ERICKSON 06436 12000 LB Heavy Duty Winch User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ERICKSON
Table of Contents
12000 LB. WINCH
12V DC
WARNING
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, please read and follow ALL
instructions before assembling and operating.
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
Safety
READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATION YOUR WINCH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS HARM OR DEATH
- DO NOT exceed the rated capacity
- DO NOT use for lifting or moving people or animals
- Maintain a safe distance to the side of the cable when under tension
- NEVER step OVER or NEAR a cable under load
- The wire may break before the motor stalls. When loads are near or at rated capacity, use a pulley block/snatch block to reduce the load on the wire rope.
- DO NOT operate vehicle to pull a load on the winch cable (towing). This could result in cable breakage.
- Use specified anchor points on vehicle per manufacturer.
- Winch is not intended to secure or hold a vehicle for extended period of time.
- Do not use winch to secure load for transportation
- After use disconnect remote control and battery leads
- Do not accelerate your vehicle while winching. Loss of traction can cause a shock load on the cable.
- Keep sparks, and flames away from batteries at all time. Do not lean over battering during operation. Wear protective eye ware.
- Do not hoist loads or use for overhead lifting.
- If motor stalls, do not maintain power to the winch. ELECTRIC WINCHES ARE DESIGNED FOR INTERMITTENT USE.
- Operate winch for short bursts. If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch, stop winching immediately. DO NOT EXCEED PULL FOR MORE THAN 1 MIN. AT OR NEAR RATED LOAD.
- Never release the free-spool clutch when there is a load on the winch.
- Use hook strap when handling the hook for spooling or unspooling the wire rope.
- Use gloves when handling the cable. Never let the cable slide through your hands.
- DO NOT wrap the cable around any object and hook back onto itself.
- Use blocks under wheels of vehicle when on incline.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR WINCH, OR ABOUT WINCH SAFE USE CONTACT
1-888-546-4668
Specifications
Line Pull lbs. (kg) Charge| Line Speed FPM [m/mint Vitec pi et
m/min| Motor Amps It Intensity meteor
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0| 22.311[6.8 ml| 74 A
3000 Ws [1361 kg]| 10.17 ft 13.1 m)| 150 A
6000 Ibs [2720 kg)| 8.8 ft [2.68 ml| 240 A
9000 lbs [4083 kg)| 6.2 ft [1.89 m]| 260 A
12,000 Ibs [5443 kg]| 4.8 ft [1.46 rill| 350 A
Layer Couches de Cables| Rated Line Pull lbs [kg] Vitec pi et m/min|
I Total Rope on Drum ft (m) Intensity meteor
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1| 12,000 lb. (5443 kg)| 17.7 ft (5.4 ml
2| 9541 lb. [4328 kg)| 36.7 ft [11.2 m)
3| 7901 lb. [3587 kg)| 61.5 ft [18.8 m)
4| 6752 lb. [3063 kg)| 85 ft [26.0 m]
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE IF ANY COMPONENTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN MULFUNCTION OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Components
- Winch
- Control Box
- Wiring
- Hook
- Remote Control
- Assist strap
- Remote Cable
- Fairlead
Assembly
This class of winch is designed with a standard bolt pattern to fit many
mounting kits available.
Assembling the Winch
- Insert bolts through mounting plate hole and attach the roller fairlead to the mounting plate with flat washer, lock washer, and nut.
- Attach the winch to the mounting plate and flat surface. Secure the winch to the mounting plate with nut, flat washer, and lock washer.
- Rotate the clutch knob to the ‘OUT’ position to disengage clutch. Spool out a short lead of wire rope. Feed wire rope through roller fairlead.
- Attach the clevis hook to the cable. Attach assist strap to clevis hook.
Connecting the Remote Control
- Insert the remote control cable into the bottom of the remote controller.
- Insert the remote control cable into the winch controller module plug.
- Test the in and out buttons to ensure proper operation of the winch.
- Disconnect remote after use and store in safe location.
