Champion Power Equipment 14560 - Manual (Page 14)

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REV 14560-20130415
ENGLISH 14560
OPERATION
General Tips for Safe Operation
Your 14560 winch is rated at a 4500 lb. capacity
in first layer (max) when spooling the first rope
layer on the drum. Overloads can damage the
winch, motor and/or wire rope. For loads over
2,250 lbs. (1021 kg.) we recommend the use of
the pulley block/snatch block to double the wire
rope line. This will aid in two ways:
(a) reduce the number or rope layers on the drum,
as well as,
(b) reduce the load on the wire rope by as much
as 50%.
When doubling the line back to the vehicle,
attach to the tow hook, frame or other load bearing
part. The vehicle engine should be kept running
during operation of the winch to minimize battery
drain and maximize power and speed of the winch.
If the winch is used for a considerable time with
the engine off the battery may be drained and too
weak to restart the engine.
Get to know your winch before you actually need to
use it. We recommend that you set up a few test
runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques,
the sounds your winch makes under various loads,
the way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each
use. A frayed or damaged rope shall be replaced
immediately. Use only manufacturer’s identical
replacement rope with the exact specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure
that all bolts are tight before each operation. Store
the remote control inside your vehicle in a place
that it will not be damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way,
is found to be worn, or operates abnormally MUST
BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED.
It is recommended that the necessary repairs
be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair
facility.
Pull only on areas of the vehicle as specified by
the vehicle manufacturer. Only attachments and/
or adapters supplied by the manufacturer are to
be used.
Self Recovery
Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk
or boulder. Always use a sling as an anchor point.
A roller fairlead (not included) will help guide the
wire rope and to reduce binding on short side
pulls. Do not winch from an acute angle as the
wire rope will pile up on one side of the drum
causing damage to wire rope and the winch.
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten
the vehicle. Long pulls should be done with the wire
rope at a 90° angle to the winch/vehicle.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket or jacket
over the wire rope five or six feet from the hook.
In the event of a broken cable it will dampen the
snap back. For additional protection open the
hood of the vehicle. For pulls over 2,250 lbs.
(1021 kg.), we recommend the use of the snatch
block/pulley block to double line the wire rope.
This reduces the load on the winch and the strain
on the rope by approximately 50%.
RIGHT WRONG
SINGLE LINE DOUBLE LINE