Champion Power Equipment 12003 - Manual (Page 12)

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REV 12003-20120906
ENGLISH 12003
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General Tips for safe operation
your 12003 winch is rated at a 2000 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
1,000 lbs . (454 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 1,000 lbs .
(454 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