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Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. VIME Industrial has no responsability for physical injury to persons, animals or property damages. That can result from failure to read and apply the instructions contained in the manual supplied with the winch and especially for: failure with global safety aspects - not correct linking to the source of energy - deficiency in the annual and monthly maintenance - improper uses - any alteration, repair or modification from unauthorized personnel.
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Many accidents are due for non observance safety procedures. A good reason, most of it can be avoided by knowing causes and taking in advance the opportunity safety. Model EPH 10000 EPH 12200 Serial Number Year • Rated line pull (single line) EPH 10000 10.000 Kgs.
1.4.1 Winch description 1.4.2 EPH 10000 CE Winch dimensional data 1.4.3 EPH 10000 CE Winch technical data 1.4.4 EPH 10000 CE Winch performance charts at the 1 layer 1.4.5 EPH 12200 CE Winch dimensional data 1.4.6 EPH 12200 CE Winch technical data 1.4.7 EPH 12200 CE Winch performance charts at the 1...
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PARTS LIST EPH 10000 EPH 12200 WINCH PARTS LIST EPH 10000 EPH 12200 WINCH PARTS DRAWING EPH 10000 EPH 12200 MANUAL CLUTCH PARTS LIST EPH 10000 EPH 12200 MANUAL CLUTCH PARTS DRAWING EPH 10000 EPH 12200 AIR CLUTCH PARTS LIST...
In this section are indicated all procedures as VIME Industrial reserves the right to improve well as the maintenance must be executed in its products through changes in designed or winch life.
The Quality is Transparent 1.2 SYMBOLS In this manual there are three different In addition to the symbols there is a symbol symbols to prevent serious injuries. who gives notes. • “DANGEROUS“ symbol • “NOTE” symbol NOTE DANGEROUS Used to call attention on informations or Used to indicate dangerous situation and advices that could help on winching prevent injury.
Wire rope minimum breaking load must be at least double of winch max. pulling capacity. environment, etc. ** Max. wire rope capacity according with EN 14492-1. 1.4.4 EPH 10000 CE WINCH PERFORMANCE CHARTS AT THE 1 LAYER LINE PULL-FIRST LAYER [KGS] LINE SPEED [MT/MIN] 12.000...
IMPORTANT labels are damaged or unreadable, replace it. When ordering replacement parts or contact VIME Industrial customers service, please gives winch model, serial number and manufacture year. If not specified, winch is supplied with counter clockwise cable rotation on the drum called “...
The Quality is Transparent 1.6.1 PACKAGING IMPORTANT The standard packaging, if supplied, and unless otherwise agreed, is not rainproof and Dispose of packaging materials as is intended for shipping by ground and not stipulated by the applicable legislation. sea, and for areas which are under cover and not humid.
The Quality is Transparent 1.7 SAFETY PROCEDURES WARNING Do not operate this winch until you have carefully read and understand the warnings Do not use winch to lift, support or operation sections of this manual. otherwise transport personnel. DANGEROUS DANGEROUS When winching is obligatory wear A minimum of 5 wraps of cable around working gloves.
SECTION 2 The Quality is Transparent MOUNTING 2.1 ROAD TRAFFIC Winches mod. EPH have been designed to be not in compliance with regulation or not up mounted on vehicles frame in compliance with dated traffic card. regulation. Many countries require to keep up to date with traffic card.
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A wrong Winch must no be mounted directly onto winch mounting reduce winch perform- the vehicle chassis. ance, cause overheating, excessive wear and could damage the winch. PICT.5 mod. EPH 10000 CE mod. EPH 12200 CE [inch] Dimensions Section 2 Mounting...
The Quality is Transparent 2.3 FLEET ANGLE PICT. 6 FLEET ANGLE the wire rope could wind onto one side Winch should be mounted as close to centre and as perpendicular as possible to the of the drum. This could cause failure of direction of the line pull.
The Quality is Transparent 2.5 FLAT BASE MOUNTING PICT. 8 0.1 mm WARNING In case of mounting of the winch on a flat surface, must be rigid enough to withstand full Mounting surfaces should be co-planar. rated line pull without distortion and flat area not superior to 0,1 mm, to insure proper alignment between the gear housing (2), drum (3) and motor end bearing (4) as shown in...
Hydraulic system shown in pict.8, is not included in winch equipment. 1. HORBITAL HYDRAULIC MOTOR 6. HYDRAULIC PUMP (P) displacement 160 cc/EPH 10000 or 7. DRAINAGE LINE ( C ) back pressure in 250 cc/ EPH 12200 drainage must be kept below 5 bar 2.
