WARN M15000 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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Warn Industries, Inc.

12900 S.E. Capps Road

Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903

1-503-722-1200 FAX: 1-503-722-3000

www.warn.com

Customer Service / Service Clients: 1-800-543-9276

International Sales Support / Les Ventes internationales

Soutiennent: 1-503-722-3008

63418B7

Large-Frame Winch

INSTA LLAT I ON A N D OP E RAT O R ’S G U IDE

GUID E D’I N S TAL L ATI O N ET O PERAT EUR

English...........................................................................1

Français.......................................................................12

Español........................................................................23

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

SYMBOL INDEX

Winch Installation and Operator’s 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 will set forth many of the basic rules of safe winch operation. Please read The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques for more information on your winch and proper rigging techniques. Remember, because every winching situation is different, your constant good judgment and consistent focus on safety are of great importance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SAFETY

Symbol Index ............................................................................................................... 2

General Safety Precautions .....................................................................................3-5

Safe Working Conditions .............................................................................................6 INSTRUCTIONS

Mounting Winch ........................................................................................................... 7

Electrical Connections ................................................................................................. 8

Operating Instructions ............................................................................................9-10

Stretching Wire Rope ..........................................................................................10-11

SYMBOL EXPLANATION

Read the Instruction Manual

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

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

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Warn Industries Inc.

12900 SE Capps Road

Clackamas, OR 97015

USA

Customer Service: (800) 543-WARN

(9276)

International: (503) 722-3008

Fax: (503) 722-3000

www.warn.com

Sharp Edge Hazard

Use a hook marked 1/2” (13mm) or larger.

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Moving Parts Hazard

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warnings and Cautions

As you read these instructions, you will see

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. Each message has a speciﬁ 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!

WARNING

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death.

• Always use a hook marked 1/2” (13 mm) or larger with the M15000 and 16.5ti fairlead.

• 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 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.

WARNING

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 inﬂ uence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

• Never operate this winch if you are under 16 years of age.

• Always ensure the operator and bystandnders are aware of the stability of the vehicle and/or load.

• Always pass remote lead thru window when used in vehicle.

Installation Safety:

• Always choose a mounting location that is sufﬁ ciently strong to withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your winch.

• Always use grade 5 (grade 8.8 metric) or better hardware.

• Never weld mounting bolts.

• Always use factory approved mounting hardware, components, and accessories.

• Never use bolts that are too long.

• 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

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 wire 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.

WARNING

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 effort to freespool winch rope.

• Always use proper posture/lifting technique or get lifting assistance while handling and installing product.

• Always spool the rope onto the drum in the direction speciﬁ ed by the winch warning label on the winch and/or documentation. This is required for the automatic brake (if so equipped) to function properly.

• Always spool the winch rope onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation label.

WARNING

CUT AND BURN HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death.

To avoid injury to hands and ﬁ 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.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury.

To avoid injury to hands or ﬁ 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.

NOTICE

AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up wire rope at one end of the drum. This can damage wire 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.

WARNING

Always stand

clear, keep hands clear, keep others away.

WARNING

Always require

operators and bystanders to be aware of vehicle and or load.

CAUTION

Never leave

remote control where it can be activated during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being used.

NOTICE

Never submerge winch in water.

SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS

The operator should always operate the winch from a safe position when pulling a load. The safe areas are: (1) Perpendicular to the wire rope, (2) Inside the vehicle with the hood up (if winch is mounted on front of vehicle). These safe positions will help prevent the wire rope from striking the operator if the wire rope fails when under load.

Operate winch from the fully extended remote control cord length whenever possible. The operator must always be at least 8 ft. (2.44 m) from the winch while operating. This will prevent entanglement with the fairlead and keep the operator out of harms way during winch load pulling.

Never work around the wire rope while under load.

Sound Emissions

The winch is designed so that the sound emissions do not exceed 70 dBa from the operator’s station. The operator must be at least 8 ft. (2.44 m) from the winch while operating. If the winch is exceeding 70 dBa from the operator’s station, have the winch inspected at an authorized service center.

Cleaning

Do not direct high pressure water (pressure washers, car washes, etc.) between the drum support and drum ﬂ ange or clutch lever.

Use low pressure water and a soapy rag or sponge to clean the winch.

Avoid using chemicals that may damage the ﬁ nish.

Thoroughly clean salt residue from the winch as soon as possible to minimize corrosion.

Maintenance

No lubrication is required for the life of the winch unless the winch has been submerged in water. If this occurs, a qualiﬁ ed service center must complete service as soon as possible to prevent corrosion damage. If the control pack is submerged, it must be replaced when the winch is serviced.

Check battery cables and electrical connections at 90 day intervals to be certain they are clean and tight at all connection points.

Inspect the wire rope before and after each winching operation. When damaged, replace with the size speciﬁ ed in the Replacement Parts List, or go to the Warn website at www.warn.com.

The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation decal on the winch.

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MOUNTING WINCH

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

MOUNTING WINCH

Choose a mounting location that is sufﬁ ciently strong enough to withstand the loads you intend to winch. Only the mounting orientations shown are possible for safe winching operation. All others are improper and inappropriate. The use of recommended bolt and lock washer combinations torqued to recommended levels will prevent vibration during operation. The mounting details indicate the proper torque levels.

Remember the winch rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation decal.

Refer to the following diagrams for proper mounting orientation.

Mounting Bolt Pattern:

10” x 4.5”, 254 mm x 114.3 mm

Control Pack Installation

Mount the control pack according to the instructions included in the WARN mounting system kit. Use the bracket included in the kit.

The control pack mounting fasteners may also be moved to the unused holes in the control

WARNING

Always choose

a mounting location that is sufﬁ ciently strong to withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your winch.

pack base plate for additional mounting ﬂ exibility.

Plate Thickness Bolt Length

WARNING

Always complete

the winch installation and attach the hook before installing the wiring.

5/16” (8 mm) 1.5” (40 mm) 3/8” (10 mm) 1.5” (40 mm) 1/2” (13 mm) 1.75” (45 mm)

WARNING

Never use bolts

that are too long.

Mounting Details:

(1) Smooth and ﬂ at, thickness = 5/16” (8 mm) (2) 7/16” (11.1 mm) lockwasher X 4 (3) 7/16-14 X 1 1/2” long, grade 5 bolt X 4 Torque 50-55 ft. lbs. (68-75Nm) (4) 7/16” (11.1 mm) ﬂ atwasher X 6 (5) 7/16-14 X 1 3/4” long, grade 5 bolt X 2 Torque 50-55 ft. lbs. (68-75Nm)

WARNING

Never route

electrical cables across sharp edges.

WARNING

Never route

electrical cables near parts that get hot.

WARNING

Never route

electrical cables through or near moving parts.

WARNING

Always place

the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals as directed by the installation instructions.

WARNING

Always insulate

and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Use the included insulating boots on exposed connections to prevent electrical shorting. Route battery connection cables in areas which will not cause them to chafe or cut through the insulation causing a potential short circuit.

Upon completion of installation, check winch for proper operation.

Electrical Diagrams:

Battery Recommendations

A fully charged battery and good connections are essential to the proper operation of your winch. The minimum requirement for a 12 volt DC battery is 650 Cold Cranking Amps.

Pin # Color

1 Brown 2 White 3 Black 4 Green 5 6 Red

2 3

6 5

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Black Red White Brown Green

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