Operators Manual

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12090 ENGLISH
OPERATION
General Tips for Safe Operation
Your 12090 utility winch is rated at a 2000 lb.
(907 kg) max standard rated pull, 5000 lb.
(2,268 kg) max rated marine pull and 6000 lb.
(2,722 kg) max rated rolling pull. Overloads
can damage the winch, motor, wire cable, and/
or create a possible hazard for property damage,
injury or death.
For loads over 1000 lb. (454 kg) standard,
2500 lb. (1,134 kg) marine, 3000 lb. (1,361 kg)
rolling, the use of a snatch block/pulley system
(not included) to double the wire cable line must
be used. This will aid in two ways:
(a) reduce the number or cable layers on the
drum, as well as,
(b) reduce the load on the wire cable by as much
as 50%.
When doubling the line back to the winch,
run the wire cable through the snatch block
and attach the hook to a suitable anchor. Make
sure the safety clasp on the hook closes before
operation.
Get to know your winch before you actually need to
use it. We recommend that you set up a few test
runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques,
the sounds your winch makes under various loads,
the way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the wire cable and equipment before each
use. A frayed or damaged cable shall be replaced
immediately. Use only manufacturer’s identical
replacement cable with the exact specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure
that all bolts are tight before each operation. Store
the winch indoors and in a place that it will not be
damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way,
is found to be worn, or operates abnormally MUST
BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED.
It is recommended that the necessary repairs
be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair
facility.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the
manufacturer are to be used.
Manual Operation
If the winch is not hooked up to a battery, the
wire cable can be drawn in and out by releasing
the clutch and using the hand crank. Always keep
tension on the wire cable. Rotating the clutch
will allow the user to access the winch cable
manually. (A) Disengage the clutch by turning
it counterclockwise. This will allow the user to
draw out the wire cable. Use a hook strap (not
included) on the hook when drawing out the
cable. Once the hook has been attached to the
load, and the safety clasp fully closed, the hand
crank can be attached to the winch. Remove the
outer nut on the bolt in the center of the clutch.
(B) Only remove the outer nut, leave the inner
nut on the bolt. Place the hand crank on the bolt,
then reinsert and tighten the outer nut onto the
bolt. When manual winching is done, engage the
clutch by turning it clockwise. Once the clutch
has been engaged, remove the hand crank.
If hand crank is installed on the winch, do not
pull wire cable out at any time.
CAUTION
Do not use the hand crank to try and assist
the winch while it is operating electronically.
WARNING
BA
Do not install or have hand crank installed if
the winch is connected to a power source.
DANGER