximum performance, economy and safety. Please study
its contents thoroughly before putting your winch into
operation. By practicing correct operating procedures and
by carrying out the recommended preventive maintenance
suggestions, you will experience long, dependable and safe
service.
After you have completely familiarized yourself with the
contents of this manual, we recommend that you carefully
le it for future reference.
Applications for PWG and PWK Prowinch®’s winches
a)Mining:Lifting,conveyors,maintenance, loadingplatforms,
counterweights, drilling.
b) Construction: Concrete plants, hydroelectric plants, lifting
materials, lift towers, equipment, machinery.
c) Industrial: Warehouses, factories, conveyors.
d) Marine: Fishing industry, boats.
e) PWG450i and PWG600: Specially designed for construction
applications such as windows and delicate material lifting, lift
towers and any load lifting during construction works.
2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mandatory use of:

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WARNING: This symbol indicates a
dangerous situation which, if not avoid,
may cause minor or moderate wounds. It
is also used for indicating unsafe practices.
DANGER: This symbol indicates a
dangerous situation which, if not avoided,
may cause severe injuries or death.
DANGER
All operators and other users who are near the steel chain or near it’s load projection, must
wear the safety equipment for this equipment. This includes gloves, helmet, safety shoes
and eyes protection.
General Safety
Instructions
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VERIFY TORQUE OF
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TIGHTEN BASE SCREWS TO 120 Lb
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2.1. Handling Precautions:
- Keep the winch in best conditions. Failure to adequately
align, support, or attach winch to a suitable mounting
base could result in a loss of efciency or premature failure
of the winch, wire rope, or mounting base.
- Do not use any chain or wire rope that was not designed
for the unit you are using.
- To avoid an electrical discharge, make sure that your
equipment is adequately grounded, by certied personnel.
- Make sure the winch works properly without load , before
applying loads.
- Do not lift weights with the edge of the hook.
- Do not perform lifting with more than one winch at once.
- Never exceed the maximum weight lifting capacity.
- Disconnect the equipment from the power supply in order
to avoid any involuntary use.
- Do not use pulleys or accessories that are not approved
for this winch.
2.2. Wear appropriate protective clothing:
- Do not use loose clothing or any jewellery when operating
this equipment.
- You must wear protective leather gloves when handling
the winch rope.
- You must wear non-slippery safety footwear,safety helmet.
- Long hair must be tied back to operating this equipment.
- You must wear appropriate safety glasses to operate this
equipment.
2.3. Keep a safe distance:
- Always stand clear, keep hands clear, keep others away at
least 1.5 times the lenght of the wich rope. Wire rope can
break without warning.
- Never touch the rope or hook while they are in tension
or under load. Even at rest, the winch may have the rope
in tension. Never guide a rope under tension onto the
drum with your hands.
2.4. Power cord misuse:
- Do not lift the winch or any equipment from the power cord.
- Never route electrical wire ropes across sharp edges.
- Never route electrical wire ropes near parts that get hot.
- Never route electrical wire ropes through or near moving parts.
- Never route electrical wire ropes over battery terminals.
- Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and
electrical terminals.
2.5. Do not overwork the equipment:
- If the motor overheats, stop any operations let the winch
cold, check for any damage before restart operation.
- If the winch stops during its operation, stop and check for
any damage before restart operation.
- Do not exceed maximum rated capacity.
2.6. Check for damaged parts:
- Before using this equipment, check for any visual damage
in the motor or wire rope.
2.7. Winch repair:
- In order to repair a Prowinch® winch, use only original
Prowinch® parts. Using unauthorized parts will void
warranty.
2.8. Winding the winch wire rope:
- You must wear leather gloves to handling the winch rope.
To proceed properly you need to apply and maintain a
small load on the rope. While the operator winds the rope
someone else should lead to correct location. Start as far
as possible keeping it centered.
- Do not let the winch rope falls off and always keep a safe
distance from the winch.
- Repeat this process until one (1) meter of wire rope was
been left unwind.
- Disconnect the remote or/and from the power source.
- The last ve wraps of wire rope must be left on the drum
to assist the wire rope clamp in holding the load.
General Safety
Instructions

