Superwinch UT3000 - 1,360 kgs/12V - Manual (Page 3)

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20. ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH
POWER LEADS TO BATTERY
BEFORE WORKING IN OR
AROUND THE WINCH DRUM so
that the winch cannot be turned
on accidentally.
21. When moving a load, slowly
take up the wire rope slack until
it becomes taut. Stop, recheck
all winching connections. Be
sure the hook is properly seated.
If a nylon sling is used, check the
attachment to the load.
22. When using your winch to move
a load, place the vehicle trans-
mission in neutral, set vehicle
brake, and chock all wheels.
23. DO NOT USE THE
WINCH TO HOLD
LOADS IN PLACE.
Use other means of
securing loads such
as tie down straps.
24. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED
SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS
AND ACCESSORIES. Use of non-
factory approved components
may cause injury or property
damage and could void your
warranty.
25. DO NOT MACHINE OR WELD
ANY PART OF THE WINCH. Such
alterations may weaken the
structural integrity of the winch
and could void your warranty.
26. DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO
EITHER 110V AC HOUSE CUR-
RENT OR 220V MAINS AS WINCH
BURNOUT OR FATAL SHOCK
MAY OCCUR.
27. Never allow shock loads to be
applied to winch or wire rope.
28. Use caution when pulling or
lowering a load up and down a
ramp or incline. Keep people,
pets and property clear of the
path of the load.
I N S T A L L A T I O N
Figure 7
Step (1)
Step (2)
Step (3)
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FIGURE 7
Step (1)
Secure relay box to mounting
clamps by sliding into register, in
slots under relay box, slide clamps
around the motor and use washers
and square nuts supplied to attach.
Step (2)
Secure winch to mounting plate or
structural support using bolts,
lock washers and square nuts sup-
plied with winch.
Step (3)
Remove bottom roller from the
roller fairlead. Pull & turn the free
spool knob to disengage and pull a
few inches of wire rope from the
drum. Pass the wire rope thimble
end under the remaining roller,
then replace the bottom roller. Next
secure the roller fairlead to mount-
ing plate or structural support using
hardware provided.
Be sure that
both the mount-
ing plate and winch hardware have
been properly tightened.
No part of the
vehicle (skid-
plates, wiring, auxiliary lights, tires,
etc.) should impede the operation
of your Superwinch. When mout-
ing, check all vehicle and winch
parts for free operation. Be sure
that the winch mounting location
does not significantly reduce
ground clearance.
This winch
MUST be
mounted with the wire rope in the
underwind direction. Improper
mounting could damage your winch
and void your warranty.
WARNING !
WARNING !
CAUTION !
Do not
substitute
any strength grade weaker than
ISO grade 4.6
WARNING !