Champion Power Equipment 14051 - Manual (Page 12)

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REV 14051-20131202
ENGLISH 14051
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General Tips for safe operation
Your 14051 winch is rated at a 4,500 lb .
(2041 kg) capacity in first layer (max) when
spooling the first rope layer on the drum . Overloads
can damage the winch, motor and/or synthetic
rope . For loads over 2,250 lb . (1021 kg) we
recommend the use of the pulley block/snatch
block to double the synthetic 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 motor .
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 rope spools on the drum, etc .
Inspect the synthetic 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 .
Your winch is equipped with a aluminum hawse to
help guide the synthetic rope and to reduce binding
on short side pulls . Do not winch from an acute
angle as the synthetic rope will pile up on one side
of the drum causing damage to synthetic rope and
the winch .
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten
the vehicle . Long pulls should be done with the
synthetic rope at a 90° angle to the winch/vehicle .
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket or jacket
over the synthetic 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 lb .
(1021 kg), we recommend the use of the snatch
block/pulley block to double line the synthetic rope .
This reduces the load on the winch and the strain
on the rope by approximately 50% .
RIGHT WRONG
SINGLE LINE DOUBLE LINE