Warn 91800 Installation Manual
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
PowerPlant Winch
Installation Guide
Every winching situation has the potential for personal injury. In order to minimize that risk, it is important to read this guide and The Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques carefully. Please familiarize yourself with the operation of your winch before using it and be constantly safety oriented. In this
guide we provide important safety information and instructions on how to install your winch. Please read the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques
for information on how to properly use your winch and proper rigging techniques.
Please keep this manual and other product literature found in this kit for future reference. In this kit you will find the
following pieces of literature:
Winch Installation Guide, Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, Specification and Performance Data, Product Warranty, Replacement Parts List and
other product literature specific to some products.
SYMBOL INDEX
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
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Literature
Always Wear Hearing and
Eye Protection
Never Use Winch as a
Hoist
Properly Seat Load in
Throat of Hook
Wind Rope on Bottom of
Drum
Finger/Fairlead Crushing
Hazard
Hand Piercing/Cutting
Hazard
Explosion/Bursting
Hazard
Never Route Electrical
Cables through Sharp
Edges Hazard
Avoid Installing Electrical
Cables around Pinch and
Wear/Abrasion Points
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Always Wear Leather
Gloves
Do Not Move People
Always Use Supplied
Hook Strap
Never Apply Load to
Hook Tip or Latch
Never Wind Rope Over
Top of Drum
Fairlead Pinch Point
Hot Surface Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazard
Never Route Electrical
Cables through or near
Moving Parts Hazard
Exposed Wiring Hazard,
Insulate Exposed Wiring
and Terminals
Never Hook Back on
Rope
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As you read these instructions, you will see WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. Each message has a speci c
purpose. WARNINGS are safety messages that indicate
a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided
could result in serious injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety
messages that indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury. A CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe
practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the hazard,
indicate how to avoid the hazard, and advise of the probable
consequence of not avoiding the hazard. NOTICES are
messages to avoid property damage. NOTES are additional
information to help you complete a procedure. PLEASE
WORK SAFELY!
Warnings and Cautions
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always ensure hook latch is closed and not
supporting load.
• Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only
to the center of hook.
• Never use a hook whose throat opening has
increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted.
• Always use a hook with a latch.
• Always ensure the operator and bystanders are aware
of the stability of the vehicle and/or load.
• Always keep wired remote control lead and power
cord clear of the drum, rope, and rigging. Inspect for
cracks, pinches, frayed wires or loose connections.
Damaged components must be replaced before
operation.
• Always pass remote lead thru window when used in
vehicle.
• Never hook back on rope.
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
General Safety:
• Always Know Your Winch. Take time to fully read the
Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and/or Basic
Guide to Winching Techniques, in order to understand
your winch and its operations.
• Never exceed winch or winch rope rated capacity.
Double line using a snatch block to reduce winch load.
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling
winch rope.
• Never use winch or winch rope for towing. Shock
loads can damage, overload and break rope.
• Never use a winch to secure a load.
• Never operate this winch when under the in uence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Never operate this winch if you are under 16 years of
age.
Installation Safety:
• Always choose a mounting location that is su ciently
strong to withstand the maximum pulling capacity of
your winch.
• Always use class 8.8 metric (grade 5) or better
hardware.
• Never weld mounting bolts.
• Always use factory approved mounting hardware,
components, and accessories.
• Never use bolts that are too long.
• Always con rm required bolt length to ensure proper
thread engagement.
• Always complete the winch installation and hook
attachment before installing the wiring.
• Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop,
hook and fairlead opening during installation,
operation, and when spooling in or out.
• Always position fairlead with warning readily visible
on top.
• Always prestretch rope and respool under load before
use. Tightly wound rope reduces chances of “binding”,
which can damage the rope.
WARNING
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
Winching Safety:
• Always inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before
operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged
components must be replaced before operation.
Protect parts from damage.
• Always remove any element or obstacle that may
interfere with safe operation of the winch.
• Always be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load and the strap or chain will not
slip.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling
winch rope in or out, during installation and during
operation.
