Kubota Impac 500 User manual

IMPAC 500
IMPAC™ forKubota™
SAFETY, INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL Impac 500

TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION................................................................................... 1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION............................................................. 1
SAFETY .................................................................................................
2
SAFETY LABELS........................................................................... 2- 3
OPERATIONAL SAFETY................................................................ 4- 6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 7- 14
IMPAC 500 OPERATING CONTROLS .......................................... 15
OPERATING THE IMPAC 500 SYSTEM........................................ 16- 17
IMPAC 500 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE........................... 18- 21
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM................................................. 22
WARRANTY.................................................................................... 23
QUALITY SERVICE / CONTACT INFORMATION......................... 23
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 24
Notes................................................................................................ 25
CONTACT INFORMATION............................................................ 23

INTRODUCTION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Using your Operator’s Manual
Read this entireOperator’s Manual, especially the
Safety Information, before operating.
This Manual is an important part of your machine.
Keep all Manuals in a convenient location so they
can be accessed easily.
Use the Safety and Operating information in both the
IMPAC 500™ Operator’s Manual and the Machine
Operator’s Manual to operate and service the unit
safely and correctly.
The Assembly and Installation sections of this
Manual provide information to assemble and install
the IMPAC 500™ system into the cargo box of your
vehicle.
Refer to the Service section if any adjustments are
required.
If you have any questions or concerns with the
assembly, installation or operation of the unit,
contact your IMPAC 500™ System Representative
or
IMPAC™ CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTER:
1-956-233-3294
When contacting the IMPAC 500™ Customer
Contact Center for information on servicing,
always provide the Product Serial Number (located
on the control box) and Date of Purchase.
Locate the Product Serial
Number and record all relevant
information in the spaces
below.
DATE OF PURCHASE:
DEALER NAME:
DEALER PHONE:
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER:
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SAFETY
CAUTION READ THIS ENTIRE OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING WORK
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND USE CARE WHEN WORKING WITH POWER TOOLS
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturing of IMPAC™ products. Unfortunately, all efforts to
provide safe equipment can be totally negated by a single careless act by an Installer or Operator.
Accident Prevention and Safety are dependent upon the awareness and proper training of the personnel who
operate and maintain this equipment. The best safety device is a careful and informed Owner/Operator.
Taking precedence over any specific rule, however, is the most important rule of all: SAFETY FIRST
IMPAC™ Model P500™ lift system has a rated lift capacity of 227 kg (500 lbs)
Maximum Load capacity at full extension – 227 kg (500 lbs)
Maximum Winch load capacity at full extension – 227 kg (500 lbs)
Maximum Vehicle operating angle – 5 degrees
OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS!
Read and obey all Safety Symbols, Warnings, Cautionary Notes and Operating
Instructions on the IMPAC 500™ and in this Manual.
Ensure that all placards are in place and legible.
Failure to comply with safety precautions in this Manual and on the IMPAC 500™
is a safety violation that may result in serious injury, death or property damage.
SAFETY LABELS
Understanding Machine Safety Labels
The unit’s Safety Labels, as shown in this section, are placed in important areas on your IMPAC 500™ unit to
draw attention to potential safety hazards.
The Safety Labels on your unit are pictorial, ensuring they are most easily and universally understood.
Where necessary, the Operator’s Manual explains any potential safety hazards in special safety messages
identified with the words CAUTION or BE CAREFUL, and incorporate the Safety-Alert symbols shown below.
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SAFETY LABELS (cont…)
CAUTION
CAUTION - KEEP HANDS AWAY
This label is positioned on the lifting arms near the
“pinch points” where the lift arms, unit frame and
linkages converge, as well as on the lift arm
hydraulic cylinders where they pass into and out of
the lift frame.
To avoid risk of serious injury it is essential to keep
hands away from this area while the unit is in use.
It is the responsibility of the Operator to advise
others, including bystanders of this risk.
NEVER remove the CAUTION label and replace
immediately if missing.
BE CAREFUL
BE CAREFUL
NEVER depend on the hoist or rope to support a
lifted load.
NEVER stand or move under a lifted load.
While operating the winch use the holding strap to
maneuver the load.
DO NOT grip the rope or the rope hook.
It is recommended that leather gloves are used
when rewinding the rope after use.
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING WORK
It is the Owner’s/Operator’s responsibility to instruct and ensure that all Operators fully understand the safe
operation and maintenance of the IMPAC™ System. Anyone who operates the equipment must read and fully
understand this Manual prior to operating the lift system. Failure to observe these instructions and safety
procedures can result in serious injury and/or property damage.
