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Designed for Vehicle Recovery, Vehicle Trailers and General Winching Applications.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING/HOISTING
Assembly & Operating Instructions
CAUTION
PLEASE READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE WINCH! IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT LISTED BELOW.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your KEEPER
®
Winch.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Your KEEPER
®
Winch has been designed and manufactured to provide years of trouble-free operation.
If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact Customer Service at 800-533-7372, visit our website:
www.keeperwinches.com or contact
When requesting information in regard to this winch, please give the following information:
Winch Part #____________________ and Serial number___________________________________.
(Please write down this information here for future reference.) (Found on Motor Housing)
Please read and understand this Owner’s Manual prior to installing and operating this product.
PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION.
Your Winch is a powerful machine. If used unsafely or improperly, there is a possibility that property damage and/or personal injury can result.
Your safety ultimately depends on your caution when using this product.
General Description
KU4.5 12 Volt DC ELECTRIC WINCH
This KEEPER
®
Winch is equipped with a series wound, 12 Volt DC motor and is
designed for
INTERMITTENT GENERAL DUTY USE.
This electric winch is similar to
most electric motor driven tools and should not be allowed to become overly hot.
Stop winch if motor starts to labor or end of motor becomes hot to the touch.
Stop winching and allow motor to cool down.
Minimum electrical requirements are 60 amp alternator
and battery with 650 CCA (cold cranking amp) capacity.
This Winch
(FIGURE 1)
is not intended for use in
lifting/hoisting applications and the manufacturer
does not warrant it to be suitable for such use.
The Freespool Clutch disengages the gearbox to allow
the wire rope to be pulled out without using electric power.
A Remote Switch with 15’ lead allows a wide variety
of mounting options.
Wire Cable Assembly is 60’ X 7/32”. Usable length is 55 feet.
Wiring harness to battery length is 6 feet.
KU 4.5 SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number:
Rated Line Pull:
Motor - Series Wound:
Control:
Switching:
Gear Train:
Gear Reduction:
Clutch (Freespooling):
Brake:
Wire Rope:
Fairleads:
Battery Leads:
Battery:
Application:
Finish:
Weight:
KU45032
4,500 lbs., 2,041 kg.
Permanent Magnet 1.5HP 12V DC
Hand Held Remote on 15’ lead with built-in High Density Light
High Duty cycle Sealed Solenoid Pack
High Efficiency 3-Stage Planetary Gear Set
226:1
Cam Activated
Mechanical Automatic
60’ (16.8 m) of 7/32” (5.6 mm) Diameter Wire Rope with
Looped Thimble and Latched Clevis Hook.
4-way Roller Fairlead
6 Gauge, 72” (1.83 m)
Minimum 650 CCA
General Utility Load Recovery/Trailer, Truck, Tractor, Equipment
High-Gloss gray Powder Coat over Undercoating
34 lbs. / 15.4 kg.
Performance
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING / HOISTING
!
!
FIGURE 1
*INCLUDES MOUNTING PLATE
