KAC1500 / KAC15042 Winch

The Keeper KAC1500 Electric Winch is the perfect addition to any garage or workshop, packed with all the features needed for an easy and safe operation. The electric winch is equipped with a 8 ft. power cord compatible with 110/120V AC 3-prong outlet rated for 15 amps or higher. Installation is easy with the supplied mounting plate, cable tension plate, and mount for the 4-Way Roller Fairlead. To operate the winch, use the handheld pendant which includes power in/out, resettable emergency shut-off switch, thermal motor reset button, and 12 ft. which allows free movement while operating.

• 42’ of 3/16” Galvanized Wire Rope with hook and safety latch
• 1,500 lbs. single layer line pull
• 1.2 HP 120V AC motor draws 9.2 amps at full load with quick change brush caps
• 3-Stage planetary gear box, 262:1 gear ratio, all metal gear train
• Full-load holding mechanical brake
• Mounting pattern 2.5" x 3.0"
• ETL Certified to meet UL and CSA Standards
• Warranty - Limited 90-Day
   

Replacement Parts

#32 & 33 - KACR15033-1 replacement remote w/wire cables

KACR16006 Replacement KAC1500 Winch 10 Amp Breaker Reset Button

#25 - KACR16000 Replacement Control box cover for KAC1500 winch

#25 & #32 - KACR14002-1 replacement control box w/bridge rectifier & cable

KACR16001 Replacement Bridge Rectifier for KAC1500

#19 - Spline

KACR16002 Replacement Spline for KAC 1500 (small)

KACR16003 Replacement Spline for KAC 1500 (big)

KAC15111-1 Replacement Brush Set (Carbon Brushes)

#18 - KACR16004 Replacement Sliding Bearing (big) for KAC1500

#16 - KACR16005 Replacement,#13 Dish Gear for KAC1500

Suggested Accessories

• KTA14115-1 ATV Roller Fairlead 
• KTA15120-1 Pulley Block Assembly 8,000 lbs.  
• KWA14617-1 Bow Shackle ¾” 

KAC can be is and more often mounted in different orientations than other winches (including vertical).

No Power?

1. Please make sure your circuit breaker hasn't tripped

2. Reset the E-Stop on the remote

3. Check the brushes. KAC15111-1 KAC1500 replacement Motor Brushes, Set of 2 w/holders. Unscrew the plugs and remove the brushes. Check to make sure the spring is applying force when the cap is screwed in the motor. Make sure the brushes are not broken, cracked and are in good condition, No Rust or Corrosion. Look inside the brush sockets and make sure the inside of the socket housing is clean and no rust or corrosion.

4. Check all connection inside the black cover to make sure there are no loose and disconnected wires,  MAKE SURE THE WINCH POWER IS UNPLUGED AND NO VOLTAGE OR ELECTIRAL CONNECTION IS ATTACHED TO THE WINCH BEFORE REMOVING THE BLACK COVER.  We have had cases where the electrical cords have been pulled on and the connections inside the cover have come loose. The wiring instructions below should help if a loose wire is found.

Remote doesn't winch in or out?

E-Stop (Emergency Stop) button has been depressed.

Photos showing the red E-Stop button in the depressed and non-depressed positions:

To reset the E-Stop, rotate it clockwise (following the directions of the arrows on it) and it will pop out after roughly a quarter turn. This should allow the switch to function again.

KAC15042 Wiring

On the bridge rectifier in the photo above, black wire coming from the plug connects to the red wire side.

The black wire coming from the remote connects to the white wire side of board.

The (+), (AC), and (-) markings are on the underside of the circuit board.

The brown wire connects to the green wire coming from the winch

The white wire from the remote connects to the black wire coming from the winch.

The green wire coming from the plug connects to the grounding screw on the winch

KACR15033 Push Button Remote Switch for KAC1500 w/wire cables wiring:

When Duty-cycle of 20-seconds is too-short we recommend using the “Monitoring the motor external temperature plan”, this is the safest way to protect the winch from overheating, Just be careful, Do not check with your hands while the winch is in operation and in use.   

Replacing Wire Rope:

The KAC1500 come with 42’ of 3/16” Galvanized Wire Rope

Winch Drum Screw:

A bridge rectifier converts AC to DC, which winