Red Winches Nomad User Manual

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  • Page 1 Nomad LOW MOUNT ELECTRIC WINCH | MILL-SPEC USER MANUAL R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355 >...
  • Page 2 Contents About ........p3 Safety .
  • Page 3: Electric Winch

    Ox motor fitted on all options for the ultimate power behind your winching This winch is a RED Winches designed product, whose designs have undergone extensive testing. The end user can now enjoy a professional highly engineered, precision, high performance electric winch capable of operating in the most demanding of situations.
  • Page 4 / lorry based 24v circuits. to compact, powerful, lowline electric winching for Check winch connections are correctly fitted When it comes to controlling your Nomad, we have 3 your recovery needs. and are not loose options. You can use all 3 or just one, the flexibility in...
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES Every winching / recovery situation has the potential and instructions on how to install your winch. for personal injury. In order to minimize that risk, it SAVE THIS MANUAL and other product literature is important to read this guide carefully before using found in this kit for future reference and review the winch.
  • Page 6 > WARNING > WARNING > Warnings and Cautions > Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard > Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. As you read these instructions, you will see WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
  • Page 7 For specifications the battery. and performance data, refer to the specification sheets and the RED Winches website or give the office a call if unsure. R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m >...
  • Page 8 Nomad > 5.5T & 4T Models Shown > Standard Drum Width Shown R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
  • Page 9 Nomad > 5.5T & 4T Models Shown > XL Drum Width Shown R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
  • Page 10 Nomad WINCH CONTROL OPTIONS FROM ONE CONTROL BOX: ROBUST CONTROL BOX. CNC 1. WIRELESS (STD) MACHINED TO GIVE, ACCURACY, > Features 2. MIL-SPEC PENDANT STRENGTH AND DURABILITY 3. HARD WIRED DASH SWITCH ALBRIGHT MOTOR CONTROLLER MOUNTED AND PROTECTED INSIDE CONTROL BOX...
  • Page 11: Connection Diagram

    WINCH IN 12V NOMAD SUPPLY FROM ROCKER SWITCH ON YOUR DASH MIL-SPEC CONNECTOR WINCH OUT 12V > Connection Diagram FOR PLUG-IN PENDANT SUPPLY FROM ROCKER SWITCH (4 PIN) ON YOUR DASH WARNING ENSURE POSITIVE CABLE LUG IS INSULATED FROM ACCIDENTAL TOUCHING AND DOES NOT...
  • Page 12 NOMAD > Wireless Handset R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
  • Page 13 NOMAD EARTH CONNECTION WITH THE APPROPRIATE FROM BATTERY CAN GO > OX Winch Motor ON EITHER ONE OF THREE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY SETUP M8 THREADED HOLES 70mm2 CABLE TO BE USED THESE OX MOTORS WILL PROVIDE HIGH SPEED AND HIGH POWER FOR YOUR WINCH.
  • Page 14: Exploded Diagram

    NOMAD CONTROL BOX STD / XL VERSIONS > Exploded Diagram OX MOTOR 12V / 24V VERISON: MA-03 UNLESS SPECIFIED WINCH BODY STD / XL VERSIONS FASTENER TORQUE 10 Nm 24 Nm DRIVE PLATE 45 Nm FREESPOOL LEVER 80 Nm 160 Nm...
  • Page 15 Nomad > Rope & Hook ROPE SIZE vs LENGTHS: ROPE NOMINAL RECOMMENDED DIAMETER: 11mm STD DRUM: MBS (MIN BREAKING STRENGTH) - 115kN / 11,702kg / 11.5t 39m (210’) of 9mm (5/16”) Dia rope 36m (120’) of 10mm (3/8”) Dia rope ROPE FOR WINCHING AND RECOVERY ONLY 30m (90’) of 11mm (7/16”) Dia rope...
  • Page 16: General Maintenance

    GENERAL NOMAD WINCH MAINTENANCE > General Maintenance > Basic Trouble Shooting Winch Motor Gets Hot Very Quickly • Overloaded or stalled during winching operation, Poor • Check the battery regularly. Ensure that it is in good Powers in only one direction earth to battery, worn motor, water or mud in motor.
  • Page 17 OPERATION OF YOUR WINCH A REFERENCE GUIDE TO WINCHING R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
  • Page 18 WINCH HANDLING > Estimating Winch Loads The pull required to move a vehicle varies depending upon the type of ground upon which it stands. Before attempting to move a rolling load with a winch, The required pull as a percentage of its weight is as an estimate of the load should be made to ensure follows;...
  • Page 19: Vehicle Electrical System

    THE NOMAD WINCH LOADING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY > Operating Capacity > Vehicle Electrical System The maximum operating capacity of the winch is It is important to understand how much power is being affected by the number of wraps of rope around the drawn from the battery by the winch.
  • Page 20: Handling Guidelines

    • Do not bend the rope through an angle that is less than 6 times its diameter. (9mm x 6 = 54mm) RED Winches recommends you inspect a winch rope discolouration, as can UV light. Determine the cause before using it.
  • Page 21 discoloration and destroy the rope if it ction. High temperatures can Image 7: This rope has been exposed to extreme heat. Unlike the compressed rope, it will not return to its original state if manipulated. discoloration and destroy the rope if it This rope should be destroyed.
  • Page 22 WINCH ROPE CHARACTERISTICS Wire 8mm Wire 9mm Synthetic Plasma 11mm Estimated Breaking Load 4110Kg 5753Kg 9525Kg Factor of Safety Safe Working Load 2055Kg 2876Kg 4762Kg > Advantages/Disadvantages Wire Rope Synthetic Rope Not affected by heat Critical temperature 65° C Melting Point 140° C Wire rope is heavy and can be difficult to handle Easy to handle, lightweight, reduces sprung mass over vulnerable area over front axle Difficult to load, if tension is released wire will “birds nest”...
  • Page 23 A GUIDE TO WINCH LOADINGS ON A T YPICAL 4X4 VEHICLE > Rolling Resistance Table Road Grass Dry Ground 1000 1071 Grass Wet Ground 1000 1125 1250 1375 1500 1625 1750 1875 Gravel 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 Shingle 1000 1250 1500...
  • Page 24 Nomad - NOTES R e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
  • Page 25 Nomad - servicing > Service 1 > Service 2 > Service 3 Date Of Service Date Of Service Date Of Service _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Serial No. Serial No. Serial No. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Type of Winch Type of Winch Type of Winch...
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