NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION Prior to installing and operating the winch, please read this manual thoroughly and carefully. Keep this manual and all other instructions accessible at all times. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 states that it is the employer’s responsibility to provide a workplace free of hazard.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION EVERYTHING YOU NEED FROM THE DF-356 FASST WINDER WINCH Features & Specifications • Hot-dipped Galvanized coating. • Patented high load release dog with secondary anti-backlash drag brake that is activated automatically with the release of the dog.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 1.2 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT NOTICE It is the responsibility of the customer, not the winch manufacturer, to properly locate and install the winch with regard to the safety of those operating the machinery.
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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 1.2.4.1 If the direction of the wire rope is not indicated on the winch, determine as follows: Engage the locking pawl and disengage the brake system. Rotate the winch drum using either the handwheel or hand ratchet.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 1.3 INSTALLATION OF WIRE ROPE 1.3.1 To install wire rope, rotate the drum of the winch so that the U-bolt nuts are easily accessed through the round cut out located on the side of the winch (see fig. 3a).
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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 1.3.6 Wind the wire rope onto the drum by operating the winch. Maintain tension on the wire rope to insure that the first coil lays snugly against the drum flange and each successive coil is snug against the previous coil.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 2.1 OPERATING THE WINCH The DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder is operated by using either the hand wheel or FASST Winder System. The winch is also equipped with a disc braking system, locking dog and anti-backlash friction band.
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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 2.1.2 FASST Winder Operation 2.1.2.1 The winch is equipped with a FASST Winder system for use when additional wire rope tightening is needed. The FASST Winder should be placed in rest position when not being used (see fig.
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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual FIGURE #5 - FASST WINDER Rest Position FIGURE #6 - FASST WINDER Forward Position OM-DF356FST-001-A...
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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 2.1.3 Locking Pawl and Anti-Backlash Friction Band Operation The manual winch uses a combination locking pawl and anti-backlash friction band assembly to secure the wire rope that is either being loaded or unloaded under tension. The locking pawl prevents the load from releasing while tension is being applied to the wire rope.
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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 2.1.4 Disc Brake Operation The winch uses a multi-disc braking system to secure the loads placed on it. The brake system is designed to hold loads equal to that of the winch capacity.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 3.1 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION NOTICE An inspection program should be started as soon as any equipment is put into service. A qualified person should be appointed the responsibility of regularly inspecting the equipment. Written records of inspections are recommended by the manufacturer.
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NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 3.1.3 Wire Rope Inspection 3.1.3.1 Wire rope inspection should be conducted according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or accepted industry standards. CAUTION Remember to always wear the proper protective equipment when handling the wire rope.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 3.2 EQUIPMENT LUBRICATION 3.2.1 All grease fittings and external gearing should be lubricated using NABRICO’s suggested lubricants or similar. 3.2.2 Drive shaft and drum shaft grease fittings should be lubricated at least once a month under normal conditions and at least once a day under adverse conditions.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual 3.3 CLEANING AND STORAGE 3.3.1 Cleaning the Equipment 3.3.1.1 The equipment should be regularly cleaned to remove dirt and to help prevent rust and corrosion. 3.3.1.2 When cleaning, be sure to leave a light film of oil on all surfaces to protect them against the elements of nature.
NABRICO DF-356 Upfit Winch with FASST Winder Owner’s Manual A.5 FLEET ANGLE Fleet Angle: In order to insure proper wrapping on the drum and no undue wear of the wire rope, the fleet angle should be kept as small as practical. This is important to consider during the planning of a winch installation.
NABRICO shall have no obligation or responsibility to repair or replace any defective NABRICO product if a notice of defect is not reported in writing to NABRICO within 180 days from the date of shipment of any NABRICO Winch Products and 90 days from the date of shipment of any other NABRICO Products (such 180 day and 90 day periods are hereinafter referred to as “Warranty Period”).
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