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Mounting the Solenoid Assembly:
1.
Place the solenoid box in a suitable place close enough to the winch to allow the cable to be routed
properly.
2.
Mark the desired location of the screw holes.
3.
Verify that the installation surface has no hidden components or structural pieces that will be damaged
before drilling.
4.
Drill pilot holes for the mounting screws.
5.
Secure in place with mounting screws.
Wiring:
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 secured and 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 to 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
th
e
Cables
from the
Solenoid to the
battery and from the
Solenoid
to the
winch,
following
the
precautions discussed
. See the following picture.