Train IMPAC 500™ inspection and maintenance personnel for routine and periodic inspections and
maintenance. Such training requirements should also provide information for compliance with any Federal,
State and Local Code Requirements, existing Company safety rules and regulations and instructions
furnished for the IMPAC 500™ system. Because IMPAC 500™ has no direct involvement or control
over the operation and application of the IMPAC 500™ System once it is installed on a vehicle,
conforming to good safety practices is the responsibility of the Owner, the User, and its operating personnel.
Therefore, it is essential that all personnel who will install, inspect, test, maintain and operate the IMPAC
500™ unit, read and completely understand the contents of this Owner’s
Manual. Only those authorized and qualified personnel who have shown that they have read and
understood the Owner’s Manual and have understood the proper operation and maintenance of the IMPAC
500™ System should be permitted to operate the IMPAC 500™ System.
General Safety Information
READ and save all instructions.
NEVER engage in any practice that will divert your attention while operating the IMPAC 500™ System.
NEVER
operate the IMPAC 500™ System from the Driver or Passenger seats.
ALWAYS disconnect the IMPAC 500™ Controller and cable from the receptacle when moving the vehicle.
NEVER overload. Overloads can cause damage and create unsafe operating conditions. Ensure that the rated
load capacity of any sling, lifter or fitting is not exceeded. Learn to use the IMPAC 500™ System correctly.
Take time to practice so that you are comfortable with the operating system.
Maximum Load capacity at full extension – 227 kg (500lbs)
Maximum Winch load capacity at full extension – 227 kg (500 lbs)
Maximum vehicle operating angle – 5 degrees
NEVER handle the Hoist rope with bare hands
ALWAYS use leather gloves when handling the rope.
NEVER allow children or unauthorized personnel to operate the IMPAC 500™ System at any time.
NEVER
use the unit for lifting, supporting or transporting people.
NEVER stand beneath the load or IMPAC 500™ System lift frame or use over areas where people are present
NEVER operate the IMPAC 500™ System with Driver or Passenger in the vehicle.
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It is the Owner’s/Operator’s responsibility to use good judgment in the operation and maintenance of the
IMPAC™ Load Lift System.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY
(cont…)
General Safety Information (cont…)
NEVER operate the IMPAC 500™ System when someone is within an unsafe distance (clear of moving
components).
NEVER lift a load with a weight exceeding 227 kg (500lb).
Maximum Load capacity at full extension – 227 kg (500lbs)
Maximum Winch load capacity at full extension – 227 kg (500 lbs)
NEVER lift anything with the IMPAC 500™ System while the Kubota™ is on an incline or side of hill.
Maximum vehicle operating angle – 5 degrees
NEVER lift anything into the bed that will not fit, cause the vehicle to be unstable when driven or that cannot be
safely secured as to not move around when transported.
USE CAUTION - keep people, pets and property clear of the path of the load - keep work area clear and free of
obstructions.
DO NOT use for supporting an unattended load.
DO NOT use for towing other vehicles.
ALWAYS install cargo bed locking pins before operating the IMPAC 500™ System.
Before Operating
Visually inspect the hook, synthetic rope, hoist and accessories for any damage or wear.
Reject nylon slings with abnormal wear, torn stitching, broken or cut fibers or discoloration or deterioration.
Reject synthetic rope with kinking, crushing, evidence of heat damage, cracks, deformation or worn end
attachments.
Ensure that the Kubota™ cargo bed and suspension system are in good condition; i.e. shocks, springs
etc.
Check to see thatall fasteners are secure and that the gusset screws are all tight.
Check to ensure that the Cargo Bed/Box is locked to the main frame with provided locking device.
NEVER MOVE Kubota™ WITH A SUSPENDED LOAD
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY (cont…)

OPERATIONAL SAFETY (cont…)
Moving a Load
Center the hook over the load to keep the synthetic rope from slipping out of the drum grooves and
overlapping, and to prevent the load from swinging when it is lifted. Inspect the drum to verify that the
synthetic rope is in the grooves. Lift the load only high enough to clear the tailgate or rear of the cargo bed.
Keep fingers and arms well clear of the pinch points between the IMPAC 500™ System arms and frames.
NEVER stand in cargo bed when loading or unloading.
