Northern Tool NWB3000 Quick reference guide

NWB3000 WINCH
Assembly & Operating Instructions

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of winch. We design and build winches to strict
specifications and with proper use and maintenance should bring you years of
satisfying service.
WARNING - Read, study and follow all instructions before operating this
device. Failure to heed these instructions may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
Your winch can develop tremendous pulling forces and if used unsafely or
improperly could result in property damage, serious injury or death. Throughout
this manual you will find the following symbols for caution, warning and danger.
Pay particular attention to the notes preceded by these symbols as they are
written for your safety. Ultimately, safe operation of this device rests with you, the
operator.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. This notation is also used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
WARNING

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INCLUDED WITH YOUR WINCH
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1. Winch Assembly with pulling strip 1
2. Power Cord/Switch Assembly (Sulpplied for prototype) 1
3. Control box 1
4. ATV Handlebar Switch 1
5．Mounting bolt kit 2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WINCH
Your winch is a powerful piece of machinery. It is important that you
understand the basics of its operation and specifications so that when you
need to use it, you can use it with confidence and safety. Below is a list of
the components of your winch and their use. Practices using your winch
before you are in a situation to need to use it.
1. Motor: Your 0.8 hp motor is powered by a 12 volt battery and provides power to
the gear mechanism which turns the drum and winds the wire rope;
2. Winch Drum: The winch drum is the cylinder on which the pulling strip is stored.
It can feed or wind the rope depending on the remote winch switch.
3. Pulling strip: Your winch has a 1.6'(w) X2.4'(L) nylon strip designed specifically
for load capacity of 600lbs.
4. Mechanical Gear System: The reduction gears convert the winch motor power
into extreme pulling forces.
5. Braking System: Braking action is automatically applied to the winch drum
when the winch motor is stopped and there is a load on the wire rope. The
braking action is applied by a separate mechanical brake.
6. Free Spooling Clutch: The clutch allows the operator to manually disengage
(“Out”) the spooling drum from the gear train, free spool. Engaging the clutch
(“In”) locks the winch into the gear system. This winch using case seldom
operated.

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7. Control System: your winch is controled through a solenoid control box by
press button of the ATV power switch.
8. Solenoid: Power from the vehicle battery flows through the weather sealed
switch before being directed to the winch motor.
WINCH ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
Fixing Panel
(1.96')
Black Motor -
Red Motor +
(5.9')
OUT
IN
Red Battery +
Black Battery -
1. Your winch is designed with a bolt pattern that is special in this case use of the
winch. Proper alignment of the winch will allow even distribution of the full rated
load.
2. Connect the battery and motor leads as the drawing above every type of winch
is different each other.
CAUTION –Batteries contain gases which are flammable and explosive.
Wear eye protection during installation and remove all jewelry. Do not lean over
battery while making connections.

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3. Check for proper drum rotation. Pull and turn the clutch knob to the “off”
position (Free-spooling). Pull out some strip from the drum, and then turn the
clutch knob to the “In” position to engage the gears. Press the cable out button
on the power switch. If the drum is turning and releasing more cable then your
connections are accurate. If the drum is turning and collecting more cable then
reverse the leads on the motor. Repeat and check rotation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
WARNING –DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY.
WARNING –Intermittent use only.
WARNING - Do not use winch in lifting or moving or persons.
WARNING-Disconnect the remote control and battery leads
when not in use.
WARNING- Do not exceed maximum pull rating. Avoid “shock
loads” by using the control switch intermittently to take up the
slack in the wire rope. “Shock loads” can far exceed the rate
capacity for the strip and drum.
WARNING- Do not exceeds maximum line pull ratings shown
on the tables.
Do not use as a hoist. Do not use for overhead lifting.
Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
CAUTION - If the motor stalls do not maintain power to the
winch. Electric winches are designed and made of intermittent
use and should not be used in constant duty applications.
CAUTION - Never release the free-spool clutch when there is a load on
the winch.

