Please, do not hesitate to contact your RUNVA distributor if you wish to obtain more information: 4, rue Michel Hammid 60420 FERRIERES (France) :contact@huchez.fr : 03 44 51 11 33 WARNING Please read, study and follow all instructions before using this equipment.
The use of winches requires strict compliance with the relevant health and safety practices in the country in which the winch is used. HUCHEZ does not accept any responsibility for consequences resulting from the use or installation of devices not covered in this manual, nor does HUCHEZ accept any responsibility for the consequences of disassembly, modification or replacement of original parts or components with third-party parts or components without HUCHEZ’s written consent.
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 This device is subject to European regulations and in particular to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and European Standard EN 14492/1. ANY APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS IN YOUR COUNTRY MUST ALSO BE COMPLIED WITH. WARRANTY These electric winches are covered by a 1-year warranty, starting from the date of shipment (from the factory).
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 USAGE RESTRICTIONS WARNINGS • Do not exceed the rated load capacity indicated in this manual. • Intermittent use only. Allow the winch to cool between each use. • Do not use the winch to lift a load (vertically). •...
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 • Never attach the cable to itself. When the vehicle is on a slope, apply chocks to the wheels. When pulling a load, the winch should be run for the shortest time possible. If the motor becomes too hot to touch, stop winching immediately and allow the motor to cool for a few minutes.
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EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 5. When the winch is used at an angle, the roller fairlead guides the cable onto the drum. This minimises damage to the cable caused by abrasion on the winch support or the vehicle bumper. 6.
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EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 Table of load capacity per layer : EN17500U12A EN17500U24A layer pulling load Speed Current layer pulling load Speed Current (kg) (m/min) (kg) (m/min) 4536 4536 6350 6350 7938 7938 Table of cable capacity per layer : Ref.
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 MOUNTING - INSTALLATION Accessories you will need which are not included with the winch: • Gloves for handling the cable and hook safety strap. • Anchoring sling/chain. • Blanket to throw over the cable to absorb the energy if the cable breaks. 1.
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EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 CAUTION Batteries contain inflammable and explosive gases. Always wear protective goggles during installation and remove all jewellery beforehand. Do not lean over the battery while making the different connections. 5. Attach the clevis hook to the cable: remove the pin from the hook, connect the hook to the cable and replace the pin.
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 COMMISSIONING-USAGE Do not use this equipment without having first fully read and understood the user manual. Failure to pay attention to these instructions whilst using this equipment poses a risk to your safety. Before using the equipment, please, observe and apply the following safety instructions: •...
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EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 8.1. Winch cable techniques Auto-recovery Identify a suitable anchor point. When choosing an anchor point, choose a strong, firm point such as a tree trunk or rock. Always use a sling as an anchor. CAUTION NOT CORRECT CORRECT Do not attach the hook to the cable as shown in Fig.
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EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 8.2. Operating the winch Preparation before winching 1. Take some time to assess the situation and prepare your winching operation appropriately. 2. Wear gloves to protect your hands. 3. Disengage the clutch by turning the switch to the DISENGAGE position. This will allow the cable to unwind freely and will save energy.
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 21. Detach the cable from the anchor point. 22. Rewind the cable. Ensure that all of the cable already wrapped around the drum has been wound correctly. If this is not the case, pull the cable out and wind it again with the cable under tension.
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 Any replacement cable must meet the same specifications as those recommended by the manufacturer. DECOMMISSIONING If the equipment is in a condition which is likely to be hazardous, the user is obliged to ensure that the equipment is disposed of by decommissioning it and, where necessary, dismantling it.
EN - ENGLISH – 01/2020 troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION The motor does - The remote control is - Reconnect the remote control correctly. not start not connected correctly - The battery - Tighten the nuts on all cable connections. connections are not tight enough - Replace the remote control.
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