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ignition when the winch is operating at an angle greater than 20 degrees (± 4 degrees). Make
sure that your set-up keeps the winch at a relatively horizontal level while winching and idling.
3.5 Rope installation
Using common sense while installing the rope is the key to a secure
winch usage.
The great variety of situations encountered when winching prevents us from providing specific
instructions; however 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. We strongly suggest the bowline knot (see
section 3.2.1). Use pulleys to redirect the rope and to multiply the pulling capacity when the load
is near or over the pulling capacity of the winch.
3.5.2 Pulley
Using a pulley at some distance in front of the winch offers many advantages:
• pulling angle ‘lifts’ the load and reduces friction;
• the winch is maintained at a relatively horizontal position;
• winch and operator are away from the load’s path.
3.5.3 Direction
Install the rope in such a way that it does not rub against other objects. Try to set-up the rope so
that the front of the load is slightly lifted. Do not pull downwards or through an obstruction.
Generally, if the rope touches the ground while pulling, your installation is incorrect.
3.5.4 On a hill
Do not pull a load directly toward the winch in a downward slope
since it could slide without you being able to stop it. In that situation, use a pulley at the
bottom of the hill and position the winch outside of the load’s path.
3.6 Pulling a load
Check winch position, rope condition, solidity of the anchor point
and knots in order to prevent injuries or material damage.