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Item 57535
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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. Plan a route for the wiring from the point of
the vehicle where the Winch will be mounted,
or used, to the battery. This route must be
secure, out of the way of moving parts, road
debris, or any possibility of being damaged by
operation or maintenance of the vehicle. For
example, you may wish to route the wires under
the vehicle, attaching it to the frame using
suitable fasteners. Do not attach the wires to
the exhaust system, drive shaft, emergency
brake cable, fuel line, or any other components
which may create damage the wiring through
heat or motion, or create a fire hazard.
2. If you drill through the bumper or any part
of the body to route the wires, be sure
to install a rubber grommet in the hole to
prevent fraying of the wires at that point.
3. Route the Cables from the Solenoid to the battery
and from the Solenoid to the Winch, following the
precautions discussed earlier. Refer to Figure E.
Yellow
White
Green
Black
Red
Blue
Red
(to ignition)
Black
Figure E: Wiring Connections
4. Attach the wires from the solenoid to
the terminals on the Winch.
5. Attach the Disconnect Switch to the
Positive Terminal on the battery.
6. Attach the red Battery Cable to
the Disconnect Switch.
7. Attach the black Battery Cable directly to
the negative terminal of the battery.
8. Wire in the Remote Control, Dash Rocker
Switch, and Socket Lead according
to the diagrams on this page.
9. The cable leading from the Socket Lead
has a red ignition wire extending out from
its side. Connect this to an ignition circuit
(switched by the vehicle
′
s key) to help prevent
accidental starting.
The Winch will not operate
if that wire is not properly connected.
a. Use a circuit tester to find a wire that energizes
when the vehicle
′
s key is turned to on, and
turns off when the key is turned to off.
b. That is an ignition controlled wire.
Connect the red Socket Lead ignition
wire to that wire. Refer to Figure F.
Red
(to ignition)
Socket Lead
Figure F: Wiring to vehicle
′
s keyed ignition
Note: If not attaching the Winch to a vehicle, attach
the ignition wire to the positive battery terminal.
IF THIS IS NOT DONE, THE WINCH
WILL NOT OPERATE.
10. After the unit is mounted and powered, turn
on the Disconnect Switch and operate the
Power In and Power Out button on the Remote
Control briefly to test Winch function and drum
rotation direction. If operation is reversed, the
Battery Cables may be connected backwards.
Correct any such issue before use.
11. Disconnect and turn off the Remote
Control when not in use.
12. Turn off the Disconnect Switch when the
Winch is not in use or when the vehicle
has returned to on-highway operation.
