Product Manual
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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING / HOISTING
FIGURE 6
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING / HOISTING
FIGURE 8
Winch Installation
Correct installation of your Winch is required for proper operation. Installation should be on a at surface
following the bolt pattern shown in
FIGURE
1.
Read and follow directions carefully to ensure proper Winch alignment and trouble free operation.
This Winch MUST be mounted with the wire rope in the under-wind direction (
FIGURE
8).
MUST use only genuine Keeper Winch replacement Wire Rope part number 72’ x 5/16” KWA14613.
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WARNING
Improper mounting could damage your Winch and void your warranty.
General Safety Warnings & Cautions (Continued)
15. NEVER OBSCURE THE WARNING INSTRUCTION
LABELS ON THE WINCH.
16. It is highly recommended to lay a heavy cloth (such as
a blanket or tarp) over the wire rope when pulling heavy
loads (Figure 7). If a wire rope failure should occur, the
cloth will act as a damper and help prevent the wire
rope from whipping. If mounted on the front of a vehicle
then raise the hood for further protection.
17. Always operate Winch with an unobstructed view of
the Winching operation.
18. Equipment such as hooks, pulley blocks, straps, etc.
should be sized for winch capacity and periodically
inspected for damage that could reduce their strength.
19. NEVER RELEASE FREESPOOL CLUTCH WHEN
THERE IS A LOAD ON THE WINCH.
20. NEVER WORK ON OR AROUND THE WINCH DRUM
WHEN WINCH OR WIRE ROPE IS UNDER LOAD.
21. DO NOT OPERATE WINCH WHEN UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
22. ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH POWER LEADS TO BATTERY BEFORE WORKING ON OR AROUND THE WINCH DRUM
so that Winch cannot be turned on accidentally.
23. When moving a load, slowly take up wire rope slack until it is taut. Stop, recheck all Winching connections. Be sure
the hook is properly seated. If a nylon sling is used, check the attachment to the load.
24. When using a vehicle mounted Winch to move a load, place the vehicle transmission in neutral (never in Park), set
vehicle hand-brake, and chock all wheels.
25. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO HOLD LOADS IN PLACE. Use other means of securing loads such as KEEPER brand
tie-down straps. For tie-down information go to www.keepercorp.com
26. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED SWITCHES, ADAPTERS, REMOTE CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES. Use of non-
factory approved components may cause injury or property damage and could void your warranty.
27. DO NOT MACHINE OR WELD ANY PART OF THE WINCH. Such alteration may weaken the structural integrity of the
Winch and could void your warranty.
28. This is a 12 Volt DC Winch. CONNECT ONLY TO 12 VOLT DC BATTERY. DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO EITHER 110V
OR 220V AC CURRENT AS WINCH WILL BURN OUT OR FATAL SHOCK WILL OCCUR. This will void warranty.
29. Never allow shock loads to be applied to Winch or wire rope.
30. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WINCHING A LOAD UP AND DOWN A RAMP OR INCLINE.
31. Keep people, pets, and property clear of Winching path, front, rear and sides for 80’.
32. NEVER EXCEED RATING OF YOUR RECIEVER HITCH.
FIGURE 7
Sling
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Step 1 Mount the Winch to the mounting kit base
plate, proper
mounting bolts are supplied. If
using the Roller Fair Lead included, install now to
mounting plate. You may need to remove one or
more of the rollers on the roller fairlead to pass
through the wire rope. After doing this you may
now attach the clevis hook. See
(Figure 8)
for order and bolt direction.
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WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED THE RATING OF YOUR RECIEVER HITCH
Cable
Tension Plate
Mounting Plate
2” Class III
Receiver
4-Way
Roller Fairlead
Wire Rope
Under-wind
Direction