Winch Rope 101 - Horn Tools HPA Series User Manual

Synthetic rope:
• visual inspection before and after each winch operation
• when the winch is overly hot, roll off the rope and allow the winch to cool
• only use suitable pulleys
• avoid pulling the rope over sharp edges
• use heat protection on the lowest rope layer
• protect the rope in the splicing area (on the hook side) with a shrink hose or protective cover
• do not use the rope to make constrictor knots
• splice or replace defect ropes
• care of synthetic ropes:
o Impregnate the ropes every 2 months or every 30 winch operations, whichever comes
first. Products can be found in the range of specialist retailers or you can use the Lubi-Fill
waterproofing spray. As a result, no dust particles or water occur, UV resistance and lubrication
is also improved. If possible, keep the rope in the vehicle to protect it from unnecessary
pollution and UV light.
o Do not wash synthetic ropes in the washing machine or spray with the pressure cleaner.
o Wash dirty ropes with a mild soap liquor by hand.
steel cable:
• visual inspection in before and after each winch operation
• do not use the rope to make constrictor knots
• Appropriate pulley use – roller diameter = at least rope diameter x10 - otherwise there is a high load on
the rope, the flax wire can break as a result
• exchange defect ropes – danger to life
• lubricate the rope every 2 months or every 30 winch operations, whichever comes first.
• Steel cable must always be wound up in full layers, otherwise the rope will break.

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