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PowerPlant OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT THE WINCH MODE
Turn the mode selector knob to the "Hook" symbol
for winching. Check that the air fitting is open and
there is not a hose connected. During winching
operations the compressor will be turning
over also, but will not be creating pressure
or drag as long as the air outlet fitting
is open.
MODE SELECTOR
WINCH MODE
SPOOLING
WA R N I N G
To prevent severe injury or
death:
• Always keep hands clear of
wire rope, hook loop, hook
and fairlead opening during
installation, operation, and
when spooling in or out.
• Always use extreme caution
when handling hook and wire
rope during spooling
operations.
• Always use supplied hook
strap whenever spooling
wire rope in or out, during
installation or operation to
avoid injury to hands or
fingers.
STRETCHING WIRE ROPE
• The life of a wire rope is directly related to the use
and care it receives. During its first use, a new
wire rope must be spooled onto its drum under a
load of at least 500 lb. [ 227 kg ]. Spool out the
wire rope to the last 5 wraps on the drum, then
power in the wire rope under a load of 500 lb.
[ 227 kg ] or more. This will stretch new wire
rope and create a good wire wrap around the
drum. Failure to do so will result in the outer
wire wraps drawing into the inner wraps, binding,
and damaging the wire rope.
SPOOLING OUT
• Freespooling is generally the quickest and easiest
way to spool out wire rope. Before freespooling
wire rope out from the winch, power out enough
rope to remove any tension the wire rope may be
under. Disengage the clutch. Now freespool by
manually spooling out enough wire rope for the
winching operation. Always leave at least 5 wraps
on the drum.
SPOOLING IN UNDER LOAD
• Never exceed winch's rated line pull.
• Power in the wire rope evenly and tightly on the
drum. This prevents the outer wire wraps from
drawing into the inner wraps, binding, and
damaging the wire rope.
• Avoid shock loads when spooling, by using the
control switch intermittently to take up wire rope
slack. Shock loads can momentarily far exceed the
winch and wire rope ratings.
SPOOLING IN UNDER NO LOAD
• Assisted - Have your assistant hold the hook with
the hook strap putting as much constant tension
on the wire rope as possible. While keeping
tension, the assistant should walk toward the
winch while you operate the control switch
spooling in the wire rope. Release the switch
when the hook is a minimum of 8 ft
[ 2.44 m ] from the fairlead opening.
Spool in the remainder for storage.
• Unassisted - Arrange the wire rope to be spooled
so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure
any wire rope on the drum is tightly and evenly
layered. Spool enough wire rope to complete the
next full layer on the drum. Tighten and
straighten the layer. Repeat process until
the hook is a minimum of 8 ft [ 2.44 m ]
from the fairlead opening.
Spool in the remainder for storage.
SPOOLING REMAINDER FOR STORAGE
• Secure the hook to a suitable anchor point near
the winch. Carefully power in the remaining wire
rope, jogging the control switch to take up the last
of the slack. Be careful not to over tighten or
damage may occur to the wire rope or anchor
point.
SOUND EMISSIONS
• The winch feature is designed so that the sound
emissions do not exceed 70 dba from the
operator's station. The compressor feature is
designed so that the sound emissions do not
exceed 86 dba from the operator's station. The
operator must be at least 8 ft. (2.44m) from the
unit while operating. If the winch or compressor
exceed these numbers, have the unit inspected at
an authorized service center.
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PowerPlant OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the Compressor
SELECT THE COMPRESSOR MODE
Turn the mode selector knob to the "Air Puff"
symbol. Remove the Air Access Door and connect an
air hose to the quick-connect fitting.
MODE SELECTOR
COMPRESSOR MODE
REMOTE CONTROL
Plug in the Remote Control. The smaller rocker
switch turns the compressor on and off.
WA R N I N G
To prevent severe injury or
death:
• The compressed air stream can
cause soft tissue damage to
exposed skin and can propel
dirt, chips, loose particles, and
small objects at high speed,
resulting in property damage
or personal injury.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1
approved safety glasses with
side shields when using the air
compressor.
• Never point any nozzle or
sprayer toward any part of the
body or at other people or
animals.
• Always turn the compressor
off and bleed pressure from
the air hose and intercooler
before attempting
maintenance, attaching tools,
or accessories.
INTERCOOLER
The intercooler provides a small air chamber that
reduces the air temperature at the quick-connect
fitting. There is a pressure switch and a relief valve
mounted to the intercooler.
WA R N I N G
To prevent severe injury or
death:
• Touching exposed metal such
as compressor head or outlet
tubes, can result in serious
burns.
• Never touch any exposed
metal parts on compressor
during or immediately after
operation. Compressor will
remain hot for several minutes
after operation.
• Do not reach around
protective shrouds or attempt
maintenance until unit has
been allowed to cool.
PRESSURE SWITCH
The pressure switch will automatically stop the
compressor when it reaches the factory set "cut-
out" pressure of approximately 100 psi. When the
pressure drops to the "cut-in" pressure of
approximately 70 psi, the compressor will start
up again.
RELIEF VALVE
If the pressure switch does not shut off the
compressor at its "cut-out" pressure setting, the
relief valve will protect against high pressure by
"popping out" at approximately 125 psi. The relief
valve should be operated manually once a month to
make sure it moves freely and is functional. It is
located below and to the rear of the air fitting. Pull
on the metal ring momentarily.
DRAINING THE INTERCOOLER
It is normal for condensation to collect in the
intercooler. This can be drained off at the relief valve
by pulling on the metal ring. This should be done
after every ten hours of usage or before any
prolonged storage period.
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