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Wiring

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EXPLOSION

DUE TO SPARKING AT THE BATTERY CONNECTION:

Disconnect the Battery Cables before making other wiring connections.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM LEAKING BATTERY ACID:

Do not use a dirty, corroded or leaking battery.

Only use a 12V automotive (or equivalent) battery, in good condition.

1. Plan a route for the wiring from the point of the

vehicle where the winch will be mounted, or

used, to the battery. This route must be secure,

out of the way of moving parts, road debris, or

any possibility of being damaged by operation

or maintenance of the vehicle. For example,

you may wish to route the wires under the vehicle,

attaching it to the frame using suitable fasteners.

Do not attach the wires to the exhaust system,

drive shaft, emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any

other components which may create damage the

wiring through heat or motion, or create a fire hazard.

2. If you drill through the bumper or any part of the body

to route the wires, be sure to install a rubber grommet

in the hole to prevent fraying of the wires at that point.

3. Route the Cables from the Solenoid to the battery

and from the Solenoid to the Winch, following the

precautions discussed earlier. See Figure E.

Circuit

Breaker

Solenoid Box

Winch

Black

Red

Figure E: Wiring Connections

4. Attach the wires from the solenoid to

the terminals on the Winch.

5. Attach the Circuit Breaker to the

Positive Terminal on the battery.

6. Attach the red Battery Cable to the Circuit Breaker.

7. Attach the black Battery Cable directly to

the negative terminal of the battery.

Note: The attachment of the Motor Cables

determines the operation of the Remote’s button.

After the unit is mounted and powered,

check the direction of the Power In and Power Out on

the Remote button. If you wish to change the direction

on the Remote, disconnect the Battery Cables from

the battery, switch the Motor Cable connections on the

Motor Assembly, then reconnect the Battery Cables.

Preparing the Wire Rope

1. The wire rope must be properly coiled under tension

to be able to support a load without damage.

2. Uncoil the wire rope, except for 5 full wraps.

3. Recoil the wire rope back into the winch

under at least 500 lb. of tension.