Superwinch H14P – 6,350 kgs Manual Clutch (Long Drum) User Manual

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GENERAL

Avoid pulling a load at more than a 15 degree angle in relation to the winch. This will reduce wear and tear on the winch
and the cable.

Note : The winch is designed such that it cannot be freespooled when the drum is under load.

MANUAL FREESPOOL OPERATION

1. To disengage the freespool (if engaged) grip the freespool handle, pull in the trigger and move the handle upward.

2. Pull out the cable by hand, but leave at least 5 wraps on the drum.

3. Engage the freespool by gripping the handle, pulling in trigger in and moving the handle downward. Gently power in &
then out and the trigger spring will spring in fully.

DO NOT ATTEMPT to pull a load until the drum is properly engaged.

4. Attach the load.

5. Operate the winch.

PNEUMATIC FREESPOOL OPERATION

1. Disengage the drum by operating the pneumatic control valve.

2. Pull out the cable by hand, but leave at least 5 wraps on the drum.

3. Attach the load.

4. Engage the drum by moving the control valve lever to the appropriate position. The freespool mechanism will spring
return but the drum will not engage until it has been rotated a little, by hand.

DO NOT ATTEMPT to pull a load until the drum is properly engaged.

Note : The mechanism is designed such that it cannot be disengaged when the drum is under load greater than 50 kg.

5. Operate the winch.

FREESPOOL OPERATION

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