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- Page 1 Hornet 2 HIGH MOUNT TWIN MOTOR ULTIMATE ELECTRIC WINCH HORNET 2 USER MANUAL r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m sales@red-winches.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About ........p3 Safety . - Page 3 Ox motor fitted on all options for the ultimate power behind your winching This ultimate competition winch is a RED Winches designed product, whose design has undergone extensive testing, worldwide. The end user can now enjoy a professional highly engineered, precision, high performance competition electric winch capable of operating in the most demanding of situations all over the world.
- Page 4 Hornet 2 > The Hornet 2 Competition Winch An air solenoid for the air brake is fitted next to the motors at the top of the winch. This is fed by an air > Quick Start Guide The Hornet2 is the ultimate choice when it comes to supply from the on-board compressor.
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Page 5: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES Every winching / recovery situation has the potential and instructions on how to install your winch. for personal injury. In order to minimize that risk, it SAVE THIS MANUAL and other product literature is important to read this guide carefully before using found in this kit for future reference and review the winch. -
Page 6: Safety
> WARNING > WARNING > Warnings and Cautions > Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard > Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. As you read these instructions, you will see WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. - Page 7 For specifications the battery. and performance data, refer to the specification sheets and the RED Winches website. r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m >...
- Page 8 Hornet 2 > Standard Drum Width Model Show WARNING: MOUNTING PLATE THICKNESS IS IMPORTANT FOR RELIABLE SAFE OPERATION THE MOUNTING PLATE THICKNESS SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 8MM (STEEL) IT MAY DAMAGE WINCH DURING OPERATION AND VOID ANY WARRANTY IF NOT THE CORRECT THICKNESS r e d - w i n c h e s .
- Page 9 Hornet 2 > XL Drum Width Model Shown WARNING: MOUNTING PLATE THICKNESS IS IMPORTANT FOR RELIABLE SAFE OPERATION THE MOUNTING PLATE THICKNESS SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 8MM (STEEL) IT MAY DAMAGE WINCH DURING OPERATION AND VOID ANY WARRANTY IF NOT THE CORRECT THICKNESS r e d - w i n c h e s .
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Page 10: Winch Overview
WINCH OVERVIEW (-) POWER CONNECTION M8 FEMALE THREAD COPPER BUS BARS FOR THE ULTIMATE FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: EFFICIENT TRANSFER 70MM (SECTIONAL AREA) CABLE OF POWER ON EACH STUD, SUPPLIED DIRECT FROM YOUR BATTERY (+) POWER CONNECTION STUDS M8 THREAD THE ORIGINAL AND BEST RED WINCH AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. -
Page 11: Winch Connections
WINCH CONNECTIONS (-) POWER CONNECTION M8 FEMALE THREAD 3 X OPTIONAL POSITIONS PER MOTOR FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: 70MM (SECTIONAL AREA) CABLE (+) POWER CONNECTION STUDS WARNING ON EACH STUD, SUPPLIED DIRECT M8 THREAD ENSURE POSITIVE CABLE CONNECTION AND LUG FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: USED IS INSULATED FROM 70MM (SECTIONAL AREA) CABLE ACCIDENTAL TOUCHING... - Page 12 OX MOTOR OVERVIEW WARNING WITH THE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY SETUP THESE OX MOTORS ENSURE POSITIVE CABLE CONNECTION AND LUG USED IS INSULATED FROM ACCIDENTAL TOUCHING AND DOES WILL PROVIDE HIGH SPEED AND HIGH POWER FOR YOUR WINCH. NOT TOUCH ANY SURROUNDING PARTS OR MOTOR BUZZ BARS SOLID COPPER BUS BARS BUS BAR COVER...
- Page 13 WINCH GEARBOX & BODY GREASE SPECIFICATION CASTROL SPHEROL L-EP2 BP ENERGREASE LS-EP2 WINCH IN MOTOR DIRECTION WINCH IN DRUM DIRECTION WINCH IN UNLESS SPECIFIED FASTENER TORQUE GREASE APPLIED TO ALL GEARS MOUNTING BOLTS 10 Nm AND THEIR TEETH. CASE DOES NOT M12 X 12 CAP HEADS ARE FITTED FOR OUR NEED TO BE FILLED WITH GREASE.
