Use and Care Manual

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winching immediately and let it cool down for a few minutes. Do not pull for
more than one minute at or near the rated load.
CAUTION - If the motor stalls do not maintain power to the winch. Electric
winches are designed and made for intermittent use and should not be used in
constant duty applications.
CAUTION - Never disengage the clutch when there is a load on the winch.
CAUTION – Use the hand saver hook when handling the hook for spooling or
un-spooling the wire rope.
GENERAL TIPS FOR SAFE OPERATION
 The 17,500lbs and its all derivative types are rated at 17,500lbs capacity when
spooling the first rope layer on the drum. Overloading can damage the
winch/motor/ or wire rope. For loads over 70% of rated line pull. we
recommend the use of the pulley block/snatch block to double the wire rope
line. This will aid in two ways: a) reduce the number or rope layers on the
drum, as well as, b) reduce the load on the wire rope by as much as 50%.
When doubling the line back to the vehicle, attach to the frame or other load
bearing part.
 The vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the winch to
minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of the winch. If the
winch is used for a considerable amount of time with the engine off the battery
may be drained and too weak to restart the engine.
 Get to know your winch before you actually need to use it. We recommend that
you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques, the
sounds your winch makes under various loads, the way the cable spools on the
drum, etc.
 Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use. A frayed or damaged
rope must be replaced immediately. Use only the manufacturer’s identical
replacement rope with the exact specifications.
 Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are tight before
each operation.