TRAC Fisherman 25 User Manual
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1. P10108 27 eje m eel TRAC Anchor Winch Limited Warranty This limited warranty is provided by TRAC Outdoor Products Co TRAC to the original consumer purchaser purchaser of the TRAC Anchor Winch This limited warranty is not transferable to any other party TRAC will at it option repair or replace any part s of the TRAC Anchor Winch which may be found by TRAC to be defective within two 2 years of purchase TRAC will pay the shipping charge to the purchaser for any part s which may be shipped by TRAC For warranty repair or replacement the purchaser must provide dated proof of purchase and notify TRAC of the request for warranty service The purchaser will notify TRAC by email at info TRAC Outdoor com or by phone at 615 462 6224 for warranty service TRAC will attempt to provide parts needed to repair the winch If the winch is to be returned purchaser will be provided a Return Goods Authorization RGA to include with any return for warranty service which will be shipped at the purchaser s expense to the address provided The purchaser must use reasonable care in maintenance and operation of the product in accordance with this manual Failure to follow the instructions in the manual will void the warranty This warranty covers defects in material or workmanship of the TRAC Anchor Winch This warranty does not cover failure that results from misuse improper installation accident abuse neglect modification or improper maintenance The2. important that the anchor roller lines up with the centerline of the rope spool for proper operation To mount the anchor winch follow these steps 1 Locate anchor roller on deck in desired location The anchor roller must be located at the edge of the deck and must extend over the edge to allow the anchor to clear the deck when it is docked in the anchor roller 2 Look below the deck and check for any obstructions underneath the desired anchor roller location Also make sure there is enough space for the winch to be placed in line with rope spool centered on the anchor roller Remove the 2 Phillips head screws in the rear of the davit assembly to expose the mounting holes Using a marker or pencil mark the anchor roller mounting holes on the deck Remove the anchor roller Drill the holes Secure the anchor roller to the deck using three 8mm bolts nuts and washers Place winch on boat deck and align the center of the rope spool with the center of the anchor roller Look below the deck and check for any obstructions underneath the desired anchor winch mounting location To expose the mounting holes remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the cover on the winch frame and disconnect the white connector for the switch 10 Mark and drill the holes There are four 8mm bolt mounting holes and a hole for the battery lead wires oe SEOL UR RON 11 Place the anchor winch in position and bolt to the deck Use fender washers and or marine plywood u
3. than using a heavier anchor Maintenance Salt Water Rinsing To minimize common corrosion from salt water it is a best practice to rinse off the winch after each use with fresh water Simply point a hose inside the rope opening over the cover and around the surrounding boat deck to wash away any salt water residue A CAUTION Always raise the anchor before moving the boat Do NOT try to drag the anchor with the boat s power This will cause product damage or injury Do NOT use the anchor winch to pull the boat to the anchor position Motor the boat toward the anchor when retrieving the anchor rope ANCHOR WINCH PARTS If ordering a part provide the product model as well as the part number PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART QTY Switch Assembly Frame support rod w 2 screws and washers Cover Screw Stand SHORT w hardware Cover Screw Stand LONG w hardware Actuator Block Actuator Block Retention Plug Rope 0 20 5mm dia x 100 ft 14 Gear Motor Assembly 1 Gear and Shaft Assembly with Bearing 16 Gear Motor Bracket 17 C Clip 18 C Clip Washer not shown me Davit assembly complete moos 20 Safety Cable with Snap Hook P10108 20 1 at Relay and CU Plate w screws P10108 21 1 22 AnchorShackle POM 1 3 Circuit Breaker P10108 23 1 p24 Gasket Proao8 24 25 CoverandscrewsforMotor P10108 25 1 26 Hardware Pack not shown P10108 265 1 27 Battery Wire notshown
