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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.
Thern, Inc. warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase by Please record the following: the original using buyer, or if this date cannot be established, the date the product was sold by Thern, Inc. to the dealer. Date Purchased: To make a claim under this warranty, contact the factory for an RGA number.
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Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches 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.
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Inc. for this information. TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL CODES, CONTACT A QUAL I FIED PRO FES SION AL TO OBTAIN PROPER STRUCTURE OR FOUN DA TION SPEC I FI CA TIONS FOR THE MOUNTING OF THERN PROD UCTS. A10191-0309...
Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches page 5 Installing the Handle INSTALL THE HANDLE as follows: 1.2.1 PLACE THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY on the handle shaft SECURE HANDLE ASSEMBLY in place with fl at washer and hex nut.
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6 Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Spur Gear Hand Winches Installing the Wire Rope Important! Install the wire rope so it is wound correctly as shown, or the winch will not • Use wire rope and other rigging work properly, and could release the load.
Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches 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 •...
8 Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Spur Gear Hand Winches Breaking-In the Winch BREAK-IN OCCURS during the fi rst 10 hours of normal operation. During 2.2.1 break-in, mating surfaces become polished, and clearances increase. This is desired for effi cient operation of bearings and gears.
Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches page 9 Moving the Load MOVE THE LOAD slowly and smoothly, only a small distance at fi rst. 2.5.1 Important! Make sure the load is balanced and securely attached before con tinu ing.
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10 Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Spur Gear Hand Winches 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 main te - 3.1.1...
Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches page 11 Inspecting the Equipment Important! Do not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment. Place an “OUT OF OR DER” • Start an inspection program as soon sign on the winch. Do not use the winch until the sign is removed by a qual- as you put the winch into use.
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Contact factory for assembly/disassembly instructions. Disassem- to service from storage. bly of the winch or brake before contacting Thern, Inc. voids all warranties. • Whenever you notice damage • Check the fi nish for wear, fl aking, or other damage.
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Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches page 13 INSTALL THE WIRE ROPE. Figure 8 – Rope Diameter TEST WINCH PERFORMANCE by operating the winch with a load equal to the load rating. • Listen for unusual noises, and look for signs of damage as you op er ate the di ame ter winch.
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• your name and return address Table 2 – Troubleshooting Chart Contact the factory for detailed instructions if you are required to disassemble the winch or brake for any reason. Disassembly of the winch or brake before contacting Thern, Inc. voids all warranties. problem cause...
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Owner's Manual for Thern TSSBW Series Spur Gear Hand Winches page 15 Transporting the Winch PACK THE WINCH using the original packaging materials, if possible. 4.1.1 Important! SEAL THE WINCH in plastic with a desiccant to help protect it from rust, •...
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