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install a rubber grommet in the hole to prevent fraying the wires.
3.
Route the Cables from the winch to the battery, following the precautions discussed. See image
below:
4.
Attach the red, black and yellow cables to their corresponding terminals on the winch.
NOTE:
Be sure to connect the small Black wire from Control Pack to Black (-) terminal on motor
same terminal as Negative (-) battery cable.
5.
Attach the red battery to the positive terminal on the battery.
6.
Attach the black battery cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery.
7.
Lift the socket cover exposing the electrical switch connector. Insert the pendant connector into the
socket.
NOTE:
The attachment of the Motor Cables determines the operation of the Remote button. After the
unit is mounted and powered, check the direction of the Power In and Power Out on the Remote
button. If you wish to change the direction on the Remote, disconnect the Battery Cables from the
battery, switch the Motor Cable connections on the Motor Assembly, then reconnect the Battery
Cables.
8.
Disconnect the pendant controller when not in use.
Preparing & Stretching Winch Rope:
WARNING:
Always pre-stretch all new ropes before first use. Failing to pre-stretch rope will
reduce maximum capacity of rope and may cause premature failure.
Always keep at least five (5) full wire rope wraps on the winch drum. Rope
termination of anchor screw can fail with inadequate rope traction on drum.
Always keep at least eight (8) full synthetic rope wraps on the winch drum. Rope
anchor screw can fail with inadequate rope traction on drum.
1.
Position the vehicle on a flat surface approximately full rope length distance from anchor point such
as large tree.
Always keep at least five (5) full rope wraps on winch drum.
The screw used to
secure end of rope to drum may fail if there is not enough rope on drum.
2.
Connect rope to anchor point with minimum number of wraps on drum.
3.
Recoil the rope back into the winch under at least 1000lb (454kg) of tension. Apply light pressure to
vehicle brake pedal as needed to produce load.
4.
Stop approximately every minute to check rope is winding uniformly on the drum. Make sure vehicle
is in park with parking brake applied before exiting vehicle. Do not check, touch or attempt to
reposition rope with load on winch rope.
Remote Overview
：
The Remote Control for your XP winch has many features. It can be operated as a corded remote by
connecting it to the winch Control Pack. Connect cord to control pack by plugging into the remote socket
on Control Pack and plug into back of Transmitter. It can also be operated as a wireless controller by
turning the wireless control ON with the WIRELESS button of the face of transmitter.
The BLUE LED for the wireless control will be illuminated when the wireless is active. It will flash slowly
when the transmitter battery is low. The light will remain on if the transmitter is taken out of range from
the receiver (winch) but will not operate winch. Normal function will continue when transmitter is within
range of winch.
This remote also has GREEN LEDs on either side of the wireless control front panel to indicate rope
direction. The LED on the left will illuminate when the Power-In button is pressed. The LED on the right
will illuminate when the Power-Out button is pressed.
Finally, this remote is also equipped with an LED Flashlight. Pressing the flashlight button will turn the
light ON. It will turn OFF automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity. This remote can be charged with
USB power cable so the flashlight can be used as needed.
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