Read, Understand, Follow and Save These Instructions • Read, understand and follow all of these instructions and warnings before installing and using this product. • Install and use this product only as specified in these instructions. • Improper installation or use of this product may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death.
Important Safety Messages Before First Operation load being supported. is closed and not supporting load. • Do not allow children to play on or • Purchaser/owner must ensure that around this product or the load being • NEVER apply load to hook tip product is installed according to supported.
Know Your Winch Figure 1 - Winch Components Contactor Pendant Remote Control Box Control Socket Clutch Handle Planetary Motor Gear Box Winch Drum Roller Fairlead Pendant Remote Control (with Mounting Hardware) Battery Lead Hand Saver Winch Mounting Hook Cable Strap Hardware CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
ALWAYS choose the proper bolt length for your application. ALWAYS confirm required bolt length to ensure proper thread engagement. Table 4 - Mounting Torque Requirements Powered Winches DC9.0 DC12.0 Winch Mounting Bolt Size M10 x 1.5 pitch, 8.8 grade, 4 Required M10 x1.5 pitch, 8.8 grade, 4 Required Fairlead Mounting Bolt Size M10 x 1.5 pitch, 8.8 grade, 2 Required M10 x 1.5 pitch, 8.8 grade, 2 Required...
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3. The fairlead does not mount directly to the winch. 4. The wire/synthetic rope shall be under wound. Figure 4. Figure 2 - Mounting Hole Pattern and minimum surface areas DC9.0 & DC12.0 - Bottom View Bolt Pattern & Minimum Mounting Surface - Pattern Is Not To Scale 11.57 10.00...
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Installation Instructions 1.4 Install the Winch 1. Set hex nuts into pockets of winch feet. See Figure 5. 2. Make sure the motor, drum and gearbox housing are aligned correctly 3. Set winch in mounting location. Confirm required bolt length. 4.
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Installation Instructions Figure 6 - Roller Fairlead Figure 7 - Hawse Fairlead Use a Roller fairlead with wire rope.rope. Use a Hawse fairlead when using synthetic rope. Roller Hawse Fairlead Fairlead 1.6 Wiring 1.6.1 Install the Wiring WARNING BEFORE installing the winch, make sure all electrical parts are corrosion free. ALWAYS place the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals as directed by the installation instructions.
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Upon completion of installation, check winch for proper operation. The voltage drop for the winch motor must not exceed 10% of the nominal voltage of 12 DC. Figure 8 - DC9.0 / DC12.0 Wiring Diagram Blue wire (connect motor "A") Yellow wire (connect motor "F1")
Operation Instructions WARNING ALWAYS use supplied hand saver cable strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out, during installation or operation to avoid injury to hands and fingers. 2.1 Spooling in Under Load WARNING NEVER exceed winch’s rated line pull. Power-in the winch rope evenly and tightly on the drum. This prevents the outer winch wraps from sinking into the inner wraps, binding and damaging the winch rope.
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Operation Instructions 2.5 For First Time Operation 2.5.1 Connect the Remote Control Figure 9 - Connect Remote Always keep the Industrial grade and waterproof remote control wire clear of the winch, wire/syn- thetic rope and roller/hawse fairlead. Figure 9. CAUTION DO NOT leave the pendant control plugged into the winch when not in use.
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Operation Instructions 2.7 Winching Principles 2.7.1 Pulling Angle Figure 13 - Suitable Anchor Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder. Always use a sling as an anchor point. CAUTION Wrong DO NOT attach the clevis hook back onto the Right Rope Hooked cable as this could cause damage to the cable.
Operation Instructions 2.8 Tips For Prolonging The Life Of Synthetic Rope • Check the rope for damage or wear before each use. • Abrasion can damage or weaken your synthetic rope, protect your rope from rubbing against sharp objects. • An aluminum hawse fairlead is recommended because it has no sharp edges and resists damage more easily than a roller fairlead.
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Maintenance 3.2 Synthetic Rope Replacement 1. Disengage the clutch handle, remove the existing rope and replace the hawse fairlead if necessary. 2. Un-spool the rope from the drum. Remove the set-screw from the drum. 3. Cut the end of the new rope at 45° and apply 2-3 wraps of electrical tape to hold the cut strands in place.
Troubleshooting / Checklist Table 5 - Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Action Insert Switch Assembly all the way into the Switch Assembly not connected properly connector. Loose battery cable connections Tighten nuts on all cable connections. Defective Switch Assembly Replace Switch Assembly. Motor does not turn on Check for voltage at armature port with...
Legal Warnings WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH and PROPERTY DAMAGE, you should read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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