17.
Winch Cable:
• Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
• Do not use the winch if cable is frayed.
• Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
• Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
• The life of the cable is directly related to the use and care it receives. Following its first and subsequent uses, a
cable must be wound on to the drum under a load of at least 500lbs (230kg
)
or the outer wraps will draw into the
inner wraps and severely damage the cable during winching.The first winch use should be a familiarisation run
while in a relaxed, non-recovery situation. Spool out the cable until the red cable mark appears (about five wraps
on the drum), then rewind the cable on to the drum under a load of 500lbs (230kg) or more.This will slightly tension
and stretch the new cable and create a tight cable wrap around the drum. Failure to do so may result in cable
damage and reduced cable life.
.
• When the cable is replaced, be sure to apply Loctite, or an equal compound, to the cable clamp thread.Tighten the
clamp screw properly but do not overtighten. The Loctite will prevent loosening of the screw in arduous conditions.
Loctite 7471 Primer and 222 Threadlocker are recommended.
18.
Do NOT attempt to exceed the Pulling limits of this winch
.
19.
Do NOT drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way. Vehicle movement in combination with winch operation may
overload the cable, the winch itself or cause damaging shock loads
.
20.
Shock loads when winching are dangerous
.
A shock load occurs when an increased force is suddenly applied to the
cable. A vehicle rolling back on a slack cable may induce a damaging shock load
.
21.
The winch shown in this manual is solely for vehicle, non-industrial applications.
22.
Do NOT use winch in hoisting applications due to required hoist safety factors and features.
23.
24.
Do NOT operate and spool under full load for over one minute continuously.
25.
After use, the winch will be hot. Do not submerge under water or drive through rivers or streams until the unit
has cooled down.The IP67 level of waterproofing does not cover the winch when it is hot.
IP67 relates to the level of waterproofing of the unit.
IP67 covers the unit being submerged in water up to one metre for not more than 30 minutes.
Do NOT use the winch to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
Winch Operation Warnings (cont.)
NOTE:
The safety precautions and instructions discussed in this manual can't cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. lt must be understood by the operator that common
sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be applied by
the operator.
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