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INSTALLING THE WINCH
Be aware that vehicle batteries contain gases that are
DANGER
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flammable and can explode violently. The following
precautions should be taken before making battery connection:
* Wear eye protection.
* Remove all jewelry.
* Follow wiring diagram included in installation instructions.
* Keep spectators away.
In the event of a battery explosion, acid should be flushed away
immediately. Seek medical help as soon as possible.
1. Mount the winch to a firm base. Be sure that your structural
support is strong enough to support the rated pulling forces of
the winch.
2. While mounting attitude is at your discretion, always remember
that your winch is to be operated with the wire rope in an
underwound orientation on the wire rope drum. Your winch is
designed to ROPE IN and ROPE OUT in one direction. DO NOT
attempt to reverse the operation of winch.
Underwind
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Do not weld or machine any part of the winch.
CAUTION
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Machining or welding may weaken the structural
integrity of the winch and will void your warranty.
3. If you do not understand an instruction, or if you have a
question that is not covered in the manuals with your winch or
mounting kit, please contact the Superwinch Customer Service
Department.
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WIRE ROPE
1. The life of the wire rope is directly related to the care it receives. The
wire rope on a new winch, and any replacement ropes, should be respooled
under a minimum of 100 lb load before using the winch. Failure to do this
will result in wire rope damage. Inspect wire rope before use. Mashed,
pinched, frayed or kinked areas severely reduce the load-carrying capability.
Replace damaged wire rope.
2. Prevent kinks before they occur.
(a) This is the start of a kink. At this time,
the wire rope should be straightened.
(b) The wire rope was pulled and the loop
has tightened to a kink. The wire rope is
now permanently damaged and should not
be used.
(c) The result of kinking is that each strand
pulls a different amount causing the strands
under greatest tension to break and reduce
load capacity of the wire rope.
3. When it is necessary to respool the wire
rope under no load after use, hold the
remote switch lead in one hand and the
wire rope in the other. Start from as far from the vehicle as the remote
switch will allow, activate the switch, walk in several feet of rope and
release switch. Repeat the process. Always release the switch before your
hand comes within four feet from the fairlead (the physical opening
through which the wire rope passes).
4. Be sure the wire rope is distributed evenly and tightly on the drum. A
loosely wound drum allows the wire rope to work its way down into the
layers of wire rope on the drum and become wedged.
5. It is not advisable to grease or oil the wire rope due to dirt
contamination that will reduce the wire rope life.
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