Powerwinch 915 - Manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIBED. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY IN FOR MA TION.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Description
Trailer winches are used for launching and loading
boats. This winch features power-in and power-out
ca pa bil i ties with a hand-held re mote con trol device.
Unpacking
When unpacking this product, carefully inspect for any
damage that may have occurred during transit.
General Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be followed at
all times:
1. Read all manuals included with this product care-
ful ly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Only persons
well acquainted with these rules of safe operation
should be allowed to use the winch.
ALWAYS UNPLUG
THE WIRING HARNESS TO PREVENT AC CI-
DEN TAL STARTING BEFORE AT TEMPT ING TO
INSTALL, SERVICE, RELOCATE OR PERFORM
ANY MAINTENANCE.
2. Never use the winch to lift or move people or ani-
mals.
3. Stand away from the winch when in use and keep
chil dren free from winch area at all times.
ALWAYS STAND
CLEAR OF THE AREA BE TWEEN THE LOAD OR
ANCHOR POINT AND THE WINCH. SERIOUS
INJURY COULD OCCUR, IF THE CABLE BREAKS.
4. Always keep hands clear of cable spool (drum
area).
5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, or neck
ties. Loose clothing may become caught in mov-
ing parts and result in serious personal injury.
6. Never use the winch for over head lifting.
7. Always wire the winch with circuit breakers. Failure
to use the breakers could cause overheating thus
creating a potential fire hazard or motor damage.
General Safety (Continued)
THE CABLE FASTEN-
ERS ON THIS OR ANY
WINCH ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO HOLD RATED LOADS. ALWAYS
LEAVE A MIN I MUM OF FIVE WRAPS OF CA BLE ON
THE DRUM AT THE BOTTOM LAYER TO ACHIEVE A
RATED LOAD.
8. Inspect the entire cable for weak or worn condition or
kinking (short tight twist or curl) before each use.
9. When replacing the cable, always use a Powerwinch
cable with the same winch rating and cable
strength.
10. Never substitute rope for cable. Possible injury
could occur.
11. Do not attempt to pull a load greater than the rated
load of the winch.
12. Do not use the winch to hold or support the load
once a job is complete or to permanently secure
the load. Damage could occur to the winch or the
load..
13. Never wrap the winch cable around the load. Use
an Ecostrap™ or chain to prevent the cable from
kinking or fraying.
14. Always wear leather gloves when handling the
cable. Steel cable can cause hand injuries.
After using the winch,
always disconnect the
pow er cord from the
socket to avoid moisture collection in the socket
and prevent the pos si bil i ty of short circuiting.
15. Always block the vehicle wheels to help prevent
the vehicle from rolling when pulling a load with
the winch.
16. Do not operate the winch under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or other medication.
Specifications
Various load conditions will affect the winch per for-
mance. The line pull required for a specific applica-
tion depends on the weight of the load, condition of
the trailer rollers, and the degree of the loading ramp
incline. The chart on the following page is based on a
single line pull and is a guideline to aid in calculating
pulling requirements.
OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
MODEL 915
BOAT TRAILER WINCH
Copyright, 2006 Carefree of Colorado
P7040104AV 12/06
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