SuperATV WN-12000 User manual

WN-12000 Winch guide
Stopper
© 2020 SuperATV.com®. All Rights Reserved. Rev WN-Winch-Guide-12000 10/15/2020
Fairlead
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Clevis Pin and Hook
Hand Strap
Winch
Battery Wire Harness
Winch Mounting Hardware (4 each)
Stopper Hardware (4 each)
Fairlead Hardware (2 each)
SuperATV strongly recommends a dual Battery setup

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remove (3) screws on back of Wireless Remote
and install Batteries
“+”, on Batteries, to face installer
CR2032 Batteries
Wireless Remote
Solenoid
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Wired Remote

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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality Winch designed and built to strict
specications. Proper use and maintenance will ensure years of reliable, satisfying
service.
A winch can develop tremendous pulling forces. If winch is used improperly, or in an
unsafe manner, personal injury, death, and/or property damage can occur. Throughout
this operating manual CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER symbols are present. Pay
particular attention to notes preceded by these symbols as they are written for your safety.
User is responsible for safe operation of this device.
WARNING: Read, study, and follow all instructions before operating winch.
Failure to heed these instructions may result in personal injury, death, and/or
property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. This symbol is also used
to alert user against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
RECOMMENDED WINCH ACCESSORIES (not included):
Gloves: Protect hands when handling Synthetic Rope.
Blanket: Place on Synthetic Rope to absorb energy in event of a failure.
Pulley/Snatch Block: Doubles pulling power of Winch or changes pulling direction without
damaging Synthetic Rope. When pulling over 70% of rated line pull, it is recommended to
use double line and snatch block.

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Synthetic Rope (Diameter x Length): Ø25/64” x 46’
Model WN-12000 (all dimensions shown are in inches)
18.56
7.39
6.18
6.52
4.49 Mounting Bolt Pattern
PERFORMANCE DATA: 12V DC Motor, 6hp output
Line Pull
(lbs - kgs)
Line Speed
(Ft/min, M/min)
Motor
(amps)
Pull by Layer
(layer/lbs - kgs)
034.78 (10.6) 75 1/7000 (3175)
3000 (1361) 11.48 (3.5) 180 2/5562 (2535)
6000 (2722) 8.2 (2.5) 255 3/4614 (2093)
9000 (4082) 5.96 (1.8) 320 4/3853 (1748)
12000 (5443) 4.59 (1.4) 420
Line Pull
(lbs - kgs)
Line Speed
(Ft/min, M/min)
Motor
(amps)
Pull by Layer
(layer/lbs - kgs)
063.98 (19.5) 75 1/7000 (3175)
1625 (737) 22.64 (6.9) 185 2/5562 (2535)
3250 (1474) 14.76 (4.5) 265 3/4614 (2093)
4870 (2209) 10.50 (3.2) 330 4/3853 (1748)
6500 (2948) 5.91 (1.8) 430
Normal Speed
High Speed
12V DC Motor, 6hp output

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SOLENOID TO WINCH MOUNTING:
- Solenoid is designed to install directly to Tie Bars on Winch; SuperATV prefered mounting method.
- Place Solenoid onto Tie Bars and tighten screws in Clamps.
- User may install to an optional location.
Winch
Tie Bar
Tie Bar
Solenoid
Clamp
Clamp
BATTERY WIRE HARNESS WIRING:
Battery Wire Harness
RED............. to Battery POS “+”
BLACK........ to Battery NEG “-”
connect to plug on Solenoid

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SOLENOID TO WINCH WIRING:
- Connect wires from Solenoid to Terminal Posts on Winch.
- Match colors and secure.
Black Battery NEG “-” wire and Black Solenoid Ground wire will share same Terminal Post.
**
Red Solenoid Power wire must be connected to a switched 12V source i.e Igntion Key.
*
Solenoid
connect to Battery Wire Harness
BLUE........... Winch NEG “-”
YELLOW...... Winch POS “+”
RED............. Battery POS “+”
BLACK........ Battery NEG “-”
***
- use (2) wrenches, one on each Nut, when
tightening Terminal Posts; use hand tools
only and do not overtighten
- torque all wiring connections to a maximum
35 in/lbs

