Quadratec Q11000s, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...___________________________________ Serial Number on Gearbox Leg ________________________ Serial Number on Motor Leg ___________________________ On the Gearbox Leg Find the 11 digit number beginning with QD On the Motor Leg Find the 12 digit number beginning with S Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLOVEBOX 9 24 12 2 42 PM Page 2 09242012144543 ...

Page 3: ... of Synthetic Winch Line 21 Troubleshooting 22 Section II Q Series Winching Guide Winching Guide Introduction 23 Part 1 Before you use your Q Series Winch Prepare winch line before you use your winch 23 Practice practice practice 24 Plan your pull and pull to the plan 24 Winching guidelines to always remember 25 Part 2 Essential Winch Accessories Equipment Leather Gloves 26 Winch Hook Strap 27 Tre...

Page 4: ...tree rock or stump 35 Anchoring to another vehicle 35 Steps 6 11 Setting up the pull 35 37 Part 4 Engaging your Winch for the pull Steps 12 16 38 41 Part 5 Vehicle Recovery Winch Rigging Options Creating a Straight Pull 42 Increasing winching power with a Snatch Block 43 Double Line Pull 44 Triple Line Pull 45 Buried Object Anchor 45 Conclusion 45 4 The Trusted Source Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLO...

Page 5: ...CEDURE NOTICES CONTAINED IN THIS OPERATORS GUIDE AND THE AC COMPANYING INSTALLATION MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE YOUR WINCH a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow instructions a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury You CAN be moderately HUR...

Page 6: ...s a Hoist Never Apply Load to Hook Tip or Latch Wind Rope on Bottom of Drum Moving Parts Hazard Hot Surface Hazard Finger Fairlead Crushing Hazard Always Use Supplied Hook Strap Properly Seat Load in Throat of Hook Do Not Move People Never Wind Rope Over Top of Drum Sharp Edge Hazard Hand Piercing Cutting Hazard Fire and Burn Hazard Explosion Bursting Hazard Always Wear Leather Gloves Q_WINCH_GUID...

Page 7: ...ly load to hook tip or latch Apply load only to the center of hook NEVER use a hook whose throat opening has enlarged or whose tip is bent or twisted ALWAYS use a hook with a latch ALWAYS ensure the operator and bystanders are aware of the stability of the vehicle and or load ALWAYS keep wired remote control lead and power cord clear of the drum rope rigging Inspect for cracks pinches frayed wires...

Page 8: ...oid injury from burrs NEVER use winch or winch rope for towing Shock loads can damage overload and break rope NEVER use a winch to secure a load NEVER operate this winch when under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication NEVER operate this winch if under 16 years of age Installation Safety ALWAYS use an approved mounting system that exceeds the capacity of your winch ALWAYS use grade 5 grade ...

Page 9: ...r disengaged ALWAYS inspect winch rope hook and slings before operating winch Frayed cut or damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately Damaged components must be replaced before operation ALWAYS Protect parts from damage ALWAYS remove any element or obstacle that may interfere with safe operation of the winch ALWAYS be certain the anchor you select will withstand the load and the strap or cha...

Page 10: ...or hook while someone else is at the control switch or during winching operation NEVER engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load winch rope is in tension or drum is moving NEVER touch winch rope or hook while under tension or under load ALWAYS stand well clear of winch rope and load and keep others away while winching NEVER use vehicle use vehicle power to increase load on winch cable Comb...

Page 11: ...nd a load ALWAYS be certain anchor will withstand load use appropriate rigging and take time to rig correctly NEVER use winch to lift or move persons ALWAYS spool the rope onto the drum in the direction specified by the winch warning label on the winch and or documentation 11 FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARDS LIST Never Use Winch as a Hoist Wind Rope on Bottom of Drum Do Not Move People Never Wind Rope ...

Page 12: ...route electrical cables through or near moving parts ALWAYS place the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals as directed by the installation instructions NEVER lean over battery while making connections NEVER route electrical cables over battery terminals NEVER short battery terminals with metal objects 12 CUT AND BURN INJURY HAZARDS LIST Hot Surface Hazard Hand Piercing Cutting Hazard CHE...

