INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality 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.
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.
10. Remote Switch: The Power switch leads have a dual switch for powering in or powering out your winch drum. The remote switch allows you to stand clear of the wire rope when the winch is under load. 11. Wireless Remote Control: allow you control winch far from 50 Ft away. 12.
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WARNING - Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side of the cable when it is under tension. WARNING - The wire rope may break before the motor stalls. For heavy loads at or near rated capacity, use a pulley block/snatch block to reduce the load on the wire rope.
short as possible. If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch, stop winching immediately and let it cool down for a few minutes. Do 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.
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Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are tight before · each operation. 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.
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m. Drape a blanket or jacket over the wire rope approximately 5 to 6 feet from the hook. Open the hood for added protection. n. Clear the area. Make sure all spectators are back and that no one is directly in front or behind the vehicle or anchor point.
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channel you must ensure that it is mounted on a flat surface so that the three major sections (motor, drum and gear housing) are properly aligned. Proper alignment of the winch will allow even distribution of the full rated load. 2.
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. 6. 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.
LV-P10000S LV-P10000F 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. Heavy Blanket - place on the cable to absorb energy should the wire rope break.
CAUTION Do not winch from an acute angle as the wire rope will pile up on one side of the drum causing damage to wire rope and the winch. Fig 3.2 Fig 3.2 Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten the vehicle. Long pulls should be done with the wire rope at a 90°...
3. Reengage the clutch by turn the clutch handle (Part# X100023) to the "CLUTCH IN" position, rarely if ever the clutch is difficult to engage, you should slightly turn the drum by hand, and then turn the clutch. 4. Insert the switch assembly (Part# X100900) connector onto the control box. 5.
MAINTENANCE Periodically check the tightness of mounting bolts and electrical connections. Remove all dirt or corrosion and always keep clean. Do not attempt to disassemble the gear box. The gearbox has been lubricated using a high temperature lithium grease and is sealed at the factory.