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The Quality is Transparent the operator or other persons are not IMPORTANT exposed to any danger zones. The hydraulic system shown (pict.9) must contains an open center or motor IMPORTANT spool valve (ref.4) in order of the winch Winch control devices are at exclusive to operate correctly.
2.7 WIRE ROPE MOUNTING The Quality is Transparent IMPORTANT EPH winches are available with two different drum rotations to indicate the different Wire rope mounting must be respected. spooling direction of the rope “A” or “B”. A Black /Yellow label fitted onto the winch DANGEROUS gear housing as shown below in pict.10 gives If the wire rope is not installed for the...
The Quality is Transparent 2.9 AIR-CYLINDER LINKING Winches model EPH are equipped with SINGLE and dried. It is important to keep ACTION air-cylinder clutch shifter to power moisture from entering the winch. drum free spooling, manual clutch (on Moisture could cause corrosion. If tem- request).
The Quality is Transparent 2.10 CABLE INSTALLATION PICT.13 AIR-CYLINDER CLUTCH SHIFTER VERSION DRUM ENGAGED PICT.14 MANUAL CLUTCH SHIFTER VERSION DRUM ENGAGED HOW TO ENGAGE THE DRUM 1.PULL OUT 2.ROTATE 90° 3.RELEASE MANUAL CLUTCH VERSION 1. Determine the drum rotation. 2. Inspect the clutch is fully engaged by The handle (M) must be fully in, as shown checking : (pict.14);...
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The Quality is Transparent DANGEROUS not been properly machined, securely wrap end of the cable, (opposite hook), with A minimum of 5 wraps of cable around plastic or similar to prevent fraying. drum barrel is recommended. DANGEROUS When this operation has been completed, stop the winch, disengage the drum by pulling out the handle (1).
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The Quality is Transparent STEP 1 PICT.16 Insert the end of the rope (10) opposite the hook, through the flange opening (A) and the cable pocket (B) by sticking out a rope quantity enough for clamping as shown in pict.16. DANGEROUS When winching is obligatory wear working gloves.
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The Quality is Transparent STEP 3 PICT.18 Fully place rope and wedge lock (C) into cable pocket (B) and manually pull the rope out as shown in pict.18. DANGEROUS Wire rope must be fully tight fitting to the cable pocket, to assure right mounting.
SECTION 3 The Quality is Transparent OPERATION WARNING 3.1. OPERATION Before start winching, check conditions of manual clutch system for drum DANGEROUS freespooling. Before start winching check cable NOTE conditions, if cable becomes frayed with A warm up procedure is recommended at broken strands, replace immediately as each start up and is essential at ambient described on chap.
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The Quality is Transparent PICT.21 MANUAL CLUTCH SHIFTER VERSION DRUM DISENGAGED HOW TO DISENGAGE THE DRUM 2.ROTATE 3.RELEASE 1.PULL OUT Engage the drum VERSION WITH AIR-CYLINDER CLUTCH SHIFTER: DANGEROUS when air flow ceases spring return shaft within the air-cylinder engages the A minimum of 5 wraps of cable around drum as mechanically shown by shaft the drum barrel is recommended.
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The Quality is Transparent PICT.23 MANUAL CLUTCH SHIFTER VERSION DRUM ENGAGED HOW TO ENGAGE THE DRUM 1.PULL OUT 2.ROTATE 90° 3.RELEASE ATTENTION DANGEROUS Check clutch must be fully engaged as Stand clear of cable while pulling. A bro- shown below on (pict.24). ken cable can cause serious injury or death.
SECTION 4 The Quality is Transparent ACCESSORIES 4.1 ACCESSORIES EPH winches have been designed to be ♦ Heavy-duty roller fairlead (ref.1 pict.25) equipped with several accessories such as : ♦ Cable tensioner (ref.2 pict.26) PICT.25 PICT.26 4.1.1 ROLLER FAIRLEAD 4.1.2 CABLE TENSIONER Roller fairlead is made up by 2 horizontal Cable tensioner is used to keep cable rollers and 2 vertical rollers, used for lateral...
4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE The Quality is Transparent PICT.27 PICT.28 HOOK HOOK DANGEROUS 4.2.1 ROLLER FAIRLEAD Do not put hands or feet near rotating IMPORTANT parts or moving wire rope. Wire rope under tension can cause serious personal The use of roller fairlead does not insure injury.
The Quality is Transparent PICT.29 PICT.30 HOOK HOOK DANGEROUS 4.2.2 CABLE TENSIONER Do not put hands or feet near rotating IMPORTANT parts or moving wire rope. Wire rope under tension can cause serious personal The use of cable tensioner does not injury.
