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Wiring
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION
DUE TO SPARKING AT THE BATTERY CONNECTION:
Unplug the Pendant Connector and disconnect the Battery Cables
before making other wiring connections.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM LEAKING BATTERY ACID:
Do not use a dirty, corroded or leaking battery.
Only use a 12V automotive (or equivalent) battery, in good condition.
1.
Plan a route for the wiring from the point of the
vehicle where the winch will be mounted, or used,
to the battery. This route must be secure, out of
the way of moving parts, road debris, or any
possibility of being damaged by operation or
maintenance of the vehicle. For example, you
may wish to route the wires under the vehicle,
attaching it to the frame using suitable fasteners.
Do not attach the wires to the exhaust system,
drive shaft, emergency brake cable, fuel line, or
any other components which may create damage
the wiring through heat or motion, or create a fire
hazard.
2.
If you drill through the bumper or any part of the
body to route the wires, be sure to install a rubber
grommet in the hole to prevent fraying of the
wires at the point.
3.
Route the Cables from the Solenoid to the battery
and from the Solenoid to the Winch, following the
precautions discussed above. See Figure E.
Figure E: Wiring Connections
4.
Attach the Red, Black and Yellow Cables to the
terminals on the Winch. The Winch terminals are
color-coded.
5.
Attach the Circuit Breaker to the Positive
Terminal on the battery.
6.
Attach the red Battery Cable to the Circuit
Breaker.
7.
Attach the black Battery Cable directly to the
negative terminal of the battery.
8.
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 direction of the Pendant Controller
’s button. After
the unit is mounted and powered, check the direction
of the Power In and Power Out on the Pendant
Controller button. If you wish to change the direction
on the Pendant Controller, disconnect the Battery
Cables from the battery, switch the Motor Cable
connections on the Motor Assembly, then reconnect
the Battery Cables.
9.
Disconnect the Pendant Controller when not in
use
Preparing the Wire Rope
1.
The wire rope must be properly coiled under
tension to be able to support a load without
damage.
2.
Uncoil the wire rope, except for 5 full wraps.
3.
Recoil the wire rope back into the winch under at
least 500lb. of tension.
