GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
CUT AND BURN HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. • Never let winch rope slip through your hands.
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. To avoid injury to hands or öngers: • Never leave winch remote control where it can be activated during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being used. • Never leave the wireless winch remote control turned on when installing, freespooling, rigging or servicing winch, or when the winch is not being used.
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. • Always ensure hook latch is closed and not supporting load. • Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only to the center of hook. • Never use a hook whose throat opening has increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted. • Always use a hook with a latch. • Always ensure the operator and bystanders are aware of the stability of the vehicle and/or load. • Never hook back on rope.
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. • Always stand clear, keep hands clear, keep others away. • Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of wire rope/10 wraps of synthetic 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. • Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load. • Always be certain anchor will withstand load, use appropriate rigging and take time to rig correctly. • Never use winch to lift or move persons. • Never use excessive effort to freespool winch rope. • Always use proper posture/lifting technique or get lifting assistance while handling and installing product. • Always wind the winch rope on bottom (mountside) of drum. • Never wind rope over top of drum. • Always spool the winch rope onto the drum in the direction speciöed by the drum rotation labels on the winch and/or in the documentation. This is required for the automatic brake (if so equipped) to function properly.
WARNING
NOTICE
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • Always avoid side pulls which can pile up winch rope at one end of the drum. This can damage winch rope or winch. • Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. • Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching operation. • Never submerge winch in water, if not IP68 rated. • Always store the remote control in a protected, clean, dry area.
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. • Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection. • Never route electrical cables across sharp edges. • Never route electrical cables near parts that get hot. • Never route electrical cables through or near moving parts. • Always place the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals as directed by the installation instructions. • Never lean over battery while making connections. • Never route electrical cables over battery terminals. • Never short battery terminals with metal objects. • Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling. • Always consult operator’s manual for proper wiring details. • Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals. • Always connect red (+) power cable ONLY to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. • Always connect black ground (-) power cable ONLY to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. • Never connect red (+) power cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
WARNING
This manual provides instructions on how to install and operate your WARN® ZEON® Platinum winch and operating your Advanced Wireless Remote Control. Always read the Basic Guide To Winching Techniques for complete operational instructions for your WARN® winch system. Safety When installing your WARN® winch system, read and follow all mounting and safety instructions. Always use caution when working with electricity and remember to verify that no exposed electrical connections exist before energizing your winch circuit. For specifications and performance data, refer to the specification sheet supplied with your winch.
CUT AND BURN HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. To avoid injury to hands and öngers: • Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch rope. • Always be aware of possible hot surfaces at winch motor, drum or rope during or after winch use.
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