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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Page 1: ...rence 17i When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2017 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manua...

Page 2: ...C Minimum 12 Ah Battery Cables 10 gauge 5 8 1 78m long Mounting Pattern 3 15 80mm Mounting Hardware Winch 3x G8 M8 1 25 X 35mm Fairlead 2x G8 M8 1 25 X 20mm Overload Protection In line Circuit Breaker Sound Rating 85 dB Overall Dimensions L X D X H 11 25 X 3 88 X 4 25 286 X 99 X 108mm Weight 14 7 lb 6 7 kg IP Rating IP 65 Winch and Controls resistant to water jets Winch Certification CE Layer Rate...

Page 3: ...on resistant leather gloves Wear ANSI approved safety glasses Cut or sever hazard Roller entanglement hazard Hot surface burn hazard Fire hazard Caustic chemical hazard from battery acid Explosion hazard Do not loop the wire rope around object and hook onto itself Do not place finger s through hook Fingers may be caught and get pulled into fairlead or drum Pull hook using strap only Symbol Propert...

Page 4: ...on battery Explosive invisible hydrogen gas can accumulate and then explode when ignited by a spark from the battery connection 8 Only connect to a clean corrosion free battery 9 Do not lean over or come in contact with battery while making connections 10 Remove all metal jewelry before working near battery 11 Connect red wire to positive battery terminal and black wire to negative battery termina...

Page 5: ... the winch should be stopped and the wire rope should be straightened out to prevent kinking b This wire rope is kinked It is too late to reverse the damage at this point the wire rope must be discarded It is permanently damaged and must not be used c This is a kinked wire rope that has been straightened out Even though it has been pulled straight some wires in the wire rope are stretched and othe...

Page 6: ...ire rope through hands even with gloves on 31 Winch motor will be hot during and after use Keep clear 32 Do not power the hook all the way into the fairlead or winch 33 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure Wireless Operation Precautions 1 Do not use nea...

Page 7: ...fuel lines brake lines electrical wires gas tanks or any other component which could be damaged during drilling NOTE This winch can generate extreme forces Select a location that can withstand the rated capacity without damage or weakening Steel reinforcement plates may be needed or a certified welder may need to weld on additional bracing depending on the mounting location 4 Drill holes appropria...

Page 8: ... wires be sure to install a rubber grommet in the hole to prevent fraying of the wires at that point 3 Route the Cables from the Receiver to the Winch and from the Receiver to the battery following the precautions discussed earlier See Figure E Circuit Breaker Receiver Winch Black Black Red Red Figure E Wiring Connections 4 Mount Receiver in dry clean location 5 Attach the wires from the Receiver ...

Page 9: ...s released 2 To change clutch positions see Figure F a Pull clutch knob out b Turn it 90 while it is pulled out then release it a b Figure F Clutch operation Remote Transmitter Operation Figure G Remote 1 Activate the Remote by pressing the ON OFF button for 3 seconds until LED lights up 2 Press EXTEND or RETRACT to operate winch WARNING Only operate the winch while the winch line and load are in ...

Page 10: ...ok onto the object using a pulling point tow strap tree strap or chain See Figure H Figure H Using a strap anchor point Do not wrap the wire rope around the object and hook onto the wire rope itself This can damage the object being pulled and kink or fray the wire rope 8 Attachment point must be centered in loop of hook and the hook s safety clasp must be fully closed See Figure I Figure I Correct...

Page 11: ...ate the winch only while you have a clear view of the winch wire rope and entire winching operation Stop winching if your view becomes obstructed 13 Operate the controls briefly to ensure they work properly The retract button should retract the winch cable The extend button should power out the cable If operation is reversed the power cables may be connected backwards Correct any such issue before...

Page 12: ...el in the Wire Rope CAUTION Do not power the hook all the way into the fairlead to prevent damage 21 Press and hold the on off button on the Remote for 3 seconds to turn the Remote off The indicator light on the Remote will turn off WARNING To prevent serious injury from accidental operation disconnect Positive Battery Cable from Circuit Breaker after use Duty Cycle Duration of Use at least 14 min...

Page 13: ...e rope occasionally with a light oil 4 The winch s internal mechanism is permanently lubricated Do not open the housing However if the winch is submerged it should be opened dried and re lubricated by a qualified technician as soon as possible to prevent corrosion Wire Rope Replacement 1 Move Clutch Handle to the Released position 2 Extend the Wire Rope to its full length noting how the existing W...

Page 14: ... and repair Motor runs slowly or without normal power 1 Insufficient current or voltage 2 Loose or corroded battery cable connections 3 Incorrect power cords 1 Battery weak recharge Run winch with vehicle motor running 2 Clean tighten or replace 3 Use only supplied power cords Motor runs in one direction only 1 Defective or stuck solenoid 2 Remote damaged 1 Tap solenoid to loosen contacts Repair o...

Page 15: ...art Description Qty 12 Planetary Gear 1 13 Ring Gear 1 14 Motor ASM 1 15 Bolt 2 16 Mounting Bracket 1 17 Screw 2 18 Remote Transmitter 1 19 Cable ASM with Hook 5 32 50 1 20 Hook Strap 1 21 Hardware Kits 1 22 Roller Fairlead 1 Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purpo...

Page 16: ...DING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price i...

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