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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING / HOISTING
WARNING
USE ONLY 3/8” -16 UNC BOLT AND NUTS WITH MINIMUM ISO GRADE 8.8.
WARNING
Batteries contain gases, which are flammable and explosive.
WEAR EYE
PROTECTION DURING INSTALLATION AND REMOVE ALL METAL JEWELRY.
Do not lean over battery while making connections.
WARNING
Ensure that the wiring harness does not interfere or come in contact with any hot
or moving engine, suspension, steering, braking or exhaust parts.
MINIMUM ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE 60 AMP ALTERNATOR AND
BATTERY WITH 650 CCA (COLD CRANKING AMP) CAPACITY.
Step 1
Follow electrical connection diagram
(FIGURE 11).
Bolt the circuit
breaker to the terminal end of the Red 6 GA battery lead that is factory
connected to the sealed solenoid switching pack. Now connect the
circuit breaker to the positive battery terminal.
Step 2
Connect the other terminal end of the Black 6 GA battery lead to the negative battery terminal.
Step 3
Remove the dust cover on the plug receptacle and insert the plug end of the hand held switch.
The plug end is keyed and will fit easily onto the socket only one way.
DO NOT FORCE.
Step 4
Turn the freespool clutch handle to the Disengage position
(See FIGURE 7)
. Pull 5 feet of wire rope off the drum. Return the freespool clutch handle back to
Engaged position. Activate the Winch cable in and out by momentarily pressing the hand held switch to check drum rotation direction. The switch is labeled
“IN” for winching in and “OUT” for winching out. When released the switch will automatically go to the off position.
IF THIS DOES NOT OCCUR THEN TAKE
THE PLUG OFF THE RECEPTACLE.
If the drum rotates in the wrong direction then check the trouble shooting area in this manual or call for assistance 800-533-7372.
Step 5
You are now ready to winch. Practice winching operations by freespooling cable out and winching in under no load. Plan some tests in advance and learn
to watch and listen. Recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. You will gain confidence.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, LEATHER GLOVES AND USE THE HAND SAVER STRAP (FIGURE 3).
Extending the Life of Your Winch
1. KEEP A TIGHTLY WOUND WIRE ROPE DRUM.
Keep the wire rope tightly and evenly wound on the drum all the time. Do not allow the wire rope to become
loosely wound. A loosely wound drum allows a wire rope under load to work its way down into the layers of wire rope on the drum. When this happens, the wire
rope may become wedged within the body of the windings damaging the wire rope. A good practice is to rewind the wire rope under tension after each use. Apply
tension using hand saver strap
(FIGURE 3)
and ALWAYS wear gloves.
2. DO NOT ALLOW WINCH MOTOR TO OVERHEAT.
Keep the duration of pulls as short as possible. If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot by touching, stop
winching and allow the motor to cool down.
KEEP THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNNING TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY
during the cooling break.
3. USE A PULLEY BLOCK FOR HEAVY LOADS.
To maximize Winch and wire rope life, use a pulley block (not included) to double line heavier loads.
(See FIGURE 2)
(See www.keeperwinches.com for part number
KWA14512
) Always use a pulley block that is rated twice the capacity of the winch.
CAUTION
If the winch motor stalls, do not continue to apply power.
4.
The pull required to start a load moving is often much greater than the pull required
to keep it moving.
AVOID FREQUENT STOPS AND STARTS DURING THE PULL.
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FIGURE 11
Black 6 GA
Negative
Battery Lead
Circuit Breaker
Red 6 GA Positive
Battery Terminal
Lead
