Powerwinch Sport Fish 450 - Manual (Page 8)

S PORT F ISHING 450 A NCHOR W INCH P OWERWINCH
6
W
IRING THE
U
NIT
WARNINGS
A LWAYS disconnect the battery before working on electrical equipment.
A
LWAYS
use the recommended wire size and rated circuit breakers. Failure
to use the furnished and recommended sizes can cause a fire hazard and
void warranty.
When routing the wiring, avoid sources of heat.
When routing the wiring, avoid sharp edges that can cut or fray the wire
insulation.
1. Locate a suitable location for
the switch. Ensure that there
is adequate room behind the
mounting surface for the
switch and wiring.
2. Cut a 1" x 1 3/4" hole into the
surface.
3. Press the switch into the
switch plate until the locking
tabs click into place.
4. Cut two (2) each 12" long pieces of the
RED
and
BLACK
12 awg wire.
5. Terminate one end of each wire with a 12awg 1/4" female disconnect.
Ensure that the crimp is solid and cannot pull off.
6. Terminate the other end of each wire with a 12awg 5/16" ring terminal.
7. Connect the wires to the switch using the female disconnects as shown in
the wiring diagram (see next page).
8. Set switch aside.
9. Route one R
ED
and one B
LACK
6 awg wire from the anchor to the switch
location. Be sure to allow adequate wiring to make connections, allow the
wire to have some slack when routing. Secure the wires with wire ties.
10. At the winch position, terminate the wires from the winch and the ends of
the new wires with 5/16" 6 awg ring terminals.
Tip: Before making the mechanical connection, slide a 2 1/2" piece of the
shrink tubing over one wire. Make the connection then slide the wrap over
the connection. Lightly heat the wrap until it shrinks around the terminals.
Powerwinch
Windlass
To release anchor hold
switch down for 5 seconds
1"
1 3/4"
#10 Pan Head Screw
(4 plcs)
PW46005
Switch Switch Plate
Locking
Tabs