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Thern 465 Owner's Manual

Worm gear hand winch

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Read this Owner's Manual
thoroughly before operating
the equipment. Keep it with
the equipment at all times.
Replacements are available
from Thern, Inc., PO Box 347,
Winona, MN 55987,
507-454-2996.
www.thern.com
IMPORTANT: Please record
product information on
page 2. This information is
required when calling the
factory for service.
A5368F-0218
Owner's Manual
For Model 465
Worm Gear Hand Winch

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  • Page 1 Read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before operating the equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times. Replacements are available from Thern, Inc., PO Box 347, Winona, MN 55987, 507-454-2996. www.thern.com IMPORTANT: Please record product information on page 2. This information is required when calling the factory for service.
  • Page 2 Thern, Inc. warrants its products against defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase Please record the following: by the original using buyer, or if this date cannot be established, the date the product was sold by Thern, Inc. to the Date Purchased: dealer.
  • Page 3 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 3 Suggestions for Safe Operation DO the following: Read and comply with the guidelines set forth in this Owner’s Manual. Keep this manual, and all labels attached to the winch, readable and with the equip- ment at all times.
  • Page 4 4 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch Installing the Winch Important! Do not install the winch in an area defined as hazardous by the National Elec- • Inspect the winch immediately tric Code, unless installation in such an area has been thoroughly approved.
  • Page 5 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 5 Installing the Handle INSERT THE HANDLE in the handle socket and tighten the set screw to 1.2.1 Figure 1 – Handle hold it in place. See Figure 1. Adjustment SHORTEN HANDLE LENGTH for light loads or fast operation.
  • Page 6 6 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch Installing the Wire Rope Important! Install the wire rope securely to the winch drum. A poorly secured wire rope • Use wire rope and other rigging could come loose from its anchor and could allow the load to escape.
  • Page 7 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 7 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 •...
  • Page 8 8 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch Breaking-In the Winch BREAK-IN OCCURS during the first 10 hours of normal operation. During 2.2.1 break-in, mating surfaces become polished, and clearances increase. This is desired for efficient operation of bearings and gears.
  • Page 9 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 9 Moving the Load MOVE THE LOAD slowly and smoothly, only a small distance at first. 2.5.1 Important! Make sure the load is balanced and securely attached before continuing. • Obey a stop signal from anyone.
  • Page 10 10 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch Cleaning the Winch Clean the winch to remove dirt and help prevent rust and corrosion. Important! CLEAN THE WINCH every six months or whenever it is dirty. Increase the frequency of mainte- 3.1.1...
  • Page 11 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 11 LUBRICATE WINCH GEARS before every operation and at least every 10 3.2.3 Important! hours during operation. • Start an inspection program as soon APPLY A LIGHT FILM of open gear lubricant to the gear teeth on all gears.
  • Page 12 • Disassembly may be required in order to properly inspect individual com- to service from storage. ponents. Contact factory for assembly/disassembly instructions. Disas- sembly of the winch before contacting Thern, Inc. voids all warranties. • Whenever you notice damage or poor operation in a frequent •...
  • Page 13 See Table 2. wire rope diameter minimum diameter 1/8 in 7/64 in (.1094 in) 3/16 in 11/64 in (.1719 in) 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch – Configurations and Performance Characteristics load rating (lb) wire d drum capacity (ft) approx. model 1st mid full rope...
  • Page 14 14 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch 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 termine when to replace parts.
  • Page 15 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 15 NOTES: A5368F-0218...
  • Page 16 16 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch Worm Gear Hand Winch Models 465 item description part number qty. FRAME A1459 BRACKET MACHINING B1050 MACHSCR TRSHD NYLK .250-20NC X .500 ZNPL A1122 DRUM MACHINING A1113 SPACER A1119 CAPSCREW HEXHD .375-16NC X 6.000 ZNPL GR 5 A3520 NUT HEX JAM 2WAYLK .375-16NC ZNPL GRD B A3576 SETSCR SQHD .312-18NC X .500 ZNPL STL A3724 PIN SLOTTED SPRING .187 X 1.250 STL A2849 PIN COTTER .125 X 1.000 STL SNPL...
  • Page 17 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 17 A5368F-0218...
  • Page 18 18 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch Worm Gear Hand Winch Models 465V item description part number qty. FRAME A1459 BRACKET MACHINING B1050 MACHSCR TRSHD NYLK .250-20NC X .500 ZNPL A1122 DRUM MACHINING A1113 SPACER A1119 CAPSCREW HEXHD .375-16NC X 6.000 ZNPL GR 5 A3520 NUT HEX JAM 2WAYLK .375-16NC ZNPL GRD B A3576 SETSCR SQHD .312-18NC X .500 ZNPL STL A3724 PIN SLOTTED SPRING .187 X 1.250 STL A2849 PIN COTTER .125 X 1.000 STL SNPL...
  • Page 19 Owner's Manual for Model 465 Worm Gear Hand Winch page 19 A5368F-0218...
  • Page 20 Thern Winches & Cranes Thern, Incorporated Thern Europe 5712 Industrial Park Road Bedrijvenpark Twente 454e Winona, MN 55987 7602 KM Almelo The Netherlands PH 507-454-2996 FAX 507-454-5282 PH: +31-546-898-380 EMAIL: europe@thern.com EMAIL: info@thern.com www.thern.com...