Thern TA10 Series Owner's Manual

Planetary gear air winches

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Owner's Man ual

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Planetary Gear

Air Winches

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Page 1 Keep it with the equip ment at all times. Re place ments are avail able from Thern, Inc., PO Box 347, Winona, MN 55987, 507-454-2996. www.thern.com IMPORTANT: Please record product information on page 2.
Page 2: Warranty Statement
Thern, Inc. warrants each new products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and Please record the following: service for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase by the original using buyer. Genuine Thern, Inc. replace- Date Purchased: ment parts and components will be warranted for 30 days from the date of purchase, or the remainder of the original equipment warranty period, whichever is longer.
Page 3 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 3 Figure 1 – Serial Tag Figure 1A - Serial Tag Location Serial Tag Location A9903C-0514...
Page 4 4 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Suggestions for Safe Operation DO the following: Read and comply with the guidelines set forth in this Owner’s Man u al. Keep this manual, and all labels attached to the winch, readable and with the equip ment at all times.
Page 5 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 5 Suggestions for Safe Operation DO NOT do the following: Do not lift loads over people. Do not walk or work under a load or in the line of force of any load.
Page 6: Installing The Winch
6 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Installing the Winch Important! All supporting structure, mounting hardware and attaching hardware must be in accordance with all applicable standards codes and regulations. • Inspect the winch immediately following installation according Ensure proper selection and installation of wire rope and sheaves.
Page 7 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 7 CONSULT APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS for specific 1.1.1 rules on installing the equipment. LOCATE THE WINCH in an area clear of traffic and other obstacles. Make 1.1.2 sure the winch is accessible for maintenance and operation.
Page 8 8 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Installing the Breather Plug Make sure the breather plugs are clean and open to vent heat and pres sure. Poor ventilation will cause overheating and result in damage to oil seals and other equipment.
Page 9: Connecting The Air Supply
Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 9 Connecting the Air Supply Important! All control devices must be momentary type. Install all control de vic es so the • Use components rated for the winch motor will stop when the operator releases the device.
Page 10 10 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches IT IS RECOMMENDED that an air line strainer/filter be installed as close Figure 4 – Mufflers 1.3.7 as practical to the motor air inlet port, but before the lubricator, to prevent dirt from entering the motor.
Page 11 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 11 Reversing the Air Valve Handle Disconnect air power before disassembling valve handle to keep from damaging equipment and prevent injury. Make sure to check the adjustment of the air valve flow restrictor screw if winch operating speeds differ from performance specifications during lower- ing or pay out of wire rope.
Page 12 12 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Figure 6 – Reversing the Air Valve Handle A9903C-0514...
Page 13 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 13 WE RECOMMEND 6 x 37 IWRC improved plow steel (IPS) or extra Important! improved plow steel (EIPS) wire rope. • Use wire rope and other rigging ANCHOR THE WIRE ROPE to the drum using the cable anchor.
Page 14 14 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Figure 8 – Reversing the Cable Anchor A9903C-0514...
Page 15: General Theory Of Operation
Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 15 General Theory of Operation THE PULL REQUIRED to move the load must not exceed the load rating of 2.1.1 Important! the winch. Consider the total force required to move the load, not the weight of the load.
Page 16 16 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Inspecting/Adjusting the Brakes Figure 9 – Band Brake Do not adjust brakes with the winch holding a load. Accidental release of the Adjustment brake could allow the load to escape.
Page 17 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 17 Breaking-In The Winch Remove exhaust port caps for operation. Failure to do so may result in equip- ment damage and limit performance. See Figure 10. BEFORE THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO SERVICE or for winches that 2.3.1...
Page 18: Preparing For Operation
Keep this manual, and all la bels attached to the winch, readable and with the equip ment at all times. Contact Thern, Inc. for re place ments. Do not lift loads over people. Do not walk or work under a load or in the line of force of any load.
Page 19 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 19 OPERATORS shall be physically competent and have no health condition which might affect their ability to act, and they must have good hearing. Operators who are fatigued or have exceeded their normal shift period shall check all related regulations regarding approved work periods prior to opera- tion.
Page 20 20 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Air Valve Adjustment Remove port caps from exhaust ports for operation. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage and limit performance. See Figure 10. Make sure to check the adjustment of the air valve flow restrictor screw if winch operating speeds differ from performance specifications during lower- ing or pay out of wire rope.
Page 21: Attaching The Load
Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 21 Attaching the Load Figure 11 – Attaching Load Do not wrap the wire rope around the load. This damages the wire rope and could cause the load to escape. Use a sling or other approved lifting device.
Page 22: Moving The Load
22 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Moving the Load Important! Keep at least 5 wraps of wire rope wound on the drum at all times, to serve as • Obey a stop signal from anyone.
