Smittybilt XRC10, Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING YOUR WINCH
1 a) The winch is to be mounted into a suitable steel mounting frame using the 4 point foot mounting system in either a
horizontal or vertical plane.
b) It is very important that the winch be mounted on a flat surface so that the three sections (motor, cable drum and gear
housing) are properly aligned.
c) Before commencing installation, ensure the mounting facility being used is capable of withstanding the rated capacity
of the winch.
d) The fitment of winches and / or a frontal protection system may affect the triggering of SRS air bags. Check that the
mounting system has been tested and approved for winch fitment in the air bag equipped vehicle.
2. Smittybilt manufactures winch mounting frames and / or Frontal Protection Systems to suit most popular vehicles.
Winch frames are packaged with detailed instructions.
3. Should you wish to manufacture your own mounting plate the dimensions below will assist. A steel mount plate of
6mm thickness is recommended. Fasteners should be steel high tensile grade 5 or better. A poorly designed mount may
void warranty.
4. The winch should be secured to the mounting with 3/8” UNC* 1-1/4” steel bolts and spring washers provided.
5. The roller fairlead is to be mounted so as to guide the rope onto the drum evenly.
6. Special mounting requirements for XRC15.
a) XRC15 is to be mounted into a suitable steel mounting frame using the 8 point foot mounting system in either a
horizontal or vertical plane.
b) A steel mount plate of 10 to 12mm thickness is recommended. Fasteners should be steel high tensile grade 8.8 or
better (8 pieces grade 8.8 M12X40 fasteners are provided with the XRC15winch).
Mounting Figure for XRC15