FIRST TIME OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Damaged components must be replaced before operation.
clutch. Then freespool by manually spooling out enough winch rope for the winching operation. See The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques for more information, found online at: www.warn.com NOTICE Do NOT power out more than 30ft 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.
drum. Tighten and straighten the layer. Repeat process until the hook is a minimum of 6 ft. (2 m) from the fairlead opening. 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN , take time to fully read all instructions and safety information before installing and operating your winch.
WARNING Never leave remote control where it can be unintentionally activated. WARNING Never leave the winch remote control plugged in when installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or when the winch is not being used. The remote control provides control of the power-out (forward) or power-in (reverse) rotation of the spooling drum. Do not leave the remote plugged into the winch when not in use. Leaving the remote plugged in, may result in accidental activation and/or battery drain. Clutch Operation: WARNING Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving.
Step 1: Install Your Winch
WARNING Always choose a mounting location that is sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your winch. Refer to your product specific installation guide for mounting and wiring instructions.
WARNING Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out.
Step 2: System Check Perform system check:
Spooling In Under Load WARNING Never exceed winch or winch rope rated capacity. 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, when winch rope is under load 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
NOTICE
Do not power the hook into the fairlead. This
1. Check fasteners and make sure they are tight and to proper torque. 2. Verify all electrical wiring to all components is correct and be certain that all connections are tight. 3. Verify there is no exposed/bare wiring, terminals or cable insulation damage. 4. Read The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques completely before operating your winch (www.warn.com). Once you have performed a system check, you are ready to perform “First Time Operating Instructions”. Step 3: First Time Operating Instructions In this section, we’ll show you the first time operating instructions for effective basic winching. For complete winch operation and techniques read the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques found online at www.warn.com
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 WARNING Always be aware of possible hot surfaces at winch motor, drum or rope during or after winch use. This winch is rated for intermittent duty. When the motor approaches stall speed, very rapid heat buildup occurs which may cause motor damage. Double-line rigging (see The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques) will reduce the amperage draw, and reduce heat buildup in the motor. This allows longer continual use. Ti Motor Temperature Indicator ( For Ti Models ) Ti model winches are equipped with a motor-mounted thermal sensor which relays temperature information to the winch operator by way of an LED light indicator on the hand-held remote control. The LED in the remote will blink before the winch motor reaches a temperature that could result in damage. Stop winch operation as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the motor to cool.
NOTICE
Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged when operating winch. When the clutch is engaged, the gear train is coupled to the winch drum and power can be transferred from the winch motor. When the clutch is disengaged the drum is in the freespool position and the gear train and winch rope drum are uncoupled allowing the drum to rotate freely. The clutch lever ( specific to certain models ), is typically located on the winch housing opposite the motor and controls the clutch position. To prevent damage, always fully engage or fully disengage the clutch lever. Spooling Out WARNING Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of wire rope or/10 wraps of synthetic rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum. WARNING Always keep hands clear of winch rope,
WARNING Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load.
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.
WARNING Never use winch to lift or move
persons. Remote Control:
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
WARNING Always keep wired remote control lead and power cord clear of the drum, rope, and rigging. Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed wires or loose connections.
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