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SECTION 5 The Quality is Transparent MAINTENANCE 5.1 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Winches mod. EPH are designed to reduce maintenance to wire rope and oil level only. PICT.31 5.1.1 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Technical staff required: Technician or user SERVICE Procedure: To check oil level : inspect oil level through transparent oil plug (1).
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The Quality is Transparent WARNING EPH winch can be equipped with heavy duty roller fairlead and cable tensioner. Periodically inspect rope mounting (chapter 2.10 page 22). PICT.32 HEAVY-DUTY ROLLER FAIR LEAD GREASING Horizontal Roller Vertical Roller The Roller fairlead rollers must roll free IMPORTANT to let wire rope slide perfectly.
The Quality is Transparent MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Winches mod. EPH can be equipped with cable tensioner. The cable tensioner has roller working on bearings. PICT.33 EXAMPLE OF CABLE TENSIONER ROLLER LUBRICATION PICT.34 The Cable tensioner roller must rolls In case of excessive locking, cable free to let wire rope slide perfectly.
The Quality is Transparent PICT.35 Recommended oil quantity: 5.1.2 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Model Q.ty EPH 10000 2 Lt. Technical staff required: EPH 12200 2 Lt. Technician or user SERVICE Tighten breather plug (2) Procedure: IMPORTANT At least once a year, it is necessary inspect oil To avoid pollution, the oil drained from level.
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SECTION 6 The Quality is Transparent TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 6.1 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Drum will not rotate Winch not mounted Check winch mounting, chap.2.2 on pages by hand in the free squarely causing end 14/17. spooling position. bearing to bind up drum.
The Quality is Transparent TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Winch will not pay out The brake is not releasing Check the pressure at the port of the brake because it is not getting Over-center valve. With the hydraulic system running, the pressure at the brake valve port the pilot signal.
The Quality is Transparent TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Load drifts. Brake discs worn out. Replace discs (ref.75-76) and spring cups (ref.17) parts drawing on page 40. Not proper winch control Check the control valve (ref.4) on page 18. It is obligatory to mount a motorspool control valve.
SECTION 7 The Quality is Transparent PARTS LIST 7.1 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 WINCH PARTS LIST COD. REF. DESCRIPTION Q.TY COD. REF. DESCRIPTION Q.TY BASE MOUNTING ANGLE THRUST WASHER O-RING SNAP RING OIL PIPE BEARING CONNECTOR GEAR RING THRUST WASHER...
The Quality is Transparent 7.2 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 WINCH PARTS DRAWING 11/2011 - UK - REV B - 11H - EN 14492-1 TLV EPH100122 R001 Section 7 Parts list...
The Quality is Transparent 7.4 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 MANUAL CLUTCH PARTS DRAWING 11/2011 - UK - REV B - 11H - EN 14492-1 TLIM EPH100122 R001 Section 7 Parts list...
The Quality is Transparent 7.5 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 AIR CLUTCH PARTS LIST COD. REF. DESCRIPTION Q.TY’ COD. REF. DESCRIPTION Q.TY’ O-RING O-RING DISC SPRING O-RING HEX CAPSCREW OIL SEAL SUPPORT SNAP RING CUPRUM WASHER SPRING BUSHING BEARING SNAP RING COVER HEX CAPSCREW 10.9...
The Quality is Transparent 7.6 EPH 10000 EPH 12200 AIR CLUTCH PARTS DRAWING 11/2011 - UK - REV B - 11H - EN 14492-1 TLIP EPH100122 R001 Section 7 Parts list...
The Quality is Transparent 7.9 CABLE TENSIONER PARTS LIST COD. REF. DESCRIPTION Q.TY’ COD. REF. DESCRIPTION Q.TY’ DX LEVER SX LEVER SHAFT ROLLER SHAFT CAPSCREW UNI 5933 M12x35 SUPPORT BUSHING DX SPRING WASHER 12,5x48x2,5 LOCK NUT UNI 7473 M16 SX SPRING CAPSCREW UNI 5737 M16x80 BEARING 6305 2RS CAPSCREW UNI 5933 M8x20...
The Quality is Transparent 7.10 CABLE TENSIONER PARTS DRAWING 11/2011 - UK - REV B - 11H - EN 14492-1 TLP EPH100122 R001 Section 7 Parts list...
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The Quality is Transparent GARANZIA La Ditta V.I.M.E. s.r.l garantisce all’originario acquirente , tutte le parti e componenti del verricello , esclusa la fune , di essere esenti da difetti nel materiale e nella produzione per un periodo : di 1 anno per le parti elettriche e meccaniche. L’obbligo , in base a questa garanzia , si limita alla sostituzione o alla riparazione , eseguita presso la Ditta V.I.M.E.
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