Page 9
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Item 63770
S
AFET
y
O
PERA
T
iO
n
M
A
in
TE
n
A
n
CE
S
ET
u
P
Wiring
TO PREVEnT SERiOuS inJuRy FROM EXPLOSiOn
DuE TO SPARKinG AT THE BATTERy COnnECTiOn:
unplug the Pendant Connector and disconnect the Battery Cables
before making other wiring connections.
TO PREVEnT SERiOuS inJuRy FROM LEAKinG BATTERy ACiD:
Do not use a dirty, corroded or leaking battery.
Only use a 12V automotive (or equivalent) battery, in good condition.
1. Plan a route for the wiring from the point of the
vehicle where the winch will be mounted, or used,
to the battery. This route must be secure, out of the
way of moving parts, road debris, or any possibility
of being damaged by operation or maintenance
of the vehicle. For example, you may wish to
route the wires under the vehicle, attaching it to
the frame using suitable fasteners. Do not attach
the wires to the exhaust system, drive shaft,
emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any other
components which may create damage the wiring
through heat or motion, or create a fire hazard.
2. If you drill through the bumper or any part
of the body to route the 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 Solenoid to the battery
and from the Solenoid to the Winch, following the
precautions discussed above. See Figure E.
Circuit
Breaker
Solenoid
Box
Winch
Red
Black
Black
yellow Cap
Black
Red
Figure E: Wiring Connections
4. Attach the Red, Black and Yellow
Cables to the terminals on the Winch.
The Winch terminals are color-coded.
5. Attach the Circuit Breaker to the
Positive Terminal on the battery.
6. Attach the red Battery Cable to the Circuit Breaker.
7. Attach the black Battery Cable directly to
the negative terminal of the battery.
8. Tighten all power cable hardware
to 20 in. lb. (2.2Nm).
9. Lift the Socket Cover exposing the
electrical switch connector. Insert the
Pendant connector into the Socket.
10. Test winch function and drum rotation direction by
pressing the rocker switch on the pendant controller.
11. Disconnect the Pendant Controller when not in use.
Preparing the Wire Rope
1. The wire rope must be properly coiled under tension
to be able to support a load without damage.
2. Uncoil the wire rope, except for 5 full wraps.
3. Recoil the wire rope back into the winch
under at least 500 lb. of tension.