POWERWINCH P55000 User manual

Operation And Adjustment of Folding Camper Winch
Operation And Adjustment of Folding Camper Winch
The Powerwinch Folding Camper Winch is used
to raise and lower the tops of folding campers.
When properly set, the winch will automatically
stop operation when the camper top is fully ex-
tended and retracted.
Winch operation - Raising Camper Top
Winch operation - Raising Camper Top
Warning: Camper must be on a hard level
surface.
Danger: Keep all objects away from camper
and camper top while winch is in operation.
Danger: Disconnect camper from towing ve-
hicle before raising or lowering camper top.
Warning: Camper must be leveled before
extening or retracting top.
Warning: All latches securing camper top to
camper must be released before operating
winch.
Danger: Do not extend camper top beyond
visual height indicators on camper.
1. Make sure camper is on a hard, level sur-
face.
2. Disconnect camper from trailering vehicle.
3. Release latches securing camper top to
camper.
4. Push winch control switch in the up direction
and hold until camper top is fully extended and
winch motor shuts off.
5. Do not extend camper top beyond visual
height indicators on camper.
6. Release switch when camper top is fully
extended.
Winch Operation - Lowering Camper Top
Winch Operation - Lowering Camper Top
Danger: Make sure camper is empty of
people, animals and other objects.
Warning- Camper must be on a hard level
surface.
Danger: Keep all objects away from camper
and camper top while winch is in operation.
Danger: Disconnect camper from towing ve-
hicle before raising or lowering camper top.
Warning: Camper must be leveled before
retracting roof.
1. Make sure camper is on a hard, level surface.
2. Disconnect camper from trailering vehicle.
3. Make sure camper is empy of all people, ani-
mals or other objects.
4. Push winch control switch in the down direc-
tion and hold until camper top is fully retracted
and the winch motor turns off.
5. Do not retract camper top beyond visual indi-
cators on camper.
6. Secure camper top to camper with latches
provided on camper.
Folding Camper Winch Adjustment
Folding Camper Winch Adjustment
As the cable in the camper top is used it will
stretch. Cable stretching may cause the winch to
not fully extend or retract the top. The winch can
be manually adjusted to account for the cable
stretch. Refer to Figure 1 and follow the instruc-
tions below to adjust the winch back into proper
operation.
Setting the lower winch limit
(Refer to Figure 1)
Tools needed: Two ajustable wrenches.
Danger: Disconnet power to winch before
performing any maintenance or adjusment to
the winch.
Danger: A minimum of three wraps of cable
must be on the cable shaft to safely support
the load of the camper top.
1. Lower camper top to lowest limit allowed by
camper visual indicator.
2. Make sure that a minimum of three wraps of
cable are on the cable shaft
3. Disconnect power to winch.
4. Remove the switch disk locking screw.
5. The switch disk can be spun on it shaft. Spin
the disk until it comes in contact with the lower
limit switch.
6. Replace the switch disk locking screw making
sure the small notch in the bottom of the disk is
riding on the switch disk locking screw.
7. Reconnect power to the winch.
8. Engage the control switch in the down
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position. If the motor operates, the lowest limit
has not been reached. Repeat steps 2 through
8 until the winch motor does not operate when
the control switch is engaged.
Do not allow the
switch disk to touch the bearing in the winch
frame. Damage to the winch can occur if the
switch disk touches the bearing in the winch
frame.
Note: Further  ne adjustment can be made
by turning the lower adjustment screw in and
out. Follow the instructions below (Refer to
Figure 1 and 2):
Loosen the nut securing the screw to the
plate to allow the adjustment screw to move.
Turn the adjustment screw in and out as de-
sired. Secure the lower adjustment screw by
tightening the nut back onto the switch plate.
Setting the upper winch limit
(refer to FIgure 1 and 3)
Warning: Camper must be on a hard level
surface.
Danger: Keep all objects away from camper
and camper top while winch is in operation.
Danger: Camper should be disconnected
from trailering vehicle.
Warning: Camper must be level before exten-
ing or retracting roof.
Warning: All latches securing camper top to
camper must be released before operating
winch.
Danger: Do not extend camper top beyond
visual height indicators on camper.
9. After the lower limit has been set (steps 1-8),
the upper limit can be set.
10. Engage the control switch in the up position
and raise the camper roof until the winch motor
stops. Note location of the camper top.
Do not
exceed height speci ed by the visual height
indicators on camper.
11. Lower camper top by 1/2’.
12. Disconnect power to winch
13. Loosen locking nut on upper adjustment
screw (see Figure 3).
14. Turn upper adjustment screw into the disk
plate by two full turns. Tighten locking nut.
15. Reconnect power to winch.
16. Engage power switch in the up position and
raise roof. Keep switch engaged until winch mo-
tor stops or until visual height indicator shows top
 ully extended.
Do not exceed height speci ed
by visual indicators.
17. If winch motor stops when visual height indi-
cator on camper shows full extension, the winch
is fully adjusted. If the winch motor stops short of
the visual indicator showing full extenion, repeat
steps 11-16.
18. If the winch motor does not stop before ex-
ceeding the visual height indicator on the camper,
repeat steps 11-16 and turn the adjustment screw
out of the switch disk.
Manual Operation
Incase of a power failure, the winch can be raised
and lowered maunally. Refer to Figure 4.
1. Locate the manual drive bolt. It is located on
the end of the winch motor shaft.
2. Place a 7/16” socket over the bolt head.
3. Turn the bolt clockwise to raise the top and
counter clockwise to lower the top.
