Powerwinch 915 - Manual (Page 4)

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P7040104AV MODEL 915
Installation (continued)
3. Run the wire under the vehicle to the battery, at tach-
ing at suitable intervals to the vehicle frame. Use
nylon wire ties (not supplied) to secure the wire to
the vehicle frame about every 18 inches. If no wire
ties are available use electrician’s tape. Avoid sharp
edg es, hot or moving engine parts (manifold, ra di a-
tor, hoses etc.) or places where the wire might rub.
3. Attach the ground wire (black) to the vehicle frame
using a 5/16” bolt and lock nut. Before attaching
the wire, clean the metal with a wire brush, steel
wool, or sandpaper.
TEMPORARY WIRING
To temporary wire the winch, follow the outlined pro ce-
dures. A complete wiring harness is available from the
dealer (Part Number P7866000AJ).
1. Attach two large “alligator” type clips, one to the cir-
cuit breaker and one to the end of the black wire.
2. Run the red wire (with the circuit breaker) to the bat-
tery and clip the wire to the hot (positive) side of
the battery.
3. Clip the black wire to the vehicle frame or negative
side of the battery.
Operation
UNLOADING
To unload the boat, refer to Figure 2 and follow the
outlined pro ce dures.
WINCH
CABLE
HOOK
Figure 2 Operation Components
1. Attach the winch cable hook to the bow eye on the
boat (See Figure 2).
Operation (continued)
CLEAR THE AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE
BOAT OF PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND OB STRUCT ING
OBJECTS BEFORE LOADING OR UN
LOAD ING.
POS SI BLE INJURY COULD OCCUR.
2. Remove the boat tie downs.
ALWAYS STAND CLEAR OF THE AREA BE TWEEN
THE LOAD OR ANCHOR POINT AND THE WINCH.
SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR, IF THE CABLE
BREAKS.
3. Step clear of the winch and winch cable area. Use
the remote control switch and power-out the cable
until the boat is completely unloaded.
4. Remove the winch cable hook from the bow eye and
power-in the cable.
LOADING
To load the boat, follow the outlined procedures.
1. Align the boat and trailer.
2. Power-out the winch cable and attach the winch
cable hook to the bow eye on the boat.
ALWAY STAND
CLEAR OF THE AREA
BE TWEEN THE LOAD