Powerwinch 315 - Manual (Page 5)

P OWERWINCH 315 B OAT T RAILER W INCH
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The following instructions are for standard mounting of the winch. A quick mount
kit is available (p/n P7700000AJ). If installing with the quick mount kit, follow the
directions with the kit. Steps 3, 4 and 6 apply when using the kit.
The winch can be mounted on the trailer in the same position and location as an
existing hand winch.
1. Remove the existing hand winch.
2. Position the unit on the trailer mount stand.
3. Confirm that the winch's cable hook and the bow eye on the boat are at the
same height when the boat is in the fully loaded position on the trailer.
If the bow eye is too high, extra pull is required of the winch and extra stress
is exerted on the boat's stern and bow eye.
If necessary to create equal height, raise or lower the winch stand. In most
cases, trailer manufacturers have adaptors available for use with a winch.
4. Confirm that there is a minimum of 12 inches clearance between the winch
and the bow eye when the boat is in the fully loaded position. If necessary,
extend the bow stop to obtain the clearance.
5. Bolt the unit using a minimum of two (2) 3/8" grade 5 machine bolts and lock
nuts. If the existing mounting holes do not line up with the winch, use the
bottom of the winch as a template and drill two (2) 7/16" holes in the
mounting surface of the trailer stand.