TrailFX Reflex WR08B, Owner'S Manual

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Winch Operation Warnings Continued
16. Winch rope:
• Be sure that the rope is in good condition and is attached properly.
• Do not use the winch if rope is frayed.
• Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
• Do not replace the rope with a rope of lesser strength.
• The life of the rope is directly related to the use and care it receives. Following its fi rst and
subsequent uses, a rope must be wound onto the drum under a load of at least 500lbs
(230kgs) or the outer wraps will draw into the inner wraps and severely damage the rope
during the winching. The fi rst winch use should be a familiarization run while in a relaxed,
non-recovery situation. Spool out the rope until the red rope mark appears (about 8 wraps remaining
on the drum), and then rewind the rope on the drum under a load of 500lbs (230kgs) or more.
• When the rope is replaced, be sure to apply a thread locking compound to the rope clamp
thread. Tighten the clamp screw properly but do not over tighten. The thread locking compound
will prevent loosening of the screw in arduous conditions.
17. Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of the winch.
18. Do not drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way. Vehicle
movement in combination with winch operation may overload the
rope, the winch itself or cause damaging shock loads!
19. Shock loads when winching are dangerous! A shock load occurs when an increase force is
suddenly applied to the rope. A vehicle rolling back on a slack rope may induce a damaging
shock load.
20. The winches shown in this manual are solely for vehicle and non-industrial applications.
21. Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to required hoist safety factors and features.
22. Do not use the winch to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
Installation
Mounting your Winch
1. The winch is to be mounted into a suitable sized mounting frame using the 4 point foot
mounting system in either a horizontal or vertical plane.
• It’s very important that the winch be mounted on a fl at surface so that the three sections
(motor, rope drum and gear housing) are properly aligned.
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The fi tment 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 fi tment in the
air bag equipped vehic
Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc.
when drilling.
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2. Winch mounting frames and/or frontal protection systems are suggested to suit most popular
vehicle. Winch frames are packaged with detailed fi tting instructions.
3. The winch should be secured to the mounting with the hardware included with your winch.
4. The fairlead is to be mounted so as to guide the rope onto the drum evenly.
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