WN-2500 / WN-3500 / WN-4500 / WN-6000
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WINCH:
A winch is a powerful piece of machinery. For safe and confident operation, it is important
to understand basic winch operations and specifications. See below for details on winch
components and usage. Practice using winch before an actual situation occurs.
Winch has been engineered with several patented technologies.
Motor:
Motor is powered by a 12 volt battery. Motor provides power to Mechanical Gear
Mechanism which turns Winch Drum and winds Synthetic Rope.
Winch Drum:
Cylinder on which Synthetic Rope is stored. Winch Drum feeds or winds
Synthetic Rope depending on Winch switch direction.
Synthetic Rope:
Designed specifically for Winches load capacity and is looped at end to
accept clevis hook pin. Synthetic Rope feeds onto Winch Drum, through Fairlead, when in
“under wind” position.
Fairlead:
When operating Winch at an angle, Fairlead guides Synthetic Rope onto Winch
Drum and minimizes damage/abrasion from winch mount or bumper.
Mechanical Gear System:
Converts Motor power into extreme pulling forces.
Braking System:
Braking action is automatically applied to Winch Drum when Motor is
stopped and there is load on Synthetic Rope. A separate mechanical brake applies braking
action.
Control System:
Winch can be controlled by using Power Cord/Switch Assembly or through
Remote Control.
Free Spooling Clutch:
Allows user to manually disengage (“CLUTCH OUT”) Winch Drum
from Mechanical Gear System; free spool. Engaging clutch (“CLUTCH IN”) locks Winch into
Mechanical Gear System.
Solenoid:
Power from vehicle battery flows through a weather-sealed switch before being
directed to Motor.
Rocker Switch:
Power switch leads have a dual switch for powering in or powering out
Winch Drum. Rocker Switch allows user to stand clear of Synthetic Rope when Winch is
under load.
Wireless Remote Control:
Allows user to operate Winch from 50’ away. To turn on, push
both buttons at once until LED lights up. To turn off, push both buttons at once until LED
light goes out.
Rocker Switch must be hooked up and key on power wire connected for
remote to work.
Mounting Plate:
Plate that can mount to most flat surfaces such as trailers, step bumpers,
truck beds, etc. Fairlead mounting holes included.
Pulley/Snatch Block (not included):
Doubles pulling power of Winch or changes pulling
direction without damaging Synthetic Rope. When pulling over 70% of rated line pull, it is
recommended to use double line and snatch block.
To turn ON:
- press and hold (2) buttons simultaneously
until LED indicator turns on
To turn OFF:
- press and hold (2) buttons simultaneously
until LED indicator shuts off
- remote will power off automatically after 2
minutes of inactivity
