Powerwinch Class 46' - Manual (Page 9)

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31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch
Troubleshooting Guide
Product will not operate
Rope slips or jams when
retrieving
Chain slips or jams when
retrieving or free falling
Anchor line will not free-
fall
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
1. Disconnected, bad wiring or bad
circuit breakers
2. 10A fuse not in fuse holder or
burned out (AW46’ only)
1. Wrong rope size
2. Rope is frayed and worn
3. Rope is too stiff
1. Wrong chain size
2. Chain links are bent or corroded
3. Chain is kinked
1. Rope tangled in rope locker
2. Chain is kinked
3. Anchor is wedged in bow roller
1. Check each connection with a voltmeter and with switch
engaged. Check circuit breaker connection closely
2. Replace fuse
1. Replace rope with Powerwinch® certified 1/2“ or 5/8“ rope
2. Replace
rope
3. Replace rope
1. Replace chain with Powerwinch® certified 1/4“ or 5/16“
Acco G4 High Test chain
2. Replace chain
3. Unkink chain
1. Be sure rope is not kinked or twisted before anchoring
2. Unkink
chain
3. Free anchor
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A.This Limited Warranty is given by the Powerwinch Division of the Scott Fetzer Company (the “Company”) to the original purchaser (the
“Purchaser”) of a Powerwinch Product (the “Product”) specified in this manual. This Limited Warranty is not transferable to any other
party.
B. Responsibilities of the Company under this Limited Warranty:
1. Repair or replace (at the discretion of the Company) any part or parts of the Product found by the Company to be defective within a
2 year (AW31’), 3 year (36’/41’/46’) period from the date of purchase.
2. The Company will pay the transportation charge for shipment back to the Purchaser of any Product received for legitimate Warranty
repair.
C. Responsibilities of the Purchaser under this Limited Warranty:
1. Complete (fully and accurately) and return to the Company, the Warranty card included in the box. Otherwise, Purchaser will have
to show dated proof of purchase to qualify for service under the provisions of the Limited Warranty.
2. Promptly notify the Seller or the Company of any claim hereunder.
3. Use reasonable care in maintenance, operation, use and storage of the Product in accordance with the instructions contained in the
Owner’s Manual.
4. Have Warranty work performed by an authorized Powerwinch warranty repair center or representative approved by the Company.
5. Except as noted in B.2., transportation charges are the responsibility of the Purchaser.
D. This Limited Warranty covers:
1. Defects in workmanship or materials.
2. Any part or parts of the Product sold or manufactured by the Company.
E. This Limited Warranty does not cover:
1. Any failure that results from improper installation of the Product.
2. Any failure that results from accident, Purchaser’s abuse, neglect, modification, improper maintenance, or failure to operate and
use the Product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owner’s Manual supplied with the Product.
F. There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are
limited to one (1) year from date of purchase. This is the exclusive remedy and any liability for any and all incidental or consequential
damages or expenses whatsoever is excluded. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not
allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.
Do Not Return Your Product To The Factory. Unauthorized Returns Will Delay Repair of Your Product and Incurr Additional
Shipping Charges to You.
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