Trac T10130-CSW, T10129-S, T10125-CSW, T10121-C, T10128-C User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRAILER WINCHES

For ELECTRIC TRAILER WINCH Models:

T10128-C Lite Cruiser (cable)

T10129-S Lite Cruiser (strap)

T10130-Csw Salt Water Series Lite Cruiser (cable)

First READ THIS MANUAL.

If you still need help, call us from 9 am to 4 pm

(central time) Monday – Friday.

(615) 641-2542

Every installation can be different. If you have

any questions or difficulty installing this

product, TRAC is here to help!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRAILER WINCHES

Trailer winches are used for launching and loading boats on trailers. Please read and save these instructions. Read

carefully before attempting to install, operate or maintain the winch. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety

information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage!

SPECIFICATIONS

Various load conditions will affect winch performance. The line pull required for a

specialized application depends on the weight of the load, condition of the trailer, and the

incline of the loading ramp. The chart below is a guideline only.

Model Name

Small Craft

Day Runner

Lite Cruiser

(Cable)

Lite Cruiser

(Strap)

Suggested Boat Length

Up to 18’

Up to 20’

Up to 24’

Rolling Boat Weight

5,000 lbs.

7,000 lbs.

10,000 lbs.

Line Speed

6 FPM

Pulling Capacity

2,000 lbs.

2,500 lbs.

3,500 lbs.

Remote Control on 9’ Cord

Yes

Wireless Remote Control

No

Yes

Power Requirement

12V

Wiring Harness

Included

Cable Length

30’

20’ Strap

Circuit Breaker

Yes

Light

Yes

Limited Warranty

2 year

Unit Weight

16 lbs.

17 lbs.

24 lbs.

23 lbs.

Winch Dimension (LxWxH)

8.25” x 9” x 6.75”

9.5” x 9.5” x 8”

Model Number

T10121-C

T10124-C

T10125-Csw

T10128-C

T10130-Csw

T10129-S

UPC

6 66996 10121 5

6 66996 10124 6

6 66996 10125 3

6 66996 10128 4

6 66996 10130 7

6 66996 10129 1

UNPACKING

When unpacking, inspect for any damage that may have occurred during transit.

Make sure any loose bolts, nuts, etc. are tightened before putting unit into service.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRAILER WINCHES

The Following Safety Precautions Must Be Followed At All Times

NOTE: Note means any additional information pertaining

to the product or its proper usage.

The following safety precautions must be followed at all

times:

1: Read all manuals included with this product 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.

Always unplug the wiring harness to prevent

accidental starting before attempting to install,

service, relocate or perform maintenance.

2. Never use the winch to lift or move people or animals.

3. Stand away from the winch when in use and keep

children away from winch area at all times.

Always stand clear of the area behind and

between the load or anchor point and the winch.

Serious injury could occur, if the cable breaks.

4. Always keep hands clear of cable spool (drum area).

5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, or neck ties.

Loose clothing may become caught in moving parts and

result in serious personal injury.

6. Never use the winch for overhead lifting.

7. Always wire the winch with circuit breakers. Failure to

use the breakers could cause overheating, thus creating a

potential fire hazard or motor damage.

Always leave a minimum of five wraps of cable

on the drum at the bottom layer to achieve a

rated load.

8. Inspect the cable for weak or worn condition, or

kinking (short tight twist or curl) before each use.

9. When replacing the cable, always use a Trailer winch

cable with the rating and cable strength.

10. Never substitute rope for cable. Possible injury could

occur.

11. Do not attempt to pull a load greater than the rated

load of the winch.

12. Do not use the winch to solely hold or support the

boat. When the boat is on the trailer, secure the boat

with tie-downs. Always use tie-down straps to hold the

boat to the trailer. Damage could occur to the winch or

the boat if boat-to-trailer tie-down straps are not used.

13. Never wrap the winch cable around the load. Use

suitable chain to prevent the cable from kinking or

fraying.

14. Always wear leather gloves when handling the

cable. Steel cable can cause hand injuries.

After using the winch, always disconnect the

power cord from the socket to avoid moisture

collection in the socket and prevent the

possibility of short circuiting.

15. Do not operate the winch under the influence of

drugs, alcohol, or other medication.

Do not use the winch to solely secure boat to

trailer during transit. Use separate tie-down

straps to secure the boat to the trailer.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRAILER WINCHES

The winch comes with 9’ of battery wire suitable to reach the rear of the tow vehicle or nearby battery. Vehicle Wiring

Kit (item T10135) can be purchased separately. When the tow vehicle is running, its alternator/generator provides

optimum voltage and current which will allow the winch to reach its maximum pulling power.

Winch Installation

Install the electric winch in the same location as the

existing hand winch. Remove the hand winch from the

winch stand. Install the electric winch unit using three

(3) 3/8” Grade 5 machine bolts, nuts and washers

(included). If the winch stand does not have three holes,

you may have to drill two holes for the two bolts which

are located at the rear-end (end that has a printed label).

Locate the three mounting bolts that came in the box.

Remove the nut, and 2 washers from the bolts. Adjust

retaining ring by unscrewing it to allow about 1/4 inch of

space between the retaining ring and head of bolt.

Insert head of bolt into keyhole on bottom of winch.

Slide bolt head along the slot. Two bolts are to be located

at the rear-end of the winch (below the label). Tighten

retaining ring by threading the ring tight to the bottom of

the winch. This will hold the bolts while you lower the

winch onto the trailer’s winch stand. Align the bolts

with the bolt holes on the winch stand. Install flat washer,

lock washer and nut.

NOTE: The cable (as it exits the winch) and the bow eye

on the boat should be at the same height when the boat

is in the fully loaded position on the trailer. If the bow

eye is too high, extra stress is exerted on the boat’s bow

eye and stern. If the winch is too low, it will pull the

boat into the bunks instead of along them. To achieve

equal height of the winch and boat, raise or lower the

winch stand. In most cases, the trailer manufacturer will

have an adapter or optional winch stands. TRAC does

not offer winch stands due the great variety of trailers.

Eight (8) inches clearance is required between the

winch and bow eye to prevent the cable hook from

being drawn into the winch drum. If necessary,

relocate winch stand or bow stop to obtain clearance.

To permanently wire the winch, refer to figure below

and follow the outlined procedures.

1. Attach circuit breaker to positive (+) battery post.

Never attach circuit breaker to battery negative.

2. Run positive wire (not included) through or under the

vehicle to from the battery to the rear of the vehicle.

Attach at suitable intervals to the vehicle frame. Use

nylon wire ties (not supplied) to secure the wire to the

vehicle frame about every 12 inches. Avoid sharp edges

or places where the wire might rub.

3. Attach negative wire (ground wire) to the vehicle

frame using a bolt and lock nut. Before attaching the

ground wire, clean the metal with wire brush or

sandpaper. As an option the negative wire can be run

(along with positive wire) to battery negative terminal.

4. At rear of vehicle, install a suitable 12v socket, such as

used for a trolling motor. Install the socket at rear of

the vehicle and plug at end of the winch battery cable.

Optional Wiring – An auxiliary battery may be used and

can be installed on the trailer, or secured in the bed of a

truck. If auxiliary battery is used, it should be a Marine

battery. Batteries not designed for deep discharge (deep

cycle) may not provide current required.