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WN-12000 Winch guide
SuperATV strongly recommends a dual Battery setup
Fairlead
Stopper
Clevis Pin and Hook
Winch
Hand Strap
Stopper Hardware (4 each)
Fairlead Hardware (2 each)
Battery Wire Harness
Winch Mounting Hardware (4 each)
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  • Page 1 WN-12000 Winch guide SuperATV strongly recommends a dual Battery setup Fairlead Stopper Clevis Pin and Hook Winch Hand Strap Stopper Hardware (4 each) Fairlead Hardware (2 each) Battery Wire Harness Winch Mounting Hardware (4 each) (kit contents continue on following page) ©...
  • Page 2 (kit contents continued) Wired Remote Solenoid remove (3) screws on back of Wireless Remote Wireless Remote and install Batteries “+”, on Batteries, to face installer CR2032 Batteries WN-Winch-Guide-12000...
  • Page 3 RECOMMENDED WINCH ACCESSORIES (not included): Gloves: Protect hands when handling Synthetic Rope. Blanket: Place on Synthetic Rope to absorb energy in event of a failure. Pulley/Snatch Block: Doubles pulling power of Winch or changes pulling direction without damaging Synthetic Rope. When pulling over 70% of rated line pull, it is recommended to use double line and snatch block.
  • Page 4: Performance Data

    Model WN-12000 (all dimensions shown are in inches) 18.56 7.39 6.18 Mounting Bolt Pattern 4.49 6.52 Synthetic Rope (Diameter x Length): Ø25/64” x 46’ PERFORMANCE DATA: 12V DC Motor, 6hp output Normal Speed Line Pull Line Speed Motor Pull by Layer...
  • Page 5 SOLENOID TO WINCH MOUNTING: - Solenoid is designed to install directly to Tie Bars on Winch; SuperATV prefered mounting method. - Place Solenoid onto Tie Bars and tighten screws in Clamps. - User may install to an optional location. Winch...
  • Page 6 SOLENOID TO WINCH WIRING: - Connect wires from Solenoid to Terminal Posts on Winch. - Match colors and secure. - use (2) wrenches, one on each Nut, when tightening Terminal Posts; use hand tools only and do not overtighten - torque all wiring connections to a maximum 35 in/lbs BLUE...
  • Page 7 WIRED REMOTE CONNECTING: Wired Remote - Open Protective Boot on Solenoid and connect Wired Remote. - Close Protective Boot when Wired Remote is not connected. Solenoid Protective Boot CLUTCH SETTINGS: NORMAL SPEED: Use for full 12,000 lbs. pull rating. DISENGAGED: Use to manually disengage (“CLUTCH OUT”) Winch Drum from Mechanical Gear System;...
  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Winch

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WINCH: A winch is a powerful piece of machinery. For safe and confident operation, it is important to understand basic winch operations and specifications. See below for details on winch components and usage. Practice using winch before an actual situation occurs. Winch has been engineered with several patented technologies.
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Failure to heed these warnings and cautions may result in personal injury and/or property damage. WARNING - Do not exceed rated capacity. See “Performance Data”, page 4. WARNING - Do not use Winch to lift vertically or as a hoist. load - Do not use Winch to pull or WARNING...
  • Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued): WARNING - Never connect Synthetic Rope back onto itself. CAUTION - Use Hand Strap when handling Clevis Hook. Use gloves to protect hands when handling Synthetic Rope. Never let Synthetic Rope slide through bare hands. Hand Strap - When re-spooling, ensure that Synthetic Rope spools in “under wind”...
  • Page 11: General Tips For Safe Operation

    GENERAL TIPS FOR SAFE OPERATION: • Winch is at rated capacity when spooling first Synthetic Rope layer onto Winch Drum. Overloading can damage components. For loads over 70% of rated line pull, it is recommend to use a pulley block/snatch block to double rope line. When doubling line, number of layers on Winch Drum is reduced and load on Synthetic Rope is reduced by as much as 50%.
  • Page 12: Winch Assembly And Mounting

    - Set Free Spooling Clutch to “DISENGAGED” and pull out a few inches of Synthetic Rope. - Feed Synthetic Rope through opening in Fairlead. 3. Make electrical and component connections per See SuperATV instructions. CAUTION - Remove all jewelry and wear eye protection when making battery connections.
  • Page 13: Rigging Techniques

    RIGGING TECHNIQUES: Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder. Always use a sling/tree strap as an anchor point. sling/tree strap Do not winch from an acute angle. Synthetic Rope will pile up on one side of Winch Drum causing damage to Synthetic Rope and Winch.
  • Page 14 OPERATING WINCH: 1. Take time to assess situation and thoroughly plan pull. 2. Set Free Spooling Clutch to “DISENGAGED” position. 3. Pull Synthetic Rope and attach to vehicle to be winched. Wear gloves and use Hand Strap. - Always leave minimum of (5) turns of Synthetic Rope on Winch CAUTION Drum.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Free Spooling Clutch not Winch Drum does “NORMAL SPEED” position. If problem persist, engaged. not turn. contact SuperATV. Battery(s) is weak and may need charging. Always Motor runs slowly operate Winch with vehicle running. Insufficient current or or without normal voltage.
  • Page 16: Synthetic Rope Replacement

    WARNING - Only replace with identical part number from manufacturer. When installing replacement, refer to SuperATV Synthetic Rope instructions. SYNTHETIC ROPE MAINTENANCE: - Minimize abrasion: Use movable Abrasion Sleeve whenever contact with rocks or other objects occurs. Slide Abrasion Sleeve up and down Synthetic Rope as required.

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