Warrior Winches S8000 Assembly & Operating Instructions

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S8000
Assembly & Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 ELECTRICAL WINCH S8000 Assembly & Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a winch. We design and build winches to strict specifications and with proper use and maintenance should bring you years of satisfying service. WARNING - Read, study and follow all instructions before operating this device.
  • Page 3: Getting To Know Your Winch

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WINCH Your 8000lb winch is a powerful piece of machinery. It is important that you understand the basics of its operation and specifications so that when you need to use it, you can use it with confidence and safety. Below is a list of the components of your winch and their use.
  • Page 4: Winch Assembly And Mounting

    11. Universal Flat Bed Mounting Channel: Your winch has been optional supplied with a flat bed mounting channel that can be mounted to most flat surfaces such as trailers, step bumpers, truck beds, etc. The mounting channel also has holes to accept your roller fairlead. 12.
  • Page 5 1. Your 8000lb winch is designed with a bolt pattern that is standard in this class of winch. Many winch mounting kits are available that utilize this bolt pattern for the most popular vehicle and mounting channels. If you cannot find a kit locally, contact us and we will provide you with the name of a dealer near you.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    7. Check for proper drum rotation. Pull and turn the clutch knob to the “off” position (Free-spooling). Pull out some cable from the drum, and then turn the clutch knob to the “In” position to engage the gears. Press the cable out button on the power switch.
  • Page 7 WARNING- Do not exceed maximum pull rating. Avoid “shock loads” by using the control switch intermittently to take up the slack in the wire rope. “Shock loads” can far exceed the rate capacity for the wire rope and drum. WARNING- Do not exceeds maximum line pull ratings shown on the tables.
  • Page 8: General Tips For Safe Operation

    not pull for more than one minute at or near the rated load. CAUTION - If the motor stalls do not maintain power to the winch. Electric winches are designed and made of intermittent use and should not be used in constant duty applications. CAUTION - Never release the free-spool clutch when there is a load on the winch.
  • Page 9: Rigging Techniques

    · Never connect the cable back to itself. This will cause cable damage. Always use a snatch block, sling or chain of suitable strength as shown in the illustrations. · Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a place that it will not be damaged.
  • Page 10: Winching Techniques A-Z

    For pulls over 6800lbs, we recommend the use of the snatch block/pulley block to double line the wire rope. Fig 3.4 This reduces the load on the winch and the strain on the rope by Fig 3.4 approximately 50%. WARNING - Never use your winch for overhead hoisting or for lifting people or moving people.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    o. Begin winching. Be sure that the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the drum. The vehicle that is being winched can be slowly driven to add assistance to the winching process. Avoid shock loads; keep the wire rope under tension. p.
  • Page 12: Replacing The Wire Rope

    REPLACING THE WIRE ROPE If the wire rope has become worn or is beginning to show signs of strands breaking, it must be replaced before being used again. To do this, remove the defective rope by free spooling. Remove the bolt (Part# 800008) M6x10 on the drum and release the rope.
  • Page 13 WINCH ASSEMBLY DRAWING(8000lbs prototype)
  • Page 14 WINCH PARTS LIST (8000lbs Prototype) Part # Description Remark 800001 Terminal Protect 800100 Motor Assembly 800002 Cap Screw M10 x 35 Lock Washer Φ10 800003 Think Flat Washer Φ10 800004 800005 HeX Flange Nut M10 800200 Break / Shaft Assembly 800006 Bushing—Drum 800007...
  • Page 15: Duty Cycle

    8000lbs SPECIFICATION Rated line pulls: 8000 lbs (35.56kN) Gear reduction ratio: 233:1(12V) Series Wound (Input Power) Motor: 4.8hp / 3.6kW (DC 12V) Overall dimensions: 21.5" (L) x6.3" (W) x9.6" (H) 545(L) mm X 160 (W) mm X 245 (H) mm Drum size: Ø2.48"...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    WARRANTY Your Power Equipment winch has been manufactured and tested to the highest standards. Please ensure you read and understand the assembly and operating instructions before use. Failure to comply with these instructions or any improper use of the equipment will terminate the warranty. Please ensure you record the information below: Distributor Date of Purchase...

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