• Always require operators and bystanders to be
aware of vehicle and or load.
• Always be aware of stability of vehicle and load
during winching, keep others away. Alert all
bystanders of an unstable condition.
• Always unspool as much winch rope as possible
when rigging. Double line or pick distant anchor
point.
• Always take time to use appropriate rigging
techniques for a winch pull.
• Never touch winch rope or hook while someone else
is at the control switch or during winching operation.
• Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under
load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving.
• Never touch winch rope or hook while under tension
or under load.
• Always stand clear of winch rope and load and keep
others away while winching.
• Never use vehicle to pull load on winch rope.
Combined load or shock load can damage, overload
and break rope.
• Never wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a
choker chain or tree trunk protector on the anchor.
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
•
Always stand clear, keep hands clear, keep others away.
• Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of rope
around the drum. Rope could come loose from the
drum, as the rope attachment to the drum is not
designed to hold a load.
• Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load.
• Always be certain anchor will withstand load, use
appropriate rigging and take time to rig correctly.
• Never use winch to lift or move persons.
• Never use excessive e ort to freespool winch rope.
•
Always use proper posture/lifting technique or get
lifting assistance while handling and installing product.
• Always wind the winch rope on bottom (mountside)
of drum.
• Never wind rope over top of drum.
• Always spool the winch rope onto the drum in the
direction speci ed by the drum rotation labels on the
winch and/or in the documentation. This is required
for the automatic brake (if so equipped) to function
properly.
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands and ngers:
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling
winch rope.
• Always be aware of possible hot surfaces at winch
motor, drum or rope during or after winch use.
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSIONS OR FIRE
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always operate the compressor in a well ventilated
area free of combustible materials, gasoline, or
vapors.
• Always store ammable material in a secure location
away from compressor.
• Never restrict or block any of the compressor
ventilation openings.
• Never operate unit indoors or in any con ned area.
• Never allow the compressor to operate unattended.
• Never place objects against or on top of compressor.
WARNING
RISK OF BURSTING
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always drain intercooler daily or after each use. If
intercooler develops a leak, replace it immediately
with a new intercooler or replace the entire
compressor.
• Never drill into, weld, or make any modi cations to
the intercooler or its attachments.
• Never make adjustments or parts substitutions to
alter the factory set operating pressures.
• Never exceed the pressure rating of air tools, air
operated accessories, tires, and other in atables.
• Always install a pressure regulator and pressure
gauge to the air outlet (if not equipped) of your
compressor if air control is necessary.
• Always follow the equipment manufacturers’
recommendations.
• Never exceed the maximum allowable pressure
rating of attachments.
• Never use compressor to in ate small low-pressure
objects such as children’s toys, footballs, basketballs,
etc.
WARNING
RISK OF BURNS
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor
during or immediately after operation.
• Never reach around protective shrouds or attempt
maintenance until unit has been allowed to cool.
WARNING
RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses
with side shields when using the air compressor.
• Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward any part of
the body or at other people or animals.
• Always turn the compressor o and bleed pressure
from the air hose and intercooler before attempting
maintenance, attaching tools, or accessories.
WARNING
RISK TO BREATHING
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Never use air from compressor to supply air for
human consumption.
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up winch rope
at one end of the drum. This can damage winch rope
or winch.
• Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
• Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame
when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching
operation.
• Never submerge winch in water.
• Always store the remote control in a protected, clean,
dry area.
NOTICE
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or ngers:
• Never leave remote control where it can be activated
during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not
being used.
• Never leave the winch remote control plugged in
when installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or
when the winch is not being used.
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
• Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
• Never route electrical cables near parts that get hot.
• Never route electrical cables through or near moving
parts.
• Always place the supplied terminal boots on
wires and terminals as directed by the installation
instructions.
• Never lean over battery while making connections.
• Never route electrical cables over battery terminals.
• Never short battery terminals with metal objects.
• Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank,
brake lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling.
• Always consult operator’s manual for proper wiring
details.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and
electrical terminals.
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
• Never let winch rope slip through your hands.
CAUTION
WARNING CAUTION
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