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Portable Winch PCW5000 User Manual

Portable capstan gas-powered pulling winches
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Portable Winch Co.
PORTABLE CAPSTAN GAS-POWERED PULLING WINCHES
TM
PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS (High-Speed)
USER MANUAL
Models:
PCW5000 – Maximum pulling capacity (single line): 1000 kg (2200 lb)
PCW5000-HS – Maximum pulling capacity (single line): 350 kg (700 lb)
© 2014 Portable Winch Co. - All Rights Reserved
www.portablewinch.com
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  • Page 1 PORTABLE CAPSTAN GAS-POWERED PULLING WINCHES PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS (High-Speed) USER MANUAL Models: PCW5000 – Maximum pulling capacity (single line): 1000 kg (2200 lb) PCW5000-HS – Maximum pulling capacity (single line): 350 kg (700 lb) © 2014 Portable Winch Co. - All Rights Reserved www.portablewinch.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Summary Introduction – p. 3 1.0 Safety guidelines – p. 3 1.1 Safety messages – p. 3 1.2 Labels – p. 3 1.2.1 Warning label – p. 3 1.2.2 Sound pressure level label – p. 4 1.3 Safety information – p. 4 2.0 Before first use –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Portable Winch Co. wishes to thank you for purchasing a Portable Capstan Winch . This manual was written to help you make the best use of your new winch and to use it in the most secure way. R .

  • Page 4: Sound Pressure Level Label

    1.2.2 Sound pressure level label The sound pressure level label is also positioned on the right side of the winch housing (figure 1). The meaning of the icon in figure 1 to the side is: 1. The guaranteed measured sound pressure level (LpA)

  • Page 5: Before First Use

    NEVER PULL ROLLING OBJECTS THAT MIGHT ROLL OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING PURPOSES. NEVER USE THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH TO LIFT PEOPLE. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES. WE RECOMMEND WEARING HEARING PROTECTION. DO NOT TOUCH THE CAPSTAN DRUM IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPERATION AS IT WILL GET HOT AND CAN BURN BARE SKIN.

  • Page 6: Capstan Drum

    Make sure to pull on the recoil starter in the axis of the rope outlet (figure 1 below). If you pull vertically (figure 2 below), the friction of the rope on the plastic cover could damage the rope and/or the cover. 2.2.4 Capstan drum Your Portable Capstan Winch is equipped with either a 57 mm (2-1/4") or 85 mm (3-3/8")

  • Page 7: Spark Arrestor

    2.2.5 Spark arrestor In certain areas, it is forbidden to use a gas (petrol) engine without a spark arrestor. Check local regulations. An optional spark arrestor is available from Portable Winch Co. and/or Honda Power Products dealers. Installation: 1) Insert the spark arrestor into the exhaust tube. Make sure the holes are aligned (figure 1);...

  • Page 8: Rope Maintenance

    STRETCH EQUALS DANGER! A stretched rope can recoil and cause serious burns as the rope leaves your hand. All ropes stretch: a longer one more than a shorter one. The more you pull, the more it stretches. A stretched rope can also move the load in an unpredictable or dangerous way. A stretched rope can recoil and bring your hand towards the winch causing severe injuries.

  • Page 9: Recommended Hooks

    3.2.2 Recommended hooks If you usually pull with a choker chain, use a grab hook (figure 1) or grab hook with latch (figure 2). If you usually pull a sling or a ring, use a safety hook with latch (figure 3) or shackle (figure 4).

  • Page 10: Using The Hitch Plate Winch Anchor For Tow Balls Up To 50 Mm (2'') Diameter

    AVOID INSTALLING THE SLING ON SHARP EDGES THAT MIGHT DAMAGE IT. WHETHER YOU ARE USING A POST, A TREE OR A STUMP, ALWAYS INSTALL THE SLING NEAR THE ANCHOR’S BASE. USING A STUMP AS AN ANCHOR POINT MEANS PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE SLING FROM SLIPPING OVER IT.

  • Page 11: Using The Winch Support Plate With Square Tubing 50 Mm (2'')

    AND WORKING PROPERLY. POSITION BLOCKS BEHIND THE WHEELS TO PREVENT ROLLBACK. 3.3.3 Using the winch support plate (PCA-1268) with square tubing 50 mm (2'') (PCA-1267) 1) Figure 1, no. 1: Slide the square tubing (PCA-1267) into the vehicle’s receiver and secure it with both the hitch pin and the ‘’R’’...

