POWERWINCH Model 915 Owner's Manual

P7040104r2 Printed in USA August, 2015

OWNER'S MANUAL

Model 915

BOAT TRAILER WINCH

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Setup with double line pull (pulley block)

 12 Volt Powered Winch
 Power-In / Power-Out Operation
 Hand Held Wired Remote Control

PROPRIETARY STATEMENT

The Powerwinch Trailer Winch is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in
Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document
is consideRED proprietary to Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete.
However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for an y damages that
result from the use of this document.

The information contained in this manual pertains to the current configuration of the
models listed on the title page. Earlier model configurations may differ from the
information given. Carefree of Colorado reserves the right to cancel, chan ge, alter or
add any parts and assemblies, described in this manual, without prior notice.

Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with
Carefree of Colorado products only. Any other reproduction or translation of this
document in whole or part is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from
Carefree of Colorado.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ................................................................................... 1

General Safety Information ........................................................................... 1

Specifications .......................................................................................... 2

Winch Specifications .............................................................................. 2

Approximate Rolling Load Capacities (values are in pounds) ................ 2

Winch & Boat Capacities (values are in pounds) ................................... 2

Mounting the Unit .................................................................................... 3

Mounting the Unit .......................................................................................... 3

Wiring the Unit ......................................................................................... 4

Pulley Block ............................................................................................. 5

Assembly Instructions: ........................................................................... 5

Double Lining the Winch ........................................................................ 5

Operating the Winch ............................................................................... 6

Unloading The Boat....................................................................................... 6

Loading the Boat ........................................................................................... 6

Emergency Hand Crank ................................................................................ 7

Maintenance ............................................................................................. 8

Lubrication ..................................................................................................... 8

Adjusting the Brake ....................................................................................... 8

Replacing the Cable ...................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................ 10

Replacement Parts List ........................................................................ 11

Warranty ................................................................................................. 13

Powerwinch 2145 W. 6th Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020
by Carefree of Colorado www.powerwinch.com

POWERWINCH 915 BOAT TRAILER WINCH

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH,

IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR MAJOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE

.

CAUTION A CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT

MAY CAUSE MINOR TO MODERATE PERSONAL INJURY AND

/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IT MAY

ALSO BE USED TO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES

.

NOTE: A note indicates further information about a product, part, or step.

Tip: A tip provides helpful suggestions.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

The following Safety Precautions Must be Followed at ALL Times
Failure to follow the warnings and cautions in this manual could result in

serious injury and/or property damage.

Thoroughly read the manuals furnished with this product and be familiar with the
controls. Do not allow individuals to operate the winch without understanding th e
safe operation and procedures for the equipment.

WARNINGS

ALWAYS unplug the wiring harness before attempting to install, relocate,

service or perform maintenance on the unit.
NEVER use the winch to lift or move people or animals.
NEVER use the winch for overhead lifting.
NEVER attempt to pull a load greater than the rated load of the winch.
NEVER use the winch to exclusively hold, support or permanently secure t he

load. Use separate straps to support the load.
ALWAYS stand away from the winch during o peration. ALWAYS stand clear of

the area behind and between the load and the winch. Serious injury could

occur if the cable breaks.
ALWAYS keep hands clear of the cable spool (drum area).
ALWAYS wear leather gloves when handling the cable.
NEVER wear loose fitting clothes, scarves, ties or jewelry when operating the

winch. Loose clothing can become caught in moving parts.
ALWAYS use the recommended cable. Never substitute rope for cable.
ALWAYS block the vehicle wheels to help revent the vehicle from moving

when pulling a load with the winch.

915 BOAT TRAILER WINCH POWERWINCH

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SPECIFICATIONS

Various load conditions affect winch performance. The line pull required for a
specific application depends on the weight of the load, condition of the trailer
rollers, and the degree of the loading ramp i ncline. The charts below are based
on a single line pull and provided as a guideli ne in calculating pulling capabilities.

WARNING THE CABLE FASTENERS ON THIS OR ANY WINCH ARE NOT

DESIGNED TO HOLD RATED LOADS INDEPENDENTLY. ALWAYS LEAVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE
WRAPS OF CABLE ON THE DRUM TO ACHIEVE THE RATED LOAD VALUES

.

Winch Specifications

8"

9 5/8"

8 3/4"
10"

Remote Control Socket Power Receptacle

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Line Speed @

Capacity (FPM) Gear Ratio Voltage Circuit Breaker Unit Weight

10 450:1 12VDC 60 amps 40 lbs

Approximate Rolling Load Capacities (values are in pounds)

% Incline Level 5% 10% 20% 30% 50% 70% 100%

˚ Incline 0˚ 3˚ 6˚ 11˚ 17˚ 26˚ 35˚ 45˚

32000 20010 15060 10200 7830 5580 4590 3870

 A 10% incline (6˚) is 1 foot rise in 10 feet.
 To convert from pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kgs) divide by 2.2.
 Capacity can be increased by using a pulley block.

Winch & Boat Capacities (values are in pounds)

Vertical Lift

Capacity Double Line Pull

Approximate
Boat Weight*

Approximate

Boat Size*

3200 5900 9500 22-29 Feet

* Boat size and weight is approximate and varies depending on boat type.

When calculating boat weight, use the fully loaded weight that includes boat,
motor, fuel, water, gear etc.