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operation the fitting must be left open without
a hose connected.
If a hose is connected during
winching, air pressure will build up in the unit
and the pressure switch will stop the motor.
It
is recommended that the door be in place on
the housing at all times except during actual
compressor operation.
Compressor Switch
Plug in the Remote Control. The smaller rocker
switch turns the compressor on and off. This can
only be used when the mode selector is in the
“air compressor” symbol position.
Intercooler
The intercooler provides a small air chamber
that reduces the air temperature at the quick-
connect fitting. There is a pressure switch and a
relief valve mounted to the intercooler.
Pressure Switch
The pressure switch will automatically stop
the compressor when it reaches the factory set
“cutout” pressure of approximately 100 psi. When
the pressure drops to the “cut-in” pressure of
approximately 70 psi, the compressor will start
up again.
Relief Valve
If the pressure switch does not shut off the
compressor at its “cut-out” pressure setting, the
relief valve will protect against high pressure by
“popping out” at approximately 125 psi.
The relief valve should be operated manually
once a month to make sure it moves freely
and is functional. It is located below and to the
rear of the air fitting. Pull on the metal ring
momentarily.
Draining the Intercooler
It is normal for condensation to collect in the
intercooler. This can be drained off at the relief
valve by pulling on the metal ring. This should be
done after every ten hours of usage or before any
prolonged storage period.
Air Hose Fitting
1. Your WARN air compressor accessory kit
supplies you with everything you need to
customize your air compressor for multiple
uses.
2. You can easily change out the air hose couplers
to modify your air compressor hose to allow for
multiple fittings. Using a wrench, remove one
of the existing female couplers.
3. Using wrench attach male coupler.
Compressor Switch
Air Access
Door
Mode Selector
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4. The completed hose assembly can be used as
a hose extension or with most standard stand
alone air compressors.
Rope Operation:
Spooling Out
WARNING
Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of
rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum,
as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to hold
a load.
WARNING
Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook
loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation,
and when spooling in or out.
WARNING
Always wear heavy leather gloves when
handling winch rope.
Freespooling is generally the quickest and easiest
way to spool out winch rope. Before freespooling
winch rope out from the winch, power out enough
rope to remove any tension the winch rope might
be under. Disengage the clutch. Then freespool
by manually spooling out enough winch rope for
the winching operation. See The Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques for more information.
NOTICE Do NOT power out more than 30 ft without allowing
the winch to cool for 20 minutes before powering rope back in.
Instead, place the clutch in freespool and pull the rope out by
hand.
WARNING
Always use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling winch rope in or out, during installation or operation
to avoid injury to hands and fi ngers.
Spooling In Under Load
WARNING
Never exceed winch’s rated line pull.
Power-in the winch rope evenly and tightly on
the drum. This prevents the outer winch wraps
from sinking into the inner wraps, binding, and
damaging the winch rope.
Avoid shock loads when spooling, by pulsing the
control switch to take up winch rope slack. Shock
loads can momentarily far exceed the winch and
rope ratings.
Spooling In Under No Load
WARNING
Never touch winch rope or hook while
someone else is at the control switch or during winching
operation.
Spooling with an Assistant
: Have the assistant
hold the hook strap putting as much constant
tension on the winch rope as possible. While
keeping tension, the assistant should walk toward
the winch while you operate the control switch
spooling in the winch rope. Release the switch
when the hook is a minimum of 6 ft. (2m) from the
fairlead opening.
Spool in the remainder for storage as directed
below.
Spooling Alone
: Arrange the winch rope to
be spooled so it will not kink or tangle when
spooled. Be sure any winch rope on the drum is
tightly and evenly layered. Spool enough winch
rope to complete the next full layer on the drum.
Tighten and straighten the layer. Repeat process
until the hook is a minimum of 6 ft. (2 m) from the
fairlead opening.
Spool in the remainder for storage as directed
below.
Spooling Remainder for Storage
When the hook is within 6 ft. (2 m) of the fairlead,
disconnect the hook from the anchor or load.
Hold onto the supplied hook strap and hold
tension on the winch rope. Slowly power-in the
winch by “pulsing” the power-in switch on the
remote control until the hook is within 3 ft. (1 m)
of the fairlead.
Stop winching in and attach the hook to a
suitable anchor point on the vehicle.
NOTICE Do not power the hook into the fairlead. This could
cause damage to the fairlead.
Once the hook is suitably attached to the
vehicle, power-in the remaining slack in the winch
rope by “pulsing” the power-in switch on the
remote control until there is minimal slack in the
winch rope.
Overloading/Overheating
This winch is rated for intermittent duty. When
the motor approaches stall speed, very rapid heat
buildup occurs which may cause motor damage.
