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POWERWINCH RC23 Owner's Manual

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Details and procedures unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately.
12 Volt Powered Winch
Wireless Remote Operation
Remote Power-In / Freewheel-out operation
Spot Light Mounted in Housing
Refer to the Specifications Page for Load Capacity
Thoroughly read the manual furnished with this product and be
familiar with the controls. Do not allow individuals to operate
the winch without understanding the safe operation and
procedures for the equipment.
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These instructions apply to all models listed.
Printed in USA
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RC23 & RC30 Trailer Winches
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May, 2022

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  • Page 1 WNER ANUAL RC23 & RC30 Trailer Winches These instructions apply to all models listed. Details and procedures unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately. pwRC003  12 Volt Powered Winch  Wireless Remote Operation  Remote Power-In / Freewheel-out operation ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ROPRIETARY TATEMENT The Powerwinch RC23 and RC30 Trailer Winches are products of Scott Fetzer Electrical Group or SFEG, located in Fairview, Tennessee, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to SFEG. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete.
  • Page 3 AFETY NFORMATION The following Safety Precautions Must be Followed at ALL Times. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions in this manual could result in serious injury and/or property damage. WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), Vinyl Chloride and Cumene, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    11˚ 17˚ 26˚ 35˚ 45˚ 24000 13340 10040 6800 5220 3720 3060 2580 RC23 40000 23345 17570 11900 9135 6510 5355 4515 RC30  A 10% incline (6˚) is 1 foot rise in 10 feet.  To convert from pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kgs) divide by 2.2.

  • Page 5: Installation

    RC 23 & RC30 T OWERWINCH RAILER INCHES NSTALLATION OUNTING THE The following instructions are for standard mounting of the winch. A quick mount kit is available (p/n P7700000AJ). If installing with the quick mount kit, follow the directions with the kit. Steps 3, 4 and 6 apply when using the kit. The winch can be mounted on the trailer in the same position and location as an existing hand winch.

  • Page 6: Wiring The Unit

    (page 10) before returning the winch. EMOTE RANSMITTER The RC23 and RC30 winches are equipped with to operate with a RF (Radio Frequency) transmitter and receiver. The transmitter and receiver are factory programmed to communicate with each other.

  • Page 7: Programming A Replacement Remote

    RC 23 & RC30 T OWERWINCH RAILER INCHES Programming a Replacement Remote Connect the 12V power cable to the winch. Press to Learn Release the clutch knob and pull the cable out about 4 feet. Manual Override Hold down the up position of the toggle on the back of the winch.

  • Page 8: Operating The Winch

    RC 23 & RC30 T RAILER INCHES OWERWINCH PERATING THE INCH WARNING To avoid personal injury and property damage, clear the area around and behind the boat of people, animals and obstructions before loading or unloading the boat. WARNING Never stand between the load or anchor point and the winch.

  • Page 9: Manual Override Switch

    RC 23 & RC30 T OWERWINCH RAILER INCHES OADING THE Align the boat and trailer. Loosen the clutch knob (turn counterclockwise) and free-wheel the cable to the boat. Attach the hook to the eye on the bolt. NOTE: If the winch cable is initially difficult to pull out, try engaging the motor for a few seconds with the clutch fully released.

  • Page 10: Emergency Hand Crank

    Turn the crank handle to wind in the cable. (clockwise for RC30, counterclockwise for RC23) After the boat has been secured on the trailer, remove the handle from the shaft.

  • Page 11: Operating The Light

    IGHT NOTICE To avoid damage to the light, do not operate the light for longer than 20 minutes at a time. The RC23 and RC30 winches are Light Switch equipped with a 12V light mounted on the Press ON/Press OFF top of the unit.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Cable

    Be careful not to get grease on the clutch lining. EPLACING THE ABLE CAUTION Always use the exact Powerwinch replacement cable (p/n P7188800AJ). Winch rating and cable strength are matched for safe and optimum performance. NEVER replace the cable with rope. CAUTION wear leather gloves when handling the cable.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    RC 23 & RC30 T OWERWINCH RAILER INCHES ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE INCH PERATE A. Confirm power to winch 1. Check vehicle battery is fully charged 2. Confirm connections are for tight & clean. Correct as required. 3. Check wires are worn or bare that may cause shorts B.

  • Page 14: Replacing The In-Line Fuse

    RC 23 & RC30 T RAILER INCHES OWERWINCH Replacing the In-Line Fuse NOTICE Always use the correct rated fuse. Using the wrong fuse can cause the winch to not operate and/or cause damage to the electrical components. An in-line fuse is located under the top cover of the unit. The in-line fuse is a standard automotive AGC glass type fuse.

  • Page 15: Illustrated Parts List

    RC 23 & RC30 T OWERWINCH RAILER INCHES LLUSTRATED ARTS Cover and Electronics 15 (NLA) pwRC501a...
  • Page 16 RC 23 & RC30 T RAILER INCHES OWERWINCH Item RC23 RC30 Description Notes R001333 R001311 Cover Kit P5594700AJ P5594700AJ Hand Crank Handle P7188800AJ P7188800AJ Replacement Cable P7904300AJ P7904300AJ Pulley Block Kit P7830201AJ P7830201AJ Wire Harness w/ items 6 & 7...

  • Page 17: Gear Assemblies

    RC 23 & RC30 T OWERWINCH RAILER INCHES LLUSTRATED ARTS Gear Assemblies pwRC502 * Items marked with astericks (*) are not used on RC23...
  • Page 18 RC 23 & RC30 T RAILER INCHES OWERWINCH Item RC23 RC30 Description Notes R001275 R001275 Level Wind Plate R001314 R001314 Clutch Knob P7160901 P7160901 Clutch Spring & Washer Kit P91011 P91012 120T Stud and Gear Kit P91007 P91007 Drum Shaft and Gear Kit...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    INCHES ARRANTY SFEG warrants to the retail Purchaser that the Powerwinch Product described in this FIRST manual is free of defects in material and workmanship within the terms and conditions as set forth below. SFEG's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at SFEG's option, of any defective component within the stated warranty period.
  • Page 20 INCHES OWERWINCH ECORDS EALER NSTALLER DDRESS HONE URCHASE UMBER ERIAL UMBER RODUCT ESCRIPTION Retain your original proof of purchase. It is required for all warranty repairs and returns. 2268 Fairview Blvd, Fairview, TN 37062 Powerwinch by SFEG 1.800.793.4793 ♦ www.powerwinch.com...

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