Ensure motor, drum, and gear housing are properly aligned on mounting plate for even distribution of the rated load. Ensure the large roller is on the bottom of the fairlead.
Wiring the Winch
DO NOT route cables across sharp edges, through or near moving parts, or parts
that become hot.
- Mount the winch.
- Winch leads: Connect the thin black ground cable to the winch motor.
- Connect the thin black, yellow, blue, and short red cable from the control box to the winch motor.
- Connect the long black cable from the battery to the winch motor.
- Connect the short short red cable from the control box to the winch motor.
- Check for proper drum rotation. Pull and turn the clutch knob to the “OUT” position (free spooling). Pull out some cable from the drum, and then turn the clutch knob to the “IN” position to engage the gears. Press the cable out button on the rocker switch. If the drum is turning and releasing more cable, then your connections are accurate. If the drum is turning and collecting more cable then reverse the leads on the motor. Repeat and check rotation.
Operation
General Tips for Safe Operation
Overloads can damage the winch, motor and/or wire rope. For loads over 50% the
rated load we recommend the use of a pulley block/snatch block to double the
wire rope line. This will aid in two ways:
(a) reduce the number or rope layers on the drum
(b) reduce the load on the wire rope by as much as 50%.
When doubling the line back to the vehicle, attach to the tow hook, frame or
other load bearing part. The
vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the winch to
minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of the winch. If the winch
is used for a considerable time with the engine off the battery may be drained
and too weak to restart the
engine.
We recommend that you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself with
rigging techniques, the sounds your winch makes under various loads, the way
the cable spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use.
A frayed or damaged rope MUST be replaced immediately. Inspect the winch
installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are tight before each
operation.
Store the remote control in a place that it will not be damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, or operates abnormally MUST
BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED.
Self Recovery
Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder.
Always use a sling as an anchor point. (fig. 1)
The roller fairlead helps guide the wire rope to reduce binding on short side
pulls. DO NOT PULL FROM acute angle. Wire rope that collects at one side of
the drum will cause damage.
(fig. 2)
A short pull from an angle can be used to straighten a vehicle. Long pulls the
rope should be at 90° to the winch.
Place a blanket/jacket over the wire rope ~6’ from the hook to dampen any
snapback from a broken cable. For additional protection open the hood of the
vehicle. (fig. 3)
Warranty
Warranty Qualifications
Effective from the day you purchase the product. Please keep your dated
purchase invoice as proof.
Repair/Replacement Warranty
Erickson Manufacturing Ltd. warrants to the original purchaser that the
mechanical components will be free of defect in material and workmanship for
90 days from the original date of purchase.
Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under
warranty are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty only
applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Do Not Return The Unit to the Place of Purchase
Contact Erickson Manufacturing Ltd’s Technical Service and service people will
troubleshoot any issue via phone or email. Repairs or replacements without
prior authorization, or at an unauthorized repair facility, will not be
covered by this warranty.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment:
Normal Wear
This warranty does not cover the repair when use has exhausted the life of a
part or the equipment as a whole.
Installation, Use and Maintenance
This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labor if this product is
deemed to have been misused, neglected, involved in an accident, abused,
loaded beyond specifications, modified, or installed improperly. Normal
maintenance is not covered by this warranty.
Other Exclusions
This warranty excludes:
- Cosmetic defect such as paint, decal etc.
- Wear items
- Accessory parts
- Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control.
- Problems cause by parts that are not Erickson Manufacturing Ltd. parts.
Limits of implied Warranty and Consequential Damage
Erickson Manufacturing Ltd. disclaims any obligation to cover any loss time,
use of this product, freight, or any incidental or consequential claim by
anyone from using this product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. A unit provided as exchange will be subject
to the warranty of the original unit. The length of the warranty governing the
exchanged unit will remain calculated by reference to the purchase date of the
original unit. This warranty gives you certain legal rights which may change
from state to state. Your state and/or province may also have other right you
may be entitled to that are not listed within this warranty.
Contact Information
Marine City, Michigan 48039
Thomasville, Ontario N0P 2K0
Toll Free: 1-888-546-4668
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