Page 13: ...ils ALWAYS insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals CUT AND BURN INJURY HAZARDS NEVER let winch rope slip through your hands ALWAYS wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch rope 13 CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARDS LIST CUT AND BURN INJURY HAZARD LIST Hot Surface Hazard Hand Piercing Cutting Hazard Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLOVEBOX 9 24 12 2 42 PM Page 13 09242012144545 ...

Page 14: ... one end of the drum This can damage the winch line or winch ALWAYS ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged ALWAYS use care to not damage the vehicle frame when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching operation NEVER submerge winch in water ALWAYS store the remote control in a protected clean and dry area 14 MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD LIST Keep Fingers Clear of Fairlead Pinch Point...

Page 15: ... use the operator can move forward to utilize this powerful and reliable piece of equipment to enhance the off road experience In the next section of this guide we will illustrate the primary components and features of your Q Series winch and discuss care and maintenance of the product Photos Graphics in this guide Some graphics in this guide may not exactly match your winch All information and in...

Page 16: ...th chafe guard Synthetic winch line is 85 in length and 3 8 in diameter The synthetic line is wrapped around the winch drum and fed through an aluminum hawse style fairlead Synthetic winch line features a sheath that acts as a chafe guard 3 Safety Latch The safety latch is a spring loaded mechanism to assist in keeping rigging apparatuses in place Be sure the safety latch is free of debris and che...

Page 17: ...hrough the winch mount or bumper 7 Clutch Control Clutch Lever allows manual engagement disengagement from the gear train Clutch must be fully engaged or in free spool Never attempt to shift lever when cable under load see WARNINGS section 8 Solenoid Pack The solenoid pack is an electromechanical switch that transfers power from the car battery to the winch motor enabling the winch operator to cha...

Page 18: ...Clutch Operation There are two positions of the clutch handle The Clutch is either engaged or free spooling Clutch allows operator to manually engage or disengage the spooling drum from the gearset using the clutch lever NEVER engage or disengage clutch if the winch is under load the winch rope is under tension or the spool is moving in any way 18 Engaged Free Spool Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLOVE...

Page 19: ...erating the winch Remote Control Switch Positions Switch Up Winch Out Switch Down Winch In Switch Center Motor Off Always use extreme caution when remote is connected 19 NEVER leave the winch remote control plugged in when not in use NEVER allow remote to activate winch during free spooling or rigging Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLOVEBOX 9 24 12 4 40 PM Page 19 09242012164057 ...

Page 20: ...sential to the proper operation of your winch The minimum requirement for a 12 volt automotive DC battery is 650 Cold Cranking Amps Ask your Quadratec sales representative for details about heavy duty batteries and terminals for your vehicle General Maintenance All moving parts within the winch have been lubricated at the factory using high temperature lithium grease No internal lubrication is req...

Page 21: ... winch line to repair it Only hook directly to the hook or thimble but never to the rope Use only mild soap and water to clean your winchline Regularly inspect and replace severely abraded winch lines Normal wear shown at left consists of light fuzzing or the outer strands with some discol oration Monitor condition of the winch line during all use Moderate to excessive wear consists of one or more...

Page 22: ...il completely dry Motor runs too hot long period of operation Let winch cool down periodically Motor runs slow or lacking power battery run down Recharge battery by running vehicle engine Insufficient current or voltage Clean tighten or replace connector Motor runs but cable does not turn Clutch not engaged Push clutch handle into IN position if that does not work seek professional assistance Moto...

Page 23: ...lenges are two completely different situations To make sure you are ready for a trail recovery we highly suggest the following steps actions be taken ahead of your trip to ensure a safe and pleasant experience Prepare your winch line before you use your winch The winch line must then be pre tensioned Do NOT use the winch line without pre ten sioning it First place clutch in Free Spool position and...

