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4.2 Special warnings when using the electric winch
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Cable
Be sure the cable is in good condition and attached properly.
Do not use the winch if the cable is frayed.
Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
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Battery
Be sure the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other contaminants.
Always wear ANSI approved eye protection when working around the battery.
Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid running the battery down.
•
Stand back
Stay out of the direct line that the cable is pulling. In case it slips or breaks, it will “whiplash” along this line.
Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewellery clear of the winch while in use.
Use a spotter to assist you in assuring that it is safe to operate the winch. Make sure this person is out of the way of the
vehicle and the cable before activating the winch.
• Power limits
Do not attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch.
Never use the hand crank to assist the winch. This will damage the winch and may cause personal injury.
5 Wiring your winch
Your winch may be used with temporary wiring or permanent wiring.
5.1 Temporary wiring
1. Lift the rubber seal and plug the power cable into the plug on the right side of the winch body. This plug is labelled
“Power”. Route the electric cord from the winch to your battery, being careful to avoid tangling it in moving equipment or
causing a tripping hazard.
2. Connect the black clamp handle of the power cable to the frame of your vehicle, establishing a ground connection.
Connect the red clamp handle to the positive (+/red) terminal of your battery.
Note: Be sure you are using a 12V (24V) automotive battery or equivalent, in good condition.
3. Lift the rubber seal on the left side of the winch body. Taking the remote control unit, insert the socket at the end of the cord
into the plug on the left side of the winch body labelled “Remote control”.
4. Set the remote control aside in a safe place until ready for use.
5.2 Permanent wiring
1. Attach the over-current protector to the positive (+/red) terminal of your battery, using the battery terminal clamp bolt.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Route the power cable from the point the winch will be used to the battery, following the precautions discussed above.
5. Remove the red clamp handle, and attach the red wire to the over-current protector which is mounted onto the positive (+/
red) terminal of your battery.
6. Remove the black clamp handle, and attach the black wire to the frame of your vehicle, creating a secure electrical ground.
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