RIGGING TECHNIQUES
ACCESSORIES
Start by spooling out the wire rope. Attach the hook to an anchor and run the rope through a snatch block. Using the snatch block, spool out enough wire rope to reach your load point. DO NOT spool out past the red wire rope. Doing so can cause the wire rope to spool on the drum in the wrong direction. This can damage wire rope and fairlead. Secure to the load point with a strap or choker chain. Attach the clevis/shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap/chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Various pulling situations will require application of other pulling techniques. These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull/lift using straight line rigging, increasing pulling power, or maintaining a straight line pulling situation. You will have to assess what technique is correct for you situation. Think “safety” at all times. Think through each situation before you act. Increasing Pulling Power & Duration In some cases, you may fi nd yourself needing more pulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases mechanical advantage and increases your pulling power:
Snatch Block: Used properly, the multi-purpose snatch block allows you to: (1) increase your PullzAll’s pulling power, and (2) change your pulling direction without damaging the wire rope. Proper use of the snatch block is covered in the “Rigging Techniques”.
The PullzAll is a convenient handheld pulling tool. Some of the following accessories are vital to the safe operation of the PullzAll, while others offer added versatility and convenience. Gloves: Wire rope, through use, will develop “barbs” which can slice skin. It is extremely important to wear protective gloves while operating the PullzAll or handling the wire rope. Avoid loose fi tting clothes or anything that could become entangled in the wire rope and other moving parts.
WARNING Never spool out past red paint on wire rope.
CAUTION
Never attach a recovery strap to the PullzAll hook to increase the length of a pull. Never use bungee straps that develop tremendous and potentially dangerous amounts of force when stretched.
Clevis/D-Shackles: The D-Shackle is a safe means for connecting the looped ends of straps and snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow
Pallet Pulling Example:
Hook Strap: Used to hold the hook and keep fi ngers away from the fairlead as the rope is being spooled in and out. Pulling tools develop tremendous forces and can easily remove fi ngers and limbs that are placed in pinch points. Put the hook into the loop and hold the strap between the thumb and fore fi ngers.
Lifting
easy removal. Strap: Typically made of tough, high-quality nylon, it provides the operator an attachment method for connecting the PullzAll wire rope to a load or anchoring point.
Anchor the PullzAll so that it is offset and not inline with object to be lifted. Do not attempt to lift an off-center load, this can cause the load to swing dangerously. Never allow the load to swing or twist.
Single line
WARNING Never use pulling tool to lift or move persons. Never use pulling tool to lift over persons.
Double line
Double Line
Because pulling power decreases with the number of layers of rope on the PullzAll drum, you can use a snatch block to double line out more rope. This decreases the number of layers of rope on the drum, and increases pulling power.
Choker Chain: Can be used to hook-up a load.
Accessory kits are available for the PullzAll. Contact Warn customer service to learn more.
WARN INDUSTRIES * THE BASIC GUIDE TO UTILITY PULLING 19
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