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GENERAL TIPS FOR SAFE OPERATION
•The vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the
winch to minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of
the winch. If the winch is used for a considerable time with the
engine off the battery may be drained and too weak to restart the
engine
•Get to know your winch before you actually need to use it. We
recommend that you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself
with rigging techniques, the sounds your winch makes under
various loads, the way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
•Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use. A frayed or
damaged strip shall be replaced immediately. Use only
manufacturer’s identical replacement rope with the exact
specifications.
•Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are
tight before each operation.
•Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a place that it will not
be damaged.
•Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be
worn, or operates abnormally SHALL BE REMOVED FROM
SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED. It is recommended that the
necessary repairs be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair
facility.
•Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer
shall be used.
WINCHING TECHNIQUES A-X
a. Take time to assess your situation and plan your pull.
b. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
c. Disengage the clutch to allow free-spooling and also save battery power.
d. Attach the hand saver hook to the clevis hook.
e. Pull out the wire rope to your desired anchor point using the hand saver hook.
f. Secure the clevis hook to the anchor point: Sling, chain or snatch block. Do not
attach the hook back onto the wire rope.
g. Engage the clutch.
h. Connect the remote control to the winch.
i. Start your engine to ensure power is being replenished to the battery.

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j. Power in the wire rope guiding the wire under tension to draw up the slack in the
wire. Once the wire is under tension stand well clear. Never step over the wire rope.
k. Double check your anchors and make sure all connections are secure.
l. Clear the area. Make sure all spectators all well back and that no one is directly in
front or behind the vehicle or anchor point.
m. Begin winching. Be sure that the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the
drum. The vehicle that is being winched can be slowly driven to add assistance to the
winching process. Avoid shock loads; keep the wire rope under tension.
n. The vehicle to be winched should be placed in neutral and the emergency brake
released. Only release the brake pedal when under full tension. Avoid shock loads to
the winch. This can damage the winch, rope and vehicle.
o. The winch is meant for intermittent use. Under full load with a single line rig do not
power in for more than a minute without letting the motor cool down for a few minutes
and then resume the winching operation.
p. The winching operation is complete once the vehicle is on stable ground and is able
to drive under its own power.
q. Secure the vehicle. Be sure to set the brakes and place the vehicle in park.
r. Release the tension on the wire rope. The winch is not meant to hold the vehicle for
long periods of time.
s. Disconnect the wire rope from the anchor.
t. Rewind the wire rope. Make sure that any wire already on the drum has spooled
tightly and neatly. If not, draw out the wire and re-spool from the point where the rope
is tight.
u. Keep your hands clear of the winch drum and fairlead as the wire rope is being
drawn in.
v. Secure the hook and hook strap.
w. Disconnect the remote control and store in a clean, dry place.
x. Clean and inspect connections and mounting hardware for next winching operation.

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MAINTENANCE
1. Periodically check the tightness of mounting bolts and electrical connections.
Remove all dirt or corrosion and always keep clean.
2. Do not attempt to disassemble the gear box. Repairs should be done by the
manufacturer or an authorized repair center.
3. The gear box has been lubricated using a high temperature lithium grease and is
sealed at the factory. No internal lubrication is required.
REPLACING THE WIRE ROPE
1. If the strip has become worn or is beginning to show signs of strands breaking, it
must be replaced before being used again. To do this, remove the defective strip
by free spooling. Remove the screw M4x6 (Part# NWB300015) on the drum and
take out the winch drum; disassemble the pin (Part# NWB300014)release the
strip.
2. replace the new strip and assemble the winch.
3. Engage the clutch and re-spool the new strip on the drum keeping tension on the
strip as it spools. Ensure that the strip is re-spooling in the under wind position.
WARNING - Only replace the strip with the identical replacement part
recommended by the manufacturer.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED ACTION
Motor does not
turn on
-Switch Assembly not
connected properly
-Loose battery cable
connections
-Defective Switch
Assembly
-Defective motor
-Water has entered motor
-Insert Switch Assembly all the way into
the connector.
-Tighten nuts on all cable connections.
-Replace Switch Assembly.
-Check for voltage at armature port with
Switch pressed. If voltage is present,
replace motor.
-Allow to drain and dry. Run in short
bursts without load until completely dry.
Motor runs but
cable drum does
not turn
-Clutch not engaged
-Turn clutch to the “In” position. If problem
persists, a qualified technician needs to
check and repair.
Motor runs slowly
or without normal
power
-Insufficient current or
voltage
-Battery weak, recharge. Run winch with
vehicle motor running.
-Loose or corroded battery cable
connections. Clean, tighten, or replace.
Motor overheating
-Winch running time too
long
-Allow winch to cool down periodically.
Motor runs in one
direction only
-Defective Switch
Assembly
-Loose or corroded battery cable or motor
cable connections. Clean and tighten.
-Repair or replace switch assembly.

