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- Page 1 User´s Manual and Safety Warnings PWTR SERIES...
- Page 2 DISCLAIMER PROWINCH® Prowinch® LLC declares that it has made available to the Customer each and every one of the security warnings related to the purchased product and that, as a result, it does not assume any responsibility for any damages or losses that may be suffered by the client or third parties. cause or as a direct or indirect consequence of the breach or omission of any of the instructions or safety warnings contained in the User Manual and Security Warnings corresponding to the unit purchased.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index RECOVERY WINCHES SERIES PWTR 1. MODELS 2. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.1 GENERAL SAFETY 2.2 INSTALLATION SAFETY 2.3 SAFETY OPERATION 2.4 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS 3. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 INSTALLATING THE CONTROL BOX 4.2 MOUNTING THE WINCH 4.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 4.4 INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL 4.5 SPOOLING THE WIRE ROPE 5. -
Page 4: Models
Models MODELS PWTR9500i PWTR13000i PWTR9500is PWTR13000is PWTR15000i PWTR17000i PWTR15000is PWTR17000is... -
Page 5: General Safety Precautions
Applications for PWTR Prowinch® winches trustable service if they are operated according to this manual. Choose the Prowinch® winch that is right for you: PWTR series offers you top of the line models from 9500 lb up to 17000 This manual contains important information to help you... - Page 6 General Safety Precautions WARNING: This symbol indicates a DANGER: This symbol indicates a dangerous situation which if not avoid, may dangerous situations which if not avoided, cause minor or moderate wounds. It is also may cause severe injuries or death. used for indicating unsafe practices.
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Page 7: General Safety
5. Do not operate this winch when under the influence of 10. Use only PROWINCH®’s recommended parts drugs, alcohol or medication. replacement. Any modifications or repairs without the approval from PROWINCH® will void the warranty. DANGER Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. -
Page 8: Installation Safety
General Safety Precautions 2.2 INSTALLATION SAFETY 1. Choose a mounting location that is sufficiently strong to 11. Insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical ter- withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your winch. minals. 2. Use class 8.8 metric (grade 5) or better hardware. 12. -
Page 9: Safety Operation
General Safety Precautions 2.3. SAFETY OPERATION 1. Inspect winch wire rope, hook, and slings before 12. Stand clear of winch wire rope and load and keep others operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch wire rope away while winching. must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must 13. - Page 10 23. Do not leave remote control where it can be activated 27. Do not operate an equipment that has been modified during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being without previous PROWINCH® approval. used. 28. Winch damper helps to prevent wire rope recoil in the 24.
- Page 11 General Safety Precautions 1. Do not exceed winch or winch rope 2. Do not route electrical cables across 3. Always inspect winch rope, hook, and rated capacity. sharp edges, near parts that get hot slings before operating winch. Frayed, and/ or through or near moving parts. kinked or damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately.
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Page 12: General Environmental Precautions
General Environmental Precautions 2.4. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS DANGER The following environmental conditions can cause malfunction of the winch. The following environmental conditions may cause mal functions in the equipment. When operated outdoor, a shelter should be used for extreme weather conditions: below -10º C or above 40º C If used near chemicals, corrosive gas or explosives may cause an explosion. -
Page 13: Structural Specifications
Structural Specifications 3. STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS With the Prowinch® winch, you will never be stuck again, by disengage the spooling drum from the gear box, enabling the using lightweight strong internal components make this design drum to rotate freely. Never engage or disengage the clutch if extremely durable yet affordable. -
Page 14: Installation
Installation 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 INSTALLATING THE CONTROL BOX (recommended before installing winch to vehicle). The control box can be mounted in various ways depending on the application. The control box can be mounted in two positions: a) For models PWTR9500 and PWTR13000 Control box is Preinstalled from factory. b) For models PWTR15000 and PWTR17000 Over de Winch Motor. -
Page 15: Mounting The Winch
Installation 4.2 MOUNTING THE WINCH (please refer to Fig. 3). 1) Install a suitable mounting bumper, or mounting plate in 5) The supplied bolts are the correct length for installation the required position. The winch must be mounted with the on a 6-7mm plate. -
Page 16: Electrical Installation
Installation 4.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (please refer to Fig. 4) 1) Verify that your battery is in good condition and can 5) Ensure that the small ground wire from the control box provide a minimum of 650 CCA. (this is the ground supply to the contactor) is connected to the main battery fed ground terminal on the underside of the 2) Install the supplied battery leads (long red lead from motor (do not attempt to use a chassis ground). - Page 17 Installation NOTES - If you need to extend leads, use 40mm (AWG 1) flexible weld- ing cables. - Always fit a battery isolator switch to the positive supply line to allow for emergency stop and to prevent unintentional start- ing and to protect the winch if vehicle is jump started. - All ground connections must be fed from the battery, never attempt to use a chassis ground.
