Powerwinch RC 30 - Manual (Page 13)

P OWERWINCH RC 23 & RC30 T RAILER W INCHES
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Replacing the In-Line Fuse
CAUTION
A LWAYS USE THE CORRECT RATED FUSE . U SING THE WRONG FUSE CAN CAUSE THE
WINCH TO NOT OPERATE AND
/
OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
.
An in-line fuse is located under the top cover of the unit. The in-line fuse is a
standard automotive AGC glass type fuse. Required rating is 5A, 250V. Fuses
are available at local automotive parts stores.
To access the fuse:
1. Disconnect the power cord
from the winch.
2. Remove the four (4) T-30 torx
drive screws that attach the top.
3. Lift the top up. Use care to not
break or damage the wires.
4. Locate the fuse holder and
open to inspect/replace the
fuse.
5. Test operation of the winch.
If the fuse blows when power is
applied, check the polarity of the
wires in the power cord
connector.
1. Disconnect the power cord
from the winch
AND
battery.
2. Test the continuity of the cable:
 Using a continuity tester,
place one probe in the
negative terminal of the
connector. Touch the
second probe against the
vehicle frame.
3. If there is no continuity, remove
the cover from the plug.
4. The large diameter (8 ga) wire
goes to the gold terminal (+).
The small diameter (10 ga) wire
goes to the silver terminal (-).
If the connector is wired correctly (step 4), but there is no continuity (step 3), the
harness is defective and must be replaced.
T-30 Torx Drive
Screw (qty: 4)
5A Fuse
pwRC015
Silver
Terminal (-)
Small Dia.
(10 ga) Wire
Large Dia.
(8 ga) Wire
Gold Terminal (+)
(Ground)