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3. INSTALLATION
MOUNTING YOUR WINCH
• The winch is to be mounted into a suitable steel mounting frame using the 4 point foot
mounting system in either a horizontal or vertical plane.
• Before commencing installation ensure the mounting facility being used is capable of
withstanding the winch’s rated capacity.
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The fitment of winches and/or a frontal protection system may affect the triggering of SRS
air bags. Check that the mounting system has been tested and approved for winch fitment
in the airbag equipped vehicle.
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Winch mounting frames and/or Frontal Protection Systems are suggested to suit most
popular vehicles. A thickness of 5mm is recommended for the mounting plate. Winch
frames are packaged with detailed fitting instructions.
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The winch should be secured to the mounting with the 3/8”UNC x 1-1/4” Dacromet coated
bolts
and spring washers provided (at least grade 8.8).
• The fairlead is to be mounted so as to guide the rope onto the drum evenly.
LUBRICATION INSTALLATION
All moving parts in the winch are lubricated with high temperature lithium grease at the time of
assembly.
Under normal conditions factory lubrication will suffice.
ROPE INSTALLATION
Unwind the new rope by rolling it along the ground, to prevent kinking. Remove old rope and
observe the manner in which it is attached to the drum flange.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Pay close attention to proper electrical cable connection as follows (please refer to the diagrams
on the next page)
• Short red cable (B’) connecting to the red terminal (B) of the motor.
• Short black cable with yellow jacket (C’) connecting to the yellow terminal (C) of the motor.
• Short black cable with black jacket (D’) connecting to the black terminal (D) of the motor.
• Thin black cable(a’) connecting to terminal (A) of the motor.
• Long black cable (1.8m), one terminal (A’) connecting to the bottom terminal (A) of the motor,
and the other terminal negative (-) connecting to negative (-) terminal of battery.
• Long red cable positive (+) connecting to positive (+) terminal of battery.
