Warn 9.0Rc - User Manual

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As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Each message has a specific purpose. WARNINGS are
safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided could result in serious
injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety messages that
indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. A
CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe
practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the
hazard, indicate how to avoid hazard, and advise of the
probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard.
NOTICES are messages to avoid property damage.
NOTES are additional information to help you complete
a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers.
• Always keep hands clear of rope, hook
loop, hook and fairlead opening during
installation, operation, and when spooling in
or out.
• Always use extreme caution when handling
hook and rope during spooling operations.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling rope in or out, during installation or
operation to avoid injury to hands or fingers.
• Always use a hook marked 3/8" (9.5 mm)
>
__
3
/
8
" (9.5mm)
WARNING
IMPACT AND MOVING PARTS
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always know the Working Load Limit (WLL)
of your rope
• Never Exceed the WLL of 9500 lbs.
(4309 kg) or shock load this rope
• Always determine the suitability of a rope
for a specific application
• Never use this rope on a winch with a rated
line pull greater than 9500 lbs (4309 kg).
• Never use a rope if Worn, Damaged,
abused, Overloaded, Improperly Maintained
or over 1 Year OLD
• Never stand within the recoil (snapback)
area
• Never use rope over a rough surface
without Chafe Protection
• Never bend rope around unprotected, sharp
corners
• Always use Warn Hawse Fairlead
P/N 71851
• Always replace rope every 12 months with
P/N 71717
• Always replace Warn Hawse Fairlead if
damaged or abused with P/N 71851

Summary

Impact and Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard

Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard

To avoid injury to hands or fingers

Safety advice to protect hands and fingers during winch operation.

Chemical and Fire Hazard

Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard (Caution - General Safety)

General Safety

General safety guidelines for winch operation.

Installation Safety

Specific safety measures for winch installation.

Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard (Caution - Winching Safety 1)

Winching Safety

Safety measures to follow during winching operations.

Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard (Caution - Winching Safety 2)

Winching Safety

Safety advice for operators and bystanders during winching.

Falling or Crushing Hazard

Cut and Burn Hazard

To avoid injury to hands or fingers

Guidance on protecting hands and fingers when handling rope.

To avoid injury to hands or fingers (Hot Surface)

Awareness of hot surfaces on winch motor, drum, or rope.

Avoid Winch and Equipment Damage

Winch Mounting

Electrical Connections

Electrical Fire Hazard

Solenoid Pack Installation

Mounting Requirement & Hardware

Mounting Bolt Pattern

Electrical Connections Diagram

Clutch Operation

Remote Control Switch Usage

Overloading;Overheating

Rope Inspection

Rope should be replaced when

Criteria for replacing winch rope due to damage or wear.

Maintenance

Excessive Wear - Retire This Rope

Chemical Attack - Retire This Rope

Winching Safety Precautions

Operators Safe Working Stations

Spooling Out

Spooling in Under Load

Spooling in Under No Load

Assisted Spooling

Procedure for spooling rope with an assistant.

Unassisted Spooling

Procedure for spooling rope without assistance.

Spooling Remainder for Storage

Sound Emissions

Warn 9.0Rc Specifications

General

Brand	Warn
Model	9.0Rc
Category	Winches
Language	English