Warn Ascent-HD 10718X User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ascent-HD Front Bumper
Part Number: 10718X
Application: 2017-20 Ford SD F450/F550
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided installation and operating instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. It is not possible to warn you about all potential hazards
associated with this product, you must use your own good judgment.
CARELESSINSTALLATION AND OPERATIONCANRESULTINSERIOUSINJURY OR EQUIPMENTDAMAGE. READ AND
UNDERSTANDALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONSANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREINSTALLINGANDOPERATING
THIS PRODUCT.
This guide identifies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury
or death. WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard. These signal words mean:
WARNING signals a hazard that could cause serious injury or death, if you do not follow recommendations. CAUTION
signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you do not follow recommendations.
This guide uses NOTICE to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize general
information worthy of special attention.
W A R N I N G
IMPACT AND MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death
• Always Know Your Winch.Take time tofullyreadtheInstructionsand/orOperationsGuide,and/orBasicGuidetoWinchingTechniques,inordertounderstand your winch and its operations.
• Never work under vehiclebeforeproperly securingvehicle.
• Always use appropriate and adequatecareinliftingcomponents intoplace.
• Never work under vehiclebeforeproperly securingvehicle.
• Always use appropriate and adequatecareinliftingcomponents intoplace.
• Never use a jack to support the vehicle.
• Always use jack standsin pairsto support the vehicle.
• Always use jacksorjack stands only ona hard, stable, and level surface.
• Never exceed therated capacity of ajackorjack stands.
• Always verify that the parking brake is set, thetransmissionisinpark(automatic)orreverse(manual)and the rear wheels are blocked before workingonvehicle.
• Never work under vehiclebeforeproperly securingvehicle.
• Always use appropriate and adequatecareinliftingcomponents intoplace.
• Always insure componentswill remain secure duringinstallation andoperation.
• Always tightenall nutsandboltssecurely,per theinstallation andoperation.
• Always perform regular inspectionsand maintenanceon thewinch, winchmountand related hardware.
• Always replaceallworn or damagedpartsbeforeoperating.
• Never operate this WARN product withdamaged ormissing parts.
• Always use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle. Make sure that all fuellines,brakelines,electricalwires,andotherobjectsarenotpuncturedordamagedwhen/ if drilling on the vehicle .Thoroughl y
inspect the area tobe drilled(on both sides of material)prior todrilling, and relocate any objects that maybe damaged. Failure toinspect the area tobe drilled may result invehicle damage, electrical
shock, fire or personal injury.
• Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming duringfitting.
• Always wear safety glasses when installingthis kit.Adrilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips cancause eye injury.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eyeprotection.
• Never lean overbatterywhile making connections.
• Never routeelectricalcables across any sharp edge, throughornearmovingparts,nearparts thatbecome hot.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. 12900 S.E. Capps Road,
Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, FAX: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
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C A U T I O N
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury
• Partedgesmay be sharp!
• Always useproperposture/ lifting technique orget lifting assistancewhilehandling andinstalling product.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
N O T I C E
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Never towvehicleby attachingatowbar to theeyeletsonthe bumper.
• Do not attach tow bars directly to the bumper. Damagetobumpermayoccur.WARNbumpersarenotdesignedtobeusedforflattowing.
Consultwiththemanufacturerofyourtowbarsystemforthepropervehicletow
bar brackets..
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
B E F O R E Y O U B E G I N
• BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION THOROUGHLY.
N O T I C E
This product may interferewith driver assistsystems such as adaptive cruise control and parking assistsystems that have sensors or cameras installed in
thebumpers or front grill area. If your vehicle is equipped with any of these systems or features, consult your vehicle owner’s manual before installing
this product. These systems may need to be disabled as a result of installing this product.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Tools Required ................................................................................................. page 2
Torque Specifications....................................................................................... page 2
Parts List .......................................................................................................... page 3
Installation.......................................................................................................page 4-8
Maintenance/Care .......................................................................................... page 9
T O O L S R E Q U I R E D
- Standard wrenches
- 3/8” Drive Ratchet
- Torque wrench
- Standard sockets
- ½” Drive Ratchet
- Phillip head screwdriver
- Metric socket set
- Metric wrench set
- Allen head wrench
T O R Q U E S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Please use the recommended torque specifications when assembling this product unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
FASTENER SIZE FASTENER TORQUE FASTENER SIZE FASTENER TORQUE
lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m)
1/4" 8 (11) M4 (2) 3
5/16" 17 (23) M5 (4.5) 6
3/8" 30 (40) M6 (7.5) 10
7/16” 48 (66) M8 (18) 25
1/2" 74 (100) M10 (37) 50
9/16” 106 (144)
5/8" 148 (200)
3/4” 269 (364)

P A R T S L I ST
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ITEM
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY
ITEM
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
10718X
WARN Ascent HD 2017+ Ford SD Bumper
1
51
20296
½” Bolt strip
4
2.1
94888
Light Insert RH
1
6.1
99397
10718X DS mounting bracket
1
2.2
94889
Light Insert LH
1
6.2
99397
10718X PS mounting bracket
1
3
102483
WARN Ascent DS Label
1
4
50246-HW
WARN Super Duty HW Kit
1
4.1
101064
10-24X3/4 Button head bolt (no tall shown)
20
4.2
101065
10-24 Machine screw nut
20
4.3
101072
#10 Split lock washer
20
4.4
101067
#10 Flat washer
20
4.5
101039
M14-2X50mm Hex head cap screw
4
4.6
100975
M14-2 Hex head nut
4
4.7
100974
M14 Lock washer
4
4.8
100511
M14 Flat washer
8
4.9
100601
½-13 Hex head nut
8
4.10
100604
½” Lock washer
8
4.11
100606
½” Flat washer
8

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1. Start by removing four bolts around tow hook on each side of vehicle. This will require an 18mm socket. (Fig. 1)
Figure 1
2. Next, with the help of someone holding the bumper in place, remove the four 15mm bolts from the bumper supports on both sides of
vehicle. (Fig. 2)
Figure 2
3. The bumper can now be removed. (Be careful when removing bumper if vehicle has a block heater, as this will have to be unplugged
during this step.)

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4. With the bumper off the vehicle, you can now remove the tow hooks by removing the four 18mm bolts located under the top of frame
rail. (Fig. 3)
Figure 3
5. Next, using 18mm socket remove the two nuts on either side of the frame attaching frame horns to frame. Set bolt strips and nuts aside
as they will be used in the installation of WARN bumper. (Fig. 4)
Figure 4
Remove with
18mm socket

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6. Optional: If you are installing a winch with this bumper installation, do so now. Use the bracket or clamps supplied with the winch to
mount the control pack; be sure to install the winch ground strap before installing the winch in the bumper. Once the control pack is
installed on the winch, insert the winch into the bumper. The control pack should be facing up with the four front mounting holes facing
forward.
Insert the winch by first tipping the end with the clutch lever up and inserting the control pack end in the bumper first. Then insert the
clutch lever end in the bumper. Use the hardware supplied with the winch to properly mount the winch to the bumper. Follow the
instructions supplied with the winch for the proper bolt location. The winch comes with two different length 7/16” bolts, so read the
instructions with the winch to ensure the proper locations.
If not installing a winch, a license plate may be installed onto the front face of the bumper. (Hardware not included.)
7. Start by installing mounting bracket as shown below. Do not fully tighten the hardware. (Fig. 5)
Figure 5
8. Install the two light boxes (94888 and 94889) into the bumper on the RH and LH side respectively. Use the provided #10-24 Bolts, flat and
lock with nuts to attach them to the bumper and tighten them with 10mm socket wrench and 3mm allen wrench (50246-HW). (Fig 6-7)
Figure 6

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Figure 7
9. Once the brackets are loosely installed, with the help of two other people, lift the bumper into place.
10. With the bumper in place loosely install using the bolt strips and 1/2" flat and lock washers with nuts (50246-HW). (Fig.8)
Figure 8
11. Next hold the bumper into desired position on the truck. NOTE: WARN recommends a MINIMUM gap of 3/8” at the outer fenders and
headlights to prevent paint damage in normal operation.
12. With bumper in position you can begin tightening all hardware. Tighten all fasteners fully, beginning with frame mounts. Then tighten
all mount-to-bumper fasteners.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
M A I N T E N A N C E / C A R E
1. Inspect all parts on the winch, winch mount, and related hardware prior to each use. Replace all hardware that appears rusted or
deformed.
2. Inspect all nuts and bolts on the winch, winch mount,, and related hardware prior to each use. Tighten all nuts that appear to be
loose. Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced.
3. Check all cables prior to use. Replace cables that look worn or frayed.
4. Check all moving or rotating parts. Remove debris that may inhibit the part from moving freely.
CARELESS INSTALLATION ANDOPERATION CAN RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.READ AND UNDERSTANDALLSAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
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