2 Speed Boat Trailer Winch Owner’s Manual
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Winches are not intended (1) for the movement of people and (2) as a load securing device for boats on trailers
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Installing the Winch
Important !
Inspect the winch immediately following installation. This will give provide a record of
the condition of the winch from which to compare future inspections.
Warning
Do not install the winch near corrosive chemicals, flammable materials or other elements that may damage the winch
or injure the operator. Adequately protect the winch and operator from such elements.
Position the winch so the operator can stand clear of the boat, and out of the path of possible broken wire that could
snap back and cause injury.
Attach the winch to a rigid and level / flat foundation base that will support the winch and the boat under all load /
unload conditions, including shock loading.
Locate the winch in an area clear of traffic and obstacles that could interfere with its operation. Make sure the winch is accessible for maintenance and
operation.
The winch should be positioned onto a solid / flat foundation base (able to support the winch and the load / unload operations under all conditions) in the
front of and central to the trailer. This ensures a balanced winching operation whilst loading / unloading the boat.
Fasten the winch securely to the boat trailer, utilising all four mounting holes to ensure maximum capacity. 4ea. M10 galvanised or G316 stainless steel
bolts, flat and spring washers and nuts should be used to secure the winch to the boat trailer.
Installing wire cable / fibre rope / webbing onto Jarrett winches
Important !
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Use wire cable and other rigging equipment rated for the capacity of the winch.
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Do not drag the wire cable through dirt or debris that could cause damage, or poor operation.
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Always wear protective clothing when handling wire cable.
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Install the wire cable securely to the winch drum. A poorly secured wire cable could come loose
from its anchor and could release the load.
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Ensure the wire cable is wound correctly or the winch may not work properly and could release the load.
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Always ensure that a minimum of three full turns remain on the winch drum at all times.
Where wire cable / fibre rope / webbing is not supplied or is to be replaced,
purchase the proper wire cable / fibre rope / webbing
for your application. Keep the following in mind when selecting. Contact a reputable supplier for assistance.
Breaking strength of new wire cable / fibre rope / webbing should be at least 2 times greater than the rating of the winch.
Wire cable lay must agree with the winding direction of the drum to insure proper winding.
Secure the wire cable / fibre rope / webbing to the winch drum as per the securing instructions below.
Test the wire cable / fibre rope / webbing installation by operating the winch. The pawl (ratchet) operates in one direction only. Make sure the pawl
(ratchet) engages to resist the force of the load.
Wind three full turns of wire cable onto the drum by operating the winch whilst holding the wire cable taut. These turns serve as an anchor wraps and
must remain on the drum at all times.
Dependant on Boat Trailer Winch model, two securing methods for cable are applicable:
Instruction for securing a cable to a winch using a plate clamp fitting
1.
Tape the cable end using 50mm – 70mm of plastic tape. This is to stop the cable end from fraying and causing injury in use.
2.
Fold the end of the cable (approximately 30mm) back on itself and permanently kink the end.
3.
Feed the taped end of the cable through the round hole of the drum flange (disc)
from inside the drum.
4.
Place one of the cup head bolts into Hole 1 of the clamp fitting, with the head on the inside of
the drum assembly, and pull the cable tight against the bolt. Attach the nut and tighten.
5.
Align the second hole in the plate with Hole 2, and secure with the second bolt and nut.
