FOREWORD Read and understand this entire publication before operating or servicing your BRADEN winch. Retain this manual for future reference. The minimum service intervals specified are for operating hours of the prime mover. The following service instructions have been prepared to provide assembly, disassembly and maintenance information for the Model BG3B series winch.
GENERAL SAFETY 10. Be sure of equipment stability before operating winch. RECOMMENDATIONS 11. The winches described herein are neither designed nor intended for use or application to equipment used in the lifting or moving of persons. Safety for operators and ground personnel is of prime con- cern.
THEORY OF OPERATION The hydraulic motor shaft is directly splined to the brake coupling which is connected to the sun gear of the plane- tary reduction set. The planet carrier is splined to the bear- DESCRIPTION OF WINCH ing support end plate and cannot rotate. The hydraulic motor rotates the brake coupling and sun gear, driving the planet gears which in turn drive the ring gear/cable drum.
brake pack and locks the brake coupling to the motor en the nuts to the torque in the "Recommended adapter, preventing the gear train or cable drum from rotat- Torque" chart. Refer to "Dimensional Drawing" for bolt ing in either direction. The solid brake coupling makes the hole size and pattern.
mounted on a pivoting surface, the vent plug must remain above the centerline of the cable drum to pre- vent gear oil leakage. 7. Refer to "Dimensional Drawing" for relationship between drum rotation and which port is pressurized. WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION Since the static brake on this winch is "effective both direc- tions", cable can be wound onto the drum in either direc- tion.
DIMENSIONAL DATA (Millimeters) Dimensions shown in millimeters Counterbalance cartridge PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1. Oil Level A regular program of preventive maintenance for your plan- The gear oil level should be checked every 500 operating etary winch is strongly recommended to minimize the need hours, three (3) months, or whenever an oil leak is detect- for emergency servicing and promote safe, reliable winch ed;...
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The gear oil should also be changed whenever the ambient 5. Wire Rope temperature changes significantly and an oil from a different temperature range would be more appropriate. Oil viscosi- Inspect entire length of wire rope according to wire rope ty with regard to ambient temperature is critical to reliable manufacturer's recommendations.
RECOMMENDED PLANETARY GEAR OIL Field experience, supported by engineering endurance tests, indicates the use of the proper gear oil and a program of reg- ular preventive maintenance will help provide extended gear train life and reliable hoist brake performance. For this rea- son, BRADEN has published the following specifications to assist in determining which lubricant is best suited to your appli- cation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. System relief valve may be set too Install a pressure gauge in the haul-in port and apply a low. stall pull on the winch. If pressure is low, increase relief valve setting until recommended pressure is obtained. Winch will not pull maximum NOTE:...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Perform rigging and sheave service as recommended by 9. Rigging and sheaves not operating manufacturer. efficiently. Same as remedy for A-2. 1. Same as A-2. Same as remedy for A-4. 2. Same as A-4. Same as remedy for A-5 &...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. The friction brake may not be releasing Disassemble and inspect the brake cylinder seal. as a result of a defective brake cylin- der seal. The winch will NOTE: If the brake cylinder seal is not lower the defective you will usually notice oil leak- load or not...
WINCH SERVICE 2. Stand the winch on the bearing support plate. Remove the brake release tube assembly (34) between the brake valve block and the brake cylinder end plate. FOREWORD TO WINCH SERVICE Remove the capscrews (41) and lockwashers (42) which secure the motor (40) to the motor adapter (23), Before any part is removed from the winch, all service and lift the motor out of the motor adapter.
DRUM ASSEMBLY SERVICE spalling, corrosion, discoloration, material displace- ment or abnormal wear, the bearing should be replaced. Likewise, the cage should be inspected 1. Remove the bearing and seal from the support end of for unusual wear or deformation, particularly the the drum, and the seal from the motor end.
BRAKE CYLINDER ENDPLATE SERVICE Disassembly and Inspection. 3. Place each friction disc on a flat surface and check for distortion with a straight edge. Friction material should appear even across entire surface with groove pattern visible. Replace friction disc if splines are worn to a point, disc is distorted, friction material is worn uneven- ly or groove pattern is worn away.
WINCH ASSEMBLY 4. Install the spring spacer (12) and the twelve (12) springs (11) into the brake cylinder end plate (2). 1. Place the motor adapter on workbench with the motor mounting surface down. Install a new O-ring (21). Lubricate the brake piston seal (16) with petroleum jelly or hydraulic oil and install on the motor support with the seal lip down, as shown above.
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10. Install the sun gear (26), meshing with the teeth on the planet gears in the drum. 7. Lubricate the bearing support and sealing surface with 11. Install the brake coupling into the brake pack with the petroleum jelly or gear oil and place the cable drum (3) flat end of the coupling toward the motor.
coupling back and forth to align the outer splines with the brake disc splines. The coupling must engage all the brake discs and the retaining ring in its center must rest on the sun gear. Evenly tighten the eight (8) cap- screws around the motor adapter one turn at a time until the motor adapter is firmly seated to the endplate.
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