Summary of Contents for Black Widow ATV-WINCH-4500
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4,500lb 12V-DC Electric UTV Winch Instructions for Part# ATV-WINCH-4500 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.
⚠WARNING • Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in fire, serious injury and/or DEATH. • The warnings 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 the electric winch is used in a safe and responsible manner.
Intended Use The 4,500lb 12V DC Electric UTV Winch features a 1.4 HP permanent magnet motor that stays cooler during long pulls. The three-stage planetary gear system provides fast line speed. The automatic load-holding brake ensures maximum safety. The free spooling provides a fast line-out, while the 12’ ergonomic handheld remote control allows for safe operation at a distance.
First Layer of Wire Rope Performance Line Pull Line Speed fpm Amp Draw lb (kg) (m/min) (DC12V) 15.3(4.6) 1500(680) 8(2.4) 2500(1134) 7(2.1) 3500(1587) 6(1.8) 4500(2041) 5(1.5) Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter and well-lit. Cluttered, wet or dark work areas can result in injury.
⚠CAUTION WINCH USE AND CARE • Inspect before every use. Do not use if damaged or parts loose. Examine the winch for structural cracks, bends, damage, frayed or kinked rope, and any other conditions that may affect the safe operation of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor damage appears. A kink permanently weakens the rope.
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• Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls. Verify the load is within the rated capacity for the rope layer. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Use double-line rigging whenever possible. • Do not engage or disengage clutch while under load. •...
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual, including all text under subheadings, before setting up or using this electric winch. Mounting the Winch: The mounting plate must be rated to at least the winch’ s capacity. It must be flat and strong enough to remain flat at maximum winch capacity.
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Wiring: To prevent serious injury, from explosion, due to sparking at the battery connection, disconnect the battery cables before making other wiring connections. To prevent serious injury from leaking battery acid, do not use a dirty, corroded, or leaking battery. Only use a 12V automotive (or equivalent) battery that is in good condition.
Recoil the rope back into the winch under at least 500lb (227kg) of tension. Apply light pressure to vehicle brake pedal as needed to produce load. Stop approximately every minute to check rope is winding level. Make sure vehicle is in park with parking brake applied before exiting vehicle.
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Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow strap, tree strap, or chain. ⚠WARNING Leave at least five full turns of rope on the drum. Do not wrap the rope around the object and hook onto the rope itself. This can damage the object being pulled, and kink or fray the rope.
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11. Re-engage the clutch by moving the clutch handle to the engaged position (see image below) ⚠WARNING Do not allow anyone to stand near the rope or in line with the rope behind the winch while it is under power. If the rope should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back towards the winch, causing a hazard for anyone in the area.
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⚠WARNING Only operate the winch while the winch, line, and load are in view. Make sure that there are no bystanders nearby. 14. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on the wired remote controller to retract the 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.
Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING • Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. • Disconnect power supply before service. Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting customer service. If the problem 1-888-651-3431 continues after troubleshooting, call for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action...
Parts Diagram Parts List Number Part number Description Quantity Set Number 10801010-1 Screw M5x 25 10801010-2 Washer Ø5 10801026-3 Motor Assembly 10821103-4 Active brake 10821103-5 Brake Spring 10821103-6 Driven Brake 10802015-7 Seal Kit 10801013-8 Nylon Bearing 10821103-9 Clutch Spring 10801010-10 Drum 10801010-11 Tie Bar...
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Aluminum Hawse Fairlead 10800320-30 10801003-31 Relay 10801010-32 Wired Remote Controller 10801027-33 Capstan Positive Power Cord Assembly 10801027-34 Capstan Negative Power Cord Assembly 10801027-35 Positive-pole power-line Assembly for motor Motor negative pole power supply wire 10801027-36 assembly 10801001-37 Red Strap 10800601-38 Clevis Hook Synthetic rope...
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Product Warranty and Liability GENERAL PRODUCT WARRANTY: Products purchased from the Authorized Dealer (original place of purchase) or Merchant (“Dealer”) will be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of receipt, and will meet the specifications stated at the place of purchase transaction or online at the Dealer’s website, under normal use and service when correctly installed, operated and maintained.
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