4. winch is suitable for this winch The knot must be securely fastened and tested by the user before anchoring SAFETY CABLE USE A DANGER When the boat is being trailered the anchor must be placed in the boat and secured If the anchor breaks free during trailering it could cause serious damage and or injury The safety cable is only designed to hold the anchor in place when the boat is underway on the water ANCHOR WINCH OPERATION The anchor winch is simple to operate To lower the anchor press and hold the button with the arrow which points DOWN Release the button when you wish to stop letting rope out To raise the anchor press and hold the button with the arrow that points UP Release the button when the anchor is docked or when you wish to stop the retrieval of the anchor Helpful hints 1 When the anchor seems to reach the lake or river bottom release the switch and allow the boat to take up the rope slack then slowly release a small amount of rope at a time until the boat is holding its position If too much rope is let out too quickly the rope could tangle in the winch housing 2 If you are in 20 feet 6 1m of water you may need to let out 60 feet 18 3m or more of rope to hold in wind or current The ratio of rope length to depth is called scope and a scope of 5 to 1 in common in wind or current The more scope or anchor line out the better the anchor will hold 3 Using more scope more line out is better
5. with two holes is attached to the colored post on the circuit breaker and the large hole on the buss bar is attached to the battery positive terminal The BLACK negative wire is attached to the battery negative terminal ANCHOR ATTACHMENT Use a river or mushroom type anchor up to a maximum weight of 25 Ib 20 Ib anchor is recommended Do not exceed this weight or anchor winch damage will occur Use a lighter anchor when possible Attach the anchor shackle to the anchor shank eye Attach the rope to the anchor shackle ROPE INSTALLATION A CAUTION Anchor rope comes pre installed from the factory but if you need to install new rope insert the rope through the hole located on the inside of the drum where the rope spools and tie an overhand knot on the outside of the spool so the knot can be pulled into the countersunk hole on the outside end of the spool Pull the rope so the knot is tight against the counter sunk hole Make sure the rope is not tangled and not looped around anything and is free to wrap on the spool Hold tension of the rope while wearing a glove Press the UP direction on the switch and hold until the rope is neatly wrapped on the spool Release the switch button at anytime during the wrapping of the rope on the spool if an unsatisfactory wrap is occurring The spool will hold as much as 100 of 5mm 0 20 anchor rope Use anchor rope with a minimum of 500 pounds of tensile strength The rope that is installed on the
6. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANCHOR WINCHES T10108 25 Fisherman 25 If you have any questions or difficulty installing this product we are here to help First READ THIS MANUAL If you still need help call us from 9 am to 4 pm Central time Monday Friday 615 462 6224 Note At this time we provide Phone Support in English only Visit www TRAC Outdoor com to view our installation video and check out the rest of the TRAC product line Installation and Operating Instructions Please read and save these instructions Read carefully before attempting to assemble install operate or maintain this anchor winch Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and or property damage Retain instructions for future reference Unpacking When unpacking inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit Make sure the winch is correctly installed before putting unit into service GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Throughout this manual potential safety hazards will be noted with the following terms Please read and understand these terms before operating the product A DANGER AWARNING A CAUTION Danger means a hazard that witt f Warning means a hazard that couLD Caution means a hazard that MAY cause minor or cause death or serious injury ifthe cause death or serious injury if the moderate injury if the
7. le retrieving or deploying the anchor The tool or object could become tangled in the rope resulting in serious injury and or damage to the winch 2 Do not wear loose fitting clothing scarves or neck ties during the operation of the winch Loose clothing may become caught in moving parts resulting in injury or death 3 Do not operate the winch under the influence of drugs and or alcohol WINCH DESCRIPTION This winch retrieves and deploys river and mushroom anchors using anchor rope and features power up power down operation with switch on the winch cover A wireless remote control item T10116 as well as a second switch kit item T10115 are available for purchase from the store where the winch was purchased or buy it directly from TRAC on our website TRAC outdoor com or call 615 462 6224 INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED 1 Electric Drill and 5 16 Drill Bit 2 Phillips Screw Driver 3 Adjustable Crescent style wrench 4 14 mm 9 16 socket and driver MATERIALS REQUIRED Winch and Anchor Roller davit included Seven 8mm bolts washers and nuts included Longer bolts may be required if your deck is very thick Shackle for anchor attachment included River or Mushroom anchor not included 20 Ibs recommended with a short shank Battery Wire and Circuit Breaker included a kn INSTALLING ANCHOR WINCH ON BOAT DECK The anchor winch can be installed on the fore front or the aft rear of the boat It is
