Rigging Techniques - Warn Industries Zeon 12S Mode D'emploi

Various winching situations will
require application of other winching
techniques. These could range from too
little distance to achieve maximum
pull using straight line rigging,
simply increasing pulling power, or
maintaining a straight-line pulling
situation. You will have to assess
what technique is correct for your
situation. Think "safety" at all times.
How to change the pulling direction
All winching operations should have
a straight line from the winch to the
object being pulled. This minimizes the
winch rope collect ing on one side
of the drum affecting pulling
efficiency and damag ing winch
rope. A snatch block, secured
to a point directly in front of
the vehicle, will enable you to
change your pulling direction
while still allowing the winch
rope to be at 90º to wind properly
onto the spooling drum.
Single line
Double line
Triple line
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RIGGING TECHNIQUES

Increasing pulling power
In some cases, you may find yourself needing
more pulling power. The use of snatch blocks
increases mechanical advantage and that increases
your pulling power:
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RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Double line
Because pulling power decreases with the
number of layers of winch rope on the winch drum,
you can use a snatch block to double line out more
winch rope. This decreases the number of layers
of winch rope on the drum, and increases pulling
power.
Start by feeding out enough winch rope to free
the winch hook. Attach the hook to your vehicle's
frame/tow hook and run the winch rope through a
snatch block.
Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch
block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor
point. Do not attach hook to mounting kit.
Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk
protector or choker chain. Attach the clevis/shackle.
Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap/
chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten
and back-off turn).
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Triple Line
Use the same techniques as the Double Line.
Select a robust mounting location on your vehicle
for the snatch block and the screw-pin shackle.
Keep a 90º angle between the winch and run the
winch rope to the first anchor-point and through
the snatch block. Secure rope back to the vehicle.
Put the winch rope through the snatch block and
secure with the screw-pin shackle on the vehicle as
close to the winch as practical. Now run the winch
rope to the final anchor point.
Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk
protector or choker chain. Attach the clevis/shackle.
Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap/
chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten
and back-off 1/2 turn).
Secure the winch hook. While keeping the line
near the ground, insert the winch hook through the
screw-pin shackle. Check your anchor. Make sure
all connections are secured and free of debris before
continuing with the winching procedure.
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