Wahlberg 241 User Manual - page 3
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805.241.011
Date: March 22
rd
, 2017
Before each use
Inspect the entire length of the
wire rope
for bends,
damage, wear, cut cord, corrosion and abuse.
Inspect the
wire ferrule crimp
and
thimble
for
damage, wear, corrosion or abuse.
Check all limit switches.
Check the slack detection device
Check the emergency stop (if enabled).
Check that the wire is winded neatly on the drum.
Warning! Do not use the winch if any damage or error is
found!
Isolate the winch from power immediately of the power plug or any seal, cover, cable, or
other component is damaged, defective, deformed, wet, or showing signs of
overheating. Do not reapply power until repairs have been completed
Do not expose the winch to rain or moisture.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
PROTECTION FROM BURNS AND FIRE
Do not operate the winch if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F).
The exterior of the winch becomes warm during use. Avoid contact by persons and
materials. Allow the winch to cool for at least 10 minutes before handling.
Do not modify the winch in any way not described in this manual.
Install only genuine Wahlberg parts.
PROTECTION FROM INJURY
Fasten the winch securely to a fixed surface, rig, or structure when in use. The winch is
not portable when installed.
Ensure that any supporting structure and/or hardware can hold at least 10 times the
weight of all the devices they support
If suspending from a rigging structure, fasten the winch using the supplied Manfrotto
slim coupler and M12 bolt, nut, and washers supplied with the winch according to the
manual, see page 9.
Always install the winch as described in this manual. If the winch is installed in a location
where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, install as described in 9.
If possible, allow enough clearance beneath the winch so it cannot cause any danger to
personnel beneath it. Else, adjust the lower limit accordingly following the instructions in
this manual.
Check that all external cobblers and rigging hardware are securely fastened.
Block access below the work area and from a stable platform whenever installing,
servicing or moving the winch.
Do not operate the winch with missing or damaged covers, shields, or wire.
Inspection
points
Intact wire
Broken wire