POWERWINCH RC23 - Operating the Light; Replacing the Light Bulb Units; Maintenance; Lubrication

POWERWINCH RC 23 & RC30 TRAILER WINCHES
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OPERATING THE LIGHT
NOTICE To avoid damage to the light, do not operate the light for
longer than 20 minutes at a time.
The RC23 and RC30 winches are
equipped with a 12V light mounted on the
top of the unit. The light can be used
when the winch is running or when it is
idle. Two methods of operating the light
are available.
Connect the power cord to the winch.
From the winch: A switch is located on the
top of the unit. To turn the light on or off
press and release the light switch.
With the remote: To turn the light on or
off press and release the light button.
NOTE: The light will automatically turn
off after 20 minutes
Replacing the Light Bulb Units
For units built prior to July 2012, the light uses a filament type bulb. For units
built after July 2012, the light is an LED assembly. The LED lights have an
approximate life span of 50,000 hours.
1. Remove the two (2) screws that hold the lens onto the cover.
2. Remove the gasket and inspect for
tears or damage, replace if necessary.
3. Rotate the old bulb 1/4 turn and pull
out of the clips.
4. Insert the new bulb and lock with a
1/4 turn in the clips.
5. Reattach the gasket and lens.
The 12V bulb (p/n 55908) is a 212-2
automotive bulb available at local
automotive parts stores.
A lens replacement kit (p/n R001312) includes lens, gasket and bulb.
Older units can be updated with the LED light assembly (p/n R001728).
MAINTENANCE
WARNING Always disconnect the power harness from the
winch before attempting to install, service or perform any maintenance on
the unit.
LUBRICATION
The following steps should be performed a minimum of once a year.
Cable: Lubricate the cable with Whitmore's Wire Rope Spray, WD40 or
equivalent. Spray the shaft and the cable as the cable is being wound.
pwRC012
Lens
Gasket
Bulb
pwRC011
Light Switch
Press ON/Press OFF
Light Button
Press ON/Press OFF
OR
12V Light