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20. Use the correct anchoring method for attaching the
wire rope to the drum. DO NOT use knots to secure or
attach the wire rope.
21. The cable anchor or U-clamp is NOT intended to sup-
port full rated load. ALWAYS maintain a minimum of
fi ve (5) wraps on the drum. It is recommended the last
fi ve (5) wraps of wire rope be painted bright red to
serve as a visual reminder.
22. Install guarding to prevent personnel from getting any
part of body or clothing caught at a point where the ca-
ble is wrapped onto the drum or drawn through guide
rollers or other “pinch points”.
23. Install switches or valves that will shut off power to the
winch and/or capstan, in locations where they can be
reached by anyone entangled in the wire rope before
being drawn into the winch drum, capstan or other
“pinch point”.
24. “Deadman” controls, which automatically shut off pow-
er to the winch or capstan drive whenever the operator
leaves his station must be installed.
25. NEVER allow anyone to stand or position any part of
the body under a suspended load.
26. Avoid sudden “shock” loads, or attempting to “jerk”
a load free. This type of operation may cause heavy
loads, in excess of rated capacity, which may result in
a failure of the wire rope and/or the winch.
27. Whenever possible, install the winch in a location such
that the rotating capstan or the extension shaft is not
immediately adjacent to any operator’s station.
28. ALL winch and/or capstan controls should be located
within easy reach of the operator. The controls shall
be installed in such a location that the operator is re-
moved from the electrical path to ground if the load,
rigging or wire rope comes into contact with or within
proximity to an electrically energized conductor.
29. Periodically inspect the overall condition of the cap-
stan, paying particular attention to the sharp corner of
the lock-pocket as shown on page 16. DO NOT use
capstans with a worn lock-pocket or a missing or dam-
aged spring.
30. Spool the free end of the rope neatly on the ground,
to avoid the rope becoming tangled around your feet
and/or legs.
31. If the original capstan pin is replaced with a bolt, you
MUST use a Grade 8 fastener with a self-locking hex
nut.
32. Load ratings, or line pulls, of capstans are dependent
on the hydraulic motor used and the length of the ex-
tension shaft beyond the last bearing support. Do not
extend the shaft or use any non-approved capstan.
33. Appropriate guarding should be installed around the
exposed portions of the extension shaft and/or cap-
stan to prevent personnel from getting any part of body
or clothing caught during operation.
34. ALL rope used on a capstan MUST be non-conducting
such that the operator is removed from the electrical
path to ground if the load, rigging or rope should come
in contact with or within proximity of an energized con-
ductor.
Exposed areas of capstans and extension shafts are
extremely dangerous. Clothing and other items may
become entangled and wrapped around the rotating
shaft. Install appropriate guarding to prevent any part of
the body or clothing from making contact with the shaft
when it is rotating. Failure to provide adequate guarding
could result in property damage, injury, or death.
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