Installation Guide

20. ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH POWER LEADS TO BATTERY BEFORE
WORKING IN OR AROUND THE WINCH DRUM so that the winch cannot be turned
on accidentally.
21. When moving a load, slowly take up the rope slack until it becomes taut.
Stop, recheck all winching connections. Be sure the hook is properly seated. If
a nylon strap is used, check the attachment to the load.
22. When using your winch to move a load, if a vehicle is to be used as an anchor point place the
vehicle transmission in neutral, set vehicle brake, and chock all wheels.
23. NEVER USE THE WINCH TO HOLD LOADS IN PLACE. Use other means of
securing loads such as tie down straps.
24.
ALWAYS USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS AND
ACCESSORIES. Use of non-Superwinch
®
approved components may cause injury or property
damage and could void your warranty.
25. NEVER MACHINE OR WELD ANY PARTS OF THE WINCH. Such alterations may
weaken the structural integrity of the winch and will void your warranty.
26. NEVER CONNECT WINCH TO EITHER 110V AC HOUSE CURRENT OR 220V AC
MAINS AS WINCH BURNOUT OR FATAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR.
27. NEVER allow shock loads to be applied to winch or rope.
28. ALWAYS USE caution when pulling or lowering a load up or down a ramp or incline.
Keep people, pets and property clear of the path of the load.
29. NEVER USE handle on outside of box as a winching anchor.
30. NEVER hold onto the box handles when winching.
INSTALLATION
Correct installation of your winch is required for proper operation.
Do not substitute any strength grade weaker than ISO grade 8.8
Be sure that both the mounting plate and winch hardware have been properly tightened.
No part of the vehicle (skid pates, wiring, auxiliary light, tires, etc.) should impede the
operation of your Superwinch
®
. When mounting, check all vehicle and winch parts free
of
obstructions. Be sure that the winch mounting location does not signicantly reduce
ground
clearance.
This winch MUST be mounted with the wire rope in the underwind direction.
Improper mounting could damage your winch and void your warranty.
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