BUSHRANGER RWC100S Covert Vehicle Recovery Winch Owner’s Manual

BUSHRANGER RWC100S Covert Vehicle Recovery Winch

Congratulations on the purchase of your Bushranger vehicle recovery winch. Be proud that this product has been designed and thoroughly tested in Australia to meet the specified applications (see limitations in ‘Warnings & Safety’) and with proper care and preventative maintenance, will give you years of trouble-free operation. All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of print. We reserve the right to make changes without notice because of continued product improvement. Your Bushranger winch has been designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to the instructions. Please read and understand this manual before installation and operation of the winch. Careless winch operation can result in serious injury or property damage. When requesting information or ordering replacement parts, always give the following information:

1. Winch model and voltage
2. Serial Number
3. Item. No. and Part Number
4. Part Description

CAUTION
READ THE USER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR INSTALLATION.
Do not operate or install without understanding these instructions and having a working knowledge of winching techniques.

Warnings

1. 1. It is highly recommended that prior to using this vehicle recovery winch, users undertake off-road training including vehicle recovery. Recovering immobilised vehicles is a potentially dangerous exercise and this winch is to be used with great care.
   2. The winch is rated at the first layer of rope on the drum for intermittent periodic duty.
   3. The winch is not to be used to lift, support or otherwise transport personnel.
   4. A minimum of five (5) wraps of steel wire rope and ten (10) wraps of synthetic rope around the drum is necessary to support the rated load.
   5. Keep clear of winch, rope, hook, and fairlead while operating.
   6. Rope can break without warning. Always keep a safe distance from the winch and rope while under a load.
   7. Failure to adequately align, support, or attach the winch to a suitable mounting base could result in a loss of efficiency of performance or damage to the winch, rope and mounting platform.
   8. The winch can generate a huge amount of tension and force. Be aware of moving parts and keep hands clear of the winch drum, as well as where the rope feeds through the fairlead.
   9. A fully charged battery and good electrical connections are essential for correct operation of your winch. A 12V 650CCA (cold cranking amps) battery is the minimum recommendation.

Safety

• Before use, ensure that you are familiar with all winching operations (winch speeds & direction).
• In some cases, the operator of a winch may be required to have Qualifications according to applicable laws and ordinances.
• Check all safety and environmental conditions prior to and during use.
• Only use correctly rated rope. Inspect for damage and/or defects before use.
• Do not use an unsuitable hook or snatch block for rope.
• The operator must remain with the winch during operation.
• The winch duty rating is S3 (intermittent-periodic). See page 13.
• Do not use the winch as a lifting device or a hoist for vertical lifting and moving people.
• Ensure that the winch is connected to the correct voltage (12VDC only).
• Do not exceed the maximum line pull ratings shown in this manual. Shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
• Pull from an angle below 15° in the horizontal plane to straighten up the vehicle or load.
• Always use appropriate gloves when handling the winch rope.
• When winching, always use a recovery damper. Place over the rope in the middle third of its length.
• A rope should be replaced if it shows signs of excessive wear, broken strands, corrosion for wire rope, and excessive abrasion or fused and melted fibre for synthetic rope or any other defects.
• If the winch fails to pull a load under normal conditions, manually stop the operation, otherwise, motor damage may occur.
• Check that the clutch handle is in the “Engaged” position during and after use.
• Disconnect the wired remote control from the winch when not in use and store in a safe, dry place.
• Do not wrap the rope around the load and back onto itself. Always use a tree trunk or winch extension strap.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of the winch, rope, and fairlead opening.
• Never unplug the remote control when winching a load.
• To avoid insufficient power when winching a load, the vehicle should be running and in neutral.
• Keep the remote control clear of the rope at all times.
• If noise or vibration occurs when operating, stop the winch immediately.
• If there are any technical concerns speak to your place of purchase or authorized dealer.
• The rope must be wound in an under-wound orientation only to ensure correct brake operation.
• Always inspect the hook, latch and pin prior to use. Do not use if there are any signs of excess distortion or bending.
• Ensure the pin of the hook is secured using a correctly installed split/cotter pin.

Bushranger COVERT 10 Specifications

Performance – 1st layer of drum (10,000lb COVERT)

LINE PULL                            COVERT LINE SPEED              MOTOR CURRENT|
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lbs| kgs| ft/min| m/min| Amps
0| 0| 60.6| 18.5| 60
4000| 1816| 10.6| 3.2| 211
6000| 2724| 7.6| 2.3| 277
8000| 3632| 5.9| 1.8| 336
10,000| 4540| 3.9| 1.2| 393
Performance – Pull by layer
SYNTHETIC
Layer| kgs| lbs| Total rope on drum (m)| Total rope on drum

(ft)

1| 4536| 10,000| 5.1| 16.7
2| 3561| 7849| 11.4| 37.4
3| 2930| 6460| 18.6| 61
4| 2490| 5489| 26.7| 87.6
5| 2164| 4771| 28| 92
WIRE

Layer| kgs| lbs| Total rope on drum (m)| Total rope on drum

(ft)

1| 4536| 10,000| 5.5| 18
2| 3561| 7849| 12.2| 40
3| 2930| 6460| 19.8| 65
4| 2490| 5489| 28| 92

Bushranger COVERT 12 Specifications

Performance – 1st layer of drum (12,000lb COVERT)

LINE PULL                            COVERT LINE SPEED              MOTOR CURRENT|
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lbs| kgs| ft/min| m/min| Amps
0| 0| 65.6| 20| 55
4000| 1816| 11.1| 3.4| 186
6000| 2724| 8.2| 2.5| 235
8000| 3632| 6.2| 1.9| 291
10,000| 4540| 4.9| 1.5| 347
12,000| 5443| 3.6| 1.1| 410
Performance – Pull by layer
SYNTHETIC
Layer| kgs| lbs| Total rope on drum (m)| Total rope on drum

(ft)

1| 5443| 12,000| 4.2| 13.7
2| 4195| 9250| 9.3| 30.5
3| 3413| 7525| 14.5| 47.5
4| 2877| 6343| 20| 65.6
5| 2486| 5481| 24| 79
WIRE

Layer| kgs| lbs| Total rope on drum (m)| Total rope on drum

(ft)

1| 5443| 12,000| 4.7| 15.4
2| 4195| 9250| 10.8| 35.4
3| 3413| 7525| 17.2| 56.4
4| 2877| 6343| 25| 82

Installation

It is highly recommended that installation is performed by an authorized technician.