Page 23 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 23 THE MANUAL BAND BRAKE is engaged by pushing down on the handle 2.7.3 and disengaged by pulling up. If the handle is pushed down fully, it should lock in that position and prevent drum rotation, until disengaged by the op- erator.
Page 24: Emergency Operation
24 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Emergency Operation Figure 13 – Manual Band Emergency lowering operations must be performed by a minimum of two Brake personnel trained in the operation of the winch. Push handle down...
Page 25: Cleaning The Winch
Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 25 ALTERNATIVE SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY CONNECTION 2.8.3 DISENGAGE THE AUTOMATIC DISC BRAKE AND AUTOMATIC BAND BRAKE (if equipped) by attaching an air supply and pressurizing the brake(s), causing the load to lower.
Page 26: Lubricating The Winch
26 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Lubricating the Winch Important! Make sure the breather plugs are clean and open to vent heat and pres sure. • Do not leave plug holes in the Poor ventilation will cause overheating and result in damage to oil seals and reducer or motor open.
Page 27 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 27 Figure 15a – Lubricating the Winch Reducer Breather Plug Reducer Level Plug Reducer Drain Plug Table 1 – Motor and Reducer Lubrication Table SERIES OIL TYPE OR EQUIVALENT...
Page 28: Inspecting The Equipment
28 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Inspecting the Equipment Important! Do not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment. Place an “OUT OF OR DER” • Start an inspection program as sign on the winch. Do not use the winch until the sign is re moved by a qualified soon as you put the winch into use.
Page 29 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 29 Instructions for Periodic Inspection, See Table 4. 3.3.4 Frequent Wire Rope Inspection: VISUALLY INSPECT the winch and all other equipment. • Use ASME B30.7 as a guideline • Disassembly may be required in order to properly inspect individual com- for rope inspection, replacement ponents.
Page 30 30 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Figure 16 – Broken Wires wire MOVE THE DRUM with your hands. Check for excessive movement in- dicating worn or loose gears or bear ings. Excessive movement is caused by overloading or overheating, and is a sign that your application may re quire a larger power winch.
Page 31 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 31 Table 4 – Inspection Checklist checked boxes indicate damage or problem in need of repair damages problems general ﬁ nish weathered, flaking, otherwise damaged winch jerks or hesitates during operation...
Page 32 32 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Table 5 – Troubleshooting Chart Contact the factory for assembly/disassembly instructions. Disassembly before contacting Thern, Inc. voids all warranties. problem cause correction motor won’t run • no air supply to winch ....check air supply line connections and hoses •...
Page 33 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 33 Table 5 – Troubleshooting Chart (cont) Contact the factory for assembly/disassembly instructions. Disassembly before contacting Thern, Inc. voids all warranties. problem cause correction overheating • operated too long without rest ....allow to cool •...
Page 34 34 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Repairing the Winch GET FACTORY AUTHORIZATION for all repairs. Unauthorized repairs 3.4.1 Important! will void the warranty, and may lead to damage or failure of the winch. • It is your responsibility to de- REPLACE DAMAGED OR POORLY OPERATING PARTS with Thern 3.4.2...
Page 35 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 35 Transporting the Winch REMOVE THE BREATHER PLUG and install a sealed plug to prevent the 4.1.1 Important! loss of lu bri ca tion during shipment. • Keep a record of what you ship PACK THE WINCH in an upright position for transport, using the original 4.1.2...
Page 36 36 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches Table 6 - Suggested Bolt Torque A9903C-0514...
Page 37 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 37 TA10 Performance Characteristics Drum Flange Drum Fleet TA10 Series Diameter Diameter Width Angle Dist. Standard Metric Model (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) Load Rating 1st Layer...
Page 38 38 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches FILTER-REGULATOR-LUBRICATOR (F-R-L) C4203 item description part number FILTER B4575 FITTING NIPPLE 1-1/2 NPT X 3.00 LNG GALV A8825 REGULATOR B4576 PRESSURE GAUGE A7378 LUBRICATOR B4577 C4203 used on all units.
Page 39 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 39 TA10 Series Air Winch A9903C-0514...
Page 40 40 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches TA10 SERIES AIR WINCH PARTS LIST CONFIGURATION item description part number ALL UNITS REDUCER PWD3500 D3169 DRUM WELDMENT/MACHINING* SEE SUPPLEMENTAL LIST ON PAGE 37 CAPSCR SOKHD M20-2.5 X 60MM 12.9 ZNPL A9620 SEALING RING .500 BSPP...
Page 41 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 41 TA10 SERIES AIR WINCH PARTS LIST CONFIGURATION item description part number ALL UNITS FITTING ELBOW MALE 1/4 NPT X -4 JIC A8449 FITTING ELBOW BARBED 14" ID HOSE X -4 JIC FEMALE A9639 FITTING 1/4"...
Page 42 42 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches TA10 Series Manual Band Brake Plumbing TA10 MK1 53 49 51 48 31 30 TA10 MX1 31 30 A9903C-0514...
Page 43 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 43 TA10 Series Automatic Band Brake Plumbing TA10 AK1 53 49 31 30 TA10 AX1 51 48 51 48 54 78 79 31 30 A9903C-0514...
Page 44 44 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches TA10 SERIES - CONTROL VALVE Part No. B4676 item description part number END CAP GASKET 521-066 MATCHED SPOOL AND SLEEVE 521-913 SHOULDER SCREW 10 MM 817-002 CENTERING SHAFT GUIDE...
Page 45 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 45 A9903C-0514...
Page 46 46 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches TA10 SERIES - PISTON AIR MOTOR Part No. C4385 item description part number kit no. ROTARY VALVE BEARING 807-056 ROTARY VALVE 620-006 ROTARY VALVE HOUSING 620-011 ROTARY VALVE BEARING (INNER)
Page 47 Owner's Manual for Thern TA10 Series Planetary Gear Air Winches page 47 TA10 Series Motor Assembly for C4385 A9903C-0514...
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