Bulldog DC Série Manuel D'instructions page 8

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Winches
Winch and
Fairlead
Mounting
Bolt Size
Winch
Mounting
Bolt Torque
1.5 Install the Wiring
WARNING
BEFORE installing the winch, make sure all electrical parts are corrosion free.
ALWAYS place the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals as directed by the installation
instructions.
NEVER lean over battery while making connections.
NEVER route electrical cables over battery terminals.
ALWAYS consult Electrical Connections section for proper wiring details.
Run the charging system during winching operations to keep battery charged.
NEVER route electrical cables across sharp edges.
NEVER route electrical cables near parts that get hot.
NEVER route electrical cables through or near moving parts.
AVOID pinch and wear/abrasion points when installing all electrical cables.
ALWAYS insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
1.5.1 Battery Recommendations & Lead Size
A fully charged battery and good connections are essential for the proper operation of your winch. The
minimum requirement for the battery is 650 cold cranking amps.
Model
Control Type
Volt 12V
8
Installation Instructions
Table 4 - Mounting Torque Requirements
DC2.5
M10 x
1.5 pitch
8.8 grade
6 Required
40 ft./lbs.
Table 5 - Wire Gauge Specifications
DC2.5
10 AWG x 4' winch to
contactor and 6' from the
motor to the battery leads
HORIZON GLOBAL •
DC3.5
M10 x
1.5 pitch
8.8 grade
6 Required
40 ft./lbs.
DC3.5
Contactor
10 AWG x 4' winch to
contactor and 6' from the
motor to the battery leads
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DC4.5
M10 x
1.5 pitch
8.8 grade
6 Required
40 ft./lbs.
DC4.5
10 AWG x 4' winch to
contactor and 6' from the
motor to the battery leads