Page 24: ...you do get into a recovery situation you want the peace of mind and experience of knowing that you have used your winch before This is especially true for using your new winch as the last thing you want to worry about is learning how to use the winch when you are already stuck At that point you will need to concentrate on the best method to get safely unstuck Plan your pull and pull to the plan Th...

Page 25: ... recovery operation is different from the last However if you always remember the following guidelines each pull will be a safe and successful pull Think Safety at all times Plan your pull and pull to the plan Practice using your winch often Assess your situation carefully and take your time Always use the proper equipment for each pull Always use leather gloves Never let the winch line slide thro...

Page 26: ...able by themselves or in handy money saving kits from Quadratec com Leather Gloves Winch Hook Strap Standard on Q Series Winch Tree Trunk Protector Heavy Duty D Ring Snatch Block Shovel Hand Tools and Safety Goggles Leather Gloves Winch line is quite strong It can have sharp barbs and or slivers on the line that can cut your hands To protect yourself you should always use leather gloves while usin...

Page 27: ... use a length of cord or something similar This is extremely important Tree Trunk Protector This is a must if you plan on winching to a live tree or other large anchor point Using a chain or straight cable on a live tree can harm kill the tree so always remember to Tread Lightly Also you should never hook back to your winch cable when wrapping around a log or other stationary anchor point as it ca...

Page 28: ...natch block doubled back from an anchor point to your vehicle your pulling capacity increases dramatically You can roughly double the pulling power of your winch We estimate pulling power actually increases about 1 5 times due to the angle of the cable and bearing friction created by the snatch block Regardless if you are in a deep stuck situation by using a snatch block you can take the effective...

Page 29: ... above is de termined by the terrain you will be going through If you do plan on using your winch due to advanced trail conditions we suggest that you have front and rear tow hooks mounted to the frame of your vehicle These tow hooks will become critical when you need to connect back to your vehicle when using a snatch block or if you need a secure pull point for your buddy to pull you out Another...

Page 30: ...ard you A winch line draped with a dampener such as a winch line blanket or even a heavy jacket can catch some of the energy if a winch line lets loose for any reason We carry a variety of affordable winch line blankets In a pinch a jacket or heavy garment can perform a similar function Experienced off roaders have also used a heavy branch or log to capture this energy in some instances Line Dampe...

Page 31: ...ad Shovel Hi Lift Jack Tow Hooks Line Dampener A quick search in the online Quadratec Product Search will show all current category options or call 800 745 5337 to place an order 31 Q Gloves Tree D Ring Snatch Block Shovel Hi Lift Tow Hook Dampener Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLOVEBOX 9 24 12 4 09 PM Page 31 09242012161016 ...

Page 32: ...he greatest pulling power and the winch line to wind tightly and evenly onto the spooling drum creating a clean pull Hook the line as low as possible to the anchor point for the greatest leverage If a straight line pull is not achievable you will need to either choose a different anchor point or use a snatch block to create a straight line pull See Section V Rigging Techniques for various rigging ...

Page 33: ...f all else fails Warning Shock or snap loads will over load line hook and winch mount Do not use vehicle power or movement to increase force during winch operation Step One Plan a safe pull Review your current situation and plan for a safe pull Determine the most secure anchor point and determine ahead of time how you will secure to this point Step Two Wear Gloves and Disengage Clutch Locate and p...

Page 34: ...tself Step Five Secure Winch Line to Anchor Point Secure the winch line to the anchor point using one of the options below Never attach the winch hook back to the cable after wrapping it around the anchor point This will cause damage to the line and can cause a serious safety issue When attaching to a tree rock buried tire or stump always use a tree trunk protector or a choker chain Choker chain i...

Page 35: ...p seated in the ground Warning keep operator and bystanders clear of cable vehicle and fall line of rock tree or other anchor Anchoring to another vehicle This is one of the most common off road anchoring points Attach to the anchor vehicle s frame mounted tow hook or directly to the vehicle frame Do not wrap the hook back around the winch line Make sure the vehicle you are an choring to is in neu...

