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US PATENT PENDING Q-Performance Stealth Series Winch with Integrated Solenoid & Steel Winch Cable Assembly and Installation Manual #92122.4030 & #92122.4040 READ ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURE NOTICES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE THIS PRODUCT. REQUIRED TOOLS: Safety Glasses 16 MM Wrench...
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PRODUCT OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY RESULT IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. Unpacking: When unpacking, check to make sure all parts are included. If any part is missing or broken, please call Quadratec Customer Service at 800-745-6037 as soon as possible. Winch Power Button Remote Control Plug Cover...
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Assembly and Installation FIRE/ELECTRICAL SPARK/CHEMICAL BURN HAZARDS: CONNECTING WINCH TO BATTERY AND WINCH OPERATION MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL ARCS. NEVER INSTALL OR USE WINCH WHERE GASOLINE LEAKS, VAPORS OR OTHER FLAMMABLES ARE PRESENT. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION & REMOVE JEWELRY WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERY OR INSTALLING WINCH ELECTRICAL CABLES.
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Assembly and Installation (Continued) BATTERY CABLES SHOULD NOT BE DRAWN TAUT. LEAVE SLACK FOR SOME CABLE MOVEMENT. THE BATTERY CABLES SHOULD BE SECURE, OUT OF THE WAY OF MOVING PARTS, ROAD DEBRIS, OR ANY POSSIBILITY OF BEING DAMAGED BY OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLE.
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CAREFULLY STUDY WINCH USER GUIDE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR WINCH. Learn to Winch Properly: your knowledge by studying the supplied glovebox-sized Q Series Winch Your winch should add greater utility and Operator’s Guide Manual and also by enjoyment to your off-road adventures.
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Remote Controller Setup Rubber remote plug cover Securing Collar "D" Shaped Remote Remote Handle Plug End Cord Plug cap For Wired Operation: the remote handle to ensure a proper There is no need to turn on the winch with the Power Button (the button must connection.
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Remote Controller Setup Remote Control Power Button Red “Wireless” Indicator Light Rocker Switch WIRELESS MODE blink. While the Winch Power Button is blinking, press and hold the silver Remote Control Power Button. The red THE POWER BUTTON MUST BE OUT FOR WIRED CONTROL OF THE WINCH.
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Remote Controller Battery Replacement Remove 3 Phillips Head Screws Battery Replacement Procedure: NOTE: The presence of a battery is NOT required whenever using a“WIRED” Remove the three (#1 size) Phillips head remote controller. But, a charged battery screws that attach the winch controller is necessary when using a “WIRELESS”...
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Winch Clutch Operation Details Engaged Free Spool There are two positions of the clutch to manually engage or disengage the handle. The Clutch is either “engaged” or spooling drum from the gearset using the “free spooling”. Clutch allows operator clutch lever. NEVER ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE CLUTCH IF THE WINCH IS UNDER LOAD, THE WINCH ROPE IS UNDER TENSION OR THE SPOOL IS MOVING IN ANY WAY.
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Clutch Handle Removal (Optional) NOTE: Our Patent Pending removable Once the Clutch Handle is removed, it Clutch Handle doubles as a “key” can be stored in the vehicles glove box that can be temporarily removed to or console and used only when winching. deter winch line theft, vandalism and pranksters.
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650 Cold Cranking Amps. Ask your grease. internal Quadratec sales representative for details lubrication is required. Check battery about heavy-duty batteries and terminals cables and electrical connections at for your vehicle. regular 3 month intervals to be certain...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution When remote control switch is activated, a clicking sound Battery is inadequate Replace battery with 650 cold cranking amp occurs and or defective. rating or greater. winch does not operate in either the power in or power out mode.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution When winch control is activated, the Remote control is Check remote control and its cable. Check all winch operates damaged. connections and replace if necessary. only in one direction. Ground and power cables are loosely Be sure connections are clean and tight.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Winch Line has difficulty Bent drum side Replace Drum. spooling off the flange. winch drum by hand. Worn drum bearing Replace motor sub-assembly and/or clutch sub-assembly. surfaces. Remove and inspect gear carrier Free spool clutch is damaged.
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Q-Performance Series winches other person or entity to assume for it any other should first contact Quadratec® to obtain a RGA obligation or liability in connection with number (610-701-3336). All labor, removal, shipping this product or Limited Warranty.
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