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12,000-Lb. 12V DC Electric Truck Winch Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #54126 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 5 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 6 Assembly Instructions .......................... 8 Before Each Use ..........................10 Operating Instructions ........................10 After Each Use ............................. 14 Maintenance ............................14 Troubleshooting ..........................
Intended Use The Ironton 12,000-Lb. 12 Volt DC Electric Truck Winch has a cable tensioner to prevent cable tangling. The series-wound motor stays cooler during long pulls. The three-stage planetary gear system provides fast line speed. The automatic load-holding brake insures maximum safety. The freespooling provides a fast line-out while the 12 ft.
Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in fire, serious injury and /or DEATH. The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this electric winch. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the electric winch is used in a safe and responsible manner.
⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the electric winch. Do not use the electric winch while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. ...
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Choose a mounting location that can support the winch and rated load capacity. Do not weld mounting bolts Use supplied power cords and wire rope listed in manual only. Do not use thinner/longer cables or link multiple cables together. ...
Keep at least 5 full turns of wire rope on the drum. Keep clear of the wire rope, hook, and load while winching. Do not step over the wire rope. Do not push sideways against the wire rope under tension; wire rope might break under this load and recoil back, striking the person pushing against it or a bystander.
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Mounting the Solenoid Assembly: Place the solenoid box in a suitable place close enough to the winch to allow the cable to be routed properly. Mark the desired location of the screw holes. Verify that the installation surface has no hidden components or structural pieces that will be damaged before drilling.
Attach the red, black and yellow cables to the terminals on the winch. The winch terminals are color coded. Attach the circuit breaker to the positive terminal on the battery Attach the red battery cable to the circuit breaker Attach the black battery cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery Lift the socket cover exposing the electrical switch connector.
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• Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual, including all text under subheadings before set up or use of this electric winch. • The instructions that follow are basic guidelines only and cannot cover all situations encountered during use.
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Attachment point must be centered in loop of hook and the hook’s safety clasp must be fully closed. See the following picture. Do not use a recovery strap while winching. They are designed to stretch and can suddenly whip back towards the operator during a winching operation. 10.
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13. Operate the pendant controls briefly to ensure they work properly. If operation is reversed, the power cables may be connected backwards. Correct any such issue before use. 14. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on the pendant controller to retract the wire rope, and winch the item as desired.
Duty Cycle (Duration of Use): Avoid damage to the winch by not winching for more than the prescribed duty cycle time. The Duty Cycle defines the amount of time, within a 15 minute period, during which a winch can operate at its maximum capacity without overheating. For example, this winch with a 5% duty cycle at its maximum load must be allowed to rest for at least 14 minutes, 15 seconds after every 45 seconds of continuous operation.
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Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Use only supplied power cords Motor 1. Incorrect power cords 2.
Part Number Description Quantity Tie Bar Screw M8x25 Tie Bar Washer Ø8x0.5 Gear Box Base Hex Socket FH Screw M4x18 Nylon Bearing Seal Kit Drum Assembly Screw M8x10 Torsional Spring (Left) Short Roller Roller Shaft Pressing Plate (Left) Long Roller Pressing Plate (Right) Tie Bar Torsional Spring (Right)
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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