NEVER operate IMPAC 500™ System while the Kubota™ is on an incline or side of a hill.
AVOID SIDE PULLS - These can cause the winch synthetic rope to slip out of the drum groove, damaging
the rope or destabilizing the winch.
NEVER leave suspended loads unattended. In an emergency where the IMPAC 500™ System has become
inoperative, or if a load must be left suspended for any length of time, barricade and post signs under the load
and on all three sides. Turn off the Kubota™ and lock it so it cannot be moved.
Disclaimer
The IMPAC 500™ System is manufactured to exacting specifications and standards using high quality
materials, components and workmanship.
Guidelines for load lifting and safe operation need to be observed when using/operating the IMPAC 500™
load lift system. Overall performance of the system depends on the guidelines and safe operation
information in the OM being observed in conjunction with conditions on the day.
Examples of "conditions on the day" could be temperature variations, including highs and lows; hot, dry, cold,
raining; as well as size and type of load being lifted.
IMPAC 500™ and/or Kubota are not able to control your working environment or safe operating practices
at any given time, and are therefore not liable for variations in performance or injury resulting from misuse
or variations in"conditions onthe day".
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont…)
BEFORE INSTALLING LIFT SYSTEM -
PARK THE Polaris Ranger™ ON FLAT LEVEL GROUND, SET
PARK BRAKE AND CHOCK THE WHEELS
After the Polaris Ranger™ is securely parked, clear the
Polaris Ranger™ bed of any objects and ensure that it is
clean.
Before taking the next steps - lay out the following tools.
(See Figure 1)
INSTALLING LIFT SYSTEM
Your Polaris Ranger™ IMPAC 500™ System is shipped in
a box on a pallet. Using a crane, forklift or similar, place
the box/pallet on flat level ground, positioning it behind
and in line with the Polaris Ranger™ . This will make the
installation easier.(See Figure 2)
Figure 1
Remove the top of the box.
Remove the hardware package.
Figure 2
Tools needed for installation Remove the hardware that is securing the Lift System to
the base of the box/pallet. (See Figure 3)
Figure 3
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1) Flat Head Screwdriver
2) Phillips Screwdriver
3) Utility Knife
4) Crescent Adjustable Wrench
5) 7/16 inch Open End Wrench
6) 1/2 inch Open End Wrench
7)
Ratchet
8)
Ratchet Extension
9)
10mm Socket
10)
7/16 inch Socket
11)
1/2" inch Socket
12)
T30 Torx Wrench
13)
17/64 inch Drill Bit
14)
5/16 inch Drill Bit
15)
Drill
9/16 inch Open End Wrench
9/16" inch Socket
16)
17)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont…)
Step 2– Clear cargo bed of any objects.
Step 1– Open Tailgate
Step 4 – Place side Mounting wall onto the cargo bed.
(Repeat onDriver/Passenger Side)
Step 5 – Use a 1/2” & 9/16" socket/wrench to bolt support bolts. Insert the Use the 5/16" x 3/4"
with washers to bolt the top wall bracket and the 3/8" x 3" with lock washer to bolt the wall
bracket to the cargo bed.
(Repeat onDriver/Passenger Side)
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Step 3– Remove the the 4 Bed Tie down Hinges.
Also remove the bolt in front of bed tie down hinge.
Front Bolt
Remove Bed
Tie down Hinges
Step 6– Use a 1/2”socket/wrench to bolt support bolts. Use
the 5/16" x 1" with washers to bolt the Mount wall to the
cargo bed.
(Repeat onDriver/Passenger Side)
Step 7– Place Passenger side of the Impac 500 Unit on top of the Wall Mount use a 1/2”
socket/wrench to bolt the 5/16" x 1" on the front and 5/16" x 3/4"bolts with washers on the
rear side.
(Repeat onDriver/Passenger Side)
Step 8–– Place the winch rail into the arm on the passenger side and connect the driver side power connector.Then place winch rail into arm and bolt down
with EZ806 – 5/16”-18x 4” with EZ579 – 5/16” flat washer and EZ691 – 5/16”-18nylock nuts.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont…)
Step 9– Install the12V DC 103 HPU Starter 4-Pole Solenoid Part# EZ502 inside battery
storage compartment located under the cargo bed.You will need to drill two 1/4”
holes to mount Starter Solenoid to the inside ofthe battery storage compartment.
