Harken LokHead 500, INLH500 User Manual

Please read these instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Winch LokHead 500

INLH500

Instruction Manual

Original Instructions

Rev. 02

ULH500_04/04/2016

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Index

Index ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5

About This Manual ��5 Glossary and Symbols ��5

General Information .............................................................................................................. 6

Identification Data and Plates on the Device ��6 Model for Declaration of EC Compliance ��7 Technical Support Information ��8 General Advice ��8 Intended Use ��8 Improper Use ��8 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ��9 Residual Risks ��9

Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 9

Winch LokHead 500 ........................................................................................................... 10

System Description ��10

Standard Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 10

Tripod Use Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 10

Outline ��11

Standard Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 11

Tripod Use Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 12

Max Working Load ��13 Rope Requirements ��13 Technical Data ��13 Lokhead Winch Installation��14

Mounting Surface .....................................................................................................................................14

Winch Entry Angle of Lifting Rope ............................................................................................................ 14

Winch Location ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 14

Final Installation........................................................................................................................................ 16

Mounting Template - Lokhead Winch ....................................................................................................... 17

Mounting Template - Plate Adapter .......................................................................................................... 17

Lokhead Winch, Plate and Plate Adapter Installation ��18

Positing the control lever .......................................................................................................................... 18

Lokhead Winch, Plate and Tripod Adapter Installation ��20 Using The Device - Checking The Device Before Use ��23

Using The Device - Checking The Device Before Use ............................................................................... 24

Lifting Load ��24 Lowering Load ��27 Maintenance ��27

Wash ......................................................................................................................................................... 27

Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 27

Spare Parts ................................................................................................................................................28

Handling ��28 Storage��28 Maintenance Schedule ��28

Worldwide Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 32

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This User Manual is an integral part of the device and aims to provide all the information needed for its safe and correct use and for proper maintenance�

If there are instructions you do not understand, contact Harken�

Keep the manual in a safe place for future consultation� This manual may be modified without notice� Updated versions are available on www�harkenindustrial�com�

This manual is for qualified operators (refer to the Safety Information chapter for more information)� Improper use of the device or incorrect maintenance could cause severe damage or death�

Harken accepts no responsibility for damage, personal injury or death caused by failure to observe the safety information and instructions in this Manual�

The manufacturer cannot be liable for damage, injury or consequential loss resulting from installation or servicing by unqualified personnel�

The manufacturer will also not be liable for damage, injury, or consequential loss resulting from incorrect operation or modification of the equipment�

GLOSSARY AND SYMBOLS

Intended Use - use of the device according to the information supplied in the instructions for use�

Improper Use - use of the device in a way different from that indicated in the instructions for use�

Qualified Operator - people who have attended specialisation, training, courses, etc� and are qualified for using lifting people

devices to the current regulations of the Nation in which the device is used for rescue�

General User - a user that use the device to lifting loads

Text preceded by the following symbols contains very important information or instructions, especially in regards to safety�

Failure to observe these may lead to:

- danger for operators

- invalidity of the contract warranty

- refusal of the manufacturer to accept responsability

Introduction

WARNING!

this denotes the existence of the potential danger, which could cause injury or damage if the information or instructions are not followed

NOTE!

this denotes important information concerning the device

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General Information

IDENTIFICATION DATA AND PLATES ON THE DEVICE

Each device is identified by a CE plate on which the reference data of the device are inscribed indelibly� Always quote these references when contacting the manufacturer or service centres�

1� name of manufacturer

2� name of product and model

3� manufacturer's identification data

4� CE mark according to 2006/42/CE

5�

serial number in format:

last two numbers of the year of manufacture of the device (e�g� 15 = the year 2015)

6� pictogram instructing you to read the manual before using the

device

7� safety information on the diameter of the rope to use:

minimum 10 mm, maximum 12,7 mm: this rope must be EN 1891 certified

8� indicator of the Max Working Load (MWL) of the device, with

specific load for lifting load and lifting person

The CE plate is on the skirt of the device (see figure on right)

INLH500

Serial No. / N. di serie

Compliant: EN 1496:2007 class B

EN 13157:2009

via Marco Biagi, 14 22070, Limido Comasco (CO) - Italy www.harken.com (+39) 031 3523511

Winch LokHead 500

rope diameter/diametro fune:

ø 10-12,7 mm EN1891

Max Working Load (MWL):

Lifting Load

500 kg

Lifting Person

240 kg

S XXXXX XXXXXXXXX

INLH500

Serial No. / N. di serie

Compliant: EN 1496:2007 class B

EN 13157:2009

via Marco Biagi, 14 22070, Limido Comasco (CO) - Italy www.harken.com (+39) 031 3523511

Winch LokHead 500

rope diameter/diametro fune:

