MOUNTING WINCH ON A FLAT SURFACE
1. Four 9/16” diameter holes are provided for mounting the unit.
The fastener type and size required will vary according to
the type of mounting surface but must be adequate to safely
sustain all loads imposed by the backstop.
MOUNTING WINCH TO A PIPE (SEE FIG. 1)
1. Use the two pipe clamps supplied to secure the winch to a
standard 3" (3 1/2” O.D.) standard pipe. The use of clamps for
a standard 3 1/2” (4" O.D.) pipe can be provided upon request
at the time of order. The pipe clamps will line up with the two
pairs of mounting holes on the front flange of the winch.
2. The winch may be mounted with the rope port(s) up, down
or sideways because there are no lubricant levels to be
concerned with or oil to drip. Two rope ports are provided
and either one may be used to bring the rope out to suit your
installation arrangement. Using the provided ½” lock nuts,
securely fasten the winch to the pipe.
3. Drill two, 9/32” holes in the pipe, using frame holes in winch
as guides. Thread in self-tapping screws (provided) to lock
against rotation. If this is not done correctly, the winch can
rotate on the pipe under load.
PLEASE NOTE:
Do not over tighten U-bolts; over tightening can cause
deflection and weakening of the frame – creating an unsafe
situation and voiding warranty.
WINCH WIRING (SEE WIRING DIAGRAM PG. 2)
1. Two 7/8” diameter knock-outs are provided, one on each side
of the winch, to accept 1/2” conduit connectors and provide
wire access to the electrical compartment at the bottom of
the winch case.
2. Remove the two screws securing the lower cover, slide the
cover out from its locating tabs and withdraw it.
3. The wiring diagram is on the inside surface of the cover.
Field connections are made directly to the terminal block
provided. We recommend using a minimum of 12-gauge
conductor wire as a power supply line to the winch. All circuit
breakers must be dedicated. Check voltage drops under load
(The limit switches are located in the same compartment).
Do not use long extension cords to power the winch.
Use a minimum of 12/3 gauge maximum 100 ft while initially
connecting the winch during installation period. Running
the winch under degraded voltage conditions will result
in overheating, low power and damage to the capacitors.
PLEASE NOTE:
The winch limit switches are pre-wired at the factory. Do not
test run the winch with the limit switches bypassed as this may
cause over–travel of the limit mechanism and result in damage
to the winch.
P: 1-866-829-4411
E: [email protected]
F: 1-519-539-9191
USA: Tork Winch USA LLC
5020 Hazel Jones Road
Bossier City, LA | 71111
CANADA: Tork Winch
125 Bysham Park Drive
Woodstock, ON | N4T 1P1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TW 2000 BASKETBALL BACKSTOP WINCH
GYMNASIUM
CAUTION
1. As with any lifting device, the installation shall
be made only by persons suitably experienced
and qualified for work on hoisting equipment,
in accordance with local requirements.
2. The electrical supply and connection to the winch
shall be made in accordance with local electrical
code and by qualified personnel.
3. The instructions address the areas of proper
mounting, rope installation, wiring and limit switch
adjustment, but they are not intended to cover
every aspect of installation of your hoisting
system, not to replace the need for normal good
care, workmanship and proper practices on part
of the installer.
Installation Instructions Continued >
