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- Page 1 Explorer 2 LOW MOUNT ELECTRIC WINCH EXPLORER 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 winch is a RED Winches designed product, whose designs have undergone extensive testing. The end user can now enjoy a professional highly engineered, precision, high performance electric winch capable of operating in the most demanding of situations.
- Page 4 Expedition, or weekend trip vehicle. apply the brake disc onto the brake pads. Switch Compressor on RED Winches has designed and developed this winch This means compared to normal winching you do not Connect Wireless Controller with base unit for serious use. Reliable, powerful, dependable, it is just...
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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 or give the office a call if unsure. r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m >...
- Page 8 Explorer 2 > Standard, Adventure and Titan Model Shown > Standard Drum Width r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
- Page 9 Explorer 2 > Standard, Adventure and Titan Model Shown > XL Drum Width r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
- Page 10 Explorer 2 > Overdrive Model Shown > Standard Drum Width r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m > sales@red-winches.com +44 (0)1460 297 355...
- Page 11 ROBUST CONTROL BOX. CNC MACHINED TO GIVE, ACCURACY, STENGTH AND THE MIGHTY OX MOTOR IS A DURABILITY VERY POWERFUL MOTOR PROVIDING HIGH SPEED AND HIGH TORQUE FOR ALL WINCHING SITUATIONS ALBRIGHT MOTOR CONTROLLER AIR SOLENOID FOR AIR BRAKE AIR FREESPOOL SHOWN IN THIS VIEW.
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Page 12: Exploded Diagram
Explorer 2 > Exploded Diagram WINCH MOTOR > WINCH SECTIONS RED WINCH ‘OX’ CONTROL BOX UNLESS SPECIFIED WINCH BODY FASTENER TORQUE 10 Nm 24 Nm DRIVE PLATE 45 Nm FREESPOOL KNOB 80 Nm 160 Nm GEARBOX HOUSING 200 Nm FASTENERS ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TORQUED TO THE CORRECT VALUES. -
Page 13: Air Brake Diagram
6MM AIR PIPE 90DEG FITTING > AIR BRAKE UNLESS SPECIFIED BREATHER FASTENER TORQUE 10 Nm AIR BRAKE HOUSING 24 Nm 45 Nm PISTON O-RING 80 Nm 160 Nm PISTON BODY 200 Nm PISTON SEALING CAP O-RING PISTON SEALING CAP CIRCLIP BRAKE REACTION PLATE LOWER REACTION PLATE... -
Page 14: Winch Freespool Diagram
EESPOOL: ROTATE TO DRUM FREESPOOL MOVEMENT Manual Freespool Assembly Air Freespool Assembly DRUM: AND LOWER (Not Shown) (Shown) EESPOOL ASSEMBLY (SHOWN) Drum freespool: Drum freespool: Lift and rotate to Initiate drum freespool Switch operated or wireless EESPOOL: movement Air supplied through a 2-way dc solenoid valve OPERATED OR WIRELESS Engage drum: Engage drum:... -
Page 15: Connection Schematic
WINCH IN 12V > Connection Schematic SUPPLY FROM EARTH WIRE FROM ROCKER SWITCH VEHICLE TO PROVIDE ON YOUR DASH EARTH TO CONTROL WINCH OUT 12V BOX EQUIPMENT POSITIVE 12V CABLE SUPPLY FROM FROM BATTERY TO BE ROCKER SWITCH CONNECTED HERE ON YOUR DASH M8 MALE THREAD 70mm2 CABLE TO BE USED... - Page 16 WITH THE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY SETUP THESE OX MOTORS WILL PROVIDE HIGH SPEED AND HIGH POWER FOR YOUR WINCH. EARTH CONNECTION FROM BATTERY CAN GO ON EITHER ONE OF THREE M8 THREADED HOLES 70mm2 CABLE TO BE USED F2 (M8) A (M8) F1 (M8) BRUSH PACK AT...
- Page 17 Explorer 2 > Gearboxes > STANDARD, ADVENTURE, TITAN GEARBOXES > OVERDRIVE GEARBOXES RING GEAR RING GEAR GEARBOX RATED PULLING CAPACITY Overdrive 2,000kg (4,400 lbs) Standard 4,500kg (10,000 lbs) Adventure 6,000kg (13,200 lbs) Titan 7,500kg (16,500 lbs) r e d - w i n c h e s . c o m >...
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Page 18: General Winch Maintenance
GENERAL WINCH MAINTENANCE > General Maintenance > Basic Trouble Shooting Winch Motor Gets Hot Very Quickly • Overloaded or stalled during winching operation, Poor • Check the battery regularly. Ensure that it is in good Powers in only one direction earth to battery, worn motor, water or mud in motor. - Page 19 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 20 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 21: Vehicle Electrical System
THE EXPLORER 2 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 22: 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 Explorer 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 27 Explorer 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...
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