  • Page 12: Using The Tree/Pole Mount With Anchor Strap

    IF YOU NEED TO PULL DOWNWARD, YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EITHER A PULLEY OR A ROLLER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE WINCH SUPPORT PLATE. MAKE SURE THE ANCHORING VEHICLE’S HAND BRAKE IS ON AND WORKING PROPERLY. POSITION BLOCKS BEHIND THE WHEELS TO PREVENT ROLLBACK.

  • Page 13: With The Winch Support Plate

    3.3.5.1 With the winch support plate (PCA-1268) After the installation of the tree/pole mount (section 3.3.5), follow these steps: 1) Figure 1: Insert the winch support plate onto the square tubing of the tree/pole mount (PCA-1263) and fasten it down with the hitch pin and ‘’R’’ pin; 2) Figure 2: Attach the winch anchor hooks to the eye bolts of the winch support plate;...

  • Page 14: Oil Alert Tm System

    THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING PURPOSES. IMPORTANT: DON’T GO OVER THE ROPE ENTRY PULLEY OF THE WINCH WITH THE ROPE (FIGURE 2 BELOW) AS IT WILL CREATE FRICTION AND WILL REDUCE PULLING CAPACITY. GO UNDER THE ROPE ENTRY PULLEY (FIGURE 1 BELOW).

  • Page 15: Rope Installation

    3.5 Rope installation USING COMMON SENSE WHILE INSTALLING THE ROPE IS THE KEY TO A SECURE WINCH USAGE. While the great variety of situations encountered when winching prevents us from providing specific instructions, you need to consider the following points: 3.5.1 Rope Use a low stretch rope, in good condition, with a minimum diameter of 10 mm (3/8'') and a maximum diameter of 16 mm (5/8''), with good knots.

  • Page 16: Wrapping The Rope On The Capstan Drum

    3.6.1 Wrapping the rope on the capstan drum NEVER YOUR HANDS ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM, THE ROPE GUIDE OR THE ROPE ENTRY PULLEY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. 1) Start the engine and let it idle for 30 seconds to warm up; 2) Run the rope OVER THE ROPE KEEPER and the rope entry pulley and under the drum...

  • Page 17: To ''Rock'' The Load

    3.6.2.2 To rock the load Pull the rope until the engine comes close to stalling and release the tension. Pull again on the rope to create tension and repeat as needed. BE CAREFUL WITH THIS METHOD SINCE IT GENERATES HEAT AND CAN WEAR THE ROPE QUICKLY.

  • Page 18: If You Must Keep Tension On The Rope At Start-Up

    3.6.2.6 If you must keep tension on the rope at start-up You can install a rope grab device or a Prussik knot attached to your anchor point in order to keep tension on the rope. 3.6.2.7 If your rope is too short If your rope is too short, you will have to link two ropes together: 1) Figure 1, no.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    4.0 Maintenance 4.1 Cleaning Once your job is done, you should clean and dry your winch. INSPECT THE WINCH, HOOKS, ROPE, KNOTS AND POLYESTER SLING TO DETECT ANY DAMAGE OR SIGNS OF WEAR. Periodically, remove the capstan drum (section 2.2.4) and clean around the shaft (figure 1).

  • Page 20: Complementary Information

    Hang on to your proof of purchase (invoice with serial number). It will be used to establish the beginning of the warranty period. Portable Winch Co. will replace or repair, at its option, any defective product. All other Portable Winch accessories are covered by a complete one (1) year warranty.

  • Page 21: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    CANADA Tel: +1 819 563-2193 www.portablewinch.com Declare that these products Portable Capstan Winches Models PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS For intended purpose Pulling non-rolling objects at angles +45º from horizontal plane Fulfills all relevant provisions of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC And also fulfills all relevant provisions of...

  • Page 22: Exploded View And Parts List

    5.5 Exploded view and parts list...
  • Page 23 METAL SCREW NO. 10 X 1/2 (PAN HEAD. SQ. DR.) 31-0019 HCS 3/8-24 X 1 GR5 - ZN 33-0005 NYLON LOCKNUT 1/2-13 ZN 44-0020 PCW5000 SERIAL NUMBER AND WARNING LABEL 44-0023 DECIBEL WARNING 93 dB LABEL 10-0095 GUARD PLATE PCW5000 32-0002...

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    5.6 Technical data PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS:  Engine: 4-stroke Honda GXH-50 cc  Gear box: Aluminum alloy  Unit weight (dry): 16 kg (35 lb)  Dimensions (overall): 37,1 cm Length x 36,6 cm Width x 36,6 cm Height (14-5/8'' x 14- 3/8'' x 14-3/8'') ...

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