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DANGER
Improper operation of the equipment can potentially create a situation
dangerous, if not avoided, it could result in death or serious injury. To avoid a potentially
hazardous situation, the operator:
Safety Handling
Precautions
PROWINCH LLC® has no direct control over the use of this
equipment and its operation. In accordance with good
practice and safety is the responsibility of the owner, the
operator and operational staff to follow these rules.
ASME B30.7-2011 has been used as a guide to prepare this
list of what should and should not be done. All personnel
must be properly trained and accredited in the use of this
equipment.
3. SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
When using IWRC wire, wear leather gloves, to eliminate or reduce the possibility of cuts caused by broken strands. Inspect the
wire rope and equipment frequently. The wire rope must be replaced immediately if signs of wear, kinks, rust, broken strands
or any other signs of deterioration.
Prowinch® and its distributors train and certies operators in the use and maintenance of the entire product line.

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1. Do not operate the winch until you have read and
understood all these rules and the equipment manual
delivered by PROWINCH LLC® , including instructions
and maintenance manuals.
2. Do not operate a damaged equipment, that functions
incorrectly.
3. Do not operate a equipment that has been modied
without previous PROWINCH® approval.
4. Do not exceed the max. rated load.
5. Do not use this equipment with wire rope damage:
twists, bends, rust, broken strands or worn.
6. Do not use any extensions or modications to the
equipment.
7. Do not release the load when the equipment is loaded.
8. Do not use this equipment to lift people except for
those equipments that meet the standard ASME B30.7-
2011 in facilities that comply with the ASME B30.23-2005
or are approved by SERNAGEOMIN.
9. Do not lift loads over people and make sure that
all personnel remains distant from the supported load.
10. Do not try to extend or repair the wire rope.
11. Protect the loading wire rope from welding spatters or
other harmful contaminants.
12. Do not operate the winch if there is any object or friction
element or improperly deviating the wire rope.
13. Do not apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the
hook latch.
14. Do not use equipment with an accessory, pulley, sling,
shackle or any additional element that is not in proper
condition and meets the specications required for
loading the maneuver.
15. Do not operate beyond the limits of travel.
16. Do not leave any load being lifted by the equipment
without specic precautions are taken.
17. Do not use the load wire rope as a ground for welding.
18. Do not allow the wire rope or hook to be touched by a
welding electrode.
19. Do not loose or hide this Safety Handling Precautions.
20. Do not operate an equipment that has not been installed
and anchored meeting the calculations and regulations.
21. Do not lift loads that are not in balance.
22. Do not lift loads that are not balanced and that
the holding action is not secure, always keeping the
corresponding slack.
23. Report any malfunction or irregular operation of the
equipment.
24. Do not operate any equipment on which the safety
placards or decals are missing or illegible.
25. Do not operate the equipment without safety wear:
safety footwear, protective gloves, safety helmet, safety
glasses and any additional required element.
26. Unplug the power cord if the equipment will not be used.
27. Electrical connection must have a circuit breaker that
allows de-energize the equipment. This should be within
reach of the operator.
28. Do not operate the equipment without engine and
moving parts protection.
Safety Handling
Precautions

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1. You must install the equipment leveled on a rm
foundation and sure to be in a secure position.
2. You must check brake operation, stressing the
equipment before every lifting operation.
3. You must use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings ,
chains, etc. in loading operations.
4. You must ensure that the hook latches are closed and
not supporting any loads.
5. The load should be free to move without obstruction.
6. You must avoid swinging the load or hook.
7. Inspect equipment regularly , replace damaged or worn
parts, and keep appropriate records of maintenance.
8. Only use PROWINCH® recommended parts to repair
this equipment
9. You must use only wire ropes which are in good
condition and according to the recommendations
manufacturer.
10. Do not reach to the equipment wire rope’s limit, always
leave ve (5) turns of wire rope inside the drum.
11. Do not distract your attention from the operation of the
equipment.
12. Do not allow the equipment to be subjected to sharp
contact with other equipment, structures, or objects
through misuse.
13. Do not adjust or repair the winch unless you are
qualied to perform such adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
An improper operation of the equipment can create a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injuries. To avoid a potentially hazardous
situation, the operator must be a qualied professional.
DANGER
Be sure to disconnect the power supply once the
operation is completed. Never leave powered
equipment without operator supervision.
Safety Handling
Precautions
DANGER
The use of these units is exclusively stationary, any
external force can exceed the rated capacity and
damage the equipment.
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