Do not allow the switch disk to touch the
bearing in the winch frame. Damage to the
winch can occur if the switch disk touches
the bearing in the winch frame.
Winch Maintenance
1. Frequently inspect cable. Look for kinks, cuts,
or breaks in the cable. Immediately replace cable
if any kinks, cuts or breaks are found in the cable.
2. Lubricate the cable once per year with 30
weight motor oil.
3. Lubricate the worm gear and worm every
six months. Use only MPC PL10 Power Lift
Grease™.
4. After lubricating the worm and worm gear
there may be some smoking of the gears until the
excess grease works into the gear train.
5. Check all electrical wiring for cuts or
breaks.every six months. Replace any broken or
cut wires.
6. Check all electrical connections for corrosion
every six months. Clean any corrsion that is
found on electrical connections.
Winch Wiring
A wiring diagram is shown in Figure 5. The
switch terminals are labeled as well as all switch
connections. If winch wiring is disconnected,
make sure to follow this diagram to rewire winch
correctly.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
NOTCH FACING DOWN
SIDE VIEW OF SWITCH
REAR VIEW OF SWITCH
(NEGATIVE WIRE
FROM BATTERY)
(POSITIVE WIRE
FROM BATTERY)
WIRE A WIRE D
WIRE F
WIRE C
WINCH CONTROL
SWITCH WIRING
WIRE B WIRE E
(TO BLACK
MOTOR WIRE)
(TO LOWER
LIMIT SWITCH)
(TO RED
MOTOR WIRE)
(TO UPPER
LIMIT SWITCH)
FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 5.
FIGURE 4.
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Folding Camper Winch Troubleshooting
Folding Camper Winch Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Winch Does Not Operate
1. Check wiring. Make sure all wiring con-
nections are secure.
2. Check battery. Make sure battery is
fully charged.
3. Check circuit breaker. Make sure all
connections to circuit breaker are secure.
Winch Does Not Operate In Proper Direc-
ton
1. Compare winch wiring to wiring dia-
gram (Figure 5) and make any corrections.
2. Make sure positive lead (wire E) is
connected to the positive terminal on the
battery.
Camper Top Over or Under Extends
1. Adjust winch by following instructions
for adjusting upper and lower limit switches
(Steps 1-19)
Limited Warranty
A. This Limited Warranty is given by the Powerwinch Division of the Scott Fetzer Company (the “Company”) to the original pur-
chaser (the “Purchaser”) of a Powerwinch Product (the “Product”) speci ed in this manual. This Limited Warranty is not transfer-
able to any other party.
B. Responsibilities of the Company under this Limited Warranty:
1. Repair or replace (at the discretion of the Company) any part or parts of the Product found by the Company to be
defective within a three (3) years period from the date of purchase.
2. The Company will pay the transportation charge for shipment back to the Purchaser of any Product received for legiti-
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C. Responsibilities of the Purchaser under this Limited Warranty:
1. Complete (fully and accurately) and return to the Company, the Warranty card included in the box. Otherwise, Pur-
chaser will have to show dated proof of purchase to qualify for service under the provisions of the Limited Warranty.
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to any Product return. Call the Company at (513)-539-7215 or write the Company at 301 Lawton Ave., Monroe, OH 45050 for
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4. Use reasonable care in maintenance, operation, use and storage of the Product in accordance with the instructions contained in
the Owner’s Manual.
5. Have Warranty work performed by a dealer or representative approved by the Company.
6. Except as noted in B.2., transportation charges are the responsibility of the Purchaser.
D. This Limited Warranty covers:
1. Defects in workmanship or materials.
2. Any part or parts of the Product sold or manufactured by the Company.
E. This Limited Warranty does not cover:
1. Any failure that results from improper installation of the Product.
2. Any failure that results from accident, Purchaser’s abuse, neglect, modi cation, improper maintenance, or failure to
operate and use the Product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owner’s Manual supplied with the Product.
F. There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and  tness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one (1) year from date of purchase. This is the exclusive remedy and any liability for any and all incidental or conse-
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consequential damages, the above limitations may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you
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ITEM #
QTY
POWERWINCH PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
1
P30032
RUBBER BOOT, SWITCH
2
1
P30019
SWITCH PLATE
3
1
P30023
CONTROL SWITCH W/SCREW TERMINALS
4
1
P30031
MOTOR WITH WORM
5
2
P71822
WASHER
6
2
* AVAILABLE IN KIT P30027
1/4-20 X .50”
7
1
P71704
GEAR, 12 TOOTH
8
1
P30030
WORM GEAR WITH SHAFT & DOWEL PIN
9
2
* AVAILABLE IN KIT P30027
HEX NUT, 1/2-28
10
1
P30029
WIRING HARNESS
11
1
P30002
MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET
12
1
P30000
FRAME
13
1
* AVAILABLE IN KIT P30027
1/4-20 X 4.25” HHCS
14
2
* AVAILABLE IN KIT P30027
1/4-20 X 1” HHCS
15
4
* AVAILABLE IN KIT P30027
HEX NUT 1/4-20
16
1
P30003
SWITCH DISK
17
2
P30028
LIMIT SWITCH WITH HEX NUT
18
2
* AVAILABLE IN KIT P30027
LOCKNUT
19
4
P71607
BEARING
20
1
P71956
SPLIT FLANGE
21
1
* AVAILABLE IN KIT P30027
SET SCREW
22
1
P30006
CABLE SHAFT
23
1
P71955
SOLID FLANGE
24
1
P71703
GEAR, 57 TOOTH
25
1
P30033
CIRCUIT BREAKER 50-AMP
*
1
P30027
FASTENER KIT (NOT SHOWN)
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