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5.
ROPE INSTALLATION
Use caution when installing/using winch line. Incorrect
installation can lead to part damage. Follow these instructions.
Wire Rope:
Wire rope must have a steel core.
Synthetic Rope:
Superwinch recommends certified Dyneema synthetic ropes.
1.
Unwind the rope from the spool and lay it out along the ground with the tapered end
nearest to the winch. NEVER wind the rope straight onto the drum from a coil.
2.
Disengage the freespool
3.
Insert the tapered end of the rope into the cross-hole in the end of the drum and secure
by tightening the setscrew. Synthetic rope only: insert tapered end of rope into the cross-
hole and run across drum. Tape rope down and spool 5-6 wraps over the taped rope end.
4.
Re-engage the freespool.
5.
Carefully run the winch in the “Winch In” direction. Keeping tension on the rope. Spool
5 or 6 wraps of rope neatly onto the drum.
6.
Apply moderate tension (approx. 1,500 lbs. or 680 kg to the rope). Carefully run the winch
in the “Winch In” direction. Ensure the layers are neatly wrapped onto the drum. This
will minimize damage to the lower layers of rope when a load is applied.
PULLING OUT THE ROPE
Insure no load is on the winch line then disengage the freespool.
With a pair of gloves on, pull out the rope and secure it to an
anchor or load. Check that there are at least 5 turns of rope
remains on the drum. Re-engage the freespool.
6.
FREESPOOL OPERATION
Avoid pulling a load at more than a 15 degree angle in relation
to the winch. This will reduce wear and tear on the winch and
cable.
NOTE: The winch is designed such that it cannot be freespooled when the drum is under load.
MANUAL FREESPOOL OPERATION
