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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION
DUE TO SPARKING AT THE BATTERY CONNECTION:
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 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 that point.
3. Route the cables from the Receiver to the
battery and from the Receiver to the Winch,
following the precautions discussed earlier.
4. Attach the wires from the Receiver to the
terminals on the Winch. Refer to Figure E.
5. Attach the red cable from the Circuit Breaker to the
positive terminal on the battery. Refer to Figure E.
6. Attach the long black cable from the
Receiver directly to the negative terminal
of the battery. Refer to Figure E.
Circuit
Breaker
Receiver
Winch
Wired
Remote
Wired Remote
Control Socket
Black
Black
Red
Red
Figure E: Wiring Connections
Note:
The attachment of the Motor Cables to the
terminals on the Winch determines the operation of
the Remote’s button. After the unit is mounted and
powered, check the direction of the Power In and Power
Out on the Remote button. 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.
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 500 lb. of tension.