Winch mounting

• The winch must be mounted on a flat and hard surface/mounting channel or in a suitably rated winch-compatible bull bar to ensure the motor, drum and gearbox housing are aligned correctly.
• The fairlead is not designed to mount to the winch directly.
• The rope must be wound in an under-wound orientation only.

The winch is provided with a range of bolts to suit different mounting options:

• 4 x M10x35mm Hex Head bolts (for foot down installation)
• 2 x M10x50mm Button Head Bolts (for mounting Hawse Fairlead in foot forward mounting – COVERT 10S & 12S only)
• 2 x M10x45mm Button Head Bolts (for mounting Roller Fairlead in foot forward mounting – COVERT 10W & 12W only)
• 2 x M10x40mm Button Head Bolts (for mounting Hawse & Roller Fairlead in foot down mounting)
• 6 x M10 Spring Washers
• 6 x M10 Flat Washers
• 4 x M10 Hex Nuts
• 2 x M10 Nyloc Nuts

Note: Four (4) M10 x 1.50 pitch 10.9 grade high tensile steel bolts (supplied) must be used in order to sustain the loads imposed on the winch mounting.

Torque Settings (Maximum)

• M10 x 1.5 – 10.9 Grade
  • 44 N.m

Gearbox Rotation
The gearbox is preset at position ‘A’ which suits the majority of vehicle fitments, however the gearbox can be rotated in 22.5° increments to allow for the clutch handle to be orientated to best suit the installation requirements. Fitment guides for common vehicles are available via bushranger.com.au.

1. Loosen and partially remove the 4 x bolts (see important note and red arrows below) that secure the two gearbox sections to the winch. DO NOT remove the gearbox sections from the winch.
2. Rotate the two gearbox sections and bolts simultaneously (all moving parts highlighted in grey) to achieve the target angle as highlighted below.
3. Reinstall and tighten all bolts to Max 19Nm with torque wrench.

Important note:
DO NOT USE a Power Tool such as an impact driver. This may lead to the stripping of bolt threads or heads of bolts.

Motor Rotation
The orientation of the motor assembly is set to the most common position suiting the majority of vehicle fitments. The motor can be rotated to 5 positions in 45° increments to allow for the repositioning of the assembly if there are clearance issues.

1. Loosen and remove the 3 x bolts that secure the motor cover to the drum support. (circled in red)
2. Loosen and partially remove the 2 x bolts that secure the motor to the drum support. (circled in green)
3. Rotate the entire motor assembly (all moving parts highlighted in grey) on Drum Support to the desired position, ensuring the motor seal reseats into the correct position.
4. Reinstall motor bolts and motor cover bolts and tighten to 10Nm torque.

Important Note
DO NOT USE a Power Tool such as an impact driver. This may lead to the stripping of bolt threads or heads of bolts.

Battery Recommendations
A fully charged battery and good connections are essential for the proper operation of your winch. The minimum requirement for a 12 Volt DC battery is 650 cold-cranking amps.

• Do not lean over batteries while making connections.
• The earth wire should be disconnected during installation.

Wiring Diagram
The Bushranger COVERT winch is supplied with the power cables pre-wired to the winch and with a universal fitment isolation switch. Find a suitable location close to the vehicle’s battery to mount the isolation switch utilising the supplied bracket. Route the main positive (red) wire from the winch to the isolation switch and then from the isolation switch to the positive battery terminal. Connect the main negative (black) wire to the negative battery terminal. Find a suitable location to mount the winch control plug, either in the bull bar or within an easily accessible location within the engine bay, using the supplied universal bracket.

Operational Checklist (Prior to Use)

It is important to check and prepare the winch after installation, to ensure everything is correctly setup and ready for use.

Installation Checklist

• Check the operation of the isolation switch.
• Check the hand controller connections are functioning.
  • Wired Connection: Connect the 5m lead from the hand controller plug to the control plug (see page 17).
  • Wireless Connection: Hold wireless button and await the green light (see page 15)

Test the Clutch Handle free spool mechanism. (See page 16)

Rope Preparation (Wire & Synthetic)
Prior to using the rope for the first time, it must be tensioned onto the drum under load to ensure a tight and uniform wrap is achieved. A rope that is not tensioned and wound tightly and evenly prior to use can be permanently damaged since the outer layers of rope can draw down into the inner layers leading to binding, pinching or wedging between layers. One method for tensioning the rope onto the drum is to use the weight of the vehicle on a slight incline to pull on the rope while spooling in. This can be achieved by following the steps outlined in the following section “Winch Operation” (Page 16). Before spooling in under this load, ensure the rope is pulled out to leave the minimum amount of wraps on the drum (5 wraps for wire rope and 10 wraps for synthetic rope).

Note: There is a red indicator mark on the rope identifying the maximum available length. Place the hand controller, 5m lead, and these instructions in the glove box (or alternate location in the vehicle cab) together.

Optional Winch Products/Accessories

It is recommended to use Bushranger winch and recovery products that have been designed and tested alongside this winch.

Tree Trunk Protector Strap RTS11
A tree trunk protector strap is useful for connecting a rope to almost any anchor point but is primarily designed to prevent a tree from ring barking. The tree trunk protector should be wrapped around the chosen tree or anchor point as low to the ground as possible and the two ends brought together and joined with a bow shackle. The bow shackle then becomes the recovery point to where the rope or extension strap is joined.

