7.9.1 Marking
In addition to the information required by the standard used and the applicable national legislation, the following information should be permanently and legibly marked on a suitable part or parts of the winch:
Identification mark. (If the manufacturer has not provided a unique serial number then it is the responsibility of the user to add the identification mark to identify the equipment with the inspection and examination reports).
SWL.
Name of manufacturer or supplier.
Rope drum storage capacity. Where a winch must be fitted with a specific size and/or construction of steel wire rope, this should also be clearly marked on the winch.
Further information may also be marked on the winch but in any event should be readily to hand. This will vary with the type of winch but some or all of the following information will be necessary:
Model or type.
Year of manufacture.
Lifting speed(s).
Details of power supply; e.g. voltage, phase and frequency; pressure and delivery rate, etc.
Details of operating handle if this may vary. Number of operatives required for operation at full load.
Direction of rotation of drum when lifting.
The minimum number of dead rope turns which must remain on the drum at all times.
It should be noted that the wire rope fitted to the winch, together with any permanent attachments made to the rope, must be considered as individual items. They must therefore carry their own marking in accordance with the individual requirements applicable. Similarly, any pulley blocks used in association with the winch must also be treated as individual items and marked accordingly.