KFI U45-R2-EKO Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

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Model #U45-R2

Revision Date 2021-01-06

Owner's Manual and Operating Instructions

4500 lb.

UTV WINCH

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Page 1 Model #U45-R2 Revision Date 2021-01-06 Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions 4500 lb. UTV WINCH...
Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction��1 Accessories ��1 This Booklet ��1 Introduction��1 ManualConventions��3 SafetyRules��4 ControlsandFeatures��5 Winch ��5 Installation � ��6 Step 1-Mount the Winch ��6 Step 2-Mount the Contactor ��6 Step 3-UTV Dash Mounted Rocker Switch Kit ��6 Step 4-Mount the Hand Remote Socket (Optional) ��7 Step 5-Wiring the Winch ��7 WinchWiringDiagram��8 SwitchWiringDiagram��9...
Page 5 Introduction Introduction This Booklet Congratulations on your purchase of a KFI winch. Every effort has been made to ensure the KFI researches and develops winches to strict accuracy and completeness of the information in specifications. With proper use and maintenance, this manual.
Page 6 Manual Conventions Manual Conventions CAUTION This manual uses the following symbols to CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous help differentiate between different kinds of situation which, if not avoided, may result in information. The safety symbol is used with a key minor or moderate injury.
Page 7 Manual Conventions Safety Rules WARNING WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating Do not move the vehicle to pull a load (towing) your winch. Failure to follow instructions could on the winch cable. This could result in cable result in serious injury or death. breakage.
Page 8 Safety Rules CAUTION WARNING Do not wrap the cable around any object and Batteries contain acid and produce explosive hook it back onto itself. gases. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away from CAUTION batteries at all times. Wear safety glasses and protect the eyes at all times.
Page 9 Controls and Features Read this owner’s manual before operating your winch. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Winch Motor (1): 1.7 HP 12V DC motor provides power Planetary Gear System (7): The reduction gears to the planetary gear mechanism.
Page 10 Installation location. Make sure the location you chose allows sufficient clearance from all metal This KFI 4,500 lb winch is designed with a bolt components. Drill mounting holes if required. pattern that is standard in this class of winch. Once location is found do not install until all Many winch mounting kits are available that wiring is completed.
Page 11 Installation Step 4-Mount the Hand Remote NOTE Socket (Optional) Depending on the location of the contactor, Determine a mounting location for the hand you may need to use an alternate winch remote socket. Make sure the area behind configuration. Please see the “Alternate your selected location is clear.
Page 12 Installation Winch Wiring Diagram POS + POS + These two posts must be wired to the battery! TO WINCH TO BATTERY BLUE POST BLACK POST TO BATTERY + TO WINCH + RED POST YELLOW POST LEADS AT DEFAULT POSITION LEADS ROTATED 90° With some applications the motor leads may need to be rotated to avoid interference with other components.
Page 13 Installation Switch Wiring Diagram White wire to black ground post U45-R2...
Page 14 Operation Self Recovery General Tips for Safe Operation Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree Your U45-R2 winch is rated at 4,500 lbs. capacity trunk or boulder. Always use a sling as an anchor in first layer (max) when spooling the first rope point.
Page 15 Operation Winching Techniques 15. The vehicle to be winched should be placed in neutral and the parking brake released. Only release the loads to the winch. This can damage the winch, cable and vehicle. Take time to assess your situation and plan your pull.
Page 16 Maintenance Lubrication Maintenance All moving parts within the Electric Winch have The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic been Lubricated using high temperature lithium maintenance. grease at the factory. No internal lubrication is WARNING required under normal conditions. If the winch is subjected to extreme conditions lubrication may be Never operate a damaged or defective winch.
Page 17 U45-R2 Specifications Performance Specifications Rated Pull 4,500 lbs (2041 kg) Gear Reduction Ratio 166:1 Motor Permanent Magnet 1.7 HP (DC 12V) Drum Size 2.0” (D) x 3.19” (L) 50.8 mm (D) x 81.0 mm (L) Cable 15/64” (D) x 38.0’ (L) 6 mm (D) x 11.6 m (L) (36 useable feet with five wraps on the winch drum)
Page 18 U45-R2 Specifications Model Winch Diagram U45-R2...
Page 19 U45-R2 Specifications Winch Parts List Part# Description Qty. Part# Description Qty. 450100 Motor Assembly 400018 Haxagonal Shaft 450026 Bolt M4 x 25 450029 S pring 450027 Washer Φ4, Flat 400008 Tie Bar Φ10 450001 Coupling, 1 250062 Wire Tap 450002 Brake Spring 250061 Terminal Protector...
Page 20 Contactor Issue Refer to our contactor troubleshooting guide at www.kfiproducts.com under “Support” Call KFI Technical support Double check your winch wiring diagram to make sure all wires are correct. Wired Incorrectly Hand remote / Dash rocker wires need to always Contactor clicks but the be green to green and black to black.
Page 21 WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, replacement of the defective part or component INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- at a KFI Service Center. KFI will provide you with ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR a case number for warranty service. Please keep PURPOSE it for future reference.
Page 22 Your purchase of the product shall constitute your release and indemnity in favor of KFI and/or or its parent company, its shareholders, officers, directors and employees from any and all claims or injuries of every kind resulting from use or operation of the product, including costs and attorney’s fees...
Page 24 1-877-346-2050 KFI Products P.O. Box 32 721 Sata Drive Spring Valley, MN 55975 www.kfiproducts.com Made in China ©2012 Kappers Fabricating Inc. Corporate Office: Kappers Fabricating Inc. P.O. Box 32 1015 Industrial Drive Spring Valley, MN 55975 USA...

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