Snatch Block RBS11
A snatch block is an important aid to successful winching and can be used to increase the pulling power (or mechanical advantage) of a winch or change the direction of a pull. Where a double line pull is used (i.e. where a snatch block is used at the load or anchor point and the winch rope is connected back to the vehicle), twice the pull force is applied but the speed of recovery is halved. One snatch block can be used in an indirect pull where the vehicle is limited due to unsuitable ground or obstruction. In this instance, the pull on the load is the actual line pull of the winch. If more than one snatch block is used, they must be located at least 1m (40″) apart.

Recovery Damper
61X05 A recovery damper is a safety device designed to help eliminate the possibility of injury or property damage in the event of a rope failure. Placed in the middle third of a live rope, in the event of the rope breaking, the damper can help absorb the energy in the rope and reduce the likelihood of injury or damage.

Bow Shackles 58X01K | 58X02K
Only bow shackles that are load rated should be used for vehicle recovery. Load ratings are visible on the shackle and will be in the form of WLL (working load limit) or SWL (safe working load). The shackles, or any other recovery equipment, used should be sized correctly for the winching task.

Winch Extension Strap RSW05
Used when your rope isn’t long enough to reach the recovery anchor point, extension straps are made from polyester webbing and come in various lengths and load ratings to suit varying recovery situations.

Bridal/Equaliser Strap
Designed to spread the load of the recovery across two points on the vehicle requiring assistance. Can be used in both Snatch Strap or Winching recoveries.

Winching Principles

NOTE: Bushranger 4X4 Gear recommend that before using this recovery equipment, users should undertake formal training from an accredited industry body in winch use and vehicle recovery.

Calculating Fleet Angle
To obtain the best rope service, the direction of pull should be on a horizontal plane within ±15 degrees and perpendicular to the centreline of the winch drum within ±15 degrees. If the fleet angle is larger than the recommended angles, incorrect spooling may occur, resulting in the rope loading onto one side of the rope drum and possible damage to the rope or winch.

Required Pulling Force
Your winch must be powerful enough to overcome the resistance caused by an obstacle, such as moving water, mud, snow, sand or on a steep hill, as well as pulling the vehicle’s full weight. As a general guide, you need a winch with a maximum line pull at least 1.5 times greater than the gross vehicle weight. There are three factors listed that have influence on the line pull effect required to recover the vehicle. The values and calculations in this section are approximate and are for reference only.

• Gross vehicle mass (GVM)
• Type of surface to be traversed
• Gradient to overcome

In recovery and loading, where the winch is used to pull something, the required pulling force (RPF) can be calculated according to the formula: RPF = (Wt X S) + (Wt X G)

Where:

• Wt
  • the gross vehicle mass (GVM)
• S
  • the type of surface to be traversed
• G
  • the gradient to overcome

For example, if a vehicle weighing 3,000kg is winched up an incline of 100% on a marshy surface, the above formula would be used as follows:

Where

• Wt: 3,000kg,
• S: 0.52
• G: 0.71

RPF

• (Wt X S) + (Wt X G)
• (3,000kg X 0.52) + (3,000kg X 0.71)
• 1,560kg + 2,130kg
• 3,690kg of effect required to recover the vehicle.

Note: A gradient of 10% is a rise of one meter in ten meters (Height/Distance).

Duty Cycle Ratings
Duty cycle ratings usually specify continuous, intermittent, or special duty (typically expressed in minutes). The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) lists the following ratings:

• S1 – Continuous duty
  The motor works at a constant load for enough time to reach temperature equilibrium.

• S2 – Short-time duty
  The motor works at a constant load, but not long enough to reach temperature equilibrium, and the rest periods are long enough for the motor to reach ambient temperature.

• S3 – Intermittent periodic duty
  Sequential, identical run and rest cycles with constant load. Temperature equilibrium is never reached. Starting current has little effect on temperature rise.

All automotive winches are rated at S3 intermittent periodic duty.

Load Rating
Load and speed vary according to much rope is on the drum. The first layer of rope on the drum delivers the slowest speed and the maximum load. A full drum delivers the maximum speed and the minimum load. For this reason, automotive winches are rated at their first layer capacities

Winch Operation

Important notes before operating the winch
Clutch Operation The unique proportional brake in the winch allows for effortless powering OUT under NO LOAD, with no concern for damage occurring to the brake or motor. In most circumstances powering out the rope may be quicker and easier than free spooling by hand. However if you wish to use the clutch handle for freespooling, familiarise yourself with the operation. The clutch handle either “Engages” the winch for operation or “Disengages” the winch for free spooling of the rope. The clutch must always be “Engaged” before operating the winch under power.

1. To disengage, lift and turn the clutch handle 90° in a clockwise direction to the “Disengaged” position. The rope can now free spool off the drum.
2. To engage, turn the clutch handle 90° in a counter-clockwise direction to the “Engaged” position.
3. If the clutch handle cannot be properly locked in the “Engaged” position, rotate the drum to allow the clutch mechanism to engage the gear train.
4. Wear appropriate gloves and use a pull strap when guiding the rope off the drum.
5. Never disengage the clutch while the rope is under load. The clutch handle must be returned to the “Engaged” position before winching.

Powering Out (No Load)

The unique Proportional Brake in the Bushranger COVERT winch allows for effortless powering OUT under NO LOAD, with no concern for damage occurring to the brake or motor. In most circumstances powering out the rope may be quicker and easier than free spooling by hand.

Powering Out (Under Load)
It is not recommended to power OUT the winch rope UNDER LOAD for longer than 30 seconds. Exceeding this time will cause high amounts of wear to the brake.

Cable-in/Cable-out Operation

The hand controller is paired to the winch as standard and will operate in wireless mode immediately.

Wireless Mode
Activating Wireless Mode

• Press and hold the Wireless Power Button for 3 seconds to activate the Wireless Control. The WIRELESS light will illuminate to indicate you are in WIRELESS mode. To turn off, press and hold the Wireless Power Button  for 3 seconds until the WIRELESS light turns off. The controller is also equipped with an automatic power-off function. If the hand controller is not operated for 2 minutes it will turn off automatically to conserve battery power.
  • To “Winch – Out”, Press and hold the “OUT” Button
  • To “Winch-In”, Press and hold the “IN” Button
  • To stop winching, release the button.

