Westin Automotive Products, Inc.
320 W. Covina Blvd
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
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Customer Service (800) 793-7846
DATE: 1/4/17
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P.N.: 75-XXXX-
RevX
ECO #: W16-
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To keep your winch in working order please:
Once a month cycle the winch by:
1.
Power out steel cable/synthetic rope 15ft. Then free spool out another 50+ ft of steel cable/synthetic rope. Always
make sure you have at least 6 wraps of steel cable or 10 wraps of synthetic rope around winch drum.
2.
Put winch into gear and re-spool the winch line. Inspect winch line as you re-spool winch line. It is recommended that you
have at least 1000 lbs of tension when re-spooling cable. This prevents the rope from pinching itself during recovery.
*Keep instructions in glove box for reference.
Winching is dangerous and potentially fatal.
Use caution when winching:
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Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
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Do not use the winch if the cable is frayed.
11.
Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as much line as
you can for heavy pulls (you must leave 6 wraps of steel cable or 10 wraps of synthetic rope minimum on the drum-red
cable). If this is not practical use a snatch block and double line arrangement.
12.
Draping a heavy blanket or similar object over the extended winch cable is recommended as it will dampen any back lash
should failure occur.
13.
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding, which is caused when load is applied and the cable is pinched between the oth-
ers. If this happens, alternatively power the winch in and out. Do not attempt to work a bound cable under load, free it by
hand.
14.
Apply blocks to wheels when vehicles are on an incline.
15.
Battery:
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Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other containments.
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Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
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Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid draining the battery.
16.
Winch Cable:
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NEVER operate winch with less than 10 wraps of synthetic rope or 6 wraps of steel cable around the drum. The terminal
end is to prevent the rope from unraveling, it is NOT a load bearing attachment point. Improper installation and/or spool-
ing out to last layer will put a load on the terminal end and the rope will release from the terminal.
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Always re-spool winch rope under a minimum 1000 lb load before each use.
17.
Do not attempt to exceed the load rating of the winch.
18.
Do not drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way. Vehicle movement in combination with winch operation may
overload the cable, the winch itself or cause damaging shock loads.
19.
Shock loads when winching are dangerous! A shock load occurs when an increased force is suddenly applied to the cable.
A vehicle rolling back on a slack cable may induce a damaging shock load.
20.
The winches shown in this manual are solely for vehicle and boat use. Do not use
21.
Do not use the winch in hoisting applications due to required hoist safety factors and features.
22.
Do not use the winch to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
23.
Never operate your electric winch near flammable liquids.
24.
Power out only enough to relive slack, excessive powering out can cause damage to internal parts.
25.
Do not use to drop loads (example-unloading vehicles).
26.
Only DC power can be applied to the winch.
