FIRST TIME OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
MOUNTING
Mounting the Winch
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.
CAUTION To prevent accidental activation of the winch and serious injury, complete the winch installation and attach the hook before installing the wiring. WARNING Always choose a mounting location that is sufficiently strong enough to withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your winch. WARNING Never use bolts that are too long.
WARNING Always spool the winch rope onto the drum in the direction specified 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 Always confirm required bolt length to ensure proper thread engagement.
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 hook strap and hold tension on the winch rope. Slowly power-in the winch by “pulsing” the power-in switch on the control valve 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 control valve until there is minimal slack in the winch rope. Overloading/Overheating This winch is rated for intermittent duty.
Rigging For complete rigging fundamentals, Read the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, found online at http://www.warn.com.
Mounting Bolts: Use the supplied fasteners whenever possible or SAE Grade 8 bolts of the same thread size. The tie plates, tensioner bracket, and spacers supplied with the winch should NOT be removed. Mounting brackets (if required) should be added to the tie plates and spacers supplied with the winch. Mounting brackets thicker than ½ inch (12mm) in thickness may require longer mounting bolts to be used. The bolt threads must extend a minimum of ¾ inch (19mm) into the drum supports. Bolts that are too long or too short will fail to anchor the winch securely and may cause a failure of the winch mounting. Mounting Brackets: When foot mounting the winch, the mounting plate should be a minimum of ½ inch thick steel. A thinner mounting plate will not support the winch properly and may cause a failure of the winch mounting. Foot mounting plates thicker than 1/2 inch (12mm) will require longer mounting bolts. When side mounting the winch, brackets must be a minimum of 4 inch (100mm) by 4 inch (100mm) by ½ inch (12mm) thick angle iron or larger. Mounting brackets with inadequate thickness may cause a failure of the winch mounting. Side mounting brackets thicker than 1/2 inch (12mm) will require longer mounting bolts. 1 Make sure that the mounting surface is flat within +/-0.020 in. (0.50 mm). If the surface is not flat, use shim stock as needed to avoid straining the winch. 2 Torque all mounting bolts to the recommended values on the product data sheet. 3 Use the mounting hole locations provided on the product data sheet.
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