In the case a replacement winch hand controller is required;

1. Ensure the pre-connected hand controller and the winch power is turned off via the isolation switch.
2. Turn on the hand controller to Wireless Mode by pressing the button for 3 seconds until the Wireless Light flashes green.
3. Press and hold the IN and OUT buttons simultaneously. Both the Wireless and Wired lights will go solid. Continue to HOLD until both lights flash slowly.
4. Whilst still holding the IN and OUT buttons – Turn ON power to the winch via the isolation switch.
5. Release the IN and OUT buttons. The Wireless and Wired lights will flash fast and pairing is complete.

Changing battery in the Hand controller

To replace the battery, remove the screws in the front panel of the hand controller. Replace the A23 battery and reassemble the hand controller. When reassembling the hand controller, ensure that the rubber seal is aligned and not pinched.

Wired Mode
The wireless hand controller can also be used in wired Mode. Connect the winch hand controller cable to the control plug and the hand controller. When the cable is plugged in, the “Wired” light will illuminate RED.

Basic Winching Process

Establish an Anchor Point
When choosing an anchor point, select a firm point such as a tre e, stump or rocks. DO NOT WRAP THE ROPE AROUND THE ANCHOR POINT AND BACK ONTO ITSELF. Always use a tree trunk protector strap to prevent ring barking the tree and damage to the rope. If using a winch to retrieve another stranded vehicle, the rescue vehicle is considered the anchor point and should be made secure. The anchor point must be strong enough to hold the gross weight of the vehicle and be positione d to keep the fleet angle between the centre of the anchor point and the wire rope maintained at less than 15°.

Turn on Power to the Winch
Turn power ON to the winch via the red isolation switch, located close to your vehicles battery. Insert the red key and turn 90° to enable the electrical connection.

Turn on the Hand Controller

Connect the hand controller either wirelessly (see page 15) or via the control plug lead. Always disconnect the hand controller when not in use.

Disengage the Clutch (for free spool operation)
Lift and turn the clutch handle in a clockwise direction to the “Disengaged” position. The rope is now free to be unwound from the drum by hand. Never disengage the clutch while the rope is under load. Do not disengage the clutch if powering out in Step 3. Please note: The Bushranger COVERT winch can be powered out under no load, and in most situations, it may be faster. Pay careful attention not to allow the rope to become “overwound” on the drum when powering out.

Pull or Power Out the Rope to the Anchor Point
Wear appropriate gloves when handling rope. Hold the Pull Strap and pull or power out enough rope to reach the anchor point. Keep tension on the rope when unspooling.

Engage the Clutch (if free spooled)
To engage, lift, and turn the clutch handle in a counter-clockwise direction to the “Engaged” position. Never engage the clutch while the drum is rotating. The drum may need to be rotated slightly by hand to ensure proper engagement.

Check the Rope
Before winching, ensure the rope is wound on the drum evenly. If unevenly wound, there is a possibility of damaging the rope when under load. Visually check rope for any signs of damage.

Attach the Shackle and Hook
Use a shackle to lock both ends of the tree trunk protector and then attach to the hook.

Please note: The winch line is now live. Do not step over or cross the rope.

Use a Recovery Damper
Lay a recovery damper or heavy blanket over the rope in the middle third of its length. If a rope failure occurs, the damper can prevent the rope from whipping.

Prepare the Vehicle
The recovery vehicle’s engine should be running to provide maximum power to the winch. The transmission should be set in neutral and the hand brake applied to prevent the vehicle from moving.

Begin Winching
Keep tension on the rope to ensure it winds onto the drum tightly and evenly and does not sink into the lower layers. Release the Hand brake and continue pulling until the vehicle is recovered.

After Winching
Once the vehicle is recovered and safely secured, wind the remaining rope back onto the drum tightly and evenly and secure the hook firmly. Check rope/parts for wear or damage.

Disconnect the Hand Controller
Disconnect the wireless mode (See page 15), or unplug the hand controller cable at both ends. Store the hand controller in a safe, dry, and easily accessible place.

Precautions Whilst Winching

• Make sure the rope is wound onto the drum tightly and evenly. Allowing the rope to become loosely wound can result in binding, pinching and wedging between layers, ultimately damaging the rope, shortening its life and increasing the risk of injury and failure under load.
• Always keep clear of the winch, rope, hook and fair while winching.
• Keep the winching area clear. Do not allow people to remain in the area while winching. Never step over a live rope whilst under load.
• Never guide a rope onto the drum with your hand. Use the supplied Pull Strap.
• Avoid the hand controller cable from coming in to contact with the winch, rope or fairlead, as damage to the cable may result.
• A winching operation requires extra consumption of battery power, so always maintain your battery and ensure it is in good condition.

Maintenance

Cleaning
Only use low-pressure water to clean the synthetic rope. Do not use any chemicals. We recommend using low-pressure water and a soapy sponge to clean the winch. If high pressure water is used, do not direct it at the drum area or the clutch handle. Using high-pressure water in these areas can force water past seals and lead to internal water build up which can damage the winch.

Tips for Prolonging the Life of Synthetic Rope

1. Periodically check the rope for damage or wear. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately.
2. When the rope is used for the first time, the outer filaments may fray. This is a result of the outer filaments breaking. The roughened surface will protect the inner fibers.
3. Inspect both inner and outer fibers. Open the strands and look for powdered fibre. This is a sign of internal wear.
4. Protect your rope from rubbing against sharp or abrasive objects.
5. Keep your synthetic rope clean and dry. To clean it after use in muddy conditions, spool out the rope, rinse it with fresh water and let it dry completely before re-spooling.
6. All synthetic ropes are affected by UV rays, chemicals, abrasion, and heat. Once the synthetic rope has begun to deteriorate the breaking strength is compromised. It is recommended that synthetic rope is replaced every 12 months once fitted or UV exposed

Servicing
Servicing and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized dealer. Unauthorized repairs or servicing will void the warranty. The maintenance schedule should be followed to ensure reliable operation for the life of the winch. The winch should be used regularly to ensure components are kept in good working order. At a minimum, it is recommended that the rope is powered out and then powered back in every month by following the correct winching procedures (Page 16). The drum support seals are a wearing item and are critical to retaining the sealed design of the winch. These should be inspected and greased or replaced as required depending on the frequency of use and the operational environment. All moving parts in the winch are permanently lubricated at the time of assembly. Under normal conditions, factory lubrication will suffice. If re-lubrication of the gearbox is necessary after repair or disassembly, use Shell EP2 or equivalent grease. The clutch handle can be lubricated regularly with light oil.

