Strongarm SA5000AC, SA12000AC, SA9000AC, SA7000AC Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S
MANUAL

MODELS SA5000AC, SA7000AC,

120 Volt AC

ELECTRIC WINCHES

SA9000AC, SA12000AC

WARNING:

ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE STRONGARM
ELECTRIC WINCH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

ELECTRIC WINCH RATING*

5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000

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DEAD WEIGHT CAPACITY (LBS.)*

10 20 30 40 50

LENGTH OF CABLE ON REEL (FT.)

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE

WINCH RATINGS

DOUBLE LINE OPERATION

Models SA7000AC and SA12000AC are factory
equipped with a pulley block and hook and 50' of

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cable for double line operation. This increases the
pulling capacity of the winch as shown, however,
care must be taken to allow adequate motor cool­ing. Note that with double line, a pull of 25' requires
reeling in 50' of cable.

For intermittent use only. Ratings at left are based
on 10' pull. For longer pulls motor cooling periods
must be allowed.

MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS RUN TIME 3 MINUTES

EXCESS OF 3 MINUTES WILL DAMAGE WINCH
MOTOR.

CAUTION: CONTINUOUS RUNNING IN

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GUIDE TO ROLLING LOAD CAPACITY**

Maximum weight in pounds and kilograms rolling load.

MODEL PERCENT INCLINE

5% 10% 20% 30% 50% 70%

(3°) (6°) (11°) (17°) (26°) (35°)

SA5000AC

SA7000AC

SA9000AC

SA12000AC

(*) Load capacity (dead weight) is a measure of actual maximum force to which the

winch system may be subjected.

(**) All capacities shown are with 15' of cable on the reel and 10% rolling friction factor.

8,000 lbs. 6,000 lbs. 4,000 lbs. 3,100 lbs. 2,200 lbs. 1,800 lbs. 1,200 lbs.

3,629 kg 2,722 kg 1,814 kg 1,406 kg 998 kg 816 kg 544 kg

12,000 lbs. 9,000 lbs. 6,100 lbs. 4,600 lbs. 3,300 lbs. 2,700 lbs. 1,800 lbs.

5,443 kg 4,082 kg 2,767 kg 2,087 kg 1,497 kg 1,225 kg 816 kg

18,000 lbs.13,500 lbs. 9,100 lbs. 6,900 lbs. 5,000 lbs. 4,100 lbs. 2,700 lbs.

8,165 kg 6,124 kg 4,128 kg 3,130 kg 2,268 kg 1,860 kg 1,225 kg

26,700 lbs. 20,100 lbs.13,600 lbs. 10,300 lbs. 7,400 lbs. 6,100 lbs. 4,000 lbs.

12,111 kg 9,117 kg 6,169 kg 4,672 kg 3,357 kg 2,767 kg 1,814 kg

For full reel of cable adjust capacities according to graph above. Note 5% incline is
one-half foot rise in ten feet.

LOAD

CAPACITY*

APPROXIMATE LOAD SPEED

(FT./MIN.)

NO LOAD FULL LOAD

Full Empty Full Empty

Reel Reel Reel Reel

SA5000AC 35 16 16 9
SA7000AC 17.5 8 9.5 6

SA9000AC 18 673.5
SA12000AC 9342

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WARNING: NOT TO BE

USED AS A HOIST FOR
LIFTING, SUPPORTING OR
TRANSPORTING PEOPLE OR
LOADS OVER AREAS WHERE
PEOPLE COULD BE PRESENT!

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.

WARNING: NOT TO BE USED AS A HOIST FOR LIFTING, SUPPORTING, OR TRANSPORTING
PEOPLE OR LOADS OVER AREAS WHERE PEOPLE COULD BE PRESENT.

This winch is not designed for movement of
human beings. Do not use for scaffolding, ele­vators, or any other application in which per­sons could be positioned on or under the load

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at any time. Do not use as an overhead hoist.

Consult the manufacturer before using this
winch in any vertical lifting/lowering applica­tions. Tel. [phone], Fax [phone]
E-Mail [e-mail]

This electric winch should be respected as
power equipment. High forces are created
when using a winch, creating potential safety
hazards. Never allow children or anyone who is
not familiar with the operation of the winch to
use it.

When winching operation has been completed,
do not depend on the winch to support the
load. Always secure the load properly. Use tie
down straps or chains.

The auxiliary handle is provided for emergency
use only. Never use the auxiliary handle as an
assist to the motor when the motor is running.
Always remove the auxiliary handle when it is
not in use. Do not operate the winch motor or
allow the winch to free wheel with the handle
installed.

