INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality winch. We design and build winches to strict specifications and with proper use and maintenance will bring you years of satisfying service. WARNING - Read, study and follow all instructions before operating this winch.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WINCH Your 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING WARNING – Do not exceed rated capacity shown in this table. Layer Rated line pull lbs (kgs) Total rope on the drum ft (m) 11574(5250) 21.3(6.5) 9352(4242) 45.9(14.0) 7848(3560) 65.9(21.0) WARNING – Intermittent use only. Allow winch to cool between uses. WARNING - Do not use winch to lift (vertically).
WARNING-When re-spooling the cable ensure that the cable spools in the under-wind position with the cable entering the drum from the bottom, not the top. To spool correctly you should keep a slight load on the cable while pushing the remote button to draw in the cable. Walk toward the winch not allowing the cable to slide through your hands.
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recommend the use of the pulley block/snatch block to double the wire rope line. This will aid in two ways: a) reduce the number or rope layers on the drum, as well as, b) reduce the load on the wire rope by as much as 50%. When doubling the line back to the vehicle, attach to the frame or other load bearing part.
WINCHING TECHNIQUES A-Z a. Take time to asses your situation and plan your pull. b. Put on gloves to protect your hands. c. Disengage the clutch to allow free-spooling and to save energy. d. Attach the hand saver hook to the clevis hook. e.
t. Release the tension on the wire rope. The winch is not meant to hold the vehicle for long periods of time. u. Disconnect the wire rope from the anchor. v. Rewind the wire rope. Make sure that any wire already on the drum has spooled tightly and neatly.
CAUTION – Batteries contain gases which are flammable and explosive. Wear eye protection during installation and remove all jewelry. Do not lean over battery while making connections. Assemble the clevis hook to the cable. Take off the pin from the clevis hook, connect the clevis hook to the cable and mount the pin back to the clevis hook.
5250EN Caution: To bolt ‘feet forward’ on the IST 200. WINCH ACCESSORIES YOU WILL NEED NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR WINCH Gloves – For handling the wire rope and hook strap. Anchor Strap/Chain – Tree saver anchor straps are made of high quality nylon with high tensile strengths up to 15000lbs.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket or jacket over the wire rope five or six feet from the hook. In the event of a broken cable it will dampen the snap back. For additional protection open the Fig 3.3 hood of the vehicle as shown in Fig 3.3 For pulls over 70% rated line pull, we recommend the use of the snatch block/pulley block to double line 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. 1. Turning clutch to the “CLUTCH OUT” position. 2. Extend cable assembly to its full length. Note how the existing cable is connected to the drum.
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motor without load until completely dry. -Turn clutch to the “In” position. If problem Motor runs cable drum does -Clutch not engaged persists, a qualified technician needs to check not turn and repair. -Battery weak recharge. Run winch with vehicle Motor runs slowly motor running.
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