TRAC Fisherman 25, T10108-25 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANCHOR WINCHES

T10108-25 Fisherman 25™

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION - Throughout this manual potential safety hazards will be noted with the following terms. Please
read and understand these terms before operating the product.

Danger means a hazard that WILL
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.

Warning means a hazard that COULD
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.

Caution means a hazard that MAY cause minor or
moderate injury if the warning is ignored. It may also
mean hazard that will only cause damage to property.

Installation and Operating Instructions

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain this anchor
winch. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal
injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

Unpacking - When unpacking, inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Make sure the winch is

correctly installed before putting unit into service.

SAFETY ISSUES

Read this user manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Only persons well
acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the winch.

Rope breakage.

1. Never allow anyone to be positioned between the anchor and the winch. If rope breaks it could snap back and cause injury.

2. The winch is shipped with a closed loop anchor roller. Always use closed loop anchor roller. The closed loop anchor roller

will prevent the anchor line from snapping onto the boat deck in the event the rope breaks.

3. Always use anchor rope with minimum 500 lbs tensile strength for this product. Never substitute cable for rope. Cable is

not an acceptable anchor line as it does not stretch, is easily frayed and can snap back with more force than a rope.

4. This product is intended to lift short shanked river & mushroom anchors. Do not attempt to use for any other purpose.

5. Inspect entire rope for weak or worn condition or kinking (short tight twist or curl) before each use. Replace worn rope with

anchor rope with a minimum 500 lb break strength.

Electrical shock and fire hazards.

1. Do not use electrical wire sizes smaller than 14 AWG (gauge) with a 105-C temperature rating. Using wire that is too small

could result in overloading and a fire. Larger gauge wire is permitted.

2. Use the supplied circuit breaker or a 20 amp in-line fuse when installing this winch.

3. Use only suitable wire for electrical connections between the winch and battery.

4. Make sure any crimped electrical connectors meet industry strength and current requirements.

5. Always disconnect the battery lead wires from the battery before attempting to install, relocate, or service the winch.

Cruising and boat trailering hazards – As a precaution, when the boat is underway the anchor must

be secured with the safety cable provided. When the boat is being trailered, the anchor must be placed inside the boat or tow
vehicle. If the anchor breaks free during cruising or trailering, it could cause serious damage and/or injury.

Storage and Maintenance – For storage, it is best to disconnect positive wire from battery.

Anchoring hazards.

1. Damage to the winch motor WILL occur if you motor your boat while the anchor is down (dragging the anchor will damage

the winch). Tying to a cleat will extend winch life and prevent wear and possible failure.

2. Do not pull a load greater than 90 pounds.

3. If the circuit breaker halts operation of the winch during retrieval or deployment; the winch may have been overloaded, the

supplied circuit breaker will auto-reset after a minute.

Entanglement hazards.

1. Never place any object or tool in the rope spool while retrieving or deploying the anchor. The tool or object could become

tangled in the rope resulting in serious injury and/or damage to the winch.

2. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, or neck ties during the operation of the winch. Loose clothing may become

caught in moving parts resulting in injury or death.

3. Do not operate the winch under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

WINCH DESCRIPTION

This winch retrieves and deploys river and mushroom anchors using anchor rope and features power-up, power-down operation
with switch on the winch cover. A wireless remote control (item# T10116) as well as a second switch kit (item# T10115) are
available for purchase from the store where the winch was purchased or buy it directly from TRAC on our website, TRAC­outdoor.com, or call 615-462-6224.

INSTALLATION

TOOLS REQUIRED:

1. Electric Drill and 5/16” Drill Bit

2. Phillips Screw Driver

3. Adjustable (Crescent style) wrench

4. 14 mm (9/16”) socket and driver

MATERIALS REQUIRED

1. Winch and Anchor Roller (davit included)

2. Seven 8mm bolts, washers and nuts (included). Longer bolts may be required if your deck is very thick.

3. Shackle for anchor attachment (included).

4. River or Mushroom anchor (not included – 20 lbs recommended with a short shank).

5. Battery Wire and Circuit Breaker (included).

INSTALLING ANCHOR WINCH ON BOAT DECK

The anchor winch can be installed on the fore (front) or the aft (rear) of the boat. It is important that the anchor roller lines
up with the centerline of the rope spool for proper operation. To mount the anchor winch, follow these steps:

1. Locate anchor roller on deck in desired location. The anchor roller must be located at the edge of the deck and must

extend over the edge to allow the anchor to clear the deck when it is docked in the anchor roller.

2. Look below the deck and check for any obstructions underneath the desired anchor roller location. Also make sure

there is enough space for the winch to be placed in-line with rope spool centered on the anchor roller.

3. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws in the rear of the davit assembly to expose the mounting holes.

4. Using a marker or pencil, mark the anchor roller mounting holes on the deck.

5. Remove the anchor roller. Drill the holes.

6. Secure the anchor roller to the deck using three 8mm bolts, nuts and washers.

7. Place winch on boat deck and align the center of the rope spool with the center of the anchor roller.

8. Look below the deck and check for any obstructions underneath the desired anchor winch mounting location.

9. To expose the mounting holes, remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the cover on the winch frame and

disconnect the white connector for the switch.

10. Mark and drill the holes. There are four 8mm bolt mounting holes and a hole for the battery lead wires.