Special care should be taken with 120-volt AC
winches, as with any other 120-volt tools. It is
recommended that whenever a 120-volt AC
winch is out-of-doors that it be used with a
ground fault circuit interrupter. The winch should

be used only with a three pronged grounded
Never exceed rated winch load. Dangerously
high forces can be created if the load being
moved is too large or is allowed to get in a bind,
etc. Note that installing longer than normal
cable results in increased load on winch. If
overloaded, this winch has power enough to
break the cable.

Winch is equipped with a high-quality aircraft
cable capable of handling the rated winch load.
Never exceed the rated capacity. Do not use
vehicle pulling power to increase the pulling
capacity of your winch. When cable breakage
occurs under tension, the cable tends to whip
toward the winch area. It is recommended that
a blanket or rug be placed over the cable dur­ing winching operations to minimize this whip­ping action in case of cable breakage.

Never apply load to winch with cable fully
extended. Keep at least three turns of cable on
the reel.

outlet. Do not remove the grounding prong on

the power cord for any reason. Do not operate

the unit in the rain or when it is wet. Avoid using

the winch around water or water pipes and

never operate the winch while standing in water.

Periodically check the power cord for wear or

frays which could cause electrical shorts or

shocks.

Keep hands and fingers clear of the drum and

cable area of the winch when operating. Do not

attempt to guide the cable by hand as it

rewinds on the drum.

The winch must be securely attached to a

structural member or frame that is capable of

sustaining loads in excess of the winch capaci-

ty. When attaching the winch to a vehicle, make

sure the mounting pad area is rigidly supported

by the vehicle frame. Always block the wheels

to prevent vehicle from rolling when pulling a

load with the winch.

When releasing a load with the clutch, maintain
Keep the winching area free of all unnecessary

personnel. Never stand between load and

control of the speed. Excess speed could result

in winch damage and serious personal injury.
winch.

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Original Instructions

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure that the mounting surface is of sufficient
strength to support a load well in excess of the rated
winch capacity.

. Fasten the winch to the trailer winch stand (or other

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mounting surface) with three 1/2" bolts, nuts, wash­ers and lock washers. Be sure that the winch is posi­tioned so that the cable does not rub the front open­ing of the winch.

3. For double line use, install an eyehook on the winch
stand close to the base of the winch for fastening the
stationary cable hook.(see Fig. 1) Be sure the eye­hook is of sufficient strength to withstand loads in
excess of the single line rating of the winch.

FIG. 1

4. Your winch is equipped with keyhole slots in the base
for use with quick mounting shoulder studs, if desir­able. (See FIG. 2&3) If you wish to use quick mount
studs, they should be mounted securely into the
winch stand. After positioning the winch on the studs,
a 3/8" bolt should be placed in one of the other holes
available to keep the winch securely in position.

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

BASE HOLE PATTERN

(SA5000AC & SA7000AC)

BASE HOLE PATTERN

(SA9000AC & SA12000AC)

LOADING AND UNLOADING

UNDER POWER

With the clutch in the engaged gears position, you may

ower the winch in either the “in” or “out” direction.

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1. To operate the unit, simply press the switch “in” for
loading and “out” for unloading.

2. Allowing the switch to return to the OFF position will
automatically stop the winch and lock the load in

osition.

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NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be produced during
the initial power down use.

WARNING: BECAUSE THE WINCH IS NOT
EQUIPPED WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER OVERLOAD
PROTECTION, PARTICULAR CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN NOT TO CREATE AN OVERLOAD. PAY
ATTENTION TO THE SOUND OF THE WINCH AND
THE LOAD BEING PULLED. MAKE CERTAIN THAT
THE CABLE TENSION DOES NOT RISE SUDDEN­LY BECAUSE OF A BIND IN THE LOAD.

CAUTION: The electric motor is designed for
intermittent service only. Extended use without
cooling off periods will cause overheating result­ing in motor damage. Maximum recommended
continuous run time is three minutes.

3. It is recommended that whenever the winch is not
being used that it be unplugged from the power sup­ply. The bridge is subject to damage caused by elec­trical storms or voltage surges if the winch is left
plugged in when not in use.

CLUTCH OPERATION

1. The clutch lever provides a means for releasing a
load without power while maintaining control of the
speed and provides for free wheeling so that cable
can be removed from the winch by hand. The clutch
lever is spring loaded so that it returns to the engaged
position when released. The lever will, however,
remain in the free wheeling position if rotated com­pletely forward to free wheel.

2. In order to release a load without power, rotate the
clutch lever slowly and carefully forward toward “Free
Wheel.” When the load begins to move, it can be con­trolled by the clutch lever. Careful, slow movement of
the lever will provide smooth control of the load.

