Quadratec Q11500i, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...The Trusted Source Self Recovery Winch Operator s Guide Instruction and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...__________________ Model Number _______________________________________ Serial Number on Gearbox Leg ________________________ Serial Number on Motor Leg ___________________________ On the Gearbox Leg...

Page 3: ...Battery Recommendations 20 Use Care 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 w...

Page 4: ...a live tree 35 Anchoring to a dead 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...

Page 5: ...READING ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND PROCEDURE NOTICES CONTAINED IN THIS OPERATORS GUIDE AND THE AC COMPANYING INSTALLATION MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE YOUR WINCH a hazardous situation which...

Page 6: ...irlead Pinch Point Never Use Winch as 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 Suppli...

Page 7: ...ed 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 enlarged or whose tip is bent or twisted ALWAYS use a h...

Page 8: ...loves when handling winch rope to avoid 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...

Page 9: ...ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged ALWAYS inspect winch rope hook and slings before operating winch Frayed cut or damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately Damaged components must...

Page 10: ...a winch pull NEVER touch winch rope 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...

Page 11: ...VER use winch as a hoist or to suspend 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 t...

Page 12: ...ables near parts that get hot NEVER route electrical cables through or near moving parts ALWAYS place the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals as directed by the installation instructions NE...

Page 13: ...lation manual for proper wiring details 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 hea...

Page 14: ...ulls which can pile up winch line at 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...

Page 15: ...ial hazards associated with improper 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...

Page 16: ...winch line 2 Synthetic Winch Line with Chafe Guard Q Series winches with synthetic winch line are 85 in length and 3 8 in diameter The synthetic line is wrapped around the winch drum and fed through...

Page 17: ...ar and tear to the line as it goes through 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 sp...

Page 18: ...ur battery s available charge state 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 t...

Page 19: ...ell clear of the winch line while operating 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 connect...

Page 20: ...battery and good connections are essential 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 represe...

Page 21: ...nd or rocks Do not tie knots in your 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...

Page 22: ...Run in short bursts without load until 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...

Page 23: ...re are unforeseen obstacles and challenges 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...

Page 24: ...ively takes some getting used to If 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 you...

Page 25: ...g guidelines to always remember Each 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...

Page 26: ...All of these items are readily available 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 Rin...

Page 27: ...have the hook strap purchase one or 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 anc...

Page 28: ...directly from the winch By using a snatch 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...

Page 29: ...u carry other than what is suggested 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 an...

Page 30: ...lets go the rope can come flying toward 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 reas...

Page 31: ...D Ring Shackles Snatch Block Off Road 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...

Page 32: ...This allows the winch to pull with the 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...

Page 33: ...f anchor point should be only used if 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...

Page 34: ...ensure it does not get tangled in itself 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 c...

Page 35: ...y be true for a rock that is not deep 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 o...

Page 36: ...the winch This cable wrap object will 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 of...

Page 37: ...b and place over the driver s side view 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 t...

Page 38: ...clear and you should make sure everyone 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 mi...

Page 39: ...ng the Pull Make sure the all of the 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 s...

Page 40: ...e you will need to properly rewind the 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 Th...

Page 41: ...strap to the winch hook Hold the attached 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...

Page 42: ...e an effective pull These types of situations 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 Duri...

Page 43: ...removed from your winch due to the 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...

Page 44: ...hook to your vehicle s frame tow hook 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...

Page 45: ...e to the first anchor point and through 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 ve...

Page 46: ...der This is typical of getting stuck 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...

Page 47: ...ns of this manual you will gain the know 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 pleasu...

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