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BLOOM MANUFACTURING INC.

Safety, W arranty, Maintenance & Repair, Installation and Operation Manual

Lift

Safe

Hydraulic

Cable Winches

Lift

Safe

Hydraulic

Cable Winches

LS20H, LS20K & LS20W Series

All Bloom winches have the model and serial number stamped on the gear case . Please

take a few minutes to record these numbers for future use. You will need these numbers for

ordering parts or gathering service information from the factory:

Model #______________________________ Serial #______________________________

THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT WITH THE WINCH AT ALL TIMES AND NEW

WINCH OPERATORS MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND IT

Thank you for your purchase of a quality Bloom product !

WINCH OPERATORS MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND IT

www.bloommfg.com

Email: sales@bloommfg.com engineering@bloommfg.com

B l o o m M a n u f a c t u r i n g I n c .

Winch Division

1443 220th Street

Independence, IA 50644

800-394-1139 tel

319-827-1139 tel

319-827-1140 fax

Summary of content (8 pages)

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BLOOM MANUFACTURING INC. Safety, Warranty, Maintenance & Repair, Installation and Operation Manual Lift-Safe® Hydraulic Cable Winches LS20H, LS20K & LS20W Series All Bloom winches have the model and serial number stamped on the gear case . Please take a few minutes to record these numbers for future use.
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Table of Contents 1. General Safety Requirements 2. Warranty 3. Maintenance & Repair (a) Clean and Inspect (b) Oil Change Information (c) Oil Level (d) Recommended Gear Oil (e) Inserts: - Assembly (specific model) - Disassembly (specific model) - Parts List (specific model) - Assembly Check Valve Kit - Replacement of Clutch Handle and Yoke 4. Winch Break In 5. Winch Installation 6.
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WARNING Failure to Heed The Following Warnings May Result In Serious Injury Or Death • Bloom winches are not to be used to lift, hoist, or move people. If your task involves lifting or moving people, you must use the proper equipment, not this winch. • Cable anchors on Bloom winches are not designed to hold the rated load of the winch. You must keep at least five (5) wraps of cable on the drum to ensure that the cable doesn’t come loose.
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Section 2 Warranty LIMITED NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY FOR HYDRAULIC CABLE & CAPSTAN WINCHES Effective date January 1, 1999 Bloom Mfg. Inc., Independence, Iowa 50644, provides the following LIMITED NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY on its product to the purchaser of this product and to any person to whom such product is transferred during the duration of this warranty.
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Maintenance & Repair Section 3 Make sure that there is no load on the winch cable and that all of the hydraulic hoses have been disconnected before servicing unit. unit CAUTION A winch, like other types of machinery, needs to have regular maintenance if it is to perform properly, give lasting service, and provide safe winching. ((a)) Clean and Inspect: p Thoroughly clean all of the parts in a good grade of cleaning solvent; one that is not flammable, not toxic and will not cause skin rashes.
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Winch Break In Section 4 CAUTION • Winches, like any other kind of machinery, require a “break in” to perform well and to maximize their life. • Use extreme care when first spooling p g cable onto the winch. Do not run the winch at high speeds when performing this operation. • Make sure that the cable is unrolled in a line ( to prevent kinks ) and slowly inhaul the winch to install the cable. • Do not exceed one half rated load or one half rated line speed for the first thirty minutes of operation.
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Section 6 CAUTION Winch Operation • To familiarize yourself with the winch, run it for a few minutes to understand the controls and the “feel” of the winch. • Pay particular attention to the controls and how they operate operate. Make sure you understand which way the winch will rotate when the control lever is moved. • Always make sure that all people are clear of the load and of the cable area before beginning a winching operation. • Ensure that proper protective wear is worn while operating winch.
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Centerline LOAD Cable Fleet Angle 3 Deg. Max. PROPER FLEET ANGLE Never use larger or smaller cable on your winch than is recommended for it. The use of larger cable will not allow you to pull larger loads and may, in fact, break easier than the proper size cable. The use of smaller cable may overheat the winch due to the increased running time with more cable.