WARNING: ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF
THE LOAD. ALLOWING EXCESS SPEED COULD
RESULT IN WINCH DAMAGE AND SEVERE PER­SONAL INJURY.

3. Remember that the gear train and brake mechanism
are completely disengaged in the “Free Wheel” posi­tion and in order to power the winch or hold a load in
position, the lever must be allowed to return to the
“Engaged Gears” position.

NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the clutch lever com­pletely to the “Engaged Gears” position manually. The
spring tension built into the winch provides adequate
force on the clutch lever.

CAUTION: Never force clutch lever in either direction.

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AUXILIARY HANDLE

1. An emergency crank handle is provided for use in
the event of a power failure. Remove the electrical
power from the winch.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE WINCH ELEC­TRICALLY WITH THE EMERGENCY HANDLE IN

OSITION.

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2. Remove the plastic plug from the side of the winch
housing and insert the handle so that it completely
engages with the drive shaft. The handle can be
cranked in either direction with the clutch in the
engaged position. To make cranking easier, the

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clutch can be placed in the free wheel position while
holding onto the emergency handle.

WARNING: IF THE CLUTCH IS PLACED IN FREE
WHEEL FOR HAND CRANKING, BE SURE TO
MAINTAIN A FIRM GRIP ON THE HANDLE AT
ALL TIMES.

Because the emergency crank handle for models
SA9000AC and SA12000AC attaches to the clutch side
of the winch, it is equipped with a spring operated clip
which will be depressed by the clutch handle in the free
wheel position when cranking in a clockwise direction to
retrieve the cable. This clip is a safety feature and will re­engage the clutch mechanism in the event that the oper­ator loses control of the handle with a load on the winch.
(See FIG. 4)

for complete diagnoses and corrective action.

Periodic lubrication with a light oil will improve the
life of the cable. In order to replace the winch cable,

t is necessary to remove the clutch handle, by

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removing the two clutch handle screws, and the four
cover mounting bolts. Be sure that the power is dis­connected from the housing and lift the housing off
of the winch by gently stretching it open near the

ower front corner. Rotate the winch reel so that you

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have access to the rope clamp. Remove the old
cable and replace it with a new cable of the same
size. Be sure that the cable passes under both sides
of the rope clamp and that the clamp is tightened
securely. NOTE: CABLE IS WOUND OVER THE
TOP OF THE DRUM ON MODELS SA5000AC AND
SA7000AC AND UNDER THE DRUM ON MODELS
SA9000AC AND SA12000AC. SEE ATTACHMENT
METHOD BELOW (FIG. 5).

CABLE ATTACHMENT METHODS

FIG. 5

Model SA5000/7000AC Model SA9000/12000AC

Emergency Handle
Illustration

WARNING: EVEN WITH THIS SAFETY FEATURE
THE HANDLE WILL STILL SPIN VIOLENTLY ONE
OR TWO TURNS BEFORE RE-ENGAGING THE
CLUTCH TO STOP THE WINCH. DO NOT LOSE
CONTROL.

3. Always remove the handle from the winch after use
and replace the plastic plug.

FIG. 4

WINCH MAINTENANCE

For long life and trouble-free operation your winch
should periodically be inspected for any required main­tenance. This should be done at least once annually and
more frequently in adverse conditions such as salt water
areas or areas of extreme dust and dirt.

1. Carefully inspect the winch cable for any kinks, frays

or abnormal stiffness and replace at the first sign of
this kind of damage. Go to Dutton-Lainson web-

site: http://www.dutton-lainson.com/ts.php
trouble shooting manual, select winch model
number and click on symptom “Cable Damage”

for

2. With the cover removed as described above, inspect
the entire gear train and all drive shafts for any sig­nificant wear or loose bearing fits. Grease all of the
gears on the inside of the winch base and apply a
drop of oil on all of the bearings in the base. Also,
very sparingly oil all of the bearings in the clutch
mechanism and place a drop of oil on the roller
clutch. Do not over lubricate these areas and do not
use grease in the roller clutch. The clutch mecha­nism and the brake pads and brake disc must be
kept clean and oil free.

3. Check the operation of the roller clutch. Carefully
rotate the brake disc and observe the motor shaft.
When the disc is turned clockwise the motor shaft
should turn with it. When the disc is turned counter­clockwise the motor shaft should not turn. Also,
check all nuts, bolts, retaining rings, etc., to be sure
that they are tight and secure.

