CSI X3500 Operator's manual

WARNING

WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

1.7 Improper use or overloading of the winch can result in a release of load or rope failure.
Before winching a load, be sure the clutch is fully in the engaged position.
• Always properly seat load in throat of hook.
• Always use a shackle or strap when attaching the hook to an anchor point.
• Always use a hook with a latch and insure hook latch is closed and not supporting load.
• Always keep hands clear of rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation
and when spooling in or out.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling rope in or out during installation and operation.
• Never touch rope or hook while in tension or under load.
• Never hook the rope back onto itself.
• Never use winch to lift or move persons.
• Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load.
1.8 Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard
• Keep the duration of your pulls as short as possible.
• Do not step over a cable, or near a cable under load.
• Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load, rope is in tension or drum is moving.
• Always keep hands clear of rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation and when spooling
in or out.
• Always keep wired remote control lead clear of the drum, rope and rigging. Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed wires or
loose connections. Replace remote control if damaged. Use only manufacturer’s identical replacements with the
 exactspecications.
• Always pass wired remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door, when using remote inside a vehicle.
• Never leave remote control where it can be activated during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being used.
• If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch, stop and let it cool for a few minutes. Do not pull more than one
minute at or near the rated load. Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls.
• Checkmotoroften,neverwinchingoutofmaxpullandspecictime,itwillmakethemotorhotanddamageit.
1.9 General Safety
• Always know your winch. Take time to fully read the Installation Guide and the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques in
order to understand your winch and its operation.
• Electric winches are for intermittent usage and should not be used in constant duty applications.
• Modication,alteration,ordeviationtothewinchshouldonlybemadebyqualiedWinchCompany.(Alteringormodifying
 thewinch(i.e.machiningorwelding)inanyway,willvoidthewarranty.)
• Never operate this winch if you are under 16 years of age.
• Neveroperatethiswinchwhenundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication.
• Never exceed winch/rope capacity listed on product data sheet. Double line using a snatch block to reduce winch load.
DANGER
WARNING

CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTICE

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0.79”
0.79”0.98”

 SYMPTOM POSSIBLECAUSE SUGGESTEDREMEDY
• Solenoid malfunctioning • Insert switch assembly all the way
• Switch assembly not connected properly into the connector
• Loose battery cable • Tighten nuts on all cable
• Battery weak connections.
• Replace switch assembly
Motor does not turn on • Check for voltage at armature
• Check battery for proper voltage level
Motor runs but cable drum • Move Cam Ring to the “in” position. If
 doesnotturn •CamRing(clutch)notengaged problempersists,aqualiedtechnician 
needs to check and repair.
Motor runs slowly or without • Battery weak, recharge.
normal power • Run winch with vehicle motor running
  •Insufcientcurrentorvoltage •Looseorcorrodedbatterycable
connections
• Clean, tighten or replace battery cables
Motor runs too hot • Long period of operation • Let winch cool down periodically
Winch runs in one • Defective or stuck solenoid • Repair or replace solenoid.
direction only • Defective switch assembly • Replace switch assembly
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Line Pull:
Line Speed:
Motor Current:
Lbs 0 1000 2000 3000 3500
Kgs 0 454 907 1360 1589
FPM 16 10.5 9.2 7.2 5.9
MPM 4.9 3.2 2.8 2.2 1.8
Amps 15 70 10.5 135 150
LINE SPEED & MOTOR CURRENT
(FIRST LAYER)
M 2.1 4.6 7.6 10
Layer of Cable
Rated Line Pull Per Layer
Cable Capacity Per Layer:
Lbs 3500 2870 2430 2100
Kgs 1598 1300 1100 950
Ft 6.9 15.1 24.9 36.4
1 2 3 4
LINE PULL & CABLE CAPACITY