Powerwinch RC 30 - Manual (Page 6)

RC 23 & RC30 T RAILER W INCHES P OWERWINCH
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W
IRING THE
U
NIT
The following instructions are for permanently wiring the winch. Two additional wiring
kits are available and sold separately: A universal bumper wiring kit (p/n P7702101AJ)
and a quick connect wiring harness (p/n P7866000AJ) for temporary connections. If
installing one of the kits, follow the directions with the kit.
1. Attach the circuit breaker to the battery's
POSITIVE
(+) post or positive (+) terminal of
the starter solenoid.
2. Attach the ground wire (black) to the vehicle frame. Clean the metal frame with a
wire brush or equivalent then attach the ground lug using a 5/16" bolt and lock nut
(bolt and nut not furnished).
3. Route the wire under the vehicle and along the frame. Avoid sharp edges and
moving parts. Secure the wire to the frame approximately every 18" using nylon
ties or equivalent.
Attach Ground
to Vehicle Frame
60 amp
Circuit Breaker
Connect To Positive (+)
Post of Vehicle Battery
12V Vehicle Battery
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Power Plug
to Winch
Red Wire
Black Wire
Secure Harness to Frame
Approximately Every 18”
NOTE:
If the winch does not operate, follow the troubleshooting guide on page 10
and check the in-line fuse (page 11) before returning the winch.
T
HE
R
EMOTE
T
RANSMITTER
The RC23 and RC30 winches are equipped with to operate with a RF (Radio
Frequency) transmitter and receiver. The transmitter and receiver are factory
programmed to communicate with each other.
Testing the Remote
1. Connect the 12V power cord to
the winch.
2. Press and hold the remote's
ON
/
OFF
button for 3 seconds.
The blue LED will illuminate and
the winch light will flash.
3. Loosen the clutch knob (turn
counter clockwise) to prevent the
winch from pulling the cable in.
4. Press and hold the

button
and verify that the motor is
running. Release the button.
If the motor runs, the winch is
ready for use.
5. Tighten the clutch knob, the winch can now pull the boat onto the trailer.
CAUTION
W HEN NOT IN USE , PRESS THE ON / OFF BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE REMOTE . T HIS WILL
PREVENT THE WINCH FROM ACCIDENTALLY OPERATING WHEN NOT IN USE .
Winch Light
Press
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Press and Hold
for 3 Seconds to
Turn On Remote
Winch IN
Press to Pull
Cable In
Blue LED
On When Transmitting
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