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Warn Industries VRX 25-S User Manual

Warn Industries VRX 25-S
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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: 1-503-722-3005
© 2012 Warn Industries, Inc.
WARN®, the WARN logo are registered trade-
marks of Warn Industries, Inc.
WARN® et le logo WARN sont des marques
déposées de Warn Industries, Inc.
ATV/UTV Winch Line
BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
GUIDE DE BASE DES TECHNIQUES DE WINCHING
89292A0
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Warn Industries VRX 25-S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Motor TypePermanent Magnet
Rope TypeSynthetic Rope
Motor12V DC
Line Length50 ft
Line Diameter3/16 in
FairleadHawse
BrakeAutomatic Load Holding
Gear TrainPlanetary
ClutchFree-spooling
Pulling Capacity2, 500 lbs (1134 kg)

Summary

General Safety Precautions

Safety Message Types

Explains the meaning of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES, and NOTES used in the manual.

Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard

Warns about severe injury or death from moving parts during operation and spooling.

Chemical and Fire Hazard

Alerts to hazards related to chemicals, fire, and electrical connections during installation.

Falling or Crushing Hazard

Warns against using the winch for lifting persons or loads, and potential falling hazards.

Cut and Burn Hazard

Advises on avoiding cuts and burns when handling rope and hot surfaces.

Winch and Equipment Damage Avoidance

Provides notices on preventing damage to the winch and equipment during use.

Winch Basics

Winch Components

Identifies and describes structural components of a planetary gear winch.

Winch Controls

Describes the different types of controls used to operate the winch.

Electrical System Warning

Warns against operating or installing the winch without understanding the manual.

How the Winch Works

Winch Mechanics and Operation

Explains the mechanics, controls, and load reactions of an electric winch.

Winch Capacity and Load

Details how winch capacity is affected by rope layers and vehicle frame support.

Winch Accessories

Snatch Block

Explains how a snatch block increases pulling power and changes direction.

Gloves

Emphasizes wearing protective gloves for safe handling of rope and winch parts.

Hook Strap

Details the use of a hook strap to protect fingers during spooling operations.

Clevis/D-Shackles

Describes D-Shackles as a safe means for connecting looped ends of cables and straps.

Choker Chain

Explains the use of choker chains for anchoring and potential damage to trees.

Stretching Wire Rope

Wire Rope Care and Tensioning

Explains the importance of tensioning new wire rope for longevity and proper spooling.

Spooling Procedures

Details step-by-step instructions for properly spooling wire rope onto the winch drum.

Rope Winding and Drum Layering

Guides on ensuring even winding to prevent rope damage and ensure brake function.

Before You Pull

Pre-Winch Operation Checks

Emphasizes practicing winch use and assessing the situation before pulling.

Choosing an Anchor Point

Provides guidance on selecting secure and effective anchor points for winching.

Rigging for the Pull

Outlines the fundamental steps for rigging a single line pull operation.

Pulling

Connecting Hook and Shackle

Details how to attach the clevis/d-shackle and hook strap securely.

Winch Operation Steps

Covers connecting the remote, applying tension, and checking the anchor.

Rope Inspection and Spooling

Ensures the rope is neatly wound and advises on laying something over the rope.

Run Time Guidelines

Provides a table of recommended run times and cool times for various load capacities.

Winching Operation and Securing

Establishing 'No People' Zones

Defines safe zones around the winching operation to protect spectators.

Begin and Monitor Winching

Instructs on starting winching slowly and ensuring even rope winding.

Vehicle Recovery Completion

Describes when the winching operation is complete and how to secure the vehicle.

Spooling Under No Load

Provides steps for rewinding rope without tension, preventing kinks.

Rigging Techniques

Changing Pulling Direction

Explains how to use a snatch block to change pulling direction and maintain spooling.

Increasing Pulling Power

Details how using snatch blocks increases mechanical advantage for more pulling power.

Double Line Rigging

Describes double-lining with a snatch block to increase pulling power and reduce drum layers.

Maintenance and Operation

Rope and Hook Inspection

Guides on inspecting rope and hook for wear, damage, or kinks.

Synthetic Rope Care

Provides guidelines for inspecting and replacing synthetic rope based on damage criteria.

Winch Cleaning and Storage

Details how to clean the winch and store it properly with the clutch engaged.

Sub-Zero Operation

Advises on warming the winch by freespooling rope in sub-freezing temperatures.

The Final Analysis

Decision Making in Winching

Emphasizes that user decisions are critical and safety awareness is paramount.

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