Installation and Operating Instructions
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain this anchor
winch. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal
injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Unpacking - When unpacking, inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Make sure the winch is
correctly installed before putting unit into service.
SAFETY ISSUES
Read this user manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Only persons well
acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the winch.
Rope breakage.
1.
Never allow anyone between anchor and the winch. If the rope breaks it could snap back with enough force to cause injury.
2.
Never substitute cable for rope. Cable is not an acceptable anchor line as it does not stretch and is easily frayed. If cable
breaks it can snap back with more force than a rope.
3.
This product is intended to lift typical marine anchors. Do not attempt to lift or move people or other objects.
4.
Inspect entire rope, weakness or wear, or kinking (short tight twist or curl) before each use. Replace worn rope.
Electrical shock and fire hazards.
1.
Use only suitable wire for electrical connections between the winch and battery.
2.
Do not use electrical wire sizes smaller than 10 AWG (gauge) with a 105-C rating with this winch. Use wire that is suitable
for the length of run in your installation. Wire that is too small or too long could result in overloading and a fire. Larger
gauge wire will improve product life. Use 10 gauge wire up to 15 ft. (4m), 8 gauge up to 25 ft. (7m). If using a wire size
larger than 10 gauge, cut the existing wires within about 12inches (30cm) from winch and splice the heavier wire directly to
the 10-gauge winch battery wires. DO NOT try to replace the battery wires inside the housing.
3.
Use a 40-amp circuit breaker or fuse near the battery when installing this winch.
4.
Make sure any crimped electrical connections do not pull apart easily.
5.
Always disconnect the battery positive wire from the battery before attempting to install, relocate, or service the winch.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION - Throughout this manual potential safety hazards will be noted with the following
terms. Please read and understand these terms before operating the product.
Danger means a hazard that
WILL
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.
Warning means a hazard that
COULD
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.
Caution means a hazard that
MAY
cause
minor or moderate injury if the warning
is ignored. It may also mean hazard that
will only cause damage to property.