Maintenance Schedule

1. Ensure that a responsible person carries out all inspections as per schedule.
2. Inspections are divided into Daily, Monthly and Three Months.

Synthetic Rope Replacement | RWCA004/RWCA011
Always use a replacement rope that is correctly rated for the capacity of the winch. Use the following method to replace the synthetic rope:

1. Disengage the clutch handle.
2. Spool out the entire synthetic rope, loosen the set screw and then remove rope from the drum and replace the hawse fairlead if necessary.
3. If the end of the rope is not shrink-wrapped, cut the lateral side of the end of the rope at a 45° angle and apply 2-3 wraps of electrical tape to the end to hold cut strands in place.
4. Thread the rope through the hawse fairlead and under the drum, then insert the rope all the way through the hole in the end of the drum with 15-20cm protruding out.
5. Place the protruding section of rope across the drum and tape the end down to hold it in place. Lightly tighten the set screw to squeeze the rope. Do not over tighten.
6. Fit the clevis hook to the thimble end of the rope and ensure the split/cotter pin is correctly installed to secure the pin.
7. Wind the red section of rope onto the drum tightly and evenly (under hand tension) to have a minimum of ten (10) wraps of wire rope on the drum.
8. Follow the procedure outlined in the previous sections “Rope Preparation” (Page 11) and “Winch Operation” (Page 16) to complete the installation of the replacement synthetic rope.
9. A minimum of ten (10) wraps of synthetic rope around the drum is necessary to support the rated load.
10. A red-painted section of the rope warns the operator that there is 3 meters of rope left on the drum. Do not wind out past this point.

Wire Rope Replacement | RWCA001/RWCA012
Always use a replacement rope that is correctly rated for the capacity of the winch. Use the following method to replace the wire rope:

1. Disengage the clutch handle.
2. Spool out the entire wire rope, loosen the set screw and then remove the rope from the drum.
3. Feed the replacement wire rope through the roller fairlead opening, pass below the drum, and insert it into the hole on the drum end. Tighten the set screw to secure the wire rope.
4. Fit the clevis hook to the thimble end of the rope and ensure the split/cotter pin is correctly installed to secure the pin.
5. Wind the red section of rope onto the drum tightly and evenly (under hand tension) to have a minimum of five (5) wraps of wire rope on the drum.
6. Follow the procedure outlined in the previous sections “Rope Preparation” (Page 11) and “Winching Procedures” (Page 16) to complete the installation of the replacement wire rope.
7. A minimum of five (5) wraps of wire rope around the drum is necessary to support the rated load.
8. A red painted section of the rope warns the operator that there is 3 meters of rope left on the drum. Do not wind out past this point.

Troubleshooting

If the winch fails to operate after several attempts, or if there is any fault whilst operating:

Winch will not operate

| Cut circuit| Check battery lead
Weak battery| Recharge or replace battery

(at least 650CCA)

Bad connection of wirings| Reconnect tightly
Damaged contactor| Replace contactor
Cut circuit on switch| Replace switch
Damaged motor or worn brushes| Replace motor or brushes
Faulty motor wirings| Replace wirings

Motor runs in only one direction

| Broken wirings or bad connections| Reconnect or replace wirings
Damaged or stuck contactor| Replace contactor
Switch inoperative| Replace switch
Faulty wiring| Replace wiring

Drum will not free spool

| Clutch does not disengage| Engage clutch
Damaged 1st stage shaft| Replace 1st stage shaft
Damaged brake| Replace brake
Damaged motor output shaft| Replace motor output shaft

Brake fails to operate

| The gear train is mechanically binding up| Check to insure the winch is

mounted on a flat, rigid surface

Damaged brake| Replace brake
Damaged gear box| Replace gear box
Damaged ratchet| Replace ratchet components
Braking distance is too long|

Worn brake

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Replace brake

Brake jam| Proportional mechanism is damaged or worn| Replace

Damaged gear box

| Hit by certain exterior force| Replace the damaged components
Damaged gear train| Replace the damaged components
Over load operation| Stop the winch operation and reduce a load

Motor runs extremely hot

| Long period of operation| Allow to cool
Damaged motor| Replace or repair motor
Damaged or inoperative brake| Replace or repair brake

Winch Assembly – Covert 10 Synthetic

COVERT 10 Synthetic Model Parts List

Cap Screw M8*100

| 4
2| Spring Washer φ8| 8
3| Flat Washer φ8| 8
4| Gearbox End Cover| 1
5| Third Stage Sun Gear| 1
6| First Stage Gear Shaft| 1
7| Pawl PIN| 2
8| Rubber plug for clutch| 1
9| Pawl| 2
10| Spring| 2
11| Pawl Spacer Bush| 2
12| First Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
13| Bearing Anti-Wear Washer| 1
14| Needle Roller Bearing| 1
15| O Ring Seal 122*2.65| 1
16| Gearbox Housing Second

Stage

| 1
17| 3rd Stage Rotating Ring Gear| 1
18| Third Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
19| O Ring Seal 125*2.65| 1
20| Third Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
21| Fourth Stage Ring Gear| 1
22| Fourth Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
23| Drum Support Gearbox Side| 1
24| Spring Washer φ5| 8
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
25| Hexagon socket cap screw

