Mile Marker PE2.5 ES Installation And Operator's Manual page 11

NOTE
:For optimal winch performance, it is recommended
that you use a fully charged 12V battery with at least 150
Cold Cranking Amperes. Further, it is advised to keep the en-
gine running during the winch operation, so that the battery
is being charged continuously.
CAUTION:
Before you start using your new Mile Marker
winch, you will have to re-wind the entire cable on the drum
under a load of at least 100 lbs starting with at least 5 wraps
on the initial layer. Failure to do so will result in the outer
wraps pressing against the inner wraps resulting in the dam-
age of the cable.
Always have at least 5 wraps of cable on the winch drum
before winching.
Always ensure that the clutch is fully engaged or fully disen-
gaged to avoid any injuries and damages.
All electrical winches are for intermittent use only. Never run
the winch for more than 1 min at maximum rated load. Wait
until the motor cools down before resuming winching opera-
tion. Usage of a snatch block is recommended to reduce the
load on the winch motor.
Always stay clear of the loaded winch cable.
LINE OUT
(FOR INTERMITTENT USE ONLY)
LINE IN
(SPOOL CABLE BACK ON DRUM)
3-2: Remote Control Function Diagram
Winch Operation
Clutch Operation:
The clutch is operated by rotating the clutch lever clockwise
for "Free"and counter clock wise for "Locked or Engaged"
(figure 3-1).
Never release the cable while under tension. Doing this can
badly damage the winch and/or cause property damage and
serious injury.
Motor Temperature:
ELECTRIC WINCHES ARE DESIGNED FOR INTERMITTENT
USE ONLY. Do not run this winch at a high load for an ex-
tended period of time. To check the motor temperature: Stop
Operation, Secure the load, Release the tension on the cable,
and place your hand on the motor to check temperature. If
you feel the motor is warm to the touch, let it cool off for a
few minutes. If the motor is laboring, stop sooner and more
often to check the motor temperature. Using a double line
with a snatch block will reduce the load on the winch to
about half. The lower the amp load on the winch the longer it
will take to heat up the motor.
Spooling Under Load:
Always ensure that wire rope passes between winch drum &
mounting surface. Always wind the rope as evenly and tight as
possible. Avoid shock loading the winch when spooling in. If this is
done you can cause a hazardous condition that can break the wire
or damage the winch. Avoid pulling at an angle for an extended
period. This will stack the wire up on side of the spool and cause
serious damage to the winch. You may have to reposition the wire a
few times to allow the winch to pull in a straight line.
Rigging:
Spool out as much wire as possible to the farthest object available.
Keep the wire in as straight a line as you can. Spool the line back
on the winch as evenly as possible when retrieving the wire rope.
Natural anchors like trees, stumps and rocks are the better choices.
Always use a tree saver where ever possible. Only connect the wire
rope to an object that will be able to resist the pulling power of the
winch being used.
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