{Use 2pcs – Part# EZ872 Hexagon Head Cap Screw S.S. (1/4”-20 x 1/2” Long) and 2pcs –
Part# EZ631 Nylon Nut (1/4”-20)}
Step 10 – Place the Fuse Block next tothe 4-Pole
Solenoid way about 2”mark the holes on the Fuse
Block onto the battery storage compartment.
Step 12– Install the Wire Part# WG160
6inch Power Red Wire to the silver colored
#10 post on the Block Fuse 50Amp and
run it to the 5/16” post on the 4-Pole
Solenoid.
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Step 11 - Drill the mark holes with a 1/4" drill bit. Mount the resetting fuse Part # EZ677.
{Use 2pcs – Part# EZ609 Phillips Head Cap Screw S.S. (#10-32 x 3/4” Long) and 2pcs – Part# EZ661
Nylon Nut (#10-32).} {As shown above}
Step 13– Install the Wire Part# WG163 12 inch Ground Green Wire to Batteries
Ground terminal and run itto the #10 post on the 4-Pole Solenoid by pushing itin
through the existing wiring going into the center storage compartment under the
seat. {As shown above}
Step 14– Install theWire Part# WG162 24 inch Red Power Wire to the
Batteries Power terminal and run to the copper colored #10 post on the
Block Fuse 50 Amp by pushing itin through the existing wiring going into
the center storage compartment under the seat.
Step 15– Open the Kubota cargo bed outward toconnect the Wire Part# WG16472 inch Ignition
Power Wire tothe ignition terminal cable to the #10 post on the 4-PoleSolenoid. Run it over the
engine make sure you are not on any hot spots touching the wire.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont…)
Step 16 – Install the Wire Part# WG161 120inch Red and Black Quick Connect Wires by running it under the cargo bed and above the cargo bed
brace bars.By following the existing wiring on the chassis going into the battery storage compartment. Connecting the Red cable to the 5/16” post
on the 4-Pole Solenoid and the Black cable to the Batteries Ground Terminal.
{As Shown Below}
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Step 17 – Drill 1/4" holes front side of the cargo bed to support the actuator cable and the Red plug power cable.
(Use the 1/4"-20 screws and the Nylock 1/4"-20 Nut and the hose clamps provide.) After Installed connect the power to the unit.
{As Shown Below}

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont…)
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Step 18 – Insert Actuator Cable through the top hole of the control box and connect it to the Actuator Control PEM Box. Push
remanding cable into box and close the box with the cover. Use the existing holes clamp to secure the actutor cable to the
control box.
{As Shown Below}

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont…)
Step 18 - (A) Installing Open Cab Bed Lock System
Open the cargo bed to bump position. Next remove the 12mm bolt on the back of the cab wall place the
E5164PB Driver Side Bracket using the 12mm-1.25x35mm bolt provided. Repeat the same using E5165PB
Passenger Side Bracket .((As shown in Fig. A and B)) Reference to Open Cab Diagram Page 13.
Next remove the two top bolt of the cargo bed wall and reuse them to install the E5168PB Driver and
E5169PB Passenger Side Brackets. ((As shown in Fig. C)) Reference to Open Cab Diagram Page 13. Some
adjustment may be required.
(B) Installing Closed Cab Bed Lock System
Open the Cargo Bed to Bump position. Next remove the 10mm bolt on the back of the cab wall. Secure the
E5166PB Bridge Bracket to the E5164PB Driver Side Bracket with EZ735 Hexagon Head Bolt, 5/16"-18x3/4",
EZ579 Washer, Flat 5/16" S.S. and EZ691 Nut, Nylock 5/16"-18 S.S.. Then place the Driver Side Bracket
E5164PB using the 10mm-1.25x40mm bolt provided and the E5167PB Spacer on the back to support the
bracket. Use the E5166PB Bridge Bracket Painted to provided support to the Driver Side Bracket E5164PB by
using the self drilling screw to secure bridge to cab back wall. Repeat the same without use the E5166PB
Bridge Bracket on the Passenger Side as the Kubota has on welded in place and use E5165PB Passenger Side
Bracket. On the welded Bridge Bracket on the passenger side use the EZ475 Hexagon Head Bolt, Metric
M8-1.25x20mm Zinc. to bolt down. ((As shown in Fig. A and B)) Reference to Closed Cab Diagram Page 14.
Next remove the two top bolt of the cargo bed wall and reuse them to install the E5168PB Driver and
E5169PB Passenger Side Brackets. ((As shown in Fig. C)) Reference to Open Cab Diagram Page 14. Some
adjustment may be required.
