Tajfun EGV 45A Operating Instructions Manual

Logging winch

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOGGING WINCH
EGV 45A,
EGV 55A, EGV 55A 1.8M,
EGV 65A, EGV 65A 1.8M, EGV 65A 2.05M,
EGV 85A, EGV 85A 1.95M, EGV 85A 2.05M
45A
55A
65A
85A
Ver.: 2.6
10/2009 - ENG
Please read operating instructions carefully before installing and
using the logging winch.
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOGGING WINCH EGV 45A, EGV 55A, EGV 55A 1.8M, EGV 65A, EGV 65A 1.8M, EGV 65A 2.05M, EGV 85A, EGV 85A 1.95M, EGV 85A 2.05M Ver.: 2.6 10/2009 - ENG Please read operating instructions carefully before installing and...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. GENERAL Dear Customer, By purchasing our winch, you obtained the equipment which will provide you with great help in your work. To make operating the machine as safe and pleasant as possible, please carefully read this operating instructions and follow the safety and maintenance guidelines. We would like to thank you for your trust and wish you great satisfaction in your work.
  • Page 3: Application

    This operating instructions also describe proper use and maintenance of the winch. Any other application of the machine is considered as unintended use and the manufacturer Tajfun does not take any responsibility for eventual damages caused by such application.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    2 . S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Operating the winch is demanding and dangerous, therefore an absolute concentration and caution are essential. For effective and safe operation please observe the following guidelines: ...
  • Page 5  The operator should control the winch from the safe area (5 m away from the winch). The machine, load, wire rope or other objects which can get thrown towards the winch in case of breakage of wire rope or other pulling means can pose a danger to the operator.
  • Page 6 nevarni trikotnik Dangerous Triangle odtrgani škripec Torn Pulley mesto pritrditve škripca Pulley connecting spot Wire Rope vlečna vrv  When pulling the logs on the steep slope, do not stay under the load, even if the load is standing still on the stretched wire rope. ...
  • Page 7  Tractor which powers the winch should have sufficient tire threat depth: at least 40 % left, otherwise installation of tire chains is necessary. Permanent use of tire chains is required when working in the snow or ice in winter conditions. ...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Winch

    Always place the winch on the level surface. After disconnecting the winch from the tractor, PTO shaft may remain mounted to the winch and laid on the hook. When using our machines, we recommend Tajfun PTO Shafts: Model Dimensions...
  • Page 9: Pulling (Coiling The Wire Rope)

    4.2. PULLING ( COILING THE WIRE ROPE ) (Figure 4 )  By pulling the black string 11, pull the clutch handle 10 and the winch begins to pull.  Always pull the clutch handle to the far end of the groove H. Proceed as described to prevent clutch plates from slipping to increase clutch life time.
  • Page 10: Releasing The Wire Rope Under Load

    4.3. RELEASING THE WIRE ROPE UNDER LOAD (Figure 4)  The brake prevents tied load from sliding back, when you stop the pull.  Release the stretched wire rope, by quickly pulling the white string 21 of the brake handle WARNING: ...
  • Page 11: Installing A New Wire Rope

    4.4. INSTALLING A NEW WIRE ROPE (Figure 5)  If the winch is mounted to a tractor, first disconnect the PTO shaft, and switch of the tractor engine  Remove the triangular shield 2 by unscrewing the screw 3  Remove the cover 6 ...
  • Page 12: Coiling The Wire Rope Tightly Onto The Drum

    4.4.1. COILING THE WIRE ROPE TIGHTLY ONTO THE DRUM First, uncoil the wire rope completely and check its quality. Afterwards pull the black string 11 and coil up the wire rope onto the drum (Figure: 4). Pay attention to coil the first five coils using minimum force and the rest of the wire rope using higher force.
  • Page 13: Setting The Wire Rope Release Power

    4.5. SETTING THE WIRE ROPE RELEASE POWER (Figure: 9) The wire rope release power must be set correctly, so the drum stops immediately after releasing the wire rope. This prevents the wire rope on the drum from releasing by itself. Set the wire rope release power using the wing nut 41 (Figure: 9).
  • Page 14 »F« 45 A 270 N 270 N 55 A 65 A 220 N 85 A 260 N...
  • Page 15: Setting The Winch Brake Power

    If the brake handle 20 has been previously in the left “permanent brake release” position, the brake handle 20 may suddenly switch back to the right position, when you move the clutch handle 10. EGV 45A EGV 55A EGV 65A EGV 85A...
  • Page 16: Checking And Tightening The Drive Chain

    4.8. CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE DRIVE CHAIN (Figure 10) During the operation and under the load, the drive chain stretches, therefore the operator must check and readjust the chain periodically to prevent excessive wear of the whole chain drive. The chain must not be set to tight and chain slack should be set 1 to 3 mm. Shorther chain should allow ±1 mm slack and longer chain ±3 mm.
  • Page 17 Procedure:  If the winch is connected to the tractor, shut down the tractor and disconnect the PTO shaft.  Unscrew the screw 3 and remove the chain cover 4 by pushing it upwards.  Loosen both screws 5 by approximately one turn, to move the drive chassis 8. ...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    S E R V I C I N G A N D M A I N T A I N I N G T H E W I N C H Regular and proper maintenance is necessary for trouble free and long-life operation of the winch.
  • Page 19: Maintenance Plan

    5.2. MAINTENANCE PLAN Before starting any operation, the winch must be checked visually and functionally:  All nuts and screws must be screwed tightly  There should be no mechanical damages  All safety devices are installed on the connecting parts of the winch ...
  • Page 20: Consequences Of Machine Overload And Misuse

    5.3. CONSEQUENCES OF MACHINE OVERLOAD AND MISUSE  Burnt clutch plates  Burnt brake band  Damaged brake mechanism  Torn chain  Broken pulley or pulley bearing  Damaged cardan shaft-s housing  Damaged cardan shaf-s or chain sprockets ...
  • Page 21 EC - Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: TAJFUN Planina, proizvodnja strojev d.o.o., Planina 41a, 3225 Planina pri Sevnici, Slovenia declares with full responsibility that the products mentioned hereinafter: LOGGING WINCHES Type: Serial number: Type: Serial number: EGV 45 A 202521-XXXXX EGV 55 A 202523-XXXXX EGV 55A 1.8M...
  • Page 24 WARRANTY SHEET THE WARRANTY DOES NOT EXCLUDE THE CUSTOMER’S RIGHTS RESULTING THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT DEFECTS. We guaranty: · that the product will operate fault free, if operated according to enclosed operating instructions; · that we will repair any fault or defectiveness within 45 days during the warranty period. In case the product is not repaired within the mentioned term, we will replace it with a new product on customer’s request.

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