8. nder the deck to ensure the greatest strength and to spread the load WIRING SELECTION amp SPECIFICATION A DANGER Do not use wire sizes smaller than 14 AWG with 105 degree C rated insulation Using wire that is insufficient could result in overloading and a fire The use of larger diameter wire small gauge number is permitted and can improve the flow of electrical current If the length of wire that was included with the winch was not long enough consider acquiring the next larger wire size 12 AWG for your installation Use the supplied circuit breaker or an in line 20 amp fuse Using incorrect circuit breakers may result in melting of wire insulation and possibly a fire A DANGER e Always disconnect battery wires from the battery before attempting to install relocate or service the winch e Make sure all crimped electrical connectors meet industry standards A CAUTION e Follow order of wiring steps to ensure power is not applied to winch until wires and circuit breakers are installed e Keep wires away from intense sources of heat Be sure newly installed wires are away from any bare wires e Never attach the circuit breaker to the negative terminal of the battery WIRING The wires and switch are all properly connected You will need to route the battery wires from the winch to battery and connect the RED positive wire to the silver post on the circuit breaker The small hole on the circuit breaker buss bar flat stamped metal part
9. re is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to two 2 years from the date of purchase Any damage to watercraft resulting from proper or improper use of this TRAC Anchor Winch is not covered under this warranty Costs of installation or repair by service centers or marine repair facilities are not covered by this warranty This is the exclusive remedy and any liability for any and all incidental or consequential damages or expenses whatsoever is excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state TRAC Outdoor Products Company 251A Mayfield Drive Smyrna TN 37167 www trac outdoor com info trac outdoor com 615 462 6224
10. rmitted Use the supplied circuit breaker or a 20 amp in line fuse when installing this winch Use only suitable wire for electrical connections between the winch and battery Make sure any crimped electrical connectors meet industry strength and current requirements Always disconnect the battery lead wires from the battery before attempting to install relocate or service the winch A DANGER Cruising and boat trailering hazards As a precaution when the boat is underway the anchor must be secured with the safety cable provided When the boat is being trailered the anchor must be placed inside the boat or tow vehicle If the anchor breaks free during cruising or trailering it could cause serious damage and or injury AUTION A U lO Storage and Maintenance For storage it is best to disconnect positive wire from battery m Electrical shock and fire hazards a eS A OnE A WARNING Anchoring hazards 1 Damage to the winch motor WILL occur if you motor your boat while the anchor is down dragging the anchor will damage the winch Tying to a cleat will extend winch life and prevent wear and possible failure 2 Do not pull a load greater than 90 pounds 3 Ifthe circuit breaker halts operation of the winch during retrieval or deployment the winch may have been overloaded the supplied circuit breaker will auto reset after a minute A WARNING Entanglement hazards 1 Never place any object or tool in the rope spool whi
11. warning is ignored It may also warning is ignored warning is ignored mean hazard that will only cause damage to property SAFETY ISSUES Read this user manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the winch A DANGER Rope breakage 1 Never allow anyone to be positioned between the anchor and the winch If rope breaks it could snap back and cause injury 2 The winch is shipped with a closed loop anchor roller Always use closed loop anchor roller The closed loop anchor roller will prevent the anchor line from snapping onto the boat deck in the event the rope breaks 3 Always use anchor rope with minimum 500 Ibs tensile strength for this product Never substitute cable for rope Cable is not an acceptable anchor line as it does not stretch is easily frayed and can snap back with more force than a rope This product is intended to lift short shanked river amp mushroom anchors Do not attempt to use for any other purpose 5 Inspect entire rope for weak or worn condition or kinking short tight twist or curl before each use Replace worn rope with anchor rope with a minimum 500 Ib break strength A DANGER 1 Do not use electrical wire sizes smaller than 14 AWG gauge with a 105 C temperature rating Using wire that is too small could result in overloading and a fire Larger gauge wire is pe
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