M5*25

| 8
26| Drum Bearing| 2
27| Drum Support Seal| 2
28| Shaft Coupler| 1
29| Tie bar top cover| 1
30| Hexagon socket cap

screwM4*10

| 6
31| Tie bar| 1
32| Hexagon socket cap screw

M8*25

| 4
33| Drum assembly| 1
34| Synthetic rope 10mm*28m| 1
35| Motor Output Shaft| 1
36| Motor Coupling| 1
37| Drum Support Motor Side| 1
38| 10K Motor Cover| 1
39| Flat Washer φ6| 6
40| Spring Washer φ6| 4
41| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*55

| 4
42| 10K Motor Assembly| 1
43| Motor End Cover| 1
44| Motor Mounting Hexagon Head Bolts M6156mm| 2
45| Receiver| 1
46| Cross recessed pan head tap- ping screw 3.516| 1
47| Cross recessed pan head tap- ping screw 3.5*12| 1
48| Control Box Cover| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
49| Albright Contactor| 1
50| Control box top cover| 1
51| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*25

| 4
52| Cross recessed pan head screw M616| 2
53| Clutch Pin| 1
54| Clutch Spring| 1
55| O Ring Seal φ10φ1.8| 1
56| O Ring Seal φ192.65| 1
57| Clutch Cam| 1
58| Clutch Handle| 1
59| Cross recessed pan head screw M420| 1
60| Second Stage Bearing| 1
61| Second Stage Pinion Shaft| 1
62| Friction Brake Block| 1
63| Ratchet Gear With Friction Pad| 1
64| First Stage Ratchet Gear| 1
65| Ratchet Bearing| 1
66| Stop Washer M12| 1
67| Nut M12*1.25| 1
68| Hand Strap| 1
69| Synthetic Rope 3/8”Hook| 1
70| Remote Control Cable| 1
71| M10 Nyloc Nut| 2
72| Hexagon socket flat head

screw M10*50

| 2
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
73| Hexagon socket flat head

screws M10*40

| 2
74| Flat Washer φ10| 6
75| Spring Washer φ10| 6
76| Winch Mounting nut M10| 4
77| M10*35mm Hex Head Screw| 4
78| Hand Controller| 1
79| Hawse fairlead| 1
80| Isolation switch| 1
81| Red AWG2 cable 300mm| 1
82| Black AWG2 cable 1800mm| 1
83| Red AWG2 cable 1500mm| 1
84| T Harness| 1
85| Isolation switch bracket| 1
86| contactor wires| 1
87| Hexagon socket cap screw

M5*20

| 6
88| Flat Washer φ5| 6
89| Hexagon nut M5| 6
90| Third Stage Retaining Circlip| 1
91| Input Shaft Bearing| 1
92| Gearbox Cover Ratchet Bearing| 1
93| Anti-Wear Washer| 1

Winch Assembly – Covert 10 Wire

COVERT 10 Wire Model Parts List

Cap Screw M8*100

| 4
2| Spring Washer φ8| 8
3| Flat Washer φ8| 8
4| Gearbox End Cover| 1
5| Third Stage Sun Gear| 1
6| First Stage Gear Shaft| 1
7| Pawl PIN| 2
8| Rubber plug for clutch| 1
9| Pawl| 2
10| Spring| 2
11| Pawl Spacer Bush| 2
12| First Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
13| Bearing Anti-Wear Washer| 1
14| Needle Roller Bearing| 1
15| O Ring Seal 122*2.65| 1
16| Gearbox Housing Second

Stage

| 1
17| 3rd Stage Rotating Ring Gear| 1
18| Third Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
19| O Ring Seal 125*2.65| 1
20| Third Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
21| Fourth Stage Ring Gear| 1
22| Fourth Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
23| Drum Support Gearbox Side| 1
24| Spring Washer φ5| 14
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
25| Hexagon socket cap screw

M5*25

| 8
26| Drum Bearing| 2
27| Drum Support Seal| 2
28| Shaft Coupler| 1
29| Tie bar top cover| 1
30| Hexagon socket cap screw

M4*10

| 6
31| Tie bar| 1
32| Hexagon socket cap screw

M8*25

| 4
33| Drum assembly| 1
34| Wire rope 9.2mm*28m| 1
35| Motor Output Shaft| 1
36| Motor Coupling| 1
37| Drum Support Motor Side| 1
38| 10K Motor Cover| 1
39| Flat Washer φ6| 6
40| Spring Washer φ6| 4
41| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*55

| 4
42| 10K Motor Assembly| 1
43| Motor End Cover| 1
44| Motor Mounting Hexagon Head Bolts M6156mm| 1
45| Receiver| 1
46| Cross recessed pan head tap- ping screw 3.516| 1
47| Cross recessed pan head tap- ping screw 3.5*12| 1
48| Control Box Cover| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
49| Albright Contactor| 1
50| Control box top cover| 1
51| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*25

| 4
52| Cross recessed pan head screw M616| 2
53| Clutch Pin| 1
54| Clutch Spring| 1
55| O Ring Seal φ10φ1.8| 1
56| O Ring Seal φ192.65| 1
57| Clutch Cam| 1
58| Clutch Handle| 1
59| Cross recessed pan head screw M420| 1
60| Second Stage Bearing| 1
61| Second Stage Pinion Shaft| 1
62| Friction Brake Block| 1
63| Ratchet Gear With Friction Pad| 2
64| First Stage Ratchet Gear| 1
65| Ratchet Bearing| 1
66| Stop Washer M12| 1
67| Nut M12*1.25| 1
68| Hand Strap| 1
69| Synthetic Rope 3/8”Hook| 1
70| Remote Control Cable| 1
71| M10 Nyloc Nut| 2
72| Hexagon socket flat head

screw M10*50

| 2
73| Hexagon socket flat head

screws M10*40

| 2
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
74| Flat Washer φ10| 6
75| Spring Washer φ10| 6
76| Winch Mounting Nut M10| 4
77| M10*35mm Hex Head Screw| 4
78| Hand Controller| 1
79| Roller fairlead| 1
80| Isolation switch| 1
81| Red AWG2 cable 300mm| 1
82| Black AWG2 cable 1800mm| 1
83| Red AWG2 cable 1500mm| 1
84| T Harness| 1
85| Isolation switch bracket| 1
86| contactor wires| 1
87| Hexagon socket cap

screwM5*20

| 6
88| Flat Washer φ5| 6
89| Hexagon nut M5| 6
90| Third Stage Retaining Circlip| 1
91| Input Shaft Bearing| 1
92| Gearbox Cover Ratchet Bearing| 1
93| Anti-Wear Washer| 1

