Superwinch X9 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 2

I N T R O D U C T I O N
Thank you for purchasing an X9 winch from Superwinch. It has been designed and manufac-
tured to provide years of trouble-free operation. We hope you will be pleased with its per-
formance. If you are not, for any reason, please contact our Customer Service Department:
(860) 928-7787 USA; +44 (0) 1822 614101 England.
When requesting information or ordering replacement parts; always give the
following information:
1. Winch Part Number (1901, 1902)
2. Serial Number (found on motor adapter casting)
3. Part Number (found in Replacement Parts List section)
4. Part Description
Please read and understand this Owner's Manual prior to installing and using your winch.
Pay particular attention to the General Safety Information. Your winch is a very powerful
machine. If used unsafely or improperly, there is a possibility that property damage or per-
sonal injury can result. We have included several features in this winch to minimize this pos-
sibility; however, your safety ultimately depends on your caution when using this product.
Throughout this manual, you will find notations with the following headings:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
DANGER
!
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WARNING
!
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
CAUTION
!
may result in minor or moderate injury. This notation is also used
to alert against unsafe practices.
The following symbols on the product and in the Owner's manual are used:
Read Owner's Always Use Keep clear of winch,
Manual Handsaver wire rope and hook
while operating
Note: Indicates additional information in the installation and operation procedures
of your winch.
Correct installation of your X9 winch is a requirement for proper operation. If you install
your X9 winch on the front end of your vehicle, use the X9 mounting (fitting) kit which
has been designed and manufactured by Superwinch to accommodate your winch and fit
your vehicle.
Please Note: The Superwinch model X9 winch is designed primarily for front mount vehicle
use and for other intermittent applications. This winch is not designed to be used in hoisting
applications and Superwinch does not warrant it to be suitable for such use. Please contact
our Customer Service Department for further information. Note the electrical requirements
of the X9 winch you have purchased:
Part No. 1901 12-volt DC system Only
Part No. 1902 24-volt DC system Only
Congratulations on your choice!
European Union
Noise The noise level for this winch in operation is below 92 dB(A).
Wire Rope Winches that conform to Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC, are fitted with a 3/8" x 75 ft. wire rope
(p/n 90-20136-03), in lieu of standard 5/16" x 100 ft. wire rope.
Emergency Stop In order to conform to Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC, each machine installation must be
fitted with an Isolator switch (p/n 1562) whereby the machine can be brought safely to a complete stop.
Superwinch is not responsible for printing errors inadvertently made in the production of this manual.
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Never use winch Never use
to lift or move winch to hold
people loads in place
ROLLING LOAD CAPACITIES*
Grade** 10% (6º) 20% (11º)
Lbs. 45,225 30,600
kg 20 514 13 880
* Ratings assume a 10% coefficient of friction.
** A 10% grade is a rise of one foot in ten feeet. Slope in approximate degrees is also shown.
U N P A C K I N G
This carton contains the following items. Please unpack carefully.
Read instructions before beginning.
Description
Winch assembly with wire rope
Solenoid assembly
Solenoid mounting bracket
1/4-20 Hex head bolts
1/4-20 Hex nuts
1/4 External tooth lock washer
Terminal boots
3/8-16 Square nuts
3/8 Lock washers
3/8-16 x 1 Hex head bolts, grade 8
Hand saver
7" Wire ties
Long lead wire assembly (color coded black)
Remote pendant
Clevis hook
Owner's manual
F E A T U R E S
Electric Motor – 4.2 peak hp (3.1 kw)
12V Series Wound or 3.5 peak hp (2.6
kw) 24V Series Wound.
Braking – A one way drag brake will
hold a 4,500 lb. (2041 kg) load on the
first wrap.
Drum – Fabricated steel running
in copolymer maintenance free
bearings.
30% (17º) 60% (31º) 100% (45º)
23,500 15,000 11,575
10 659 6804 5250
Quantity
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4
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4
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4
4
4
1
6
1
1
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Freespool Clutch – Operated by an
easy action lever which disengages
the gearbox to allow the wire rope
to be pulled out without using electric
power. A spring-loaded drag mechanism
reduces backlash and snarling when
pulling out the wire rope.
Remote Switch – 15' (4.5m) hand
held pendant switch assembly.
Mounting – Optional custom-engi-
neered mounting kits are available
for vehicle frame attachment.
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