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Translation of original instructions

 

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Reproduction is prohibited

 

 

Preparation before winching 

 

1.  Take some time to assess the situation and prepare your winching operation appropriately. 

2.  Wear gloves to protect your hands. 

3.  Disengage the clutch by turning the switch to the DISENGAGE position. This will allow the 

cable to unwind freely and will save energy. 

4.  Attach the safety strap to the hook. 

5.  Pull the cable to the desired anchor point using the safety strap. 

6.  Attach the hook to the anchor point using a sling, chain or a pulley block. Do not hook the 

cable onto itself. 

7.  Engage the gearbox by turning the switch to the ENGAGE position. 

8.  Connect the remote control to the winch. 

9.  Start the vehicle engine to ensure that the battery is charging. The vehicle engine must be 

running to provide maximum power to the winch. The vehicle should be in neutral with the 
handbrake applied. Chock the wheels to prevent it from moving. 

10.  Gradually put the cable under tension by gently guiding it. Once the cable is under tension, 

keep a safe distance. Never step on the cable. 

11.  Disengage the clutch to allow the drum to turn freely and to save energy. 

12.  Inspect the cable. Make sure there are the minimum number of turns required around the drum. 

13.  Place a blanket or jacket over the cable about 1.50 m from the hook. Open the vehicle bonnet 

for extra protection. 

14.  Make sure the area is clear. Ensure that all other people keep a safe distance away and that 

no one is directly in front of or behind either the vehicle or the anchor point. 

 

 

Winching operation 

 

15.  Start winching. Ensure the cable wraps evenly and tightly around the drum. The towing vehicle 

may be driven slowly to assist the winching process. Avoid jolting the cable. Keep the cable 
under tension. 

16.  If towing a vehicle, the vehicle in question must be in neutral with handbrake released. Only 

release the brake pedal when maximum tension is reached. Avoid jolting the load as this could 
damage the winch, the cable and the vehicle. 

17.  The winch is designed for intermittent use. When pulling a full load with a single line, do not 

winch for more than one minute at a time. Allow the motor to cool for a few minutes, then 
resume winching. 

18.  Winching is complete once the vehicle in question is on stable ground and can be driven under 

its own power. 

19.  Secure the vehicle. Be sure to park the vehicle and apply the brakes. 

20.  Release the tension on the cable. The winch is not designed to hold the vehicle for a long 

time. 

21.  Detach the cable from the anchor point. 

22.  Rewind the cable. Ensure that all of the cable already wrapped around the drum has been wound 

correctly. If this is not the case, pull the cable out and wind it again with the cable under tension. 

23.  Keep your hands away from the drum and the roller fairlead whilst winding the cable around 

the drum. 

Summary of Contents for EP3500 Series

Page 1: ...EN ENGLISH 09 2019 USER MANUAL Translation of original instructions 2EN Reproduction is prohibited USER MANUAL ELECTRIC WINCH EP3500 EP4500...

Page 2: ...EN ENGLISH 09 2019...

Page 3: ...d manufactured to strict specifications This manual has been carefully produced to provide you with all the necessary information for optimal installation and use of your equipment We recommend that y...

Page 4: ...y hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury This symbol is also used to warn you against unsafe practices WARNING This indicates a potentially hazardous situati...

Page 5: ...or electrical parts without our agreement or by an unauthorised party The warranty shall only apply to original manufacturer parts For the duration of the warranty the seller is obliged to replace or...

Page 6: ...far exceed the load capacity of the cable and the drum Do not exceed the maximum rated pulling capacity indicated in this manual When winding the cable please ensure that it is wound in the correct di...

Page 7: ...afely and with complete confidence whenever you need to Below you will find a list of the winch s components and their functions We recommend that you practice using the winch before finding yourself...

Page 8: ...inch is supplied with a mounting plate which can be mounted on most flat surfaces such as trailers bumper steps truck beds etc The mounting plate also has holes for attaching the roller fairlead 14 Th...

Page 9: ...prohibited Table of cable capacity per layer Ref EP3500U EP4500U Layer Rated Force kg Cable drum capacity m Rated Force kg Cable drum capacity m 1 1 588 1 8 2 041 3 7 2 1 265 4 1 1 742 8 0 3 1 052 6...

Page 10: ...Pull a few centimetres of cable from the drum and pass the cable loop through the opening at the front of the mounting plate and through the roller fairlead You may now attach the winch to the mountin...

Page 11: ...EN ENGLISH 09 2019 Translation of original instructions 10EN Reproduction is prohibited...

Page 12: ...et to know your winch before you actually need to use it We recommend that you carry out some trial runs to practice attaching the cable familiarise yourself with the sounds your winch makes under dif...

Page 13: ...inch as shown in Fig 2 Short angle pulls can be used to straighten the vehicle Long pulls should be done with the cable at a 90 angle to the winch vehicle Figure 3 When pulling a heavy load throw a bl...

Page 14: ...m from the hook Open the vehicle bonnet for extra protection 14 Make sure the area is clear Ensure that all other people keep a safe distance away and that no one is directly in front of or behind eit...

Page 15: ...ght break it must be replaced before using the winch 1 Move the switch to the DISENGAGE position 2 Pull out the full length of the cable Take note of the manner in which the existing cable is attached...

Page 16: ...disposed of by decommissioning it and where necessary dismantling it 11SPARE PARTS If you notice during maintenance tasks that certain parts of your winch need replacing only original parts from the m...

Page 17: ...e winch intermittently with no load until completely dry The motor runs but the drum does not turn Clutch not engaged Place the clutch in the ENGAGE position If the problem persists the winch should b...

Page 18: ...EN ENGLISH 09 2019 Translation of original instructions 17EN Reproduction is prohibited 13EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

Page 19: ...EN ENGLISH 09 2019 Translation of original instructions 18EN Reproduction is prohibited 14EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS EP3500...

Page 20: ...Gearbox collar 17 P0250015 1 Trust washer 18 P0250016 1 Gearbox housing Rear bearing 19 P0250017 1 Bearing support 20 P0250018 1 Roller bearing 21 P0250019 1 Clutch shaft 22 P0250020 1 Clutch release...

Page 21: ...EN ENGLISH 09 2019 Translation of original instructions 20EN Reproduction is prohibited EP4500...

Page 22: ...bearing 15 P0450013 1 Screw M4x25 16 P0450014 1 Seal 17 P0450015 1 Gearbox collar 18 P0450300 1 Gear set Output 19 P0450400 1 Gear set Intermediate 20 P0450500 1 Gear set Input 21 P0450016 1 Gear 22 P...

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