Page 36: ...l help absorb the energy if the winch line breaks During the winching operation make sure this line wrap does not enter the hawse fairlead If this wrap does fall off during the winching operation do not attempt to replace it until the tension is taken off the winch line Take the tension off the cable then adjust the object cable wrap Step Nine Tension the Cable before the Real Pull Stepping to the...

Page 37: ...iew mirror If you plan on winching from inside the cab of your vehicle run the remote cable through an open window and not through the door as the door will pinch the remote cable Step Eleven Check Hook Rigging Walk to the anchor point and check the anchor to make sure it and the winch line attachment is secure and stable 37 Unwind some wire rope Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLOVEBOX 9 24 12 2 43 PM ...

Page 38: ...yone around you knows that you are executing the winching operation Step Twelve Start the Pull With an established safety zone in place a line wrap secure on the middle of the line and with the winch line in a slight tension state you can now begin the winching operation Start your vehicle s engine and from inside the vehicle or from safe distance to the side of the vehicle with the vehicle in neu...

Page 39: ... following is happening during the pulling process The winch line is pulling in tightly across the winch drum and not to one side This is extremely important as a side pull can damage your winch or the cable can become bound up and possibly break Avoid Shock or Jerk pulls during the winching process These hard hitting pulls can create undue stress on the winch line and potentially cause it to brea...

Page 40: ...he winch line back onto the winch drum This is an extremely important step as a tangled winch line can cause future problems if and when you use your winch again This step can be very dangerous as when you are rewinding your winch line there is a greater chance of getting your fingers pinched in the fair lead Follow these steps carefully Arrange the remote con trol cable to the side so it cannot b...

Page 41: ...ached hook strap between the thumb and fore finger to keep tension on the winch line and walk the line towards the fairlead To prevent serious injury when the hook gets close to the fairlead make sure you are holding onto the winch strap keeping all fingers and limbs away from the fairlead hook area If you do not have the hook strap use a length of cord or something similar Step Sixteen Disconnect...

Page 42: ...ituations can occur at any time so we highly recommend carrying a Snatch Block at all times as part of your usual trail recovery tools Creating a Straight Pull During a winching operation it is extremely important that you have a straight pull therefore eliminating the chance of the winch line bunching up on one side of the winch or the other Sometimes due to obstacles or the location of a proper ...

Page 43: ...ratio reduction by the lack of diameter of the line on the drum of the winch By using a snatch block to effectively double or triple the length of line used in the pull you can gain significant power 1 5 times from a double line pull from the use of a snatch block 43 Changing the direction of the pull requires use of a tree saver and a snatch block secured to a point directly in front of vehicle b...

Page 44: ...k and run the line through a snatch block Disengage the clutch and using the snatch block pull out enough line to reach your anchor point Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain with the use of a D Ring After rigging review steps 12 through 16 for proper winching technique Triple Line Pull You will need two Snatch Blocks two 44 Running wire rope through snatch block ...

Page 45: ...ugh the second snatch block mounted to the anchor point secured with a tree trunk protector or choker chain with the use of a D Ring Secure the cable back to the vehicle and put the winch line through the first snatch block Run the winch line to the second anchor point and secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk protector or choker chain with the use of a D Ring After rigging review steps 12 ...

Page 46: ... at a beach or in the desert In this rare event using a shovel you must dig a substantial hole to bury a large object secured with a choker chain as an anchor point Large objects to consider may include an oversize spare tire a large boulder or a sizeable log Simply put the deeper you bury the object the better the technique will work 46 Q_WINCH_GUIDE_BLACK_9000s_GLOVEBOX 9 24 12 2 43 PM Page 46 0...

Page 47: ...now how to make a safe and successful off road vehicle recovery The satisfaction of getting un stuck from a sticky situation in the field is one of the true pleasures of the off road lifestyle At Quadratec we are here to serve you with both online and expert human resources If you require assistance or have questions about your winch or winch related accessories please call 800 745 6037 during nor...

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