6
6. Always use the hand saver when free-spooling and re-spooling the wire rope.
Using the hand saver keeps your hands and fingers away from the rotating
drum.
7. Check for proper drum rotation. Pull and turn the clutch knob
to the “CLUTCH
OUT
” position. Pull out some cable from the drum, and then turn the clutch
knob to the “CLUTCH IN” position to engage the gears. Press the cable out
button on the power switch. If the drum is turning and releasing more cable
then your connections are accurate. If the drum is turning and collecting more
cable then reverse the leads on the motor. Repeat and check rotation.
MOUNTING DRAWING
D type A type U type
( 5 ' 9 " )
( 4 ' 1 " )
+ R e d M o to r +
S w itc h
-
B la c k M o to r -
-
B la c k B a tte r y -
+
R e d B a tte r y +
F ix in g P a n e l
R e d B a t te r y +
B la c k B a t te r y -
S w it c h
( 1 . 9 6 ' )
O U T
I N
( 5 . 9 ' )
R e d M o t o r +
B la c k M o t o r -
R e d B a tte r y +
B la c k B a tte r y -
( 5 . 9 ' )
S w itc h
I N
O U T
WINCH ACCESSORIES YOU WILL NEED
NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR WINCH
Gloves
– For handling the wire rope and hook strap.
Anchor Strap/Chain
– Tree saver anchor straps are made of high quality nylon with
high tensile strengths from 5,000lbs to 10,000lbs.
Heavy Blanket
– place on the cable to absorb energy should the wire rope break.
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Self-Recovery
Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder.
Always use a sling as an anchor point.
CAUTION
Do not attach
the clevis hook back onto the cable as this could cause damage to
the cable.As shown in Fig 3.1
CAUTION
Do not winch from an acute angle as the wire rope
will pile up on one side of the drum causing damage to wire rope
and the winch. Fig 3.2
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten the vehicle.
Long pulls should be done with the wire rope at a 90° angle to the
winch/vehicle.
Fig 3.1
Fig 3.2