Winch Assembly – Covert 12 Synthetic

COVERT 12 Synthetic Model Parts List

Cap Screw M8*100

| 4
2| Spring Washer φ8| 8
3| Flat Washerφ8| 8
4| Rubber plug for clutch| 1
5| Gearbox End Cover| 1
6| Third Stage Sun Gear| 1
7| Gearbox Cover Ratchet Bearing| 1
8| First Stage Gear Shaft| 1
9| Pawl PIN| 2
10| Pawl| 2
11| Spring| 2
12| Pawl Spacer Bush| 2
13| First Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
14| Bearing Anti-Wear Washer| 1
15| Hexagon socket set screws

M5*20

| 1
16| Needle Roller Bearing| 1
17| O Ring Seal 122*2.65| 1
18| Gearbox Housing Second

Stage

| 1
19| 3rd Stage Rotating Ring Gear| 1
20| Third Stage Retaining Circlip| 1
21| Third Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
22| O Ring Seal 125*2.65| 2
23| Third Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
24| Fourth Stage Gear Ring| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
25| Fourth Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
26| Input Shaft Bearing| 1
27| Drum Support Gearbox Side| 1
28| Spring Washer φ5| 14
29| Hexagon socket cap screw

M5*25

| 8
30| Drums slide Bearing| 2
31| Drum Support Seal| 2
32| Shaft Coupler| 1
33| Tie bar top cover| 1
34| Hexagon socket cap screw

M4*10

| 6
35| Tie bar| 1
36| Hexagon socket cap screw

M8*25

| 4
37| Drum assembly| 1
38| Synthetic rope 11mm*24m| 1
39| Motor Output Shaft| 1
40| Motor Coupling| 1
41| Drum Support Motor Side| 1
42| 10K Motor Cover| 1
43| Flat Washer φ6| 5
44| Spring Washer φ6| 3
45| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*70

| 3
46| Motor o-ring| 2
47| Motor cover spacer| 1
48| 12K Motor Assembly| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
49| Motor End Cover| 1
50| Motor Mounting Hexagon Head Bolts M6175mm| 2
51| Receiver| 1
52| Cross recessed pan head tap- ping screw3.516| 2
53| Control Box top cover (Plastic)| 1
54| Control Box Cover (Aluminum)| 1
55| Albright Contactor| 1
56| Hexagon socket cap screw

M4*10

| 2
57| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*25

| 4
58| Red AWG2 cable 1500mm| 1
59| Contactor wire| 1
60| Clutch Pin| 1
61| Clutch Spring| 1
62| O Ring Seal φ10φ1.8| 1
63| O Ring Seal φ192.65| 1
64| Clutch Cam| 1
65| Clutch Handle| 1
66| Cross recessed pan head screw M420| 1
67| Second Stage Bearing| 1
68| Second Stage Pinion Shaft| 1
69| Friction Brake Block| 1
70| Ratchet Gear With Friction Pad| 2
71| First Stage Ratchet Gear| 1
72| Ratchet Bearing| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
73| Stop Washer M12| 1
74| Nut M121.25| 1
75| Hand Strap| 1
76| Synthetic rope version SLR333 Hook| 1
77| Remote Control Cable| 1
78| Handheld Controller| 1
79| Hawse fairlead| 1
80| M10 Nyloc Nut| 2
81| Hexagon socket flat head

screw M10*50

| 2
82| Hexagon socket flat head

screw M10*40

| 2
83| Flat Washer φ10| 6
84| Spring Washer φ10| 6
85| Winch Mounting Nut M10| 4
86| M10*35mm Hex Head Screw| 4
87| Isolation switch| 1
88| Red AWG2 cable 300mm| 1
89| Black AWG2 cable 1800mm| 1
90| T Harness| 1
91| Isolation switch bracket| 1
92| Hexagon socket cap screw

M5*20

| 6
93| Flat Washer φ5| 6
94| Flat Washer M5| 6

Winch Assembly – Covert 12 Wire

COVERT 12 Wire Model Parts List

Cap Screw M8*100

| 4
2| Spring Washer φ8| 8
3| Flat Washerφ8| 8
4| Rubber plug for clutch| 1
5| Gearbox End Cover| 1
6| Third Stage Sun Gear| 1
7| Gearbox Cover Ratchet Bearing| 1
8| First Stage Gear Shaft| 1
9| Pawl PIN| 2
10| Pawl| 2
11| Spring| 2
12| Pawl Spacer Bush| 2
13| First Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
14| Bearing Anti-Wear Washer| 1
15| Hexagon socket set screws

M5*20

| 1
16| Needle Roller Bearing| 1
17| O Ring Seal 122*2.65| 1
18| Gearbox Housing Second

Stage

| 1
19| 3rd Stage Rotating Ring Gear| 1
20| Third Stage Retaining Circlip| 1
21| Third Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
22| O Ring Seal 125*2.65| 2
23| Third Stage Anti-Wear Washer| 2
24| Fourth Stage Gear Ring| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
25| Fourth Stage Planetary Gear Assembly| 1
26| Input Shaft Bearing| 1
27| Drum Support Gearbox Side| 1
28| Spring Washer φ5| 14
29| Hexagon socket cap screw

M5*25

| 8
30| Drums slide Bearing| 2
31| Drum Support Seal| 2
32| Shaft Coupler| 1
33| Tie bar top cover| 1
34| Hexagon socket cap screw