- Page 14 160 Nm 200 Nm HORNET2-MD-20 MOTOR GEAR (15 TOOTH - STD) HORNET2-MD-25 MOTOR GEAR (17 TOOTH - OD) HORNET 2 - STANDARD GEARS (STD) RATIO: 45:1 HORNET2-MD-22 DRIVE GEAR HORNET 2 - OVERDRIVE GEARS (OD) RATIO: 38:1 HORNET2-MD-24 SHAFT GEAR...
- Page 15 HORNET 2 - DRIVE SHAFT & FREESPOOL SYSTEM UNLESS SPECIFIED FASTENER TORQUE SLOTS USED TO 10 Nm DRIVE SHAFT DRIVE DRUM 24 Nm KEY WAY - 2 45 Nm 80 Nm 160 Nm 200 Nm GREASE SPLINE PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY...
- Page 16 AIR BRAKE ASSEMBLY 6MM AIR PIPE AIR FEED COMES FROM AIR BRAKE SOLENOID 90DEG FITTING OEM SUPPLIED AND BUILT ONTO THE WINCH UNLESS SPECIFIED FASTENER TORQUE BREATHER 10 Nm AIR BRAKE HOUSING 24 Nm PISTON O-RING 45 Nm 80 Nm PISTON BODY 160 Nm PISTON SEALING CAP...
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Page 17: General Winch Maintenance
GENERAL WINCH MAINTENANCE > General Maintenance > Basic Trouble Shooting Winch Motor Gets Hot Very Quickly • Overloaded or stalled during winching operation, • Check the battery regularly. Ensure that it is in good Powers in only one direction Poor earth to battery, worn motor, water or mud in condition and is fully charged. - Page 18 OPERATION OF YOUR WINCH A REFERENCE GUIDE TO WINCHING r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
- Page 19 WINCH HANDLING > Estimating Winch Loads The pull required to move a vehicle varies depending upon the type of ground upon which it stands. Before attempting to move a rolling load with a winch, The required pull as a percentage of its weight is as an estimate of the load should be made to ensure follows;...
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Page 20: Vehicle Electrical System
THE HORNET2 WINCH LOADING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY > Operating Capacity > Vehicle Electrical System The maximum operating capacity of the winch is It is important to understand how much power is being affected by the number of wraps of rope around the drawn from the battery by the winch. -
Page 21: Handling Guidelines
• Do not bend the rope through an angle that is less than 6 times its diameter. (9mm x 6 = 54mm) RED Winches recommends you inspect a winch rope discolouration, as can UV light. Determine the cause before using it. - Page 22 discoloration and destroy the rope if it ction. High temperatures can Image 7: This rope has been exposed to extreme heat. Unlike the compressed rope, it will not return to its original state if manipulated. discoloration and destroy the rope if it This rope should be destroyed.
- Page 23 WINCH ROPE CHARACTERISTICS Wire 8mm Wire 9mm Synthetic Plasma 11mm Estimated Breaking Load 4110Kg 5753Kg 9525Kg Factor of Safety Safe Working Load 2055Kg 2876Kg 4762Kg > Advantages/Disadvantages Wire Rope Synthetic Rope Not affected by heat Critical temperature 65° C Melting Point 140° C Wire rope is heavy and can be difficult to handle Easy to handle, lightweight, reduces sprung mass over vulnerable area over front axel Difficult to load, if tension is released wire will “birds nest”...
- Page 24 A GUIDE TO WINCH LOADINGS ON A T YPICAL 4X4 VEHICLE > Rolling Resistance Table Road Grass Dry Ground 1000 1071 Grass Wet Ground 1000 1125 1250 1375 1500 1625 1750 1875 Gravel 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 Shingle 1000 1250 1500...
- Page 25 Hornet 2 - NOTES r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
- Page 26 Hornet 2 SERVICING > Service 1 > Service 2 > Service 3 Date Of Service Date Of Service Date Of Service _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Serial No. Serial No. Serial No. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Type of Winch Type of Winch Type of Winch...
- Page 27 Hornet 2 HIGH MOUNT TWIN MOTOR ULTIMATE ELECTRIC WINCH r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
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