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WINCH ASSEMBLY DRAWING
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Fixing Panel
(1.96')
Red Battery +
(5.9')
Black Motor - Black Battery -
IN OUT
Red Motor +

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WINCH PARTS LIST (NWB3000)
No.
Part #
Qty
Description
Remark
1
NWB300001
2
Terminal Protector
2
NWB300100
1
Motor Assembly
3
NWB 300200
1
Gear-Box Assembly
4
NWB 300002
1
Support Ring（Ⅰ）
5
NWB 300300
1
Planetary Gear Assembly
6
NWB 300400
1
Output Gear Ring Assembly
7
NWB 300003
1
Drum Holder Plate
8
NWB 300004
4
Spring Washerø4
9
NWB 300005
4
Phillip Screw M4 x 12
10
NWB 300006
1
Bush（Ⅰ）
11
NWB 300007
1
Drum
12
NWB 300008
1
Bush
13
NWB 300009
1
Tie Bar
14
NWB 300010
1
Base Plate
15
NWB300011
1
Screw M8 x 20
16
NWB 300012
1
Nylon Tape
17
NWB 300500
2
Mounting Screw Assembly (M8 x 35)
18
NWB300013
2
Screw M6 x 16
19
NWB 300014
1
Pin
20
NWB300015
1
Screw M4 x 6
21
NWB 300600
1
ATV Handlebar Switch
22
NWB300700
1
ATV Control Box Fixing Panel
23
NWB300800
4
ATV Control Box Mountings
24
NWB300900
1
A Type Control Box

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SPECIFICATION
Maximum line pulls: 600 lbs (2.67 kN) ;
Gear reduction ratio: 153:1;
Motor: Permanent magnet motor; 0.7hp/540 W (600 lbs)
0.4 hp / 300 W (DC 12V)（Max Output Power）;
Overall dimensions: 10.6" (L) x 4.0" (W) x 5.0" (H) ;
268(L) mm X 102 (W) mm X 127 (H) mm ;
Drum size: Ø 0.79" (D) x 1.7" (L) ;
Ø 20 (D) mm x 42 (L) mm ;
Nylon strip: 1.6" (W) x 2.4' (L) ;
40 mm (W) x 0.73 m (L) ;
Weight (winch): 13.2 lbs ( 6.0kgs ) ;
Total Weight: 16.1 lbs ( 7.3 kgs ) ;
Line speed and motor current (First layer)
Line pull
Line speed
ft/min (m/min)
Motor current
Amps (Max)
lbs (kN)
12V DC
12V DC
0
14（4.5）
10
250（1.1）
11.5（3.5）
30
600（2.67）
10.5（3.2）
45
Using in Special case:
250 lbs with 8 inches high Lifting: lifting time 5 second while ampere is 30A.
Minimum 5000 times cycles without failure.
Lifting 600 lbs with 8 inches high, lifting time 7 second while ampere is 45A.
Minimum 1500 times cycles without failure.
Start / stop of operating ampere 65 A maximum.

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WARRANTY
Your Power Equipment winch has been manufactured and tested to the highest
standards. Please ensure you read and understand the assembly and operating
instructions before use. Failure to comply with these instructions or any
improper use of the equipment will terminate the warranty.
Please ensure you record the information below:
Distributor
Date of Purchase
Invoice No
Serial No
In the unlikely event you experience problems, contact the distributor with this
information.