Electric Vehicle / Boat Winch
E&OE
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Do not attempt to prolonged pulls at heavy loads. This winch is designed for intermittent use only, and
should not be used in a constant duty application. The duration of the pulling job should be kept as short
as possible. If the winch motor gets very hot, stop the winching operation and let it cool down for several
minutes. Never pull for more than one minute continuously at or near the rated load.
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Do not cross over or under the cable when the winch is being loaded.
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When winching from a vehicle, ensure that all applicable vehicle brakes are engaged (parking brake etc)
and that the wheels are chocked. The vehicle engine should be running during winch operation. If
considerable winching is being performed with the engine turned off, the battery may be too depleted to
restart the engine.
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Avoid continuous pulling from extreme angles as this will cause the winch cable to gather on one end of
the drum. Uneven layering of the cable on the drum when pulling it will cause serious damage to the
winch and cable. It can be corrected by securing the load, releasing tension in the cable, spooling out
cable, then repositioning the cable to the opposite end of the drum and the puilling in again.
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Ensure that the input voltage between the motor terminals is 12VDC in order to reach the rated pull
capacity. Note that maximum rated pull capacity is achieved by the first layer of cable around the drum.
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Never hook the winch cable back to itself as it may damage the cable. Take your time when rigging and
include a reasonable factor for safety. Improper rigging can result in damage to vehicle and equipment. It
can also cause injury.It is better to use a sling or strap around the object to be tied to.
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When moving a load, take up any slack in the cable before winching and always ensure that the load is
properly and safely hooked up to the winch.
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Do not move the vehicle to assist the winch, as it could overload both the cable and winch.
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Never release the free spool clutch (if equipped) when there is a load on the winch.
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After use, release the load.
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For loads OVER 50% rated load capacity, it is recommended to use a pulley block and double line
configuration (see image below). This reduces the load on the winch and the strain on the cable by
approximately 50%.
