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Thank you for buying a WINCHMAX brand winch. By using this product within its limitations
and following the instructions provided you can expect many years of trouble-free service.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT – FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. UNDERTAKE A FULL SAFETY CHECK AND RISK
ASSESSMENT BEFORE EACH USE.
Whilst we have attempted to provide comprehensive guidance for the safe operation of
this winch, it remains the operator's responsibility to evaluate and minimise the potential
risk before and during every operation. Keep these instructions for reference.
1. WARNINGS AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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To prevent entanglement in moving parts, no loose clothing or jewellery should be worn.
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Good quality overalls, non-slip protective footwear, thick leather gloves and eye
protection should be worn.
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It is the operator's responsibility to ensure he/she and all spectators remain at a safe
distance. For spectators, this should be at least 1.5 times the rope length being used.
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Check your winch thoroughly, including all electrical connections before use. Any
damaged parts should be replaced, using only genuine parts.
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Protect the winch from shock loads - do not allow the winch rope to be yanked by a
rolling load or moving vehicle. Never drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way.
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If a wire rope breaks or pulls loose under load it can lash back with significant force.
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With wire rope, it is a good idea to use a heavy winch blanket/damper draped over
the rope towards the hook end to reduce whiplash in the event of rope failure. The
vehicle bonnet can be raised to provide additional protection when operating from
inside the vehicle.
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Do not use the winch if the rope is frayed or damaged.
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Never handle the hook directly. Always use hand-saver tab and protective gloves.
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Never hook the winch rope back on itself as this can damage the rope.
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Always electrically isolate the winch when not in use to protect against unintended
operation.
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Do not use the winch as a hoist or for overhead lifting.
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Do not use the winch to lift, support or move personnel.
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Always ensure the winch rope re-spools tightly and evenly on to the drum. Do not
allow cable bunching as this could damage the crossbars and winch casing.
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Do not use a synthetic rope with a roller fairlead designed for wire rope.
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Never approach the winch, hook, or cable if someone else is at the controls.
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Always be certain the anchor point can withstand the load and will not slip or fail.
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Protect the wireless remote from any possibility of accidental operation.
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Never apply load to a wire rope if it is kinked as doing so will deform or fracture the
wire strands and cause permanent damage.
2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING: correct installation of your winch is vital for correct and safe operation.
2.1 INSTALLING CONTROL BOX (recommended before fitting winch to vehicle)
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When mounting on a 4x4 with a possibility of deep water wading it is good practice
to remote mount the control box up under the bonnet to protect the electrics from
water.
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The control box can be mounted on the winch in two positions to give greater
flexibility when mounting the winch.
On Cross Bars
Using the four M6 machine screws
provided, secure the control box at each
corner through the shaped brackets
(Fig A).
Offset Over Motor
To convert to over motor mounting first
undo the fixing screws to remove the
two bottom brackets (Fig B1). Use the
same fixing screws to secure the supplied
mounting bracket to the motor housing
(Fig B2).
Then use two of the supplied M6 machine
screws to secure the bracket into the
two threaded holes on the motor side of
the crossbar (Fig B3). The remaining two
screws can be used to cap the threaded
holes on the other side of the cross bars.
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