System Check; Clutch Operation - Warn Provantage 2500 Guide D’iNstallation

Section 8 - System Check
Perform system check:
• Check fasteners and make sure they are tight and
to proper torque.
• Verify all electrical wiring to all components is
correct and be certain that all connections are
tight.
• Verify there is no exposed/bare wiring, terminals
or cable insulation damage.
• Check motor rotation: Winch should power in
and rotate the direction indicated by the drum
rotation label. If winch rotates in opposite
direction, recheck electrical connections.
• Check drum rotation. Spool the winch rope onto
the drum in the direction specified by the drum
rotation labels on the winch.
Once you have performed a system check,
you are ready to proceed to First Time Operating
Instructions.
Section 9 - First Time Operating
Instructions
In this section, we'll show you the first time
operating instructions for effective basic winch ing.
For complete winch operation and techniques read
the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques found online
at https://www.warn.com/manuals/index.jsp.
Remote Control
The winch is controlled by the hand held remote
control. The remote control provides control of the
power-out (forward) or power-in (reverse) rotation of
the spooling drum.
Do not leave the remote plugged into the winch
when not in use. Leaving the remote plugged in, may
result in a dangerous condition and/or battery drain.
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Clutch Operation:

Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is
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under load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving.
When the clutch is engaged, the gear train is
coupled to the winch drum and power can be
transferred from the winch motor. When the clutch
is disengaged the drum is in the freespool position
and the gear train and winch rope drum are
uncoupled allowing the drum to rotate freely.
The clutch lever, located on the winch housing
opposite the motor, controls the clutch position.
To prevent damage, always fully engage or fully
disengage the clutch lever.
ENGAGED
DISENGAGED
Spooling Out
Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of
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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.
Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook
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loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation,
and when spooling in or out.
Always wear heavy leather gloves when
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handling winch rope.
Freespooling is generally the quickest and easiest
way to spool out winch rope. Before freespooling
winch rope out from the winch, power out enough
rope to remove any tension the winch rope might
be under. Disengage the clutch. Then freespool
by manually spooling out enough winch rope for
the winching operation. See The Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques for more information.
NOTICE Do NOT power out more than 30ft without allowing
the winch to cool for 20 minutes before powering rope back in.
Instead, place the clutch in freespool and pull the rope out by
hand.
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WARNING Always use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling winch rope in or out, during installation or operation
to avoid injury to hands and ngers.
Spooling In Under Load
Never exceed winch's rated line pull.
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Power-in the winch rope evenly and tightly on
the drum. This prevents the outer winch wraps from
sinking into the inner wraps, binding, and damaging
the winch rope.
Avoid shock loads when spooling, by pulsing the
control switch to take up winch rope slack. Shock
loads can momentarily far exceed the winch and
rope ratings.
Spooling In Under No Load
Never touch winch rope or hook while someone
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else is at the control switch or during winching operation.
Spooling with an Assistant: Have the assistant
hold the hook strap putting as much constant
tension on the winch rope as possible. While
keeping tension, the assistant should walk toward
the winch while you operate the control switch
spooling in the winch rope. Release the switch
when the hook is a minimum of 6 ft. (2m) from the
fairlead opening.
Spool in the remainder for storage as directed
below.
Spooling Alone: Arrange the winch rope to be
spooled so it will not kink or tangle when spooled.
Be sure any winch rope on the drum is tightly
and evenly layered. Spool enough winch rope to
complete the next full layer on the drum. Tighten
and straighten the layer. Repeat process until the
hook is a minimum of 6 ft. (2 m) from the fairlead
opening.
Spool in the remainder for storage as directed
below.
Spooling Remainder for Storage
When the hook is within 6 ft. (2 m) of the fairlead,
disconnect the hook from the anchor or load.
Hold onto the supplied hook strap and hold
tension on the winch rope. Slowly power-in the
winch by "pulsing" the power-in switch on the
remote control until the hook is within 3 ft. (1 m)
of the fairlead.
Stop winching in and attach the hook to a
suitable anchor point on the vehicle.
NOTICE Do not power the hook into the fairlead. This could cause
damage to the fairlead.
Once the hook is suitably attached to the vehicle,
power-in the remaining slack in the winch rope by
"pulsing" the power-in switch on the remote control
until there is minimal slack in the winch rope.
Overloading/Overheating
This winch is rated for intermittent duty. When
the motor approaches stall speed, very rapid heat
buildup occurs which may cause motor damage.
Double-line rigging (see The Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques) will reduce the amperage
draw, and reduce heat buildup in the motor. This
allows longer continual use.
STRETCHING WINCH ROPE
Stretching (tensioning) the winch rope is critical to
ensure a long product life. Tensioning the winch rope
will prevent outer layers of winch rope from pinching
and deforming the inner layers.
During its first use, a new winch rope must be
spooled onto its drum under a load of at least 1000
lbs. (454 kgs).
Use the following instructions to properly stretch
the winch rope onto the winch drum.
1. Choose a FLAT AND LEVEL location that is large
enough to run out almost the entire length of
winch rope.
2. Disengage clutch.
Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook
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loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation,
and when spooling in or out.
3. Grasp hook strap and spool out the winch rope
to the last 5 wraps on the drum (10 wraps if
synthetic rope).
4. Once the winch rope is spooled out, engage
clutch.
5. Attach the hook end of the rope to a suitable
anchor point.
Always be certain the anchor you select will
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withstand the load and the strap or chain will not slip.
6. Return to your vehicle.
7. Back the vehicle away from the anchor point until
there is very little slack in the winch rope.
8. Set the parking brake, place the vehicle in gear or
park and turn the vehicle off.
Always stand clear of winch rope and load and
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keep others away while winching.
9. Exit vehicle. WARNING! Never exit the vehicle with a load
on the winch rope. While standing approximately
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