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INSTRUCTION AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL M25 FREE FALL PLANETARY HYDRAULIC WINCH THE LOGICAL CHOICE PULLMASTER WINCH CORPORATION 8247-130th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3W 7X4, Canada Telephone: 604-594-4444 Fax: 604-591-7332 Website: www.pullmaster.com E-mail: sales@pullmaster.com READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS PRODUCT. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
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Warranty, and at the expiration of the Warranty period as above stated, all such liabilities shall terminate. WARNING PULLMASTER planetary winches/drives are not designed for operations involving lifting or moving personnel. The PULLMASTER WINCH CORPORATION cannot be held liable or responsible for any accident resulting from such use of PULLMASTER planetary winches/drives.
They are not designed for operations involving lifting or moving personnel. The winches are powered by hydraulic power. The ropes / cables for hoisting operations are not supplied by PULLMASTER. The winches are always assembled in an application, they do not function as an independent machine and it is not allowed to use them as such.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MODEL M25 WITH FREE FALL GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The PULLMASTER Model M25 with free fall is a planetary hydraulic winch having equal speed in both directions and the ability to lower a load FAST. The free fall option comes in three variations: emergency free fall, controlled free fall, or with both combined.
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The emergency free fall is used for a full release of a suspended load up to the maximum load capacity of the Model M25 planetary winch. Upon acitivating the emergency free fall function the load will drop and must be allowed to fall to its end travel without re-engagement.
EXPLANATION OF MODEL CODING X - XX - XX - XX X - X XXXX BASIC UNIT SERIES M = Equal speed in both directions SIZE OF UNIT REDUCTION RATIO Only used for non standard reduction ratios TYPE OF BRAKE Automatic brake, clockwise drum rotation, internal circulation flow Automatic brake, external brake release, clockwise drum rotation, internal circulation flow...
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HYDRAULIC MOTORS FOR HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS: The operating pressure of the PULLMASTER Model M25 planetary winch with free fall is limited to 2500 psi (172 bar). For hydraulic systems operating with a higher range of hydraulic pressure, the winch can be supplied with a hydraulic piston motor, which will provide for the same basic performance in terms of line pull and line speed capacity.
SPECIFICATIONS Performance specifications are based on standard hydraulic motor, gear ratio and cable drum with 7/8 inch diameter wire rope. For other cable drums refer to APPENDIX A. For other reductions or motors, refer to supplement inside back cover. Performance specifications for winches supplied with optional motors are provided in attached supplement.
PERFORMANCE GRAPHS PG-M25-B MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LINE PULL WHEN USING LINE PULL VS. OIL PRESSURE CONTROLLED FREE FALL: jjlkjalkf Bare drum 7,500 lb 33.4 kN Full drum 5,289 lb 23.5 kN LINE PULL - kN 2500 2000 1500 1000 5000 10000...
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RECOMMENDATIONS HYDRAULIC FLUID: HYDRAULIC PRESSURE RELIEF: The hydraulic fluid selected for use with PULLMASTER The hydraulic circuit for the PULLMASTER planetary planetary winches should be a high grade, petroleum winch requires a pressure relief set at the operating based fluid, with rust, oxidation and wear resistance.
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED EMERGENCY FREE FALL PRESSURE GAUGE: CONTROL VALVE: To monitor free fall release port pressure install a 1000 psi (69 bar) pressure gauge between the free fall The emergency free fall requires a two position, control valve and the release port. three-way valve.
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. The initial installation or mounting of a PULLMASTER planetary winch is critically important for proper operation and performance. If the winch is mounted to an uneven surface, the centre line of the unit can be distorted to a point where the winch will not operate in either direction.
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15020, prEN818-1/9, prEN 1492-1/2, prEN 1677-1/3 and other relevant product standards. 1) The cable drum of the PULLMASTER planetary winch has two cable anchor slots, one for clockwise and one for counterclockwise hoisting. Standard rotation for hoisting is clockwise when looking at the hydraulic motor of the unit.
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The controlled free fall is not designed nor intended to lower the maximum load in a controlled freefall. The permissible load of the PULLMASTER Model M25 controlled free fall operation is 30% of the maximum line pull capacity of the winch.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GENERAL: In most cases, when the hydraulic winch does not perform satisfactorily, the cause of malfunction is found somewhere in the hydraulic circuit. Before the winch is removed from its mounting and disassembled, all of the hydraulic circuit components should be checked for proper function. IMPORTANT: The hydraulic oil volume relates to the line speed or rpm of the winch.
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Insufficient load on the wire rope. A minimum of 500 lb (227 kg) on a standard -1 drum is required to drop a load in free fall. Refer to the SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS if it becomes necessary to disassemble the Model M25 winch with free fall. 261 REV.950501...
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O-ring seal, item 213. e) Oil leaking out of the end cap indicates a damaged O-ring, item 241. Refer to the SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS if it becomes necessary to disassemble the Model M25 winch with free fall. PAGE 18 261 REV.950501...
