OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Utility Winch Rated Pulling Capacity 2000 lb. Rated Marine Capacity 5000 lb./Rated Rolling Capacity 6000 lb. MODEL NUMBER 12090 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions are included in this manual. MADE IN CHINA REV 12090-20160516 12039 Smith Ave. Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA / 1-877-338-0999 www.championpowerequipment.
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12090 Utility Winch Rated Pulling Capacity 2000 lb. Rated Marine Capacity 5000 lb./Rated Rolling Capacity 6000 lb. Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . Introduction. . . . This Booklet . . . Website. . . . . . Manual Conventions . Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . Controls and Features . Utility winch . . . . Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents of the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 12090 Introduction Introduction Website Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment utility winch. CPE designs and builds winches to strict specifications. With proper use and maintenance, this winch will bring years of satisfying service. Champion Power Equipment manufactures and supports every product we sell. To find out more about your utility winch please visit our website at: www.championpowerequipment.
12090 ENGLISH Manual Conventions This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of any damage, serious injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
ENGLISH 12090 Safety Rules WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your winch. Failure to follow instructions could result in damage, serious injury or death. WARNING Do not exceed the rated capacities. DANGER Do not use this winch for lifting or moving people or animals. DANGER Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side of the cable when under tension. DANGER Never step over or under a cable or near a cable under load. WARNING The wire cable may break before the motor stalls.
12090 ENGLISH WARNING When re-spooling the cable, ensure that the cable spools in the over-wind position with the cable entering the drum from the top, not the bottom. To re-spool correctly, and while wearing gloves, keep a slight load on the cable while pushing the remote button to draw in the cable. Do not let your hands get within 12 in. (30.5 cm) of the winch while re-spooling. Turn off the winch and repeat the procedure until a few inches of cable are left before the stop bracket.
ENGLISH 12090 Controls and Features Read this owner’s manual before operating your winch. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Utility winch 8 1 2 7 3 5 6 4 (1) Carry Handle – Can be used to carry the winch when not mounted or in use. (2) Crank Handle – Used to manually retract or extend wire cable. (3) Clutch – Used to engage or disengage wire cable. (4) Adapter Plate – Used to temporarily mount winch.
12090 ENGLISH Assembly Contents of the Box Mounting the Winch Permanently This CPE 2000 lb./5000 lb./6000 lb. utility winch comes with the wire cable and hook already attached. The box will also contain the remote control, battery cables, adapter plate and crank handle. Please make sure to remove all contents from the box before assembly or operation. This CPE 2000 lb./5000 lb./6000 lb. utility winch can be securely mounted to a fixed anchor point before operation. Mounting hardware is not included.
ENGLISH 12090 Assembly Adapter Plate Battery Connections The adapter plate can be used to temporarily mount the winch to any 2 in. (5,1 cm) ball hitch receiver. 1. Align the keyslot holes on the bottom of the winch over the mounting bolts already on the adapter plate. (A) 2. Place the winch onto the adapter plate, keyslot holes over the bolts and then slide the plate until the winch is secure on the bolts. (B) 3. Place the adapter plate hole over any 2 in. (5.
12090 ENGLISH Assembly Temporarily Wiring the Winch Your utility winch can be temporarily wired to a 12V battery. 1. Find a safe location for the winch so the battery cables will not be pinched, cut or damaged. 2. Remove the protective plastic covering on the winch that covers the socket that houses the male ends. 3. Plug in the female ends of the battery cable into the socket. (A) 4. Route the battery cables from the winch location to the battery location, securing them along an anchor or frame. 5.
ENGLISH 12090 Operation Inspection Connecting a Load Before use of the utility winch, always inspect the winch, power connections, wire cable, load connections, and winch area for any possible damage or hazards. Never connect a load to or operate a winch, if it or any of it’s parts appear to be worn or damaged. During connection of a load and operation of the winch, the user should keep hands and fingers clear of pinch points, moving parts, the wire cable and hook.
12090 ENGLISH Operation General Tips for Safe Operation Manual Operation Your 12090 utility winch is rated at a 2000 lb. (907 kg) max standard rated pull, 5000 lb. (2,268 kg) max rated marine pull and 6000 lb. (2,722 kg) max rated rolling pull. Overloads can damage the winch, motor, wire cable, and/ or create a possible hazard for property damage, injury or death. For loads over 1000 lb. (454 kg) standard, 2500 lb. (1,134 kg) marine, 3000 lb.
ENGLISH 12090 Operation Winching Techniques Winching Techniques Cont’d. 1. Take time to assess your winch area, and make sure it is free of any debris and other possible hazards and distractions. 2. Take time to assess your situation and plan your winch. 3. Put on safety goggles to protect your eyes, gloves to protect your hands, tie back any long hair and remove jewelry. 4. Inspect winch, power cords and wire cable for excessive wear or damage. 5.
12090 ENGLISH The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. WARNING Never operate a damaged or defective winch. WARNING Improper maintenance will void your warranty. Complete all scheduled maintenance in a timely manner. Correct any issue before operating the winch.
ENGLISH 12090 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Motor does not turn No electrical power Make sure battery cables are connected to a live 12V automotive battery or equivalent and to the winch Pinched battery cable Check all battery cable connections and make sure nothing is resting on top of, or pinching the battery cables Defective remote control Replace remote control Motor runs slowly or without normal power Insufficient current or voltage The voltage supply is weak.
12090 ENGLISH Specifications Performance Specifications –– Max Rated Standard Pull . –– Max Rated Marine Pull. . –– Max Rated Rolling Pull. . –– Max Boat Size . –– Motor . –– –– –– –– –– –– –– . . . . . Cable . . . . . . Battery Cable. . Gross Weight. . Net Weight . . . Height. . . . . . Width. . . . . . Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications Parts Diagram 15 ENGLISH 12090
12090 ENGLISH Parts List Qty # Part Number Description Screw (M5 x 8) 4 40 12090-040 Shaft 1 Lock Washer (ø5) 6 41 12090-041 Nut (M8) 1 12090-003 Washer (ø5) 6 42 12090-042 Frame Assembly 1 4 12090-004 Nut (M4) 1 5 12090-005 Washer (ø4) 3 43 12090-043 Small Gear Assembly III 3 6 12090-006 Screw (ST3.
WARRANTY WARRANTY CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Qualifications Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of CPE’s retail locations as proof of purchase. Please submit your warranty registration and your proof of purchase within ten (10) days of the date of purchase.
