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3.
INSTALLATION
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WARNING! Ensure you read and understand the safety instructions before installation.
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3.1. MOUNTING THE WINCH FOR USE.
3.1.1. Fixed mounting.
1. Choose the winch mounting location with care as it may not be designed to support the pulling capacity of a winch (especially if
mounting on a vehicle). The mounting point must be capable of withstanding loads above the maximum rated capacity of the winch.
Ensure the mounting point is protected from deterioration or corrosion over the life time of the winch use. We recommend the
mounting point is reinforced with steel plates and appropriate securing bolts.
2. Before fixing, ensure the power supply cables will easily reach the battery.
3. Once fixed in place, the winch must be protected against the elements at all times.
4. Ensure there is an appropriate safe, dry, childproof location for the storage of the power cables and switches when not in use.
3.1.2. Temporary mounting.
1. The winch may be mounted on a static or mobile hitching point. Before use ensure the hitching point is in good condition and capable
of withstanding loads above the maximum rated capacity of the winch.
2. Fix the ball adaptor plate (fig 1) to the base of the winch (fig 2).
3. The winch may now be connected to the hitching point (fig 3).
Fig 1
3.2.
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION.
3.2.1. Battery cable connection.
1. Ensure connection to the battery is undertaken in accordance with the safe connecting and handling instructions for the battery.
2. Ensure the power cables are safely routed away from the winch cable and will not be accidentally caught up in the winching process.
3. Attach the free end of RED cable (positive +) tightly to
the end of the circuit breaker marked ‘AUX’ and
connect the copper plate to the end marked ‘BAT’.
4. Connect the copper plate tightly to the positive (+)
terminal of the supply battery (fig 4.A).
5. Connect BLACK cable (negative -) to a suitable
earthing point on the vehicle frame (fig 4.B).
6. After fitting Remote Control (para. 3.2.2.), connect
the plug on the end of the power cable to the winch
power socket (fig 5).
Fig 5
3.2.2. Remote Control cable connection.
Lift the plug dust cover on the side of the winch and insert the remote cable (fig 6).
4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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4.1.
FREE WHEEL FUNCTION.
The speed of unwinding the winch cable is controlled by a clutch.
For rapid unwinding proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the winch from the electrical power supply.
2. Disengage the clutch by rotating the clutch knob anticlockwise (fig 7).
3. Pull the cable by hand to unwind ensuring you wear appropriate safety gloves.
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 6
Fig 7
TW16500/12, TW16500/24, TW25000/12 & TW25000/24 - 0016 - (1) - 010900
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