Brake Operation; Maintenance & Repair - Keeper KW13.5 Instructions D'assemblage Et D'utilisation

Freespool Operation
1. Lift and rotate the clutch lever to the "Disengaged"
position as shown in Figure 12. If there is a load
on the wire rope, the clutch lever may not turn
easily. DO NOT FORCE THE CLUTCH LEVER. Release
tension on the wire rope by jogging out some of the
wire rope, then try releasing the clutch.
2. Pull out the wire rope and secure to anchor or load.
3. Check that there are at least five (5) wraps of
wire rope left on the drum.
4. Re-engage the drum by lift and rotating the
clutch lever to the "Engaged" position, apply
power to engage clutch (see Figure 12).
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CAUTION
Lever must be in the engaged position and
locked before winching.

Brake Operation

Your winch incorporates an automatic load holding
brake. After winching in a load, this mechanism
holds the load, up to the rated capacity of the winch.
While powering out the load, the winch controls the
rate of speed by applying the brake in proportion
to the amount of the load in the winch cable. This
results in heavier loads powering-out more slowly
than lighter loads.
Similar to the friction-type brakes in your automobile
which can generate heat if used for a long period of
time, the winch brake can generate heat if used to
power-out a load for a long period of time.
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ENGAGE
FIGURE 12
DISENGAGE
To ensure optimimum winch performance, al-
ways limit powering-out a load to 2 minutes and
allow the brake to cool for 15 minutes
before continuing to winch.
Under normal use, the brake mechanism should not
require any adjustment. Should the brake fail to hold
a load or maintain a constant rate of speed during
power-out operation, the brake spring may be worn
and require replacement.
Extending the Life of Your Winch
1. KEEP A TIGHTLY WOUND WIRE ROPE DRUM. Keep the wire rope tightly and evenly wound on the drum all
the time. Do not allow the wire rope to become loosely wound. A loosely wound drum allows a wire rope
under load to work its way down into the layers of wire rope on the drum. When this happens, the wire
rope may become wedged within the body of the windings damaging the wire rope. A good practice is to
rewind the wire rope under tension after each use. Apply tension using hand saver strap (FIGURE 3) and
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and leather gloves.
2. DO NOT ALLOW WINCH MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. Keep the duration of pulls as short as possible. If the
motor becomes uncomfortably hot by touching, stop winching and allow the motor to cool down.
KEEP THE VEHICLE ENGINE RUNNING TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY during the cooling break.
3. USE A PULLEY BLOCK FOR HEAVY LOADS. To maximize Winch and wire rope life, use a pulley block (not
included) to double line heavier loads. (See FIGURE 3) For maximum performance use a pulley block that
is greater than 75% of the rated capacity of the winch. For the KW13.5 use a pulley block once you exceed
10,100 lbs. Always use a pulley block (for part number Call Keeper Winch) that is rated twice the capacity
of the winch.
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CAUTION
If the winch motor stalls, do not continue to apply power.
4. The pull required to start a load moving is often much greater than the pull required to keep it moving.
AVOID FREQUENT STOPS AND STARTS DURING THE PULL.
5. PREVENT KINKS IN WIRE ROPE BEFORE THEY OCCUR
(FIGURE 13).
a. This is the start of a kink. Wire rope should be straight-
ened.
b. Wire rope was pulled and loop has tightened into a kink.
Wire rope is now permanently damaged and MUST be
replaced.
c. Result of kinking is that each strand pulls a different amount causing strands under greatest tension to
break and reduce load capacity of wire rope. The wire rope MUST be replaced. Use only genuine Keeper
Winch replacement part number KWA14625 92' X 3/8"
Contact: winches@hamptonproducts.com
to order.
Replacing The Wire Rope
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WARNING
Never Substitute a heavier or lighter wire rope. Never
use rope made of any other materials other than wire.
Use only recommended Keeper replacement wire
rope, 92' x 3/8" KWA14625.
Attach wire rope to the drum using screw provided
FIGURE 14).
Maintenance & Repair
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WARNING
Before each use, check mounting bolts for tightness, inspect cable for damage. Inspect remote control
assembly for any damage. Periodically use a clean, dry towel to remove dirt and debris from winch housing.
Lubrication: The gear box is permanently lubricated. Do not attempt to disassemble the gear box. This will
void your warranty.
FIGURE 13
Winch Drum
FIGURE 14
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