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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Winch LokHead 500 KIT Harken, Inc. 262-691-3320 N15W24983 Bluemound Rd. harkenindustrial.com Part Number: INLH500KIT.US Pewaukee, WI, 53072 infoUSA@harkenindustrial.com Read the manual carefully Refer to the instructions before using the winch. before and after each use.
Safety Information chapter for more information). Improper use of the device or incorrect maintenance could cause severe damage or death. Harken accepts no responsibility for damage, personal injury or death caused by failure to observe the safety information and instructions in this Manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ���������������������������������������������� 2 Lokhead Winch Installation 10 About This Manual ���������������������������������������������� 2 Mounting Surface 10 Glossary and Symbols ���������������������������������������� 2 Winch Entry Angle of Lifting Rope 10 Index ������������������������������������������������������ 3 Winch Location 10 General Information ������������������������������������ 4 Mounting Template - Plate Adapter 10 Identification Data on the Device ������������������������...
NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1858 and NFPA explicitly indicated by the manufacturer. For all these reasons we 1983, incorporated in the 2022 edition of NFPA 2500. advise customers to contact Harken Technical Support. WARNING! MBS 22kN "T"...
Use of the LokHead Winch for lifting loads is permitted to a general user in accordance with National Regulations & Working Guidelines/Practices. Harken is not responsible for damage caused by the LokHead WARNING! Winch to people, animals or property in the case of:...
12.24" x Ø6.18" (311 x Ø157 mm ) La HARKEN SPA è proprietaria esclusiva di questo disegno e di tutte le informazioni in esso contenute. A norma di legge è vietata la riproduzione senza autorizzazione scritta rilasciata dalla HARKEN SPA.
WINCH LOKHEAD 500 KIT INLH500KIT.US Lokhead Winch Installation Winch Location Winch must be installed in a position to Mounting Surface allow sufficient working space around unit, Winch must be installed on a flat surface, reinforced if necessary, so not to impede operation of handles.
22 kN. It is installer's responsibility to choose correct bolts, taking into account loads they will have to withstand. Harken assumes no responsibility to incorrect installation of winch and plate adapter or for use of incorrect mounting bolts. WARNING!
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WINCH LOKHEAD 500 KIT INLH500KIT.US The LokHead winch can be installed on a variuos type of tripods, refer to the following table for compatibility list. WARNING! BEFORE INSTALLING THE PLATE ON THE LEG TRIPOD CHECK THE DIMENSIONAL COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THEM.
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Planes must be parallel Position the tripod adapter on the tripod Tighten the two nuts with a wrench. WARNING! MAKE SURE THAT THE PLATES OF THE TRIPOD ADAPTER ARE LOCKED AND PARALLEL AS SHOWN ABOVE. Tighten the 2 wing nuts. 05/15/2022 ENGLISH...
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WINCH LOKHEAD 500 KIT INLH500KIT.US Position the winch and plate on the tripod adapter. Engage the connector and the anchor device to the plate on the winch side, and to a safe anchorage point on the opposide side. To the load Fix surely the plate with the self-locking nut.
Positioning the control lever Untighten the knob screw. Position the control level using the screw supplied with transformation kit. Tighten the control lever screw. Fix surely the plate to the plate adapter with the self-locking nut. 05/15/2022 ENGLISH...
WINCH LOKHEAD 500 KIT INLH500KIT.US Using The Device - Checking The Device Before Use Before and after every use visually inspect the LokHead Winch and plate for signs of wear, corrosion, damage and failure. If such signs are present, do not use the device. If the worn or defective parts are not immediately replaced, the manufacturer will assume no responsibility for resulting damage or accidents.
Lifting Load WARNING! KEEP FINGERS, LOOSE CLOTHING, HAIR ETC AWAY FROM WINCH. AREA AROUND WINCH HANDLE SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAR OF PEOPLE AND OBJECTS AT ALL TIMES. Feed the rope through the pigtail. Start at base and wind rope Ensure that the rope does not override (overlap) on winch. onto drum in a clockwise direction.
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WINCH LOKHEAD 500 KIT INLH500KIT.US Pull rope through to take up any slack, then pass the rope on the Fit the rope into the rope grab. Raise the cover to make this easier. stripper arm by winding rope clock-wise and pulling tight to engage.
1st Gear Faster = Less Power 2nd Gear Slower = More Power Begin turning handle counterclock-wise. Gears engage When the handle becomes difficult to rotate in 1st gear, reverse the automatically depending on direction handle is rotated. direction to engage 2nd. A higher power ratio makes a heavier load easier to lift with the same effort.
WINCH LOKHEAD 500 KIT INLH500KIT.US MAINTENANCE NOTE! A formal inspection of the winch must be WARNING! performed at least annually by trained personel. The inspection should be recorded in an inspection and REPAIR THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ONLY IN maintenance log.
For mandatory inspections, it is the responsibility of the owner/ organization to keep a control sheet for each winch and supply it to a Harken authorized winch inspector. After inspection, the winch inspection report (signed by the inspector) must be filed.
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WINCH LOKHEAD 500 KIT INLH500KIT.US MAINTENANCE / INSPECTION LOG Name and Signature of Date of Next Date of Service Description of Service Maintanance Operator Inspection ENGLISH 05/15/2022...
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MAINTENANCE / INSPECTION LOG Name and Signature of Date of Next Date of Service Description of Service Maintanance Operator Inspection 05/15/2022 ENGLISH...
WARRANTY The product warranty is accepted only if it has been maintained as specified in this Manual by Harken authorized personnel and is accompanied by Maintenance Schedule properly compiled. Harken Industrial guarantees this product for three years against any defects in materials or manufacture. The guarantee does...