M4*10

| 6
35| Tie bar| 1
36| Hexagon socket cap screw

M8*25

| 4
37| Drum assembly| 1
38| Wire rope 10.3mm*25m| 1
39| Motor Output Shaft| 1
40| Motor Coupling| 1
41| Drum Support Motor Side| 1
42| 10K Motor Cover| 1
43| Flat Washer φ6| 5
44| Spring Washer φ6| 3
45| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*70

| 3
46| Motor o-ring| 2
47| Motor cover spacer| 1
48| 12K Motor Assembly| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
49| Motor End Cover| 1
50| Motor Mounting Hexagon Head Bolts M6175mm| 2
51| Receiver| 1
52| Cross recessed pan head tap- ping screw 3.516| 2
53| Control Box top cover (Plastic)| 1
54| Control Box Cover (Aluminum)| 1
55| Albright Contactor| 1
56| Hexagon socket cap screw

M4*10

| 2
57| Hexagon socket cap screw

M6*25

| 4
58| Red AWG2 cable 1500mm| 1
59| Contactor wire| 1
60| Clutch Pin| 1
61| Clutch Spring| 1
62| O Ring Seal φ10φ1.8| 1
63| O Ring Seal φ192.65| 1
64| Clutch Cam| 1
65| Clutch Handle| 1
66| Cross recessed pan head screw M420| 1
67| Second Stage Bearing| 1
68| Second Stage Pinion Shaft| 1
69| Friction Brake Block| 1
70| Ratchet Gear With Friction Pad| 2
71| First Stage Ratchet Gear| 1
72| Ratchet Bearing| 1
73| Stop Washer M12| 1
Item No:| Description| Qty
---|---|---
74| Nut M121.25| 1
75| Hand Strap| 1
76| Wire rope version 3/8′ Hook| 1
77| Remote Control Cable| 1
78| Handheld Controller| 1
79| Roller fairlead| 1
80| M10 Nyloc Nut| 2
81| Hexagon socket flat head

screw M10*50

| 2
82| Hexagon socket flat head

screw M10*40

| 2
83| Flat Washer φ10| 6
84| Spring Washer φ10| 6
85| Winch Mounting Nut M10| 4
86| M10*35mm Hex Head Screw| 4
87| Isolation switch| 1
88| Red AWG2 cable 300mm| 1
89| Black AWG2 cable 1800mm| 1
90| T Harness| 1
91| Isolation switch bracket| 1
92| Hexagon socket cap screw

M5*20

| 6
93| Flat Washer φ5| 6
94| Flat Washer M5| 6

KINGSLEY PRODUCTS – WARRANTY POLICY

Our Warranty
We warrant to you that the Kingsley product is free from defects in workmanship and materials for the warranty period.

Fitting and use
Please ensure you:

• Fit the Kingsley product by the product information and all relevant vehicle safety and compliance laws
• Use the Kingsley product for the purpose for which it was originally designed and by the product information and all relevant vehicle safety and compliance laws

Exclusions
Our warranty doesn’t cover:

• Normal wear and tear
• Wear from the use of synthetic or wire ropes.
• Surface finish from use
• Fitting the Kingsley product other than under the product information and any relevant vehicle safety and compliance laws, including incorrect fitting
• Using the Kingsley product other than for the purpose for which it was originally designed or other than per the product information and any relevant vehicle safety and compliance laws, including unusual, improper or negligent use or misuse or overloading
• Misuse or neglect of the Kingsley product, including improper repair or maintenance or failing to repair or maintain
• Alteration, abuse, acts of nature, terrorism, vandalism, collision, road hazards or adverse conditions
• Removal or re-installation of the winch

Making a claim
Please immediately contact us as soon as you become aware of a possible defect in the Kingsley product. We’ll arrange for you to either attend a Kingsley outlet (at your cost) for a Kingsley representative to inspect the Kingsley product (as fitted to your vehicle) or for you to return the Kingsley product to us. We’ll also request you to provide the purchase receipt and complete a warranty claim form. In order to ensure our warranty is not voided, please keep the purchase receipt as proof of purchase and don’t remove the fitted Kingsley product from your vehicle before contacting us. Note: Non- transferable warranty. The original purchaser can only claim warranty. If your claim’s in order, we’ll notify you and (at our sole discretion) either repair or replace the defective workmanship or materials (at our cost) or refund to you the purchase price you paid for the defective Kingsley product. If further information or investigation is required or if the claim does not meet the requirements under our warranty, we’ll let you know.

Australian Consumer Law
The Kingsley product comes with guarantees that can’t be excluded under the Australian Customer Law. You’re entitled to a replacement or refund if there’s a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You’re also entitled to have the Kingsley product repaired or replaced if it fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure doesn’t amount to a major failure.

Other consumer rights
The benefits to you under our warranty are in addition to any other rights and remedies you are entitled to under relevant consumer laws. Our warranty replaces any other warranty given by Kingsley or it’s supplier in respect of the Kingsley product.

Terms
The following terms have the following meanings:

Product information

| Information about the Kingsley product which may be contained in any of the documentation provided with the Kingsley product, including safety instructions, installation instructions, operating instructions, owner’s manual, service manual, labels and packaging

Purchase date

| The date you purchased the Kingsley product from a Kingsley outlet, as

specified in the purchase receipt

Kingsley outlet| An outlet authorised by Kingsley to sell Kingsley products
Kingsley products| Products or components which Kingsley manufacturers or sells through Kingsley outlets

Warranty period

|

Commences on and from the purchase date and ends as follows:

Limited Lifetime Warranty (7 Year Warranty on Electrical components).

We/Us

|

Kingsley Enterprises Pty Ltd (ABN 23 001 592 749)

E: [email protected]

A: 6A Brooks Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565 P: 1800 654 767

W: www.bushranger.com.au

You| The purchaser of the Kingsley product from a Kingsley outlet

• www.bushranger.com.au/winch

Kingsley Enterprises PTY. LTD.
Free Call | 1800 654 767 (Australia Only) International | +61 2 8700 0400

• Email | [email protected]
• Address | 6A Brooks Road, Ingleburn NSW 2565

References

• Bushranger 4x4 Gear
• Bushranger 4x4 Gear
• Winch - Bushranger 4x4 Gear

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