Product Manual

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Safety hook spreads. 1. Point loading of hook. 1. Replace hook.
2. Load exceeds rated capacity of unit. 2. Lighten load, reduce %
of incline or reduce load friction.
Cable snaps. 1. Improperly maintained cable. 1. See “Maintenance”.
2. Overloading. 2. Reduce load.
Cable miswrap Loose cable being wound onto drum. Keep tension on cable at all times.
and/or crushing.
Load creeps when power is OFF. 1. Roller clutch, not engaging. 1. Replace.
2. Overloading. 2. Reduce load.
Damaged level wind spring Loose cable. Keep tension on cable at all times.
Models SA9005, SA9000, SA9015,
SA12000 & SA12015
Winch motor runs hots. In operation too long. Let motor cool for at least 20 minutes.
(See Winch Rating Section).
Winch motor fails to run. Electrical. Check the following: power supply, wiring,
control switch, male/female connections
and motor.
Smokes Normal on initial power down use. None.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
WIRING DIAGRAM
SA5000, SA7000, SA9000, SA9005*
and SA12000
*NOTE: See additional switch wiring diagram on back of
Assembly/Operating instructions packed in poly
bag with switch components.
WIRING DIAGRAM
SA5015, SA7015, SA9015 and SA12015
BASE HOLE PATTERN
SA5000, SA5015, SA7000 and SA7015
BASE HOLE PATTERN
SA9000, SA9005, SA9015, SA12000 and SA12015