2500-Lb. 12 Volt DC Electric ATV Winch Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 5 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use This Ironton 2500-Lb. 12 Volt DC Electric ATV Winch has a permanent magnet motor which draws less current, making it ideal for ATV use. The single-stage planetary gear system allows for fast line speed while the automatic load-holding brake provides maximum safety. It has free spooling for a fast line-out and roller fairlead with nylon bushing Aircraft grade wire rope Technical Specifications Property Rated Single Line Pull Application Specification 2,500 Ib.
Important Safety Information ⚠WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in fire, serious injury and /or DEATH. The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this electric winch. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the electric winch is used in a safe and responsible manner.
⚠WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the electric winch in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
the tool itself. Specific Operation Warnings ⚠WARNING GENERAL SAFETY To prevent injury or property damage, read and understand all instructions before operating winch. Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles and heavy duty leather work gloves during operation. Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may briefly create excess load causing product failure.
Do not use for overhead hoisting. This winch is intended to be used for pulling only. Use a spotter to assist you in ensuring that it is safe to operate the winch. Make sure the spotter is out of the way of the vehicle and the wire rope before activating the winch. Do not use the hand crank, if equipped, to assist the winch. Do not use vehicle to pull on the wire rope and “assist” the winch. Do not use to transport people or animals.
3. Before drilling, verify that the installation surface has no hidden components or structural pieces that will be damaged. Note: This winch can generate extreme forces. Select a location that can withstand the rated capacity without damage or weakening. Steel reinforcement plates may be needed or a certified welder may need to weld on additional bracing, depending on the mounting location. 4. Drill holes appropriate for the hardware at the marked locations. 5.
Wiring To prevent serious injury from explosion, due to sparking at the battery connection, disconnect the battery cables before making other wiring connections. To prevent serious injury from leaking battery acid, do not use a dirty, corroded or leaking battery. Only use a 12V automotive (or equivalent) battery, in good condition. 1. 2. 3. Plan a route for the wiring from the point of the vehicle where the winch will be mounted, or used, t o t h e b a t t e r y .
Preparing the Wire Rope 1. The wire rope must be properly coiled under tension, to be able to support a load without damage. 2. Uncoil the wire rope, expect 5 full warps. 3. Recoil the rope back into the winch under at least 500 lb. of tension. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be replaced before operation. Wrap the wire rope under 500 lbs.
Basic Operation Note: If a winch is to be used to pull a vehicle, it should optimally be rated to a single line pull at least twice the vehicle’s weight. 1. Examine the wire rope. Do not use the winch if the wire rope is frayed, kinked, or damaged. 2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery. 3. Check the Winch's electrical connections. AII connections must be tight and clean. 4. Put the vehicle's transmission in Neutral. 5.
Do not wrap the wire rope around the object and hook onto the wire rope itself. This can damage the object being pulled, and kink or fray the wire rope. 8. Attachment point must be centered in the loop of the hook and the hook’s safety clasp must be fully closed. See Figure H. 9. Do not use a recovery strap while winching. They are designed to stretch and can suddenly whip back towards the operator during a winching operation. 10.
16. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an angle in relation to the winch, use a pulley (sold separately) and an anchor point directly in front of the winch, as shown in Figure C, to keep the wire rope pull straight. ⚠WARNING Stop the winch and release tension on the wire rope before moving the rag or carpet placed on it. 17.
18. When finished pulling the load, reverse the direction of the winch just enough to release tension on the wire rope so that you can unfasten the hook from the load and reel in the wire rope. 19. Press and hold the on/off button on the remote for 3 seconds to turn the remote off. The indicator light on the remote will turn off. Duty Cycle (Duration of Use) Avoid damage to the winch by not winching for more than the prescribed duty cycle time.
Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING • Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. • Disconnect power supply before service. Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Motor overheats Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Incorrect power cords 2. Winch running time is too long 1. Use only supplied power cords. 2.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Description Clutch Knob Baseplate Assembly Tension Plate Hex Flange Nut M5 Screw M5 x 10MM Hex Socket Screw M6x 16 Bushinq Cable Assembly Hook Drum Assembly Screw M5x8 Pin 2.
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part number.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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