XPower FT Series User manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
12,000 lb 12V-DC Electric Winch
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.

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using it.
This electric winch is designed for certain applications only. Forcome
Co., Ltd. is not responsible for issues arising from modification or
improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not
designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please contact your local distributor

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................5
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................6
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................8
Before Each Use..................................................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................10
After Each Use.....................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................15
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................16
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................16
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................17
Warranty Information……………………………..…………………………………………………….…..18
⚠WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in fire, serious
injury, and /or DEATH.
The warnings and instructions, in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations
that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this electric winch. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the electric winch is used in a safe and responsible
manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the electric winch until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this electric winch in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the electric winch.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this electric winch was designed.
The tool will perform the job safer and better at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT
use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

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Intended Use
The series-wound motor stays cooler during long pulls. The three-stage planetary gear system
provides fast line speed. The automatic load-holding brake insures maximum safety. The free
spooling provides a fast line-out while the 12’ergonomic handheld remote control also, come with
hawse fairlead and an aircraft-grade wire rope
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Rated Single
Line Pull
12,000Ib (5443 kg.)
Application
Vehicle Recovery / For Trucks and SUVs
Motor
12V DC 7.0 HP Series Wound
Power In & Power Out
Yes
Duty Cycle Rating
5% (45 sec at Max Rated Load;
14 min, 15 sec Rest)
Pendant Controller
Wired, 12’(3.7m) Long
Gear Train
3-stage Planetary
Gear Ratio
232:1
Free spool
Locking Ring Gear
Brake
Auto Load Holding
Drum (Dia. XL)
2.75" x 8.8" (70mm x 224 mm)
Clevis Hook
3/8”, Replaceable with Spring-Loaded Safety Latch
Fairlead
Hawse Fairlead
Rope Size /Type
0.375" x 82 ’ (9.5 mm x 25 m )
Nominal Strength=14,400 Ib
7X19 Galvanized Steel
Aircraft Wire Rope
Battery
12V DC Minimum 650 CCA
Battery
Cables
Min. 3.5 Gauge
Mounting Bolt Pattern
10’’x 4.5’’ (254mm x 114.3mm)
Mounting Hardware
Winch: 4×G8, M10-1.50×30mm
Fairlead: 2×G8, M12-1.75×25mm
Overload Protection
Build in with remote
Sound Rating
85 dB
Overall Dimensions
(LXDX H)
21.3" X 6.5" X 9’’(540mm X164mm X229mm)
Weight
76.5Ib (34.7kg)
IP Rating
IP68-Winch and Controls (except remote control switch)
Layer
Rated Line pull
Rope Length/ Layer
12000lb(5443kg)
19’(5.9m)
9685lb(4393kg)
42’(12.8m)
8119lb(3683kg)
68’(20.7m)
6989lb(3170kg)
82’(25m)

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First Layer of Rope Performance
Line Pull
lb(kg)
Line Speed
fpm(m/min)
Amp Draw
(DC12V)
Max. Pull Length
ft (m)
0(0)
21(6.4)
80
82’(25.0m)
3000(1361)
11(3.4)
160
20(6.1)
6000(2722)
8(2.4)
230
8(2.4)
9000(4082)
6(1.8)
280
3(1.0)
12000(5443)
5(1.5)
360
1(0.3)
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the electric winch in confined work
areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the electric winch.
Always make sure you have control of vehicle and area around it. Make sure no personal or
property damage can occur if vehicle rolls back during winching operation.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the electric winch.
Do not use the electric winch while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSIZ87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also, use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION

