
6
To Connect the Electrical Wiring:
NOTICE: The use of an “Overload Protection Device” (circuit breaker) is highly
recommended in order to protect the vehicle and its battery from damage in case of a
winch failure/overload. A 30 - amp circuit breaker (not included) should be purchased
and installed in a safe location as close to the vehicle’s battery as possible. The circuit
breaker will be installed inline with the winch’s RED wire and the vehicle battery. Two
(2) solderless, insulated, 12-10 AWG ring tongue terminals (not included) will also be
needed to install the circuit breaker. The rings on the terminals will need to be big enough
to fit on the battery terminal bolt.
1. Note: Depending on your level of knowledge regarding electrical wiring, you
may wish to have this procedure performed by a qualified technician.
2. CAUTION: Prior to performing this procedure, make sure the vehicle engine
is turned off. Make sure the vehicle transmission is in its ”Park” position
and emergency brake is on. Also, make sure the engine, transmission, and
exhaust system is cool to touch.
3. To connect the wiring, plan a route for the Wire Harness Assembly (part# 64)
from he point of where the Winch will be mounted on the vehicle to the vehicle’s 12
Volt DC Battery. The route should be secure, out of the way of moving parts, road
debris, or any possibility of being damaged by operation or maintenance of the
vehicle. For example, the Power Cord nay be routed under the vehicle, attaching
it to the frame using suitable fasteners (not included). Do not attach the Power
Cord to the exhaust system, drive shalf, emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any
other components which may create damage to the Power Cord through heat or
motion, or create a fire hazard. If a hole is drilled through the bumper or any other
part of the vehicle, make sure to install a rubber grommet (not included) in the hole
to prevent fraying of the wires at that point.
4. Route the Wire HarnessAssembly (part# 64), following the precautions discussed
in Step #3. Once the Wire Harness Assembly (part# 64) is routed to the Battery,
attach the RED, color coded, Ring Electrical Connector to thePOSITIVE(+) terminal
of the Battery. (See Figure C.)
5. Attach the BLACK, color coded, Ring Electrical Connector to the NEGATEVE(-)
terminal of the Battery. (See Figure C)