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Double Line Rigging
a. A double line system should be used whenever
possible. It reduces the load on the Winch,
allowing it to work longer with less heat buildup.
It reduces load on the Winch in two ways:
• It utilizes the lower layers of wire rope
that have higher capacity, and
• It halves the load on the Winch
through pulley action.
b. Connect the wire rope for a double line
system as shown in Figure I below. Use a
snatch block (sold separately) properly rated
for the load to be pulled and designed to be
operated with this Winch’s wire rope.
Stationary
Winching Vehicle
(Chock tires,
set parking brake,
and leave in neutral)
Load
Damper
Figure I: Double Line setup
c. Loop the wire rope around the snatch block and
connect to another part of the vehicle’s chassis or
to a separate anchor point.
Do not anchor the
Wire Rope back to the Winch or winch mount.
Note:
If anchoring the winching vehicle,
only attach the anchor line to the front of the
vehicle. If the anchor line is attached to the
rear of the vehicle, the vehicle
′
s frame may be
damaged by the forces exerted by winching.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
AND DEATH:
Operate 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.
12. Operate the controls briefly to
ensure they work properly.
a. For the Wired Remote Control:
• The IN position should retract the winch cable.
• The OUT position should power out the cable.
b. For the Wireless Remote Control:
• Activate the Wireless Remote by
pressing the ON/OFF button for
3 seconds until LED lights up.
• 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 use.
13. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on
the Controller to retract the Wire Rope, and winch
the item as desired.
Do not power the hook all
the way into the fairlead to prevent damage.
14. Do not operate the Winch at extreme angles.
Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure B for
a roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle
should be as close to straight as possible.
15°
15°
45°
45°
Figure B: Roller Fairlead Maximum Winching Angles
15. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an
angle in relation to the Winch, use a snatch
block (sold separately) and an anchor point
directly in front of the Winch, as shown in
Figure C, to keep the Wire Rope pull straight.
Figure C: Snatch Block
16.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY:
Stop the Winch and release
tension on the Wire Rope before moving the
blanket or winch damper placed on it.
17. Do not continue use of the Winch until
the battery is completely run down.
18. When possible, keep the engine running while using
this Winch, to continually recharge the battery and
prevent the battery from being drained so much that
the vehicle cannot start. However, exercise extreme
caution when working around a running vehicle
and ONLY operate a vehicle in an outdoor area.
