3.3.5.1 With the winch support plate (PCA-1268)
After the installation of the tree/pole mount (section 3.3.5), follow these steps:
1) Figure 1: Insert the winch support plate onto the square tubing of the tree/pole mount
(PCA-1263) and fasten it down with the hitch pin and ‘’R’’ pin;
2) Figure 2: Attach the winch anchor hooks to the eye bolts of the winch support plate;
3) Figure 3: Wrap the rope around the drum and start winching. The winch will align itself
automatically with the load.
IF YOU NEED TO PULL DOWNWARD, YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL
EITHER A PULLEY OR A ROLLER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE WINCH SUPPORT
PLATE.
AFTER PULLING FOR A FEW SECONDS WITH THE TREE/POLE
MOUNT, RELEASE THE TENSION OFF THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH
TM
. CHECK THE
SOLIDITY OF THE INSTALLATION AND TIGHTEN THE SLING AGAIN.
3.3.5.2 With the vertical pull winch support (PCA-1264)
After the installation of the tree/pole mount (section 3.3.5), follow these steps:
1) Figure 1: Insert the vertical pull winch support onto the square tubing of the tree/pole
mount (PCA-1263), align the holes and insert the pulley;
2) Figure 2: Tighten the nut with your fingers until it touches the support. Then reinforce it
with the ‘’R’’ pin;
3) Figure 3: Attach the winch anchor hooks to the eye bolts of the vertical pull winch support;
4) Figure 4: Wrap the rope around the drum and align the vertical support pulley with the
rope axe and start to pull;
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