Superwinch TALON SERIES WINCH User’s Guide - Manual (Page 3)

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Be aware that vehicle batteries contain gases that are flammable
and can explode violently. The following precautions should be
taken before making battery connection:
* Wear eye protection.
* Remove all jewlery.
* Follow wiring diagram included in installation instructions.
* Keep spectators away.
In the event of a battery explosion, acid should be flushed away immediately. Seek
medical help as soon as possible.
1. Mount the winch to a firm base. Be sure that your structural support is strong
enough to support the rated pulling forces of the winch.
2. While mounting attitude is at your discretion, always remember that your winch is
to be operated with the rope in an under wound orientation on the rope drum. Your
winch is designed to ROPE IN and ROPE OUT in one direction. DO NOT attempt to
reverse the operation of winch.
CAUTION !
Do not weld or machine any part of the winch. Machining or
welding may weaken the structural integrity of the winch and
3. If you do not understand an instruction, or if you have a question that is not cov-
ered in the manuals with your winch or mounting kit, please contact the Superwinch
Customer Service Department.
CAUTION !
Do not mount the winch inverted (base upward) or put the winch
mounting hardware in a direct tension condition. In all
installations, the unit must be mounted so that the rope feeds through the hawse or
roller fairlead on the front of the winch and does not rub across housings.
INSTALLING THE WINCH
DANGER !
WIRE ROPE
1. The life of the wire rope is directly related to the care it receives. The wire rope on a
new winch, and any replacement ropes, should be respooled under a minimum of 100
lb. load before using the winch. Failure to do this will result in wire rope damage.
Inspect wire rope before use. Mashed, pinched, frayed or kinked areas severely reduce
the load-carrying capability. Replace damaged wire rope.
2. Prevent kinks before they occur.
(a.) This is the start of a kink. At this time, the wire
rope should be straightened.
(b.) The wire rope was pulled and the loop has
tightened to a kink. The rope is now permanently
damaged and should not be used.
(c.) The result of kinking is that each strand pulls a
different amount causing the strands under great-
est tension to break and reduce load capacity of
the wire rope.
SYNTHETIC ROPE
DANGER !
Sharp edges and abrasion will significantly shorten rope life.
Inspect entire length of rope and protective sleeve before each
use. Any rope that exhibits cut strands, fused or melted fibers, inconsistent stiffness
over the length of the rope, chemical contamination, flat areas or lumps that are not
eliminated by flexing the rope, or is otherwise visibly damaged must be replaced im-
mediately. Failure to do so can result in rope failure and personal injury.
• Do not knot or tie the rope to secure to a load, or to repair a broken rope.
• Do not expose the rope to heat sources or chemicals.
• Do not pull the rope over rough surfaces or sharp edges.
• Do not pull the rope around non-rotating sheaves or rollers.
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1. Synthetic Winch Rope Installation:
DANGER
a.
b.
c.
Fig. 2
will void your warranty.
Pull the rope through hole, (enough line so it reaches opposite end of drum). Position
inserted line lengthwise down the drum as shown. Using duct tape or similar, secure
end of line to drum, taping around drum. Setscrew is not used in this installation. You
are ready to wind on the line. (Be sure that line is wound on from underneath drum.
Line should come off drum on bottom).
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WARNING !