4. If the clutch has been slipping and requires adjust­ment the following procedures should be used. The
clutch is adjustable in ten degree increments. With a
screwdriver and pliers, remove the end of the clutch
spring from the hole in the winch base. The spring
tension is quite high so be careful to maintain a firm
grip on the spring. The O-ring should be rotated so
that the cut out portions align with the lugs on the
spring keeper. (See FIG. 6)
The ring can then be expanded with a pencil or simi­lar object and the spring keeper can be lifted free
from the clutch nut. Rotate the keeper clockwise 10
degrees and install on the next serration in the
clutch nut. Reinstall O-ring and rotate slightly so that
the cut outs are not in line with the lugs on the

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5. Check the pulley block and hook assembly
(MODELS SA7000AC AND SA12000AC) to be
sure that the pulley rotates freely on the bronze

ulley spacer. Occasional greasing of these two

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spring keeper and reinstall the clutch spring into
the hole in the base. Adjustment of the clutch
more than 10 degrees to 20 degrees should
normally not be necessary. With only spring
pressure (do not forcibly tighten the clutch mech­anism) the spring lug on the spring keeper
should come to rest at approximately the 2:30
o’clock position.(See FIG. 7)

Go to Dutton-Lainson website:
http://www.dutton-lainson.com/ts.php for
trouble shooting manual, select winch model
number and click on symptom “Motor runs
but winch fails to pull cable” for complete
diagnoses and corrective action.

FIG. 7

Clutch Spring
Keeper

Spring Lug

Clutch Spring

Clutch Spring Illustration

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If you are having any problems with this electric winch, go to Dutton-Lainson website:
http://www.dutton-lainson.com/ts.php to view trouble shooting manual. This manual
will help diagnose most problems with this winch.

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WIRING DIAGRAM
SA5015AC/7015AC

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WIRING DIAGRAM
SA5000AC/7000AC

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SA5000AC and SA7000AC PARTS LIST

Ref. Part Number

A Retaining Ring (2) 205191
B Bushing 204012
C Drive Shaft Ass’y. 304813
D Bushing 204009
E 56T Gear 204703
F Handle Ass’y. 304412
G Base Spacer 404557
H Base 404922
K Brake Spring Replacement Kit 5703210
N Locknut, 7/16-20 205192
P Clutch Stud 404517
Q Thrust Bearing Replacement Kit

(Includes Item X) 5703194

R Clutch Handle Replacement Kit

(Inc. Items W, X, AQ & AR) 5703178
S Clutch Gear Ass’y. 306100
T Finger Spring Washer 205200
U 120T Gear Ass’y. 306102
V Clutch Handle Nut 404518
W Clutch Spring Keeper 204721
X ‘O’ Ring 204770
Y Front Plate Spacer (3) 404562
Z Front Plate 404553

Ref. Part Number

AA Screw-1/4-20x5/8 (3) 205238
AB Locknut, 10-32 (2) 205193
AC Brake Disc Ass’y. 304407
AD Motor Pinion 404522
AE ‘E’ Ring 205135
AF Reel Shaft 404559
AG Retaining Ring 204468
AH Screw, 1/4-20x3/8 (2) 205337
AJ Cable Clamp Kit 304617
AK Screw, 1/4-20x3/4 (2) 205338
AL Reel Ass’y. 304812
AN Cover Plug 204713
AP Cover-SA5000AC/7000AC 404564
AP Cover-SA5015AC/7015AC 404582
AP Cover-(CSA) SA5000/SA7000 404595
AP Cover-(CSA) SA5015/SA7015 404994
AQ Clutch Handle 204712
AR Screw, #4 (2) 205196
AS Clutch Spring 204661
AU Cable & Hook-3/16x20' 5240692

(SA5000AC)

AU Cable & Hook-3/16x50' 5240445

(SA7000AC)
AV Screw ,1/4-20x1” (2) 205190
AW Top Decal (Not Shown) 206627
AZ Clutch Decal (Not Shown) 204731

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Ref. Part Number
MOTOR PARTS

CA Motor Ass’y. 304921
CB Strain Relief Bushing 204912
CC Cord 205038
CD Switch 204419
CE Cap Screw 205180
CF Bridge Ass’y. 304426
CG Washer 205194
CH Hex Nut, 8-32 205195

PULLEY BLOCK

DA Pulley Block & Hook (Complete)5240270

REMOTE SWITCH

EA Switch Ass’y. 5240890
EA IN/OUT Rocker Switch only 204491
EA OFF/RUN Rocker Switch only 204490

To order replacement parts contact:

Dutton-Lainson Company

www.dlco.com
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Bainbridge International Ltd.

