Atlantic Products EMW3000R Quick Start Manual - Page 4

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Operating the Winch

Unloading and loading under power

1. Attach the power supply plug into the

connector located at the back of the

winch. This plug pushes and snaps into

place easily and will fit in only one

direction. Connect the remote switch cord

to the short cord coming from the back of

the winch. Leave the car engine running

on fast idle as a precaution in case the

battery is not in top condition.

Figure 5

2. With the clutch lever in the engaged

gears position, you may power the winch

in either the load or unload direction.

Allowing the switch to return to the OFF

position will automatically stop the winch

and lock the load in position.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be

produced during the initial power out

use.

WARNING: Even though the winch

is equipped with circuit breaker

overloaded protection, particular

care should be taken not to create

an overload. Pay attention to the

sound of the winch and the load

being pulled. Make certain that the

cable tension does not rise suddenly

because of a bind in the load.

CAUTION: The electric motor is

designed for intermittent service

only. Extended use without cooling

off periods will cause overheating

resulting in motor damage.

Maximum recommended continuous

run time is four minutes.

3. When the winching operation is

complete, always secure the load with

appropriate tie down straps or chains.

When the load is being transported on

a trailer, it is advisable to relieve the

tension on the winch cable to avoid

damage to the winch and trailer due

to high shock loads encountered when

traveling.

4. Always disconnect the switch when the

winching operation is complete. Never

leave the switch connected to the winch

when not in use

Operating the clutch

1. The clutch lever provides a means for

releasing a load without power while

maintaining control of the speed, and

provides for free wheeling so that cable

can be removed from the winch by hand.

The clutch lever is spring loaded so that

it returns to the engaged position when

released. The lever will, however, remain

in the free wheeling position if rotated

completely forward to free wheel.

2. In order to release a load without

power, rotate the clutch lever slowly

and carefully forward toward" Free

Wheel."When the load begins to move, it

can be controlled by the clutch lever will

provide smooth control of the load.

WARNING: Always maintain control

of the load. Allowing excess speed

could result in winch damage and

severe personal injury.

3. Remember that the gear train and brake

mechanism are completely disengaged

in the "Free Wheel" position and in order

to power the winch or hold a load in

position, the lever must be allowed to

return to the "Engaged gears"position.

NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the

clutch lever completely to the "Engaged

Gears" position manually. The spring

tension built into the winch provides

adequate force on the clutch lever.

CAUTION: Never force clutch lever in

either direction.

Auxiliary Handle

1. An emergency crank handle is provided.

For use in the event of a power failure,

Remove the electrical power from the

winch.

2. Remove the plastic plug from the side of

the winch housing and insert the handle

so that it completely engages with the

drive shaft. The handle can be cranked

in either direction with the clutch in

the engaged position. To make cranking

easier, the clutch can be placed in the

free wheel position while holding onto

the emergency handle.

WARNING: If the clutch is placed

in free wheel for hand cranking,

be sure to maintain a firm grip on

the handle at all times. If handle is

released, it will spin violently. Do not

lose control.

Because the emergency crank handle

for Model EMW3000R attaches to the

clutch side of the winch, it is equipped

with a spring operated clip which will

be depressed by the clutch handle in

the free wheel position when cranking

in a clockwise direction to retrieve the

cable. This clip is a safety feature and will

re-engage the clutch mechanism in the

event that the operator loses control of

the handle with a load on the winch.

Figure 6 - Emergency Handle Illustration

WARNING: Even with this safety

feature the handle will still spin

violently one or two turns before

re-engaging the clutch to stop the

winch. Do not lose control.

3. Always remove the handle from the

winch after use and replace the plastic

plug.