Superwinch S5000 Mode D'emploi page 2

I N T R O D U C T I O N
Thank you for purchasing an S series winch from Superwinch. It has been designed and
manufactured to provide years of trouble-free operation. We hope you will be pleased
with its performance. If you are not, for any reason, please contact our Customer Service
Department: (860) 928-7787 USA; (1822) 614101 England.
When requesting information or ordering replacement parts; always give the
following information:
1. Winch Part Number
2. Serial Number (found on housing)
3. Part Number (found in Replacement Parts List section)
4. Part Description
Please read and understand this Owner's Manual before installing 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 personal injury could
result. We have included several features in the winch to minimize this possibility; however,
your safety ultimately depends on your caution when using this product.
S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
The responsibility for safe operation of this winch ultimately rests with you, the operator.
Read and understand all safety precautions and operating instructions before installing
and operating the winch. Careless winch operation can result in serious injury and/or
property damage.
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 winch is a requirement for proper operation.
Please Note: The Superwinch S series winch is designed primarily for intermittent duty
general use. This winch is not designed to be used in industrial or hoisting applications
and Superwinch does not warrant it to be suitable for such use. Superwinch manufactures
a separate line of winches for industrial/commercial use. Please contact our Customer Service
Department for further information.
Congratulations on your choice!
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Never use winch Never use
to lift or move winch to hold
people loads in place
G E N E R A L D E S C R I P T I O N
Integrated Solenoids
Freespool Clutch
In-Drum Brake
Roller Fairlead
Figure 1
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
S4000
Working Load* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 lb. (1814 kg)
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/32" x 60'
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12V or 24VDC 1.8 hp (1.34 kW) peak
Gear Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159:1
S5000
Working Load* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000 lb. (2268 kg)
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4" x 50'
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12V or 24VDC 2.1 hp (1.57 kW) peak
Gear Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159:1
* Based on first layer performance
ROLLING LOAD CAPACITIES
S4000
Slope* 10% (6º)
Lbs.** 17,588
kg** 7,978
S5000
Slope* 10% (6º)
Lbs.** 22,613
kg** 10,257
Ratings assume a 10% coefficient of friction.
* A 10% slope is a rise of one foot in ten feet. Slope in approximate degrees is also shown above.
** All loads shown are for single-line operation. Double-line operation with optional pulley block
(see Figure 3) approximately doubles capacity of winch.
Permanent
Magnet Motor
Remote Switch
Receptacle
20% (11º) 30% (17º) 100% (45º)
11,905 9,138
5,400 4,145
20% (11º) 30% (17º) 100% (45º)
15,306 11,749
6,943 5,329
4,499
2,041
5,784
2,624
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