8 Flanders Park
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire, SO30 2FZ UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.bainbridgemarine.co.uk

WIRING DIAGRAM

SA9000AC/12000AC

WIRING DIAGRAM
SA9015AC/12015AC

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SA9000AC and SA12000AC PARTS LIST

Ref. Part Number

A Bearing Housing Assy. 304314
B Primary Drive Shaft Assy. 304304
C Retaining Ring (2) 205191
D Bushing (2) 204012
E 56T Gear 204703
F Aux. Handle Assy. 5703079
G Drive Shaft Bushing 304313

Housing Assy.
J Interm. Drive Shaft Assy. 304814
K “E” Ring 205116
L Base 404921
M Nut, 7/16-20 Locknut 205192
N Clutch Stud 404517
P Clutch Handle Replacement Kit 5703178

(Includes Items V, W, AX & AY)
Q Thrust Bearing Replacement Kit 5703194

(Includes Item W, O-Ring)
R Clutch Gear Assy 306100
S Washer (2) 204360
T 84T Gear Assy 306101
U Clutch Handle Nut 404518
V Clutch Spring Keeper 204721
W “O”-Ring 204770
X Brake Spring Replacement Kit 5703160
Y Screw, 1/4-20x1" (2) 205190
Z Clutch Spring 204711
AA Spacer (3) 404513
AB Front Plate 404511

Ref. Part Number

AC Level Wind Pin 404516
AD Level Wind 204709
AE Nut, 10-32 Locknut (2) 205193
AF Brake Disc Assy. 304422
AG Screw, 1/4-20x7/8 (3) 205242
AH 12T Pinion Gear 404522
AJ “E” Ring 205135
AK Base Spacer 404510
AL Reel Shaft 404514
AM Retaining Ring 204468
AN Screw, 1/4x20x1/2" (4) 205189
AP Washer (2) 205109
AR Reel Assy. 304815
AT Rope Clamp Kit 5243506
AV Cover-SA9000/12000AC 204747
AV Cover-SA9015AC/12015AC 204630
AV Cover-(CSA) SA9000/12000 404942
AV Cover-(CSA) SA9015/12015 404593
AW Cover Plug 204713
AX Clutch Handle 204712
AY Screw – #4x1/2 205196
AZ Cable & Hook 5240478

(7/32x25') (SA9000AC)

AZ Cable & Hook 5240452

(7/32x50') (SA12000AC)
BD Finger Spring Washer 205200
BE Top Decal (Not Shown) 204737
BG DL Decal (Not Shown) 204729
BH Clutch Decal (Not Shown) 204731

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MOTOR PARTS

DA Motor Assy 304921
DC Strain Relief Bushing 206670
DD Electrical Cord 205038
DE Switch 204419
DF Screw – 8-32x1" 205180
DG Bridge Assy 304426
DH Washer 205194
DJ Nut – 8-32 205195

PULLEY BLOCK

EA Pulley Block & Hook (Complete)5240270

REMOTE SWITCH

FA Switch Assy 5240890
FA IN/OUT Rocker Switch only 204491
FA OFF/RUN Rocker Switch only 204490

To order replacement parts contact:

Dutton-Lainson Company

www.dlco.com
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Bainbridge International Ltd.

8 Flanders Park
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire, SO30 2FZ UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.bainbridgemarine.co.uk

ELECTRIC WINCH

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SERVICE CENTERS

FLORIDA

Hagood Brothers Marine
1121 West Church St.
Orlando, FL 32805
Tel: [phone]

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These authorized centers will be able to supply parts and technical service on all StrongArm®Electric Winches

MISSOURI

Stewart Enterprises
Route 2, Box 33C
Cameron, MO 64429
Tel: [phone]

For warranty claims follow instruction given in “Limited One Year Warranty.”

NEBRASKA

Dutton-Lainson Company
1601 West 2nd
Hastings, NE 68902
Tel: [phone]

NEW YORK

American Marine
2161 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11724
Tel: [phone]

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - Dutton-Lainson Company, Hastings, NE 68902-0729 U.S.A. manufactures and declares
that the winch identified above fulfills all relevant provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC. The technical file may be obtained
from the persons listed below.

Hastings, NE USA
November 7, 2017

Director of Engineering
Dutton-Lainson Company

Jack Singleton
Bainbridge International Limited
Unit 8, Flanders Park, Flanders Road, Hedge End
Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2FZ

NOTES

WINCH MODEL NUMBER:

DATE PURCHASED:

WINCH DATE CODE:

(LOCATED INSIDE FRAME AT REAR)

Form No. 206343Q 11/17

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