Manual Winch

Add-On Raising Kit

DXE-VRW-1 DXE-VRW-1-INS-Revision 1a

Shown mounted on the

optional DXE-8040-VA-1

80 & 40 Meter Dual Band

Vertical Antenna System

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Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200

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Introduction

The DX Engineering DXE-VRW-1 is a manual winch add-on kit for the High Performance DX

Engineering vertical antennas using the Heavy Duty Pivot Base. Models included are:

DXE-7580VA-1, DXE-8040VA-1, DXE-7580FS-VA-2 and DXE-7580FS-VA-3

The heavy duty pivoting fixtures for these antennas are equipped to accept the winch directly.

Allows easy one-person raising and lowering of tall antennas - may be easily moved from one

compatible DX Engineering antenna to another in multi-antenna arrays.

The DXE-VRW-1 winch kit is supplied complete with a 15 foot Polyester web strap with hook, and

base mounting hardware.

Features

One person operation

Friction brake which automatically applies constant positive holding action throughout

raising and lowering operations

Holds the antenna in position automatically

Handle will not spin under load

Meets ASAE safety standard S361.3

Rated capacity is 1500 pounds

Minimum operating load is 75 pounds

Drum Hub is 2-1/2" in diameter

Gear Ratio is 5.4:1

Zinc Tuffplate®

Finish

Winch Strap (2" wide x 15 foot long) with Loop and Hook is made from Low Stretch

Polyester Webbing with 4,000 pound breaking strength

Includes stainless steel hardware for mounting the included web strap

Includes stainless steel hardware for mounting the winch to the High Performance DX

Engineering vertical antennas that use the Heavy Duty Pivot Base

Tools Required

Two 9/16" wrenches

One 3/4" wrench

Manual Updates Every effort is made to supply the latest manual revision with each product. Occasionally a manual

will be updated between the time your DX Engineering product is shipped and when you receive it.

Please check the DX Engineering web site (www.dxengineering.com) for the latest revision manual.

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DXE-VRW-1 Parts List

DXE-VRW-1 Manual Winch Assembly QTY Description

1 1,500 Lb Exposed Gear Hand Winch with Brake

3 3/8-16 x 1-3/8" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Cap Screw

8 3/8" Stainless Steel Flat Washer

4 3/8-16 Stainless Steel Nyloc Nut

1 2" x 15 ft long Polyester web strap with hoop and hook

1 3/8-16 x 3-1/2" long Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screw

Note: UMI-81343 Never-Seez or DXE-NSBT8 Anti-Seize should be used on all clamps, bolts and

stainless steel threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper tightening.

As supplied, the winch has hardware that is not used. The wire cable retainer with screw and keps

nut are not used. The 3/8" x 2-1/2"" long bolt and 3/8-16 hex nut are not used.

The 3/4" nut and spring supplied with the winch are used.

Additional hardware that is required is supplied:

Three 3/8-16 x 1-3/8" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Cap Screws

Eight 3/8" Stainless Steel Flat Washers

Four 3/8-16 Stainless Steel Nyloc Nuts

One 3/8-16 x 3-1/2" long Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screw

One 2" x 15 ft long Polyester web strap with hoop and hook

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Assembly

1. The winch handle is screwed onto the winch followed by the spring and nut as shown below.

2. Use a 3/4" wrench and tighten the nut. The threads on the winch are tapered, so the nut will stop

prior to running out of threads in the winch.

3. The 2 in x 15 ft long Polyester web strap with hoop and hook is mounted to the winch using the

3/8-16 x 3-1/2" long Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screw, two 3/8" Stainless Steel Flat Washers and

one 3/8-16 Stainless Steel Nyloc Nut. Insert the Hex Head Bolt through the loop in the strap as

shown below.

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4. Once the strap and hardware are installed, tighten the 3/8-16 Stainless Steel Nyloc Nut using a

9/16" wrench or socket and ratchet until the flat washers are just snug to the winch. Do not over

tighten.

Tighten just snug enough to have washer flush to winch.

5. Wind up the web strap onto the winch.

6. Extra hardware is included for mounting the DXE-VRW-1 Winch to the High Performance DX

Engineering vertical antennas..

Hardware Bottom of Winch Mounted to a DXE-8040-VA-1

Refer to the heavy duty vertical antenna instruction manuals for additional details.

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The pictures below show the DXE-VRW-1 Winch mounted on a High Performance

DX Engineering DXE-8040VA-1 80 and 40 meter dual-band vertical antenna.

DANGER: Make sure you have not inadvertently located the

antenna underneath power lines.

Residential power lines are often less than 40' high.

Contact With Any Power or Utility Lines Can Be Lethal !

Please refer to the Winch Instruction Sheet for additional manufacturer's operating instructions,

warnings and safety information.

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Always stand off to the side when raising or lowering the antenna as shown below.

Do not stand directly behind the winch.

If the strap is worn and fails, it may whip back and cause injury.

Keep all liquids, dirt or chemicals away from the web strap to avoid unseen damage.

Always replace a worn, cut, nicked or damaged strap before using.

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Technical Support

If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation,

contact DX Engineering at (330) 572-3200. You can also e-mail us at:

DXEngineering@DXEngineering.com

For best service, please take a few minutes to review this manual before you call.

Warranty

All products manufactured by DX Engineering are warranted to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. DX Engineering’s sole obligation under

these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any item or part thereof which is proved to be other

than as warranted; no allowance shall be made for any labor charges of Buyer for replacement of parts,

adjustment or repairs, or any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering.

If DX Engineering’s products are claimed to be defective in material or workmanship, DX Engineering shall,

upon prompt notice thereof, issue shipping instructions for return to DX Engineering (transportation-charges

prepaid by Buyer). Every such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer

unless made in writing. The above warranties shall not extend to any products or parts thereof which have

been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective by reason of improper

installation, damaged from severe weather including floods, or abnormal environmental conditions such as

prolonged exposure to corrosives or power surges, or by the performance of repairs or alterations outside of

our plant, and shall not apply to any goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at

Buyer’s specifications. In addition, DX Engineering’s warranties do not extend to other equipment and parts

manufactured by others except to the extent of the original manufacturer’s warranty to DX Engineering. The

obligations under the foregoing warranties are limited to the precise terms thereof. These warranties provide

exclusive remedies, expressly in lieu of all other remedies including claims for special or consequential

damages. SELLER NEITHER MAKES NOR ASSUMES ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHATSOEVER,

WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR DX

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FOREGOING.

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