Ingersoll Rand — Frequent Inspection
Maintenance · winch
From a Ingersoll Rand owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Worn or improperly functioning brakes may cause excessive heat buildup and sparks.
- Never use a winch that inspection indicates is damaged.
- The full extent of wire rope wear cannot be determined by visual inspection.
Procedure
- Check surrounding area for winch oil leaks, slippery surfaces and obstructions.
- Inspect hoses and fittings for damage, air leaks and loose connections.
- Check muffler for restrictions or external damage; clear or replace if damaged.
- Test manual shut-off valve for proper operation and free movement.
- Verify wire rope does not contact guards and that guards are secure and undamaged.
- Inspect housings, controls, external brake, side rails and drum for damage; check external bolts are in place and secure.
- Power winch in both directions; must operate smoothly without sticking, binding or abnormal noises.
- Check pendant levers operate smoothly and spring return to neutral.
- Check manual throttle lever operates smoothly, returns to neutral and locks in place.
- Inspect wire rope for wear, kinking, birdcaging, core protrusion, corrosion, broken or cut strands.
- Check reeving and spooling direction (overwind or underwind) is correct.
- Lift and lower load a short distance to test brakes hold load without slipping and release when throttle operated.
- Lubricate per LUBRICATION section.
- Check limit switches engage and prevent operation at the required set point and reset properly.
- Run winch and activate emergency stop; operation must stop quickly and valve must reset.
Specs & values
- Frequent inspections made by operators at the beginning of each shift
Source: Ingersoll Rand owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.