HEAVYWEIGHT
Always Read All Product Literature BEFORE installing product.
Important Safety Warnings
- ⚠️ Always position fairlead with warning readily visible on top.
- Always use class 8.8 metric (grade 5) or better hardware.
- Never weld mounting bolts.
- Never use bolts that are too long.
- Always confirm required bolt length to ensure proper thread engagement.
- Always complete the winch installation and hook attachment before installing the wiring.
Mounting
Mounting plate dimensions: 10 inches (254 mm) in length and 4 1/2 inches (114 mm) in width, with four 7/16 inch (11.1 mm) diameter holes.
| Plate Thickness | Bolt Length |
|---|---|
| 5/16" (8 mm) | 1.5" (40 mm) |
| 3/8" (10 mm) | 1.5" (40 mm) |
| 1/2" (13 mm) | 1.75" (45 mm) |
Hardware for Mounting (Set 1)
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 7/16" (11.1 mm) |
| B | 4 | 7/16-14 X 1 1/2" |
| C | 2 | 7/16-14 X 1 3/4" |
| D | 6 | 7/16" (11.1 mm) |
Hardware for Mounting (Set 2)
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 7/16" (11.1 mm) |
| B | 2 | 7/16-14 X 1 1/2" |
| C | 4 | 7/16-14 X 1 3/4" |
| D | 6 | 7/16" (11.1 mm) |
Diagrams illustrate the placement of hardware items labeled A, B, C, and D onto winch components for mounting.
Torque specification: 50-55 ft. lbs. (68-75 Nm) [torque-spec]
Control Pack Mounting
16.5Ti Model
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Control Pack |
| B | 1 | 7/16-14 x 1" |
M12/M15 Model
| Item | Qty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | Control Pack |
| B | 1 | 7/16-14 x 1" |
| C | 1 | Bracket |
| D | 2 | M6-1.0 |
Diagrams show the mounting of the control pack for the 16.5Ti and M12/M15 models, indicating hardware items A and B for the 16.5Ti, and A, B, C, and D for the M12/M15.
Wiring
Wiring Warnings
- ⚠️ Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection when making battery connections.
- Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
- Never route electrical cables near parts that get hot.
- Never route electrical cables over battery terminals.
- Never route electrical cables through or near moving parts.
- Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
- Always place the supplied terminal boots on wires and terminals.
The 16.5 Ti model requires specific wiring connections. The diagram shows a control pack (A) connected to the winch. A ground cable (Black) connects from the winch to the negative terminal of a battery. A power cable (Red) connects from the winch to the positive terminal of the battery. Terminals F1 and F2 on the winch are also indicated.