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WINCH USE AND CARE
Inspect before every use, do not use if damaged or parts loose. Examine the winch for structural
cracks, bends, damage, frayed or kinked rope, and any other conditions that may affect the safe
operation of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor damage appears. A kink permanently
weakens the rope, even after it is straightened out; kinked rope can fail suddenly and must not be
used.
Do not force the winch. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which
they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
Store the winch when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY
To prevent injury or property damage, read and understand all instructions before operating
winch.
Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles and heavy-duty leather work gloves during
operation.
Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement
may briefly create excess load causing product failure.
INSTALLATION SAFETY
Choose a mounting location that can support the winch and rated load capacity.
Do not weld mounting bolts
Use supplied power cords and rope listed in manual only. Do not use thinner/longer cables or
link multiple cables together.
Keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop, hook, and fairlead opening during installation,
operation, and when spooling in or out.
Wrap the rope under 500 lb of tension before use. Otherwise, the rope may bind during
operation.
Do not route electrical cables near sharp edges or parts that will move or become hot.
Work in a well-ventilated area. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate and explode when
ignited by a spark or open flame.
Only connect to a clean, corrosion-free battery.
Remove all jewelry and metallic objects before working near battery.
WINCHING SAFETY
Inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked, or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be replaced before operation.
Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls. Verify the load is within the rated capacity
for the rope layer. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Use double-line rigging whenever

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possible.
Do not engage or disengage clutch while under load.
Always ensure hook latch is closed and not supporting load.
Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only to the center of hook.
Never use a hook that has been bent, warped, or twisted.
Keep clear of fairlead when operating. Do not try to guide rope.
Do not place any fingers through the hook. Fingers may be caught and get pulled into the
fairlead or drum. Use the included strap to hold the hook instead.
Stay out of the direct line that the rope is pulling. If it slips or breaks, it will create a whiplash
effect. Utilize a winch dampener to help absorb the force released if the rope breaks.
Do not use for overhead hoisting. This winch is intended to be used for pulling only.
Use a spotter to assist you with safe operation of the winch. Make sure the spotter is out of the
way of the vehicle and the rope before activating the winch.
Do not use the hand crank, if equipped, to assist the winch.
Do not use vehicle to pull on the rope and “assist” the winch.
Do not use to transport people or animals.
Disconnect battery cables before working near the rope, drum, fairlead or load, to prevent
accidental starting.
Keep rope straight to avoid kinking the rope.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating.
Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow strap, or chain. Do not wrap the rope around the
object and hook onto the rope itself.
Do not use a recovery strap while winching.
Secure the load after moving. Do not lock the mechanism.
Keep at least 5 full turns of rope on the drum.
Keep clear of the rope, hook, and load while winching. Do not step over the rope or apply
pressure to the rope under tension. The rope might break and cause personal injury.
If the rope begins to get entangled, stop the winch immediately and release the rope using the
switch.
Only winch with the winching vehicle’s transmission placed in neutral. Winching with a vehicle’s
transmission in gear or park may damage the transmission. A vehicle’s transmission is not
designed to handle this type of load.
Do not operate the winch on extreme slopes. Do not exceed 45°from center line of vehicle for a
roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle should be as close to vehicle center line as
possible.
People with pacemakers should consult their physicians before use. Electromagnetic fields near
heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or failure.
Remove all obstacles before operation.
Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out, during installation, and
during operation.
Always take time to use appropriate rigging techniques for winch pull.

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Assembly Instructions
⚠WARNING
Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all
text under subheadings before set up or use of this electric winch.
Mounting the Winch:
1. The mounting plate must be rated to at least the winch’s capacity. It must be flat and strong enough
to remain flat at maximum winch capacity. Winch must sit flat on winch mount with no gaps under
drum supports.
2. Align the winch perpendicular to centerline of the vehicle at the desired location a nd mark the
locations of the winch base holes. Compare the dimensions of the marked holes.
3. Before drilling, verify that the installation surface has no hidden components or structural pieces that
will be damaged.
NOTE: This winch can generate extreme forces . Select a location that can withstand the rated
capacity without damage or weakening. Steel reinforcement plates may be needed or a certified
welder may need to weld on additional bracing depending on the mounting location.
4. Drill holes for the hardware at the marked locations.
5. Install the winch using hardware described under the specifications table.
Wiring:
To prevent serious injury, from explosion, due to sparking at the battery connection, disconnect the
Battery Cables before making other wiring connections.

