3-48 BUILDING & MOUNTING THE STRUCTURES E UROCARGO Euro 4/5 Winch installation 3.15 Winch installation The winch installation on the vehicle should be positioned on one of the following points: - On frame front end (front installation). - On vehicle frame, behind the cab. - Between vehicle frame side member, centred or displaced on one side. - On frame rear end. The installation should be performed so as not to interfere with operation of units and components of the vehicle, with respect to max. load limits allowed on axles and following the company directions.
Fixing of the winch unit and the relevant drive components should conform to directions reported at point 2.3, ensuring that the reinforced areas are not locally limited to the mounting area (see point 2.22) taking into consideration also the rope operations and in particular, its transverse component when the pulling action is running obliquely. For the installation of the winch behind the cab a proper subframe will be designed to have dimensions and structure (stiffening cross member and braces) conforming to winch capacity.
We suggest choosing those equipped with hydraulic systems that can be operated through the hydraulic pumps already used for equipment previously installed on the vehicle (tiltable cargo body, crane etc.). Should mechanical winches be mounted, the drive transmission will conform to the indications given at points 4.1 and 4.2. For worm screw type winches, the power take-off system arrangement should take into account the low performance of such a drive system. Electrical winches should be used for low power requirements and for short periods of use because ofthe limitedcapacities ofbattery and alternator. Follow strictly the safety rules, if any.
Winch installation Base - January 2008 Print 603.93.431