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Keep at least 5 full turns of wire rope on the drum. 

 

Keep clear of the wire rope, hook, and load while winching. Do not step over the wire rope. Do 
not push sideways against the wire rope under tension; wire rope might break under this load 
and recoil back, striking the person pushing against it or a bystander. 

 

If the wire rope begins to get entangled, stop the winch immediately and release the wire rope 
using the switch. 

 

Only winch with the winching vehicle’s transmission placed in neutral. Winching with a vehicle’s 
transmission in gear 

or park may damage the transmission. A vehicle’s transmission is not 

designed to handle this type of load. 

 

Do not operate the winch on extreme slopes. Do not exceed the angles for a roller fairlead. For 
a hawse fairlead, the angle should be as close to 180 degrees as possible. 

 

People with pacemakers should consult their physicians before use. Electromagnetic fields in 
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. 

 

Remove any element or obstacle that may interfere with safe operation of the winch. 

 

Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out, during installation and 
during operation. 

 

Always take time to use appropriate rigging techniques for winch pull. 

 

Assembly Instructions 

WARNING

 

Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all 

text under subheadings before set up or use of this electric winch. 

 

Mounting the Winch: 

1. 

The mounting plate must be rated to at least the winch

’ s  capacity.

 

2. 

Align the winch perpendicular to centerline of the vehicle at the desired location and mark the 
locations of the winch base holes. Compare the dimensions of the marked holes. 

3. 

Before drilling, verify that the installation surface has no hidden components or structural pieces that 
will be damaged.

 

NOTE: 

This winch can generate extreme forces

Select a location that can withstand threated 

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. 

 

4. 

Drill holes appropriate for the hardware at the marked locations.

 

5. 

Install the winch using hardware described under the specifications table.

 

 

Summary of Contents for 54126

Page 1: ...tric Truck Winch Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may...

Page 2: ...at you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This electric truck winch is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool Equipment is not responsi...

Page 3: ...cations 4 Important Safety Information 5 Specific Operation Warnings 6 Assembly Instructions 8 Before Each Use 10 Operating Instructions 10 After Each Use 14 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 14 Parts Di...

Page 4: ...s Duty Cycle Rating 5 45 sec at Max Rated Load 14min 15 sec Rest Pendant Controller Wired 12 ft 3 7m Long Gear Train 3 stage Planetary Gear Ratio 265 1 Freespool Sliding Ring Gear Brake Auto Load Hold...

Page 5: ...electric winch was designed Use the right tool for the job DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment There are certain applications for which this electric...

Page 6: ...bends damage frayed or kinked wire rope and any other conditions that may affect the safe operate of the winch Do not use the winch even if minor damage appears A kink permanently weakens the wire ro...

Page 7: ...s closed and not supporting load Never apply load to hook tip or latch Apply load only to the center of hook Never use a hook whose throat opening has increased or whose top is bent or twisted Keep cl...

Page 8: ...tacle that may interfere with safe operation of the winch Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out during installation and during operation Always take time to use appropr...

Page 9: ...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 secured and out of the way of moving parts road de...

Page 10: ...switch the Motor Cable connections on the Motor Assembly then reconnect the Battery Cables 9 Disconnect the pendant controller when not in use Preparing the Wire Rope 1 The wire rope must be properly...

Page 11: ...nnections must be tight and clean 4 Put the vehicle s transmission in Neutral 5 If the vehicle where the winch is mounted is not supposed to be moved engage the emergency brake and block the wheels us...

Page 12: ...feet from the hook to help absorb the force released if the wire rope breaks 11 Re engage the clutch by moving the clutch handle to the engaged position see the following picture WARNING Do not allow...

Page 13: ...must be pulled at an angle in relation to the winch use a pulley sold separately and an anchor point directly in front of the winch as shown in the following picture to keep the wire rope pull straig...

Page 14: ...xternal surfaces of the winch with a clean cloth Maintenance WARNING To prevent serious injury from accidental operation disconnect the battery cables before performing any inspection maintenance or c...

Page 15: ...noid to loosen contacts Apply12 volts to coil terminals directly A clicking indicates proper activation 5 Replace switch assembly 6 Check for voltage at armature port with switch pressed If voltage is...

Page 16: ...t FH Screw M4x20 10 2 Lock Washer 4 22 3 Gearbox End Cover 1 4 Washer 2 5 Bearing 1 6 Sun Gear Input 1 7 Clutch Handle Assembly 1 8 Gear Box Tube 1 9 Clutch Gear 1 10 Gear Carrier Assembly Input 1 11...

Page 17: ...36 Roller Fairlead 1 37 Fairlead Mounting Hardware 2 38 Control Box 1 39 Pendant Controller 1 40 Power Wire 1 41 Circuit Breaker 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions plea...

Page 18: ...claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in...

Page 19: ...Page 19 of 19 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China...

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