Maintenance And Care - Warn Industries M15-S Guide D'installation Et Operateur

winding onto the winch drum properly, repeat
steps until the vehicle is within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
winch anchor. Once within 6 ft. (2 m), slowly let up
off of the brake pedal and then apply the parking
brake. This will ensure that there is no load on the
winch rope. Then place the transmission in park or
in gear and turn the vehicle off.
22. Exit the vehicle. Disconnect the hook from the
anchor.
23. While holding onto the supplied hook strap,
hold tension on the winch rope and slowly
power-in the winch by "pulsing" the power-in
button on your remote control until the hook is
within 3 ft. (1 m) of the fairlead.
24. Stop winching in and attach the hook to a
suitable anchor point on the vehicle.
25. Once the hook is suitably attached to the
vehicle, power-in the remaining slack in the
winch rope by "pulsing" the power-in button on
your remote control until there is minimal slack
in the winch rope. NOTICE Do not power the hook into
the fairlead . This could cause damage to the fairlead.
Rigging
For complete rigging fundamentals, Read
the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, found
online at http://www.warn.com/corporate/
literaturerequest.shtml.
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Cleaning:
• Use low pressure water to clean synthetic rope.
Do not use any chemicals.
• Do not direct high pressure water (pressure
washers, car washes, etc.) directly between the
drum support and drum flange or clutch lever.
• Use low pressure water and a soapy rag or
sponge to clean the winch.
• Avoid using chemicals that may damage the
finish.
• Thoroughly clean salt residue from the winch as
soon as possible to minimize corrosion.
Rope Inspection:
WARNING 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.
When rope is first used, the outer filaments
of the rope will quickly fuzz up. This is the
result of these filaments breaking and this
roughened surface will actually protect the fibers
underneath. The condition should stabilize, not
progress. If the surface roughness increases,
excessive abrasion is taking place and strength is
being lost.
Look closely at both the inner and outer
fibers. When either is worn the rope is obviously
weakened. Open the strands and look for
powdered fiber—this is a sign of internal wear.
Localized discolorations could potentially
represent chemical attack by anything from gear
oil to battery acid. When doubt exists, replace the
rope.
Rope should be replaced when:
• Rope bulk anywhere along the length is reduced
by 10% or more by abrasion.
• Two or more adjacent strands are cut.
• Flat areas or lumps are found that are not
eliminated by flexing rope.
• Excessive fused or melted fibers are found. Any
such areas will be stiff and the rope will have a
glazed appearance.
• Rope with original bulk.
• Rope displaying 25% strand volume
reduction from abrasion—rope
should be replaced.
• Rope strand showing full volume.
• Rope strand reduced by 25%
abrasion—rope should be replaced.
• Rope exhibits ber-set from
compression. A slight sheen is
visible. This is not a permanent
characteristic and can be eliminated
by exing the rope.
• Rope displays two adjacent cut
strands—rope should be replaced.
Maintenance:
• Inspect the winch rope and heat sleeve before
and after each winching operation. Frayed or
damaged rope must be replaced immediately.
See rope care and storage.
• The rope must always spool onto the drum as
indicated by the drum rotation decal on the
winch.
Take time to fully understand your winch and the
winching operation by reviewing the Basic Guide
to Winching Techniques found online at:
http://www.warn.com/corporate/literaturerequest.shtml.
For further information or any questions
contact:
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
12900 S.E. Capps Road, Clackamas
OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200,
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
or visit www.warn.com.
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