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Wired Remote
WIRED REMOTE CONNECTING:
- Open Protective Boot on Solenoid and connect Wired Remote.
- Close Protective Boot when Wired Remote is not connected.
Solenoid
Protective Boot
CLUTCH SETTINGS: NORMAL SPEED: Use for full 12,000 lbs. pull rating.
DISENGAGED: Use to manually disengage (“CLUTCH OUT”)
Winch Drum from Mechanical Gear System; free spool.
HIGH SPEED: Use for light pulling or faster winching in of
Synthetic Rope.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WINCH:
A winch is a powerful piece of machinery. For safe and condent operation, it is important
to understand basic winch operations and specications. See below for details on winch
components and usage. Practice using winch before an actual situation occurs.
Winch has been engineered with several patented technologies.
Motor: Motor is powered by a 12 volt battery. Motor provides power to Mechanical Gear
Mechanism which turns Winch Drum and winds Synthetic Rope.
Winch Drum: Cylinder on which Synthetic Rope is stored. Winch Drum feeds or winds
Synthetic Rope depending on Winch switch direction.
Synthetic Rope: Designed specically for Winches load capacity and is looped at end to
accept clevis hook pin. Synthetic Rope feeds onto Winch Drum, through Fairlead, when in
“under wind” position.
Fairlead: When operating Winch at an angle, Fairlead guides Synthetic Rope onto Winch
Drum and minimizes damage/abrasion from winch mount or bumper.
Mechanical Gear System: Converts Motor power into extreme pulling forces.
Braking System: Braking action is automatically applied to Winch Drum when Motor is
stopped and there is load on Synthetic Rope. A separate mechanical brake applies braking
action.
Control System: Winch can be controlled by using Power Cord/Switch Assembly or through
Remote Control.
Free Spooling Clutch: Allows user to manually disengage (“DISENGAGED”) Winch Drum
from Mechanical Gear System; free spool. Engaging clutch (“HIGH SPEED” or “NORMAL
SPEED”) locks Winch into Mechanical Gear System. See “Clutch Settings” on page 7 for
further information.
Solenoid: Power from vehicle battery ows through a weather-sealed switch before being
directed to Motor.
Wired Remote: Allows user to stand clear of Synthetic Rope when Winch is under load.
Wireless Remote Control: Allows user to operate Winch from 50’ away. To turn on, push
both buttons at once until LED lights up. To turn o󰀨, push both buttons at once until LED light
goes out.
To turn ON:
- press and hold (2) buttons simultaneously
until LED indicator turns on
To turn OFF:
- press and hold (2) buttons simultaneously
until LED indicator shuts o󰀨
- remote will power o󰀨 automatically after 2
minutes of inactivity

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WARNING - Do not exceed rated capacity. See “Performance Data”, page 4.
WARNING - Never cut, weld, or modify any part of Winch or Synthetic Rope.
WARNING - When under load, never step over or go near Synthetic Rope.
WARNING - A minimum of (5) wraps of Synthetic Rope around Winch Drum is
necessary for pulling and holding rated load.
WARNING - Keep yourself and others a safe distance and to a side when
Synthetic Rope is under tension.
WARNING - Synthetic Rope may break before Motor stalls. For heavy loads at or
near rated capacity, use a pulley block/snatch block to reduce load
on Synthetic Rope.
WARNING - Don’t move vehicle to pull a load (towing) on Synthetic Rope. This
can result in Synthetic Rope breakage.
WARNING - Avoid “shock loads” by using control switch intermittently to take up
slack in Synthetic Rope. “Shock loads” can exceed rated capacity for
Synthetic Rope and Winch Drum.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Failure to heed these warnings and cautions may result in personal injury and/or property
damage.
load
WARNING - Do not use Winch to lift vertically or as a hoist.
Winch
WARNING - Do not use Winch to pull or
move people in any way.
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WARNING- Apply blocks to wheels of vehicle when on an incline.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued):
WARNING- When re-spooling, ensure that Synthetic Rope spools in “under wind”
position with Synthetic Rope entering Winch Drum from bottom, not
top. To spool correctly, keep a slight load on Synthetic Rope while
pushing remote button to draw in Synthetic Rope. Walk toward Winch
while not allowing Synthetic Rope to slide through hands. Do not
let hands get within 12″ of Winch while re-spooling. Turn o󰀨 Winch
and repeat procedure until only a few feet of Synthetic Rope remain.
Disconnect Remote Control and nish spooling by hand; rotate Winch
Drum by hand with Clutch disengaged. Keep hands clear of Fairlead
and Winch Drum while Winch is under power.
WARNING- Never connect Synthetic Rope back onto itself.
Side cutaway view of Winch
Side Cutaway View Of Winch
Rope Exiting
From Under
Drum
- Use Hand Strap when handling Clevis Hook. Use gloves to protect
hands when handling Synthetic Rope. Never let Synthetic Rope slide
through bare hands.
CAUTION
Hand Strap