Harbor Freight Tools BADLAND APEX 12000, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

Page 1: ...or future reference 23g When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2023 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams wit...

Page 2: ... with Spring loaded Safety Latch Fairlead Aluminum Fairlead Sound Rating 85 dB Synthetic Rope Size Type Ø0 375 x 80 Ø9 5mm x 24 4m Battery 12VDC Minimum 650 CCA Battery Cables Minimum 2 AWGx6 Mounting Bolt Pattern 10 x 4 5 254mm x 114 3mm Mounting Hardware Winch 8x Gr8 8 M10 x 30mm Fairlead 2x Gr8 8 M12 x 40mm Overall Dimensions L x D x H 23 2 x 6 67 x 9 96 590mm x 169 5mm x 253mm Shipping Weight ...

Page 3: ...resistant leather gloves Wear ANSI approved safety glasses Cut or sever hazard Roller entanglement hazard Hot surface burn hazard Fire hazard Caustic chemical acid hazard Explosion hazard Do not loop the synthetic rope around object and hook onto itself Do not place finger s through hook Fingers may be caught and get pulled into fairlead or drum Pull hook using strap only Symbol Property or Statem...

Page 4: ... or parts that will move or become hot 7 Ventilate area well before and while working on battery Explosive invisible hydrogen gas can accumulate and then explode when ignited by a spark from the battery connection 8 Only connect to a clean corrosion free battery 9 Do not lean over or come in contact with battery while making connections 10 Remove all metal jewelry before working near battery 11 Co...

Page 5: ...use severe injury or death 3 Call a local poison control center for treatment information 4 Do not mix old and new batteries different brands or types of batteries such as alkaline carbon zinc or rechargeable batteries 5 Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity and 6 Remove and immediately discard batteries from equipment not used for an extended period of time 7 Non rech...

Page 6: ...is product What s in the Box Winch x 1 Aluminum Fairlead x 1 Hook x 1 Remote Control x 1 Rope Protecting Mat x 2 Ground Cable x 1 Disconnect Switch x 1 Remote Control Cable x 1 Red Hook Strap x 1 Control Box Baseplate x 1 Sheath red black yellow x 3 Small Black Wire Connector x 1 Small Black Wire Extension x 1 Instruction Books Manual Guide to Winching Power Cables relocation kit x 3 Extended Copp...

Page 7: ... capacity without damage or weakening Steel reinforcement plates may be needed or a certified welder may need to weld on additional bracing depending on the mounting location 5 Drill holes appropriate for the hardware at the marked locations Note Depending on the vehicle application it may be beneficial to install the wiring before mounting the Winch Check all terminal access and plan wiring route...

Page 8: ...is disconnected and hanging freely Small Black Wire Ground Cable 4 Remove the Terminal Cover by unscrewing two M4x10 Screws holding it in place Remove the six Motor Terminal Nuts and three Copper Plates Retain all the hardware Motor Terminal Cover Motor Terminal Nuts Copper Plates M4x10 Screw 5 Remove four M6x20 Screws holding the Control Box in place and gently lift it off of the Winch M6x20 Scre...

Page 9: ...nal Nuts removed in step 4 Motor Terminal Nuts Control Box Black Red Yellow 11 Use the Small Black Wire Connector and Small Black Wire Extension to lengthen the Small Black Wire from the Control Box Reconnect the Ground Cable and Small Black Wire to the backside of the Winch motor Small Black Wire Extension Connector Black Ground Cable Red Battery Cable 12 Install the four decorative M6x12 Screws ...

Page 10: ...the Cables from the Winch to the battery following the precautions discussed above Refer to Figure C Disconnect Switch Black Ground Cable Red Battery Cable 12 Cable Socket Cover Small Black Wire Figure C Wiring Connections 4 Attach the 12 2AWG Disconnect Switch Cable to the positive terminal on the battery 5 Attach the 12 2AWG Cable from the battery to either terminal on the Disconnect Switch 6 At...

Page 11: ...rly coiled under tension to be able to support a load without damage 1 Find a suitable location where the Rope can be spooled onto the Winch while anchored to a solid object Approximately 70 feet will be required Alternately a snatch block sold separately may be used to reduce the distance to 35 feet 2 Move the Clutch Handle to the Freespool position and uncoil the Synthetic Rope until 5 wraps rem...

Page 12: ...ope the red indicator light will flash during winding IN OUT 4 Press OUT on the Rocker Switch to extend the Synthetic Rope out Wireless Operation 1 If battery pull tab is installed remove pull tab 2 For wireless Remote Control operation turn on the Wireless Receiver Switch on the Control Box Wireless Receiver Wireless Receiver Switch Switch Control Control Box Box 3 Press and hold the ON OFF Switc...

Page 13: ...reight Tools publication Guide to Winching included with the Winch for important operational safety information winch basics winching tips and general winch operating procedures If this guide is unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of the Guide to Winching including all text under subheadings ther...

Page 14: ...amine the Synthetic Rope Do not use the Winch if the Rope is frayed or has cut strands 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the Winch with clean cloth If the Winch is submerged during use rinse thoroughly with fresh clean water when finished 3 The Winch s internal mechanism is permanently lubricated Do not open the housing Synthetic Rope Replacement 1 Move Clutch Handle to the Freespool position ...

Page 15: ...Fully charge battery Run Winch with vehicle motor running 4 Replace Control Box 5 Turn ON Wireless Receiver Switch 6 Turn ON Wireless Remote 7 Turn ON Winch Disconnect Switch 8 Replace Remote batteries CR2450 quantity one 9 Check for voltage at armature port with Switch pressed If voltage is present replace motor 10 Check and tighten ground cable to Control Box 11 Replace motor Motor runs but drum...

Page 16: ...imits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this...

Page 17: ... OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Reco...

Page 18: ...Socket Screw M5 x 20 4 27 Clutch Handle 1 28 Clutch Handle Washer 1 29 O Ring 1 30 Tighten Screw 1 Part Description Qty 31 Seal 1 32 Gear Box End Cap 1 33 Gear Box Housing 1 34 Bearing 1 35 Sun Gear 1 36 Winch Mounting Hardware Kit 4 37 Hawse Fairlead 1 38 Hawse Fairlead Mounting Hardware Kit 2 39 Extended Terminal 3 40 Sheath 1 41 Hex Socket Pan Head Screw M6 x 12 4 42 Power Cable relocation kit ...

Page 19: ...Page 19 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 56385 Safety Operation Maintenance Setup Assembly Diagram ...

Page 20: ...lusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an expl...