Product Manual

Table of contents
Introduction
Warnings & Safety
Installation
Winching Principles
Accessories
Winching Procedures
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specications
Parts List
Warranty
1
2
4
11
13
14
21
24
25
29
38
Warnings
Safety
• Before use, ensure that you are familiar with all winching operations (winch speeds
& direction).
• In some cases, the operator of a winch may be required to have qualications
according to applicable laws and ordinances.
• Check all safety and environmental conditions prior to and during use.
• Only use correctly rated rope. Inspect for damage and/or defects before use.
• Do not use an unsuitable hook or snatch block for rope.
• The operator must remain with the winch during operation.
• The winch duty rating is S3 (intermittent-periodic).
• Do not use the winch as a lifting device or a hoist for vertical lifting and
moving people.
• Ensure that the winch is connected to the correct voltage (12VDC only).
• Do not exceed the maximum line pull ratings shown in this manual. Shock loads
must not exceed these ratings.
• Pull from an angle below 15° in the horizontal plane to straighten up the vehicle
or load.
• Always use appropriate gloves when handling the wire rope.
1. It is highly recommended that prior to using this off road vehicle recovery winch,
that users undertake off road training including vehicle recovery. Recovering
immobilised vehicles is a potentially dangerous exercise and this winch is to be used
with great care.
2. The winch is rated at the rst layer of rope on the drum for intermittent
periodic duty.
3. The winch is not to be used to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
4. A minimum of ve (5) wraps of steel wire rope and ten (10) wraps of synthetic rope
around the drum is necessary to support the rated load.
5. Keep clear of winch, rope, hook, and fairlead while operating.
6. Rope can break without warning. Always keep a safe distance from the winch and
rope while under a load.
7. Failure to adequately align, support, or attach the winch to a suitable mounting
base could result in a loss of efciency of performance or damage to the winch,
rope and mounting platform.
NOTE: This product is a very powerful machine. Treat with extreme care and observe
all cautions and warnings.
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