Electric Winch Kit p/n: 000007 rev A
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Test that the control switch runs the winch in the correct direction. When the switch is toggled towards the
water, the winch should let the rope out. When the switch is toggled upland, the winch should pull the rope in.
If the winch does not operate, or turns in the incorrect direction, check the connections (and check the rope is
wrapped in the correct direction).
Wrap the Rope Tightly On the Drum Before First Use
To avoid problems with the outer wraps of the rope “sinking” and wedging into the inner layers under load, it is
necessary to wrap the entire length of the rope tightly and evenly on the winch drum.
Turn the clutch control to “free-spool” and then by hand, pull all but the last layer of rope out of the winch.
Re-engage the winch free-spool knob back to the “Engage” position.
WARNING – Keep hands well away from the winch drum while it is in operation.
With the assistance of a 2
nd
person, manually keep firm tension on the end of the rope while powering the
winch in. From a safe distance, guide the rope onto the spool evenly and tightly.
Loading a Watercraft onto the Shore Ramp with the Electric Winch:
Use the frees-pool clutch or power out enough of the winch line to reach a couple feet past the end of the ramp.
Float the watercraft by hand to the front of the ramp. Attach the winch rope hook to the bow loop.
Toggle the control switch up, winching the front of the watercraft to the first set of rollers. Guide the watercraft
so that it remains centered and aligned with the ramp (in windy conditions this may be easier with two people).
As the watercraft comes up and over the first roller, confirm the watercraft is not rubbing on the Shore Ramp.
Hold the switch until the watercraft is pulled all the way up the ramp. Stop winching before the front of the
watercraft runs into the winch.
WARNING: Keep hands, hair, and loose clothing well away from the winch drum while it is in operation.
Injury may occur if your hand or any part of your body becomes entangled in the winch drum while it is
operating.
CAUTION: Do not use the Shore Ramp if any part of the ramp, winch, or winch rope is damaged, worn, or
malfunctioning.
CAUTION: Always stand to the side of the line of the winch rope when it is pulling. In the unlikely event of a
failure the rope may recoil violently and propel metal hardware back towards the winch.
IMPORTANT: Stop winching immediately if the winch stalls due to an obstruction or overloading.
IMPORTANT: Do not winch the watercraft too far such that it is damaged by hitting the winch.
IMPORTANT: Stay off the watercraft when it is on the Shore Ramp to avoid tipping.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate your watercraft in the shallows or attempt to power it up the ramp as the
impeller will be damaged by rocks pulled in from the bottom. Always float it to the ramp by hand.
