WARN 16.5ti - Manual (Page 5)

WARN INDUSTRIES * WINCH
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up wire
rope at one end of the drum. This can damage
wire rope or winch.
• Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
• Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame
when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching
operation.
• Never submerge winch in water.
• Always store the remote control in a protected,
clean, dry area.
NOTICE
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or fi ngers:
• Never leave remote control where it can be
activated during free spooling, rigging, or when the
winch is not being used.
• Never leave the winch remote control plugged in
when installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or
when the winch is not being used.
WARNING
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to serious injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
• Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
• Never route electrical cables near parts that get
hot.
• Never route electrical cables through or near
moving parts.
• Always place the supplied terminal boots on
wires and terminals as directed by the installation
instructions.
• Never lean over battery while making
connections.
• Never route electrical cables over battery
terminals.
• Never short battery terminals with metal objects.
• Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank,
brake lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling.
• Always consult operator’s manual for proper
wiring details.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring
and electrical terminals.
CAUTION
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could
lead to minor or moderate injury.
• Never let winch rope slip through your hands.
WARN INDUSTRIES * WINCH
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SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
WARNING
Always stand
clear, keep
hands clear,
keep others
away.
SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
The operator should always
operate the winch from a safe
position when pulling a load. The
safe areas are: (1) Perpendicular
to the wire rope, (2) Inside the
vehicle with the hood up (if winch
is mounted on front of vehicle).
These safe positions will help
prevent the wire rope from striking
the operator if the wire rope fails
when under load.
Operate winch from the fully
extended remote control cord
length whenever possible. The
operator must always be at least
8 ft. (2.44 m) from the winch
while operating. This will prevent
entanglement with the fairlead and
keep the operator out of harms
way during winch load pulling.
Never work around the wire
rope while under load.
Sound Emissions
The winch is designed so
that the sound emissions do not
exceed 70 dBa from the operator’s
station. The operator must be
at least 8 ft. (2.44 m) from the
winch while operating. If the winch
is exceeding 70 dBa from the
operator’s station, have the winch
inspected at an authorized service
center.
Cleaning
Do not direct high pressure
water (pressure washers, car
washes, etc.) between the drum
support and drum fl ange or clutch
lever.
Use low pressure water and a
soapy rag or sponge to clean the
winch.
Avoid using chemicals that
may damage the fi nish.
Thoroughly clean salt residue
from the winch as soon as possible
to minimize corrosion.
Maintenance
No lubrication is required for
the life of the winch unless the
winch has been submerged in
water. If this occurs, a qualifi ed
service center must complete
service as soon as possible to
prevent corrosion damage. If the
control pack is submerged, it must
be replaced when the winch is
serviced.
Check battery cables and
electrical connections at 90 day
intervals to be certain they are
clean and tight at all connection
points.
Inspect the wire rope before
and after each winching operation.
When damaged, replace with the
size specifi ed in the Replacement
Parts List, or go to the Warn
website at www.warn.com.
The wire rope must always
spool onto the drum as indicated
by the drum rotation decal on the
winch.
WARNING
A lways require
operators and
bystanders to be
aware of vehicle
and or load.
NOTICE
Never submerge
winch in water.
CAUTION
Never leave
remote control
where it can be
activated during
free spooling,
rigging, or when
the winch is not
being used.