Product Manual

WARNING: FAILURE TO READ AND
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
WARNING: NOT TO BE USED AS A HOIST
FOR LIFTING, SUPPORTING, OR
TRANSPORTING PEOPLE OR LOADS OVER
AREAS WHERE PEOPLE COULD BE
PRESENT.
This winch is not designed for movement of
human beings. Do not use for scaffolding,
elevators, or any other application in which
persons could be positioned on or under the
load at any time. Do not use as an overhead
hoist.
This electric winch should be respected as
power equipment. High forces are created when
using a winch, creating potential safety hazards.
Never allow children or anyone who is not
familiar with the operation of the winch to use it.
Never exceed rated winch capacity.
Dangerously high forces can be created if the
load being moved is too large or is allowed to
get in a bind, etc. Note that installing longer than
normal cable results in increased load on winch.
If overloaded, this winch has power enough to
break the cable.
Inspect the winch cable often and replace at the
first sign of damage. Never exceed the winch
capacity. When cable breaks under tension, it
tends to whip toward the winch area. It is
recommended that a blanket or rug be placed
over the cable during winching operations to
minimize this whipping action in case of cable
breakage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Never apply load to winch with cable fully
extended. Keep at least three turns of cable on
the reel.
Keep the winching area free of all unnecessary
personnel. Never stand between load and
winch.
The 12 volt D.C. winch operates from a low
voltage D.C. source of power (e.g., a car or
truck battery). DO NOT connect winch to 120V
A.C. power.
When winching operation has been completed,
do not depend on the winch to support the
load. Always secure the load properly. Use tie
down straps or chains.
The auxiliary handle is provided for emergency
use only. Never use the auxiliary handle as an
assist to the motor when the motor is running.
Always remove the auxiliary handle when it is
not in use. Do not operate the winch motor
with the handle installed.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the drum and
cable area of the winch when operating. Do
not attempt to guide the cable by hand as it
rewinds on the drum.
The winch must be securely attached to a
structural member or frame that is capable of
sustaining loads in excess of the winch
capacity. When attaching the winch to a
vehicle, make sure the mounting pad area is
rigidly supported by the vehicle frame. Always
block the wheels to prevent vehicle from rolling
when pulling a load with the winch. Do not use
vehicle pulling power to increase the pulling
capacity of your winch.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure that the mounting surface is of sufficient strength to
support a load well in excess of the rated winch capacity.
Fasten the winch to the mounting surface with three 1/2"
bolts, nuts, washers, and lockwashers. (See base hole
pattern.) Be sure that the winch is positioned so that the
cable does not rub the front opening of the winch. Your winch
is equipped with key hole slots in the base for use with
quick-mounting shoulder studs if desirable. If you wish to use
quick-mount studs, they should be mounted securely into the
mounting surface. After positioning the winch on the studs, a
3/8" bolt should be placed in one of the other holes available
to keep the winch securely in position. For double line use,
install an eye-hook on the mounting surface close to the
base of the winch for fastening the stationary cable hook. Be
sure the eye-hook is of sufficient strength to withstand loads
in excess of the single line rating of the winch.
WIRING & SWITCH INSTALLATION
MODEL SA9005
Refer to the complete assembly and operating instructions
packed in the poly bag with the switch.
MODELS SA5000, SA5015, SA7000, SA7015, SA9000,
SA9015, SA12000 and SA12015.
Attach the circuit breaker assembly on the end of the positive (+)
wire to the positive battery terminal. Attach negative (-) wire
(ground) to the negative battery terminal or a convenient ground
location. Make certain that connections are clean and tight. If the
wiring is being permanently installed in a vehicle, the wires
should be secured so that they cannot come into contact with
hot or moving parts.
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