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Winch brake
– the winch brake is automatically applied to the winch drum
when there is a load applied to the rope.
Free Wheel (clutch)
– the free wheel knob allows the operator to manually
disengage the drum from the gear train in order to allow the drum to rotate freely.
This is known as free-spooling and allows the operator to pay out a length of rope
quickly and easily. The winch will not drive until the free wheel has been reengaged.
Warning:- Never try to disengage the freewheel device with a load on the rope and
never try to engage the freewheel device whilst the gearbox is in motion.
Solenoid Box
– the solenoid box is powered from the vehicle battery and
receives a signal from the winch remote control to power the winch in either
direction.
Remote Control
– the winch direction is altered using the remote control
supplied. The standard remote control is a wander lead type but wireless remote
controls are also available.
A remote control is offered as standard with Penny Hydraulics winches so that the
operator can stand in a safe place at all times, clear of the winching process.
