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Section 2 - Determine the Contactor
Mounting Location
Your new WARN winch can do a lot of work!
This work is the conversion of electrical power
into mechanical power. The contactor is the
electromagnetic switch that controls the electrical
power to your winch. The contactor must be
correctly installed for it and the winch to work
properly. The following instructions will assist you
in the installation of your WARN contactor.
1. Verify the vehicle battery cables are
disconnected. All work with electrical wires
and cables must be completed with the
battery completely disconnected from the
vehicle wiring.
To prevent severe injury or death. Never
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lean over battery while making connections.
WARNING To prevent severe injury or death. Never
route electrical cables over battery terminals.
WARNING To prevent severe injury or death. Never
short battery terminals with metal objects.
2. It is recommended that the contactor be
mounted close to the battery, on a solid
surface, easily accessible and in a location
Figure 9: Suggested component mounting locations. Mounting locations may vary depending on make and model of the ATV/UTV. Read and
understand the following instructions to choose the appropriate mounting locations.
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that is as clean and dry as possible. WARNING!
Do not mount on or near a heat source such as engine
or exhaust.
3. Ensure the selected location will not collect
or retain water and the mounting of the
contactor will not block drain holes. Exact
location will vary depending on the ATV/UTV.
Typical locations include inside, on top or on
the side of rear storage box, under the seat
or, on a few models, in front near battery.
4. Confirm the contactor mounting location
selected provides sufficient clearance from all
metal structures such as frame tubes. Do NOT
place tools or other items in a position that
might come in contact with the contactor
posts.
5. Verify the path will allow the winch motor
cable assembly, motor ground wire and
switch wire harness cables to be routed easily
as well as avoiding sharp edges, parts that
get hot and moving parts.
6. Mark location, but do not mount contactor
at this time.
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Section 3- Mount the Handlebar
Switch (optional)
To prevent serious injury or death from
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electrical re:
Never route electrical cables across sharp
edges.
Never route electrical cables near parts that
get hot.
Never route electrical cables through or near
moving parts.
Avoid pinch and wear/abrasion points when
installing all electrical cables.
To avoid injury and property damage:
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Use caution if moving or repositioning the ATV/UTV
controls so as to not compromise the safe operation
of the ATV/UTV. Select a mounting position that will
provide clearance for all vehicle controls.
Before securing the switch cable with tie wraps, make
sure that the handlebars have full range of motion.
1. Disconnect the vehicle battery cables,
negative terminal first. All work with
electrical wires and cables must be
completed with the battery completely
disconnected from the vehicle
wiring.
Figure 10: Handlebar Mount. Exact positioning may vary depending on
the ATV/UTV make and model.
2. Switch should be installed on the left
handlebar. A piece of electrical tape
around the handlebar will help prevent
rotation of mount on the handle bar.
3. Do NOT tighten over any hoses or cables.
4. Once the handlebar switch is mounted,
route the wire harness cables to the
desired contactor mounting location.
5. See wiring diagram provided with
contactor for switch wiring details.
Figure 11: Mini-rocker switch assembly.
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