Tactik T10, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...WINCHING By observing the techniques and cautions 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...

Page 3: ...ance 20 Synthetic Winch Line Care 21 Troubleshooting 22 23 Section II Tactik Winching Guide Winching Guide Introduction 24 Part 1 Before you use your Winch Prepare winch line before you use your winch...

Page 4: ...34 36 Anchoring to a live tree 36 Anchoring to a dead tree rock or stump 36 Anchoring to another vehicle 36 Steps 6 11 Setting up the pull 36 38 Part 4 Engaging your Winch for the pull Steps 12 16 39...

Page 5: ...attention is required to this instruction or operation but does not generally relate to personal injury Damage to product or other property may result if you don t follow instructions Read the Instruc...

Page 6: ...ys Wear Leather Gloves 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 B...

Page 7: ...PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death ALWAYS ensure hook latch is closed and not supporting load NEVER apply load to hook tip or latch...

Page 8: ...ves 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 wi...

Page 9: ...uces chances of binding which can damage the rope Winching Safety ALWAYS ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged ALWAYS inspect winch rope hook and slings before operating winch Frayed cut or...

Page 10: ...anchor point Always take time to use appropriate rigging techniques for a winch pull NEVER touch winch rope or hook while someone else is at the control switch or during winching operation NEVER enga...

Page 11: ...could come loose from the drum as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a load NEVER use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load ALWAYS be certain anchor will withstand load use approp...

Page 12: ...winch use CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARDS ALWAYS remove jewelry and wear eye protection NEVER route electrical cables across sharp edges Never route electrical cables near parts that get hot NEVER route el...

Page 13: ...k brake lines electrical wires etc when drilling ALWAYS consult installation manual for proper wiring details ALWAYS insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals CUT AND BURN INJUR...

Page 14: ...in when installing freespooling rigging servicing or when the winch is not being used ALWAYS avoid side pulls which can pile up winch line at one end of the drum This can damage the winch line or winc...

Page 15: ...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 an...

Page 16: ...rlead The end of the steel cable attaches to the Clevis Hook Steel winch cables must always be neatly re wrapped 3 Safety Latch The safety latch is a spring loaded mechanism to assist in keeping riggi...

Page 17: ...e 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 s...

Page 18: ...arge 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 the spooling drum from the...

Page 19: ...h line while operating the winch Remote Control Switch Positions Blue Button Winch Out Red Button Winch In Always use extreme caution when remote is connected NEVER leave the winch remote control plug...

Page 20: ...ial to the proper operation of your winch The minimum requirement for a 12 volt automotive DC battery is 650 Cold Cranking Amps General Maintenance All moving parts within the winch have been lubricat...

Page 21: ...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 winch line Regularly inspect and replace severely abraded winch lines Norm...

Page 22: ...loosely connected to battery or winch terminals Be sure connections are clean and tight Battery is not fully charged Charge battery Battery is inadequate or defective Replace battery with 650 cold cra...

Page 23: ...running while operating the winch Winch line is spooled onto the winch drum in the wrong direction Winch line must exit from the bottom of the drum Respool in the proper direction Load exceeds the win...

Page 24: ...es 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 trip to ensure a safe and...

Page 25: ...ng your winch effectively 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 especiall...

Page 26: ...nes 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 all times...

Page 27: ...available by themselves or in handy money saving kits Leather Gloves Winch Hook Strap Standard on our Winch Tree Trunk Protector Heavy Duty D Ring Snatch Block Shovel Hand Tools and Safety Goggles Le...

Page 28: ...gth of cord or something similar 4HIS 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...

Page 29: ...e you do not have a straight pull 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...

Page 30: ...d above is determined 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 fram...

Page 31: ...if the other team lets go the rope can come YING TOWARD YOU 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 loos...

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Page 33: ...liar with your Tactik Winch follow the steps below to get setup for your winch pull Hook the line as low as possible to the anchor point for the greatest leverage If a straight line pull is not achiev...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...to 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 th...

Page 36: ...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 one of the most common off road an...

Page 37: ...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 att...

Page 38: ...river 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 the remote cable Step E...

Page 39: ...ehicle begins to move out from Part 4 Engaging your Winch for the Pull Now that you have set up the winching operation correctly you are ready to initiate the pull To make sure this operation goes as...

Page 40: ...ring 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...

Page 41: ...ol cable to the side so it cannot be caught in the winch Check the line already wound on the winch to make sure it is wound tight and even If it is not take the time to straighten out the layers Keepi...

Page 42: ...n the thumb and FORE NGER 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...

Page 43: ...e 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 During a winching...

Page 44: ...ht line pull and provide the pulling power necessary Increasing winching power with a Snatch Block The power of your winch is increased when you have more layers of winch line removed from your winch...

Page 45: ...e winch hook Attach the 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 Se...

Page 46: ...un the WINCH LINE TO THE RST 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...

Page 47: ...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...

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