TRAC Anchor Winch User Manual 092110
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1. 5 6 Safety Cable Assembly T10108 6 T10109 6 1 7 Bearing T10108 7 T10109 7 1 8 Lock Nut T10108 8 T10109 8 1 9 Housing Screws T10108 9 T10109 9 4 10 Housing T10108 10 T10109 10 1 14 Switch with Switch Plate T10108 14 T10109 14 1 15 Anchor Roller Assembly T10108 15 T10109 15 1 16 13 12 Circuit Breaker Assembly T10108 16 T10109 16 1 17 Installation Wire T10108 17 T10109 17 2 18 Control Unit T10108 18 T10109 18 12. breaker halts operation of the winch during retrieval or deployment the winch may have been overloaded the supplied circuit breaker will reset after a minute WARNING Entanglement hazards 1 Never place any object or tool in the rope spool while 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 anchor winch retrieves and deploys river and mushroom anchors using anchor rope This anchor winch features power up and power down operation with a switch that is installed on the winch cover A second switch item T10115 can be installed at a remote location such as at the boat s helm INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED 1 Electric Drill 2 5 16 Drill Bit 3 Electrical Terminal Crimping Tool 4 Adjustable Wrench 5 Phillips Screw Driver MATERIALS REQUIRED 1 Winch and Anchor Roller davit 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 for Fisherman 25 and up to 30 Ibs for Pontoon 35 Battery Wire and
3. warning is ignored It also may mean a hazard that will only cause damage to property NOTE Note means any additional information pertaining to the product or its proper usage 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 DANGER Rope breakage 1 Never allow anyone to be positioned between the anchor and the winch If the rope breaks it could snap back with enough force to cause injury 2 The winch is shipped with a closed loop anchor roller If the included anchor roller is ever replaced it must be replaced by a 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 an anchor rope with a minimum of 500 pound tensile strength for this product Never substitute cable for rope Cable is not an acceptable anchor line as it does not stretch and is easily frayed If cable breaks it can snap back with more force than a rope 4 This product is intended to lift river amp mushroom anchors Do not attempt to lift or move people or other objects 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 DANGER Electr
4. Circuit Breaker included DUNN 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 important that the anchor roller line 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 Using a marker or pencil mark the anchor roller mounting holes on the deck Remove 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 Mark and drill the holes There are four 8mm bolt mounting holes and a hole for the battery lead wires Place the anchor winch in position and bolt to the deck Use fender washers and or marine plywood under the deck to ensure the greatest strength and to spread the load SOOO a ON en WIRING SELECTION
5. TRAC Installation and Operating Instructions For ANCHOR WINCH Models T10108 Fisherman 25 T10109 Pontoon 35 If you have any questions or difficulty installing this product TRAC is here to help First READ THIS MANUAL If you still need help call us from 8 am to 4 pm central time Monday Friday 615 309 8123 Anchor Winch T10108 Fisherman 25 and T10109 Pontoon 35 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 Issues Used throughout this manual are four signal words to define safety issues We use these words in this manual to help you avoid dangerous situations These words are DANGER Danger means a hazard that will cause death or serious injury if the warning is ignored WARNING Warning means a hazard that could cause death or serious injury if the warning is ignored CAUTION Caution means a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the
6. afety cable 1 After the winch is installed and the anchor attached to the rope and power the winch UP until the anchor is in the docked position in the anchor roller davit Attach the safety cable snap ring hook on the anchor shackle Loosen the safety cable clamp and adjust the cable so the slack is removed but so the snap ring hook can still be removed from the shackle The cable will need some slack to be able to unhook the snap ring hook Tighten cable clamp The excess cable may be cut and removed You may want to leave a few inches of extra cable for later adjustment 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 of water you may need 60 feet 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 i
7. amp SPECIFICATION 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 a fire PANEL SWITCH INSTALLATION amp WIRING DANGER Always disconnect battery wires from the battery before attempting to install relocate or service the winch DANGER Make sure all crimped electrical connectors meet industry standards CAUTION Follow order of wiring steps to ensure power is not applied to winch until wires and circuit breakers are installed CAUTION Keep wires away from intense sources of heat Be sure newly installed wires are away from any bare wires CAUTION 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 buss bar flat stamped metal part with two holes is attached to the colored post on
8. ical shock and fire hazards 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 Large gauge wire is permitted 2 Use the supplied circuit breaker or a 20 amp in line fuse when installing this winch 3 Use only suitable wire for electrical connections between the winch and battery 4 Make sure any crimped electrical connectors meet industry strength requirements 5 Always disconnect the battery lead wires from the battery before attempting to install relocate or service the winch DANGER Cruising and boat trailering hazards When the boat is cruising 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 WARNING Anchoring hazards 1 Itis a best practice to tie the anchor line off to a cleat or other secure point when the boat is anchored The winch life may be reduced if it is used to hold the load of the boat while anchored 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 expend winch life and prevent ware and possible failure 2 Do not pull a load greater than the rating for the winch If the circuit
9. n wind or current The more scope or anchor line out the better the anchor will hold Using more scope more line out is better than using a heavier anchor 4 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 9 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 615 309 8123 for warranty service TRAC will attempt to provide parts needed to repair the winch If the winch is to be returned purchasers 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 follo
10. 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 SECOND SWITCH A second switch may be installed at another location such as the boat s helm If this is desired purchase TRAC item T10115 Second Switch Kit from the store where the winch was purchased or buy it directly from TRAC by calling 615 309 8123 29 99 at time of printing The Second Switch Kit includes the membrane switch same as on the winch housing switch panel mounting screws and 24 wire harness with quick connectors The wire is routed from the new switch location to the winch and easily connects with quick connectors WIRELESS REMOTE As an option TRAC offers a Wireless Remote for use with this anchor winch It consists of a wireless remote control similar to the key fob remote for a car and a control unit that is easily installed to the winch frame under the winch cover Item T10116 Wireless Remote Kit can be purchased from the store where the winch was purchased or directly from TRAC by calling 615 309 8123 39 99 at time of printing ROPE INSTALLATION 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 ou
11. tside 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 1 4 anchor rope Use anchor rope with a minimum of 500 pounds of tensile strength The rope that is installed on the winch is suitable for this winch ANCHOR ATTACHMENT Use a river or mushroom type anchor up to a maximum weight of 25 Ib for the model Fisherman 25 or 35 Ib for the Pontoon 35 Do not exceed this weight or anchor winch damage will occur Use a lighter anchor when possible Attach the anchor to a shackle to the anchor shank eye Tie the rope to the anchor shackle CAUTION The knot must be securely fastened and tested by the user before anchoring SAFETY CABLE ATTACHMENT 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 will cause serious damage and or injury The safety cable is only designed to hold the anchor in place when the boat is underway in the water Follow the procedures outlined below to attach a s
12. w 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 There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one 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 Rev 092110 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION Fisherman 25 PART Pontoon 35 PART QTY 1 Frame T10108 1 T10109 1 1 2 11 Threaded Stud w Nut T10108 2 T10109 2 3 3 Gear Motor T10108 3 T10109 3 1 4 Rope Spool w Rope T10108 4 T10109 4 1 5 Washer T10108 5 T10109 5
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