Fig. C Fig. D
Fig. A Fig. B
12mm Bolt 12mm Bolt
10mm Bolt
10mm Bolt 8mm Bolt
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PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM
Hexagon Head Bolt, Metric M12-1.25x35mm ZincEZ99921 Kubota Driver Side Bed Lock Cab Bracket PaintedE5164PB
1
2
Kubota Passener Side Bed Lock Cab Bracket PaintedE5165PB13 Kubota Driver Side Bed Lock Cargo Bed Bracket PaintedE5168PB14 Kubota Passenger Side Bed Lock Cargo Bed Bracket PaintedE5169PB15 Pin, Locking 1/4"x1-3/8" ZincEZ98126
Driver Side
Passenger Side
6
6
5
4 2
3 1
1
Kubota Open Cab Bed Lock System
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PARTS LIST DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM Hexagon Head Bolt,Metric M10-1.25x40mm ZincEZ9982
1Screw, Self Drilling #10 x 5/8" Zinc
EZ100222 WasKer, Flat 5/16" S.S.EZ579
1
3Nut, Nylock 5/16"-18 S.S.
EZ69114 Hexagon Head Bolt, Metric M8-1.25x20mm Zinc EZ47515 Kubota Bed Lock Cab Spacer PaintedE5167PB26 Hexagon Head Bolt, 5/16"-18x3/4" EZ73517 Kubota Driver Side Bed Lock Cab Bridge Bracket PaintedE5166PB
1
8Kubota Driver Sdie Bed Lock Cab Bracket Painted
E5164PB19 Kubota Passenger Side Bed Lock Cab Bracket Painted E5165PB110 Kubota Driver Side Bed Lock Cargo Bed Bracket PaintedE5168PB
111 Kubota Passenger Side Bed Lock Cargo Bed Bracket Painted
E5169PB112 Pin, Locking 1/4"x1-3/8" ZincEZ981213
13
13
12
11
78
9
10
124
2
3 5 1
This Bracket bolts down on the driver side Cargo Box
This Bracket bolts down on the passenger side Cargo Box
6
6
This Bracket Bolts down on the Driver Side Cab Side
Driver Side
Passenger Side
This Bracket Bolts down on the Passenger Side Cab Side
Kubota Closed Cab Bed Lock System
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IMPAC 500™ OPERATING CONTROLS
OPERATING HAND CONTROLLER
STEP 1: Plug the controller cable plug into the
receptacle. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
STEP 3: Use the hand controller to lift and load.
(See Figure 3)
Figure 3
STEP 4: Using the Hand Controller
The TOP ROCKER SWITCH operates the “Boom.”
Push the switch toward “OUT” to extend the lift arms.
Push the switch toward “IN” to retract the lift arms.
(See Figures 4a & 4b)
STEP 2: Turn the key in the ignition switch, on the
Kubota to get power to the P500 unit
Figure 4a Figure 4b
The BOTTOM ROCKER SWITCH operates the Winch
wire rope. Push the switch towards “DOWN” to lower
the hook/load. Push the switch towards “UP” to raise
the hook/load. (See Figures 4c & 4d)
Figure 2
ON
Figure 4c Figure 4d
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OPERATING the IMPAC 500™ SYSTEM
Your IMPAC 500™ System operates from the Kubota™ 12-volt battery, which provides power to the winch and
actuators.
Actuators provide the lift and rotation necessary to extend and retract the lift arms via the hand-held remote
control.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Position your Kubota™ to allow the entire loading or unloading operation to be performed
without having to move the vehicle. Ideally the Kubota™ will be on solid, level ground.
Ensure that there is adequate overhead clearance for the lift arms to operate and extend fully.
Maximum Hydraulic load capacity at full extension – 227kg (500 lbs)
Maximum Winch load capacity at full extension – 227 kg (500 lbs)
Maximum vehicle operating angle – 5 degrees
STEP 2: Set the Kubota™ parking brake and leave the engine running to keep the battery charged. STEP
3: Make sure locking pin is inserted locking into locking bracket hole.
STEP 4: In some instances if is prefered to leave tail gate up.
STEP 5: Plug the remote control assembly into the power/control jack. It is located on the Driver’s side.
The Remote Control unit has two rocker buttons; one for the boom and one for the hoist.
Each button is double acting with the following commands:
STEP 6: BOOM IN, BOOM OUT, HOIST DOWN and HOIST UP.