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Page 18: Installing The Remote Control
Installation 4.4 INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL - The remote control is a combined wired / wireless unit in-one - To use the remote hand controller in the WIRELESS mode re- with a removable lead. move the control cable from the control box, unplug the remote hand controller from the control cable and press the MODE but- - Once the winch has been set-up then the remote hand control ton on the remote hand controller until the green light marked... -
Page 19: Spooling The Wire Rope
Installation 4.5 SPOOLING THE WIRE ROPE 1) Lay out the rope in front of the vehicle ensuring there are control of the winch from outside the vehicle and using the no twists or kinks. wired remote. 2) With the winch clutch is disengaged, feed the drum termi- 6) When the rope is all but approx. -
Page 20: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure vehicle is secure by applying parking brake or chocking wheels. - Power out (for short distance) or freespool the wire rope out and connect to a suitable anchor point. - Re-check all wire rope rigging before start operation. 1) Plug in the winch hand controller and switch on the battery isolator if fitted. -
Page 21: Winch Operation
Operating Instructions 5.1 WINCH OPERATION Pull the rope to the anchor point. Couple hook to anchor point. If unable to find anchor point, make one using accessory. - Put blanket or specialized accessory (see Accessories Chapter) over wire rope. -
Page 22: How To Use Pulley
Operating Instructions - Operate winch and pull. Check winch regularly to ensure that wire rope is wrapping evenly onto drum. If necessary unroll cable again and roll evenly. Repeat until vehicle is recovered. Avoid pulling in sharp angles. Right Wrong 5.2 HOW TO USE PULLEY Increasing pulling force: Single Line... -
Page 23: Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance Instructions 6. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - The winch should be operated at least once a month. - Clean your winch after use, use only low pressure water and a brush to rinse off any dirt. - Replace remote control batteries every 12 months or when exhausted. -
Page 24: Location And Troubleshooting
Location and Troubleshooting 7. LOCATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION Circuit breaker off battery or CB cable Energize circuit breaker. Attach cable and Motor does not run loose tighten nuts/bolts. Give a touch to solenoid and connect 12/24v Solenoid not working directly. -
Page 25: Signaling
Signaling 8. SIGNALING Pull: With forearm in vertical position Pull slowly: With forearm in vertical po- Unwind: With arm extended downward and forefinger pointing up, move hand sition and forefinger pointing up, move and forefinger pointing down, move in small horizontal circles. hand in small horizontal circles while hand in small horizontal circles. -
Page 26: Technical Parameters
Technical Parameters... - Page 27 Technical Parameters...
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Page 28: Parts Diagram Pwtr9500 / Pwtr13000
Parts Diagram 9.1 PARTS DIAGRAM PWTR9500 / PWTR13000... -
Page 29: Parts List Pwtr9500 / Pwtr13000
Parts List Nº Description Nº Description Motor Base Clutch Knob Housing Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screw Clutch Knob Spring Motor Clutch Knob Pin Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screw Gearbox Box For Wiring Bearning Cross Recessed Rountersunk Red Screw Allen Center Wheel Plate 1 For Wiring O- Ring Plate 2 For Wiring... -
Page 30: Parts Diagram Pwtr15000 / Pwtr17000
Parts Diagram 9.3 PARTS DIAGRAM PWTR15000 / PWTR17000... -
Page 31: Parts List Pwtr15000 / Pwtr17000
Parts List... -
Page 32: Accessories
Warranty 10. ACCESSORIES Gloves: Avoid injuries. Wire rope D-Shackles: Safely engages hook with Pulley: Increases pulling force of wears with use and wire threads can pulleys and rigging straps. winch. poke out. Rigging strap: Anchor point for winch Wire Rope Dampener: Reduces risk Tow Strap/Tow Sling: Polyester strap line. -
Page 33: Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE PROWINCH products are warranted to the original purchaser for a period of three (3) years after the date of purchase only to be free from defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal, proper and intended use. Within this period, PROWINCH...
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