TM-5-5420-279-10
Table 3. 1 Technical Data
Maximum working load
3.2 tons
2903 kg
Weight
53 lb
24.0 kg
Winch
5 lb
2.3 kg
Telescopic operating handle
58.6 lb
26.6 kg
Standard 20 m of wire rope, complete
Total weight of standard equipment
116.6 lb
52.9 kg
Machine dimensions
2.7 ft
840 mm
Length
1.2 ft
355 mm
Height
5 inches
130 mm
Width
65/115 cm
Telescopic handle: closed/extended
TIRFOR MAXIFLEX wire rope
0.6 inch
16.3 mm
Diameter
17.6 tons
16000 kg
Guaranteed breaking strain*
2.2 lb
1.00 kg
Weight per meter
Rope travel forward/backwards**
0.7/1.4 inch
18/36 mm
*Including end fittings and hook
** One complete cycle of the operating lever at the maximum working load.
3.17.1 Instructions Against Hazardous Operation
3.17.1.1
The TIRFOR winch must not be used beyond their maximum working load (3.2 tons).
3.17.1.2
TIRFOR winch must not be used for applications other than those for which they are
intended.
3.17.1.3
NEVER attempt to operate the rope release mechanism whilst the winch is under load.
3.17.1.4
NEVER obstruct the operating levers or
the rope release lever.
3.17.1.5
NEVER operate the forward and reverse operating levers at
the same time.
3.17.1.6
NEVER use a handle other than the telescopic operating handle supplied to operate the
TIRFOR winch.
3.17.1.7
NEVER replace sheared pins by anything other than genuine TIRFOR shear pins of the
same model.
3.17.1.8
NEVER anchor the winch other than by its appropriate anchor point.
3.17.1.9
NEVER obstruct the winch, which could prevent the winch, the wire rope and the anchor
points from operating in a straight line.