Smittybilt XRC10, Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
Warning: The use of any other accessory or attachment other than those recommended in the Fitting Instructions may
present a risk of personal injury.
WINCH OPERATION WARNINGS
Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for future reference.
1. The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pile up on one end of
the drum. If this happens reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor point further to the center of the
vehicle. After the job is done
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you can un-spool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
2. Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle where it will not become damaged, inspect it before you plug it
in.
3. When ready to begin spooling in, plug in remote control switch with clutch disengaged, do not engage clutch with
motor running.
4. Never connect the hook back to the cable. This causes cable damage. Always use a sling or chain of suitable
strength.
5. Observe your winch while winching, if possible while standing at a safe distance. Stop the winching process every
meter or so to assure the cable is not piling up in one corner. Jamming the cable can break your winch.
6. Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting apparatus. They must be attached to vehicle frame.
7. The use of a snatch block will aid recovery operations by providing a doubling of the winch capacity and a halving
of the winching speed, and the means to maintain a direct line pull to the center of the rollers. When double loading
during stationary winching, the winch hook should be attached to the chassis of the vehicle.
8. Ensure rated “D” or bow shackles are used in conjunction with an approved tree trunk protector to provide a safe
anchor point.
9. When extending winch cable, ensure that at least FIVE (5) wraps of cable remain on drum at all times. Failure to do
this could result in the cable parting from the drum under load. Serious personal injury or property damage may result.
10. All winches are provided with a Red Cable marking to identify that 5 cable wraps remain on the winch drum when
this mark appears at the rollers. No recovery should be attempted beyond this marking.
11. Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as much
line as you can for heavy pulls (you must leave 5 wraps minimum on the drum-red cable). If this is not practical use a
snatch block and double line arrangement.
12. Draping a heavy blanket or similar object over the extended winch cable is recommended as it will dampen any
back lash should a failure occur.
13. Neat, tight spooling avoids cable blinding, which is caused when a load is applied and the cable is pinched between
the others. If this happens, alternatively power the winch in and out. Do not attempt to work a bound cable under load,
free by hand.
14. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicles are on an incline.
15. Battery:
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Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other containments.
- Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
- Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid flattening the battery.
16. Winch cable:
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Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
- Do not use the winch if cable is frayed.
- Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.