ø 10-12,7 mm EN1891

Max Working Load (MWL):

Lifting Load

500 kg

Lifting Person

240 kg

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General Information

MODEL FOR DECLARATION OF EC COMPLIANCE

to carry out the technical file for it

Name and Surname: Andrea Merello

Address: HARKEN ITALY S.p.A. Via Marco Biagi, 14 Post code: 22070

Province: Como

City: Limido Comasco Country: Italy

complies with the essential requirements defined by the following directives:

Directive 2006/42/CE of the European Parliament and Council of 17th May 2006 concerning "machines" amending directive 95/16/CE;

Regulations reference: EN 13157:2009

Technical standards used: EN 1496:2007 Class B

and authorises

DECLARATION OF EC COMPLIANCE

1. (All. IIA Dir. 2006/42/CE)

The undersigned

Harken Italy S�p�A�

Via Marco Biagi, 14, 22070 Limido Comasco (CO) Italy

Telephone: +39 031/3523511, Fax: +39 031/3520031

Email: italy@harken�it, Web: www�harken�it

hereby declares

that the hand powered crane:

Winch Lokhead 500

Model

INLH500

Serial Nr�

HARKEN ITALY S.p.A.

Legal representative

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION

LokHead Winch is covered by a warranty, as laid down in the general conditions of sale� If during the warranty period the device proves defective or suffers breakages, as indicated in the warranty, the manufacturer, after checking the device, will repair or replace the defective components� You are reminded that modifications carried out by the user, without explicit written authorisation from the manufacturer, will invalidate the warranty and relieve the manufacturer of any responsibility for damage caused by the defective product� The same considerations apply when spare parts that are not original or different from those explicitly indicated by the manufacturer� For all these reasons we advise customers to contact Harken Technical Support�

General Information

Safety Information

GENERAL ADVICE

Use of the LokHead Winch for lifting people, in rescue situation, is restricted to qualified operators who have attended specialist, training, courses, etc� and are qualified for using rescue lifiting devices to the current regulations of the Nation in which the device is used for rescue�

Use of the LokHead Winch for lifting loads is permitted to a general user in accordance with National Regulations & Working Guidelines/Practices�

Harken is not responsible for damage caused by the LokHead Winch to people, animals or property in the case of:

- use of the LokHead Winch by operators not qualified operators for liting people

- improper use of the LokHead Winch

- lack of proper maintenance, as indicated in the Maintenance chapter of this Manual

- unauthorised modifications or changes

- use of spare parts that are not original or specific for the model

- total or partial failure to observe the instructions

- usage contrary to specific national regulations

INTENDED USE

This winch is designed to be used as a manually powered, rope-handling winch for lifting, lowering, and pulling loads�

Moreover the LokHead Winch is designed and compliant to be used in rescue operation, by a qualified operator�

The LokHead Winch must be used after being mounted on a suitable anchorage point�

It is designed to be mounted with the base in a vertical plane�

All the equipment and anchor devices used in conjunction with the Lokhead winch to lift person in rescue operation , must be certified for their intended use in the rescue operation�

IMPROPER USE

The winch must not be used:

- for purposes different from those outlined in “Intended use” chapter, or for purposes not mentioned in this manual or different from those mentioned

WARNING!

read the instructions in this manual attentively and carefully follow the indications it contains before using the LokHead Winch.

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Safety Information

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

It is necessary use gloves when operating the device�

RESIDUAL RISKS

You must pay attention to the following residual risks present when using LokHead Winch:

- if unauthorised modifications or interventions have been carried out

- in an explosive atmosphere

- after it has fallen from a height of more than 1 meter onto a hard surface� In this case the device must be returned to the manufacturer or to a Harken authorised repair centre

- with wire rope

- with loads in excess of the Maximum Working Load (MWL) of 240 kg for lifting persons in rescue operation

- with loads in excess of the Maximum Working Load (MWL) of 500 kg for lifting loads

WARNING!

Subjecting the winch to loads above the maximum working load can cause the winch to fail or pull off the mounting surface suddenly, possibly resulting in severe injury or death.

WARNING! Rotating Parts Trapping Risk

Always wear clothing and protective gloves that are form ﬁtting. Avoid loose gloves or clothing and always follow the instructions in the manual.

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Winch LokHead 500

Pos. Description

1 Knob

2 Stripper Arm

3 Drum

4 Removable Skirt

5 Handle Socket

6 Handle Lock

7 Winch Handle

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Standard Configuration

Tripod Use Configuration

Pos. Description

1 Control Lever

2 Winch Lokhead 500

3 Plate

4 Tripod Adapter

5 Anchor Device

6 Connector

7 Winch Handle

2 3 4

6 7

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