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To prevent serious injury from leaking battery acid, do not use a dirty, corroded, or leaking battery.
Only use a 12V automotive (or equivalent) battery that is in good condition.
1. Plan a route for the wiring from the planned winch location to the battery. This route
must be secured and out of the way of moving parts, road debris, or any location
where parts may be damaged. For example , you may wish to route the wires under
the vehicle , attaching it to the frame using suitable fasteners. Do not attach the
wires to the exhaust system, drive shaft, emergency brake cable, fuel line, or
any other components which may create damage to the wiring.
2. If you drill through the bumper or any part of the body to route the wires, be sure to
install a rubber grommet in the hole to prevent fraying the wires.
3. Route the Cables from the Solenoid to the battery and from the Solenoid to the winch,
following the precautions discussed. See image below:
4. Attach the red, black and yellow cables to their corresponding terminals on the winch.
Note: Be sure to connect the small Black wire from Control Pack to Black (-) terminal on motor
same terminal as Negative (-) battery cable.
5. Attach the red battery cable to the positive terminal of the battery.
6. Attach the black battery cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery.
7. Lift the socket cover exposing the electrical switch connector. Insert the pendant
connector into the socket.
NOTE: The attachment of the Motor Cables determines the operation
of the Remote button. After the unit is mounted and powered, check
the direction of the Power In and Power Out on the Remote button. If
you wish to change the direction on the Remote, disconnect the
Battery Cables from the battery, switch the Motor Cable connections
on the Motor Assembly, then reconnect the Battery Cables.
8. Disconnect the pendant controller when not in use.
Preparing & Stretching Winch Rope:
WARNING: Always pre-stretch all new ropes before first use. Failing to pre-stretch rope will
reduce maximum capacity of rope and may cause premature failure.
1. Positing vehicle on a flat surface approximately full rope length distance from anchor point such
as large tree.
2. Connect rope to anchor point with minimum number of wraps on drum.
3. Recoil the rope back into the winch under at least 1000lb (454kg) of tension. Apply light pressure
to vehicle brake pedal as needed to produce load.
4. Stop approximately every minute to check rope is winding level. Make sure vehicle is in park with
parking brake applied before exiting vehicle. Do not check, touch or attempt to reposition rope
with load on winch rope.
Remote introduction：

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1. “IN”Winch will power in with the red indicated LED lid up
2. “OUT”Winch will power out with the blue LED lid up
3. Cored remote length：≥3.8m
4. 5 way plug
Function：
1. Control the winch with “IN” to power in, the red LED will lid up. “Out” to power out, the blue LED
will lid up.
2. Voltage detection: when the battery voltage is lower than 10.8V, the red and blue LED will flash.
User should stop using the winch to avoid the battery damage. And turn on the engine while
winching.
3. Stall load protection: When the winch pulling force in equal to the maximum rated capacity for
more than 2 seconds, the winch protection will turn on. The red and blue LED will flash to
indicate.
4. From “IN” to ”OUT” or opposite direction, there will have 50ms delay to insure the life of the winch.
5. Ingress Protection Rating: IP68；
6. Please Aware：To maximum the life of the remote. Please Store the remote in the vehicle and
keep it away from oil or water.
Before Each Use
⚠WARNING
Inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked, or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be replaced before operation.
Wrap the wire rope under 1000 lbs of tension before use. Otherwise, the wire rope may bind
during operation.
Work in a well-ventilated area. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate and explode when
ignited by a spark or open flame.
Remove all jewelry and metallic objects before working near batteries.
Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
•Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual, including
all text under subheadings before set up or use of this electric winch.
•The instructions that follow are basic guidelines only and cannot cover all situations
encountered during use. The operator and assistants must carefully plan usage to prevent
accidents.
1. Examine the rope. Do not use the winch if the rope is frayed, kinked, or damaged.
2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.
3. Check the winch's electrical connections. AII connections must be tight and clean.
4. Put the vehicle's transmission in Neutral.
5. If the vehicle connected to the winch must be stationary, engage the emergency brake and block
the wheels using wheel chocks (sold separately).