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For the majority of required service or repair work, disassembly is required only on the brake housing of the PULLMASTER Model M25 planetary winch with free fall. There are no special tools needed for the service or repair work and no adjustments or calibrations are necessary. Proceed with the disassembly as follows:...
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800, and the port end cover, item 870, are standard parts of the hydraulic motor, having a 3 inch gear section. All of these parts can be ordered from PULLMASTER or an Authorized Distributor / Dealer in Canada, the United States and in most overseas areas.
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 7) Remove five friction plates, item 715, together with six divider plates, item 713, and inspect for damage or wear. Plates should be flat and smooth. Plates should not show heat discoloration. Paper material on friction plates should be intact and grooved. If any damage is detected, replace friction and divider plates as a set. 8) Remove brake spacer, item 712.
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 13) Remove and discard O-rings, items 231 from clutch piston, and 233 from free fall housing. 14) Check clutch piston outside diameters and inside diameters of free fall housing for surface scratches due to contamination resulting from particles in the hydraulic fluid. If there is any evidence of surface damage, polish with fine emery cloth.
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11) Remove internal retaining ring, item 104, to remove ball bearing, item 103. Remove and discard oil seal, item 105 (this seal separates interior of free fall housing and interior of cable drum). The PULLMASTER Model M25 with free fall has now been completely disassembled. REASSEMBLY Thoroughly clean all parts.
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 9) Place brake plate, item 206, against divider plate, lining up teeth onto teeth of clutch connecting shaft, item 220. Alternate remaining divider and brake plates, finishing stack with a divider plate. 10) Install new, well-greased O-ring, item 233, into O-ring groove in free fall housing, item 200. Install new, well- greased O-ring, item 231, onto clutch piston, item 230.
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5) Install 14 brake springs, item 752, in brake piston using hole pattern shown below. HOLE PATTERN FOR BRAKE SPRING INSTALLATION: LOCATION OF BRAKE SPRINGS (FOURTEEN SPRINGS, TWENTY HOLES) SI1007 - M25/50 261 REV.970701 PAGE 25...
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 6) Liberally grease three new O-rings, item 801, and install in to recesses on motor adaptor, item 800. Install new, well-greased O-ring, item 707, on flange of motor. 7) Slide hydraulic motor assembly on splined end of motor drive shaft, item 730, and line up pressure transfer holes of brake housing and motor adaptor.
5) Reassemble the winch as per instructions. 6) Follow INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS when returning winch to its mounting. When ordering parts for the PULLMASTER Model M25 planetary winch with free fall, always quote the complete model and serial number of the unit.
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PARTS REFERENCE - FINAL DRIVE PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. QTY. 25332 BALL BEARING 120 x 180 x 28 # 6024 20460 BEARING RETAINER 25148 OIL SEAL 25237 PIPE PLUG 3/4 - 14 NPT 20756 PLANET HUB STOPPER 25641 PIPE COUPLING 3/8 NPT 21789 PIPE NIPPLE 3/8 NPT X 7"...
FINAL DRIVE GROUP G1008-F Metering pump connection is shown for clockwise hoisting winch. For counterclockwise hoisting, connect metering tube to alternate port on metering pump and use metering tube, item 216A. Refer to Appendix E. Group drawings may reference more parts than are actually present in a specific assembly. Parts that are referenced on the drawing but are not on the PART REFERENCE list should be ignored.
BRAKE GROUP G1001-B Group drawings may reference more parts than are actually present in a specific assembly. Parts that are referenced on the drawing but are not on the PART REFERENCE list should be ignored. 261 REV.970701 PAGE 31...
MOTOR GROUP G1002-D Group drawings may reference more parts than are actually present in a specific assembly. Parts that are referenced on the drawing but are not on the PART REFERENCE list should be ignored. 261 REV.970701 PAGE 33...
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APPENDIX A MAXIMUM LINE PULL HOISTING LUBRICAT- ALLOWABLE AT MAXIMUM LINE SPEED LOAD FOR WIRE ROPE STORAGE CABLE DRUM SIZES PRESSURE AT MAXIMUM CONTROLLED VOLUME FEET VOLUME* DRUM - HOISTING* INCHES REQUIRED (METERS) (MILLIMETERS) CODE COMBINED FEET/MINUTE POUNDS U.S. FREE FALL (METERS/MINUTE) (KILONEWTONS) GALLONS...
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APPENDIX C TYPE OF FREE FALL ITEM DESCRIPTION CONTROLLED (C) EMERGENCY (D) PLASTIC CAPLUG 1/4NPT 25395 PIPE ELBOW 1/4 NPT 25538 PLASTIC CAPLUG 1/4 NPT 25395 PIPE TEE 1/4 NPT 25552 METERING TUBE SEE APPENDIX D METERING PUMP SEE APPENDIX D SUB-ASSEMBLY END CAP 22381...
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APPENDIX E SI 1046 CONNECT METERING TUBE, ITEM 216A, TO THIS PORT FOR CCW HOISTING END VIEW OF METERING PUMP, ITEM 242 261 REV.970701 PAGE 41...
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