Northern Industrial Tools 141456 Owner's Manual page 4

12v electric winch 12,000 lbs
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Always stand clear of wire rope and load during operation, and keep bystanders away as well.
Do not try to guide the cable
Always be certain the anchor you select will withstand the load, and the strap or chain will not
slip.
Never use as an overhead hoist, or to suspend a load.
Never use to lift or move persons.
Never exceed the winch or wire rope rated capacity.
Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load to only the center of the hook.
Never use a hook whose throat opening has increase, or whose tip is bent or twisted.
Never touch wire rope or hook while in tension or under load.
Never hook wire rope back onto itself.
ASSEMBLY OF WINCH
WARNING:
leads from the battery.
WARNING:
could lead to severe injury or death.
Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
Never lean over battery while making connections.
Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc when drilling.
Never route electrical cables:
Across any sharp edges.
1.
Through or near moving parts.
2.
Near parts that become hot.
3.
Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
Always install terminal boots as directed.
Always choose a mounting location that is sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum pulling
capacity of the winch.
NOTE: The wire cable has been installed on your winch under minimal load at the factory. The
wire rope must be re-spooled onto the drum under load so that the outer layers will not draw down
into the inner layers, damaging the wire rope.
Step (1)
Install mounting kit or prepare a flat, secure mounting location for the winch. Carefully follow the
instructions included with the mounting kit.
NOTE: If you manufacture your own mounting plate it should have at least 1/4in. thickness.
Fasteners should be steel high-tensile grade 5 or better. A poorly designed mount may void warranty.
If you choose not to use a mounting kit, you will need to drill holes in the structural support of your
vehicle. Be certain that your structural support will stand up to the rated pulling forces of this winch.
Step (2)
Position the winch over the holes in the mounting kit or structural support.
Step (3)
Secure winch to mounting kit or structural support using bolts, washers and nuts supplied.
Before installing this winch, disconnect the vehicle ground and positive
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD. Failure to observe these instructions
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