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28. NEVER allow shock loads to be
applied to winch or wire rope.
29. Use caution when pulling or
lowering a load up
down
a
ramp or incline. Keep people,
pets and property clear of the
path of the load.
Correct installation of your winch is
required for proper operation.
This winch MUST
be mounted
the wire rope in
the
under
Improper mounting
your
winch
and
void
WARNING
!
I N S TA L L AT I O N
Step (1)
Unpack all components near the
vehicle with the battery to be used
for the winch.
Secure 4’ tree-saver strap through
tow hook, chassis frame or similar
structure of the vehicle. Make sure
Note:
When installing winch, your install-
ation may vary slightly from the instruc-
tions and diagrams that follow, depend-
ing upon your vehicle, winch mounting
or structure support. Always take time to
assess your situation and plan your pull.
Release tension on the clutch by jogging
some of the wire rope. Release the
clutch
and pull out the wire rope and
extend to anchor point or load.
least five (5) turns of wire rope left
on the drum. Re-engage the drum by
returning the clutch knob to the
“Engaged” position. (See Figure 9).
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Step (2)
The winch electrical hookup is simple.
Insert the yellow connector on the
hand held remote to the yellow connector
on the winch. Insert the gray connector
on the handheld remote to the gray
connector on the battery jumper cable or
the permanent battery cable connection.
Always use the supplied hand saver
to hold the hook when spooling the
rope in or out. Check that there are at
Step (3)
Note: The permanent battery cable
connection should be installed prior to
use of winch. Attach the circuit breaker
directly to battery end of the permanent
battery connection (RED) and then
attached the RED wire from the circuit
breaker directly to the battery positive
terminal. Connect the Black coded
(See
Figure 6).
If using the temporary battery jumper
connection; attach the RED connector
to the positive terminal on the battery
and attach the BLACK connector to the
negative terminal on the battery.
Figure 7
or
WARNING
Batteries contain
gasses which are
flammable and explosive. Wear eye
protection during installation and
remove all metal jewelry. Do not lean
over battery while making connections.
Wrap the Circuit Breaker with
electrical tape to prevent short circu ts.
with
wind direction.
could damage
your warranty.
Figure 8
If there is a load on the wire rope, the
clutch knob may not pull out easily.
DO NOT FORCE THE CLUTCH KNOB.
Step (4)
Pull and turn the clutch knob to the
“Free ” position as shown in Figure .
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shackle
out
WARNING
!
The location of
the Switch MUST
NOT interfere with safe operation of
the vehicle and winch. Wiring MUST
NOT come in contact with any moving
parts or sharp edges, such as engine,
winch drum, wire rope, straps,
suspension, brakes, exhaust or steering.
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wire from the permanent battery
connection to the battery negative
terminal.
ker
Figure 6
Circuit Brea
CAUTION
!
The wire MUST BE
routed over the
vehicle to make sure it does not get
caught under the vehicle during
winching. DISCONNECT the battery
jumper from the battery when not
in use.
WARNING
!
DO NOT use a pulley
block to double line
product .
that the strap will not come in con-
tact with any sharp or hot edges or
objects. Feed shackle through loop
on both ends of strap. Attach shackle
to winch mount plate. (See Figure 8).
DO NOT use strap in a “Choker” man-
ner such that it loops back onto itself.
(See Figure ).
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this
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. ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH
POWER LEADS TO BATTERY
BEFORE WORKING IN OR
AROUND THE WINCH DRUM so
that the winch cannot be turned
on accidentally.
22. When moving a load, slowly
take up the wire rope slack until
it becomes taut. Stop, recheck
all winching connections. Be
sure the hook is properly seated.
If a nylon sling is used, check the
attachment to the load.
23. When using your winch to move
a load, place the vehicle trans-
mission in neutral, set vehicle
brake, and chock all wheels.
24. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO
HOLD LOADS IN PLACE.
Use other means of
securing loads such
as tie down straps.
25. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED
SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS
AND ACCESSORIES. Use of non-
factory approved components
may cause injury or property
damage and could void your
warranty.
26. DO NOT MACHINE OR WELD
ANY PART OF THE WINCH. Such
alterations may weaken the
structural integrity of the winch
and could void your warranty.
27 .DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO
EITHER 110V AC HOUSE CUR-
RENT OR 220V MAINS AS WINCH
BURNOUT OR FATAL SHOCK
MAY OCCUR.