To activate the lift arms, press and hold the BOOM OUT control button. This will cause the arms to
raise from their parked position and rotate out approximately 120°over the Kubota™ bed. To reverse
the process and return the lift arms to their parked (down) position, press and hold the BOOM IN
control button until the arms are fully down. Similarly, to activate the crane winch, press and hold
the HOIST DOWN control button to lower (unwind) the wire/hook and the HOIST UP control button to
raise (wind) the wire/hook. Both the lift arms and the crane winch can be stopped in any position by
simply releasing the control button.
Practice moving the arms in and out, raising and lowering the hook, and become comfortable with
operating the system. Attaching a small load or providing tension to the winch hook when raising and
lowering will help keep the wire cable tightly wound on the drum.
Make sure that the wire winds evenly across the entire surface of the winch drum.
STEP 7: Now that you are familiar with the controls, press and hold the BOOM OUT control button to raise the
lift arms and position them over the object to be lifted. Ensure that the winch is positioned directly
above the center of the load to be lifted in order to prevent the load from swinging as it is hoisted
from the ground.
NOTE: A swinging load could cause injury and/or property damage.
For large objects it may be necessary to remove the Kubota™ tailgate in order to correctly position
the winch above the load. Failure to do so may cause damage to your vehicle and/or cargo box.
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OPERATING the IMPAC 500™ SYSTEM (cont…)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont…)
STEP 8: With the lift arm and winch now centered over the load, press and hold the HOIST DOWN button to
lower the rope cable’s hoist hook into position for attaching the load. Keeping tension on the rope
cable while it unwinds will prevent slippage of the rope cable once the load is attached.
NEVER WRAP THE LIFTING CABLE AROUND THE LOAD
Use a nylon sling or metal chain to attach the hook to the load.
Wrapping the rope cable around the load and hooking it back onto itself can damage the cable and
create a potential safety hazard.
NEVER ATTACH a sling or chain link to the tip of the lifting hook or attempt to lift a load from the tip
of the hook. Make sure that the nylon sling or chain is properly seated in the saddle of the hoist
hook.
STEP 9: With the load now attached, press and hold the HOIST UP button. Slowly take up slack in the rope
cable until it becomes taut. Keep tension on the rope cable during this process and make sure
that the cable winds evenly across the drum.
STOP - Recheck all lifting connections before proceeding to lift the load.
STEP 10: When sure that all the lifting connections are secure, depress the HOIST UP button to slowly lift the
load from the ground just high enough to clear the Kubota™ tailgate.
DO NOT PULL FROM ANGLES as this can damage the lift arms. Continuous pulls at angles will also
cause the rope cable to pile up at one end of the winch drum.
This can jam the rope cable and damage the winch and/or cable.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN at least five (5) wraps of rope cable on the winch drum, otherwise the rope
cable drum fasteners will not withstand the load.
STEP 11: Press and hold the BOOM IN button to move the load onto the Kubota™ bed.
Use the HOIST DOWN button to keep the load low during the process.
Once the load is at the desired position, release the BOOM IN button to stop the lift arms.
STEP 12: Slowly lower the load onto the Kubota™ bed by pressing and holding the HOIST DOWN button.
Once the load is resting safely in the Kubota™ bed, disconnect the rope cable’shoist
hook
from the load.
STEP 13: Depress the HOIST UP button to rewind the ropecable onto the winch spool.
DO NOT OVERWIND as this could damage the winch and/or rope cable.
Apply tension to the winch cable to ensure that it winds evenly and smoothly onto the winch spool.
STEP 14: Return the lift arms to their parked position using the BOOM IN button.
STEP 15: Turn the Main Switch to the OFF position.
STEP 16: ALWAYS REMOVE the remote control from the power jack and store it in a clean, dry location to avoid
damage while transporting the load.
To prevent unauthorized use of the unit, NEVER leave the Kubota™ unattended with the remote control
inserted into the power jack.
PLACE THE REMOTE CONTROL IN A SAFE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN NOT IN USE
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IMPAC 500™ INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
Your IMPAC 500™ System is designed to give years of faultless operation. However, as with any
mechanical product, periodic inspection and maintenance is required to keep the unit in its best
operating condition.
Here are a few tips that Owners/Operators should periodically.perform to keep the unit in top condition.
PLEASE REVIEW THIS INFORMATION
If you have any questions please contact IMPAC 500™ during normal business hours, Central Standard
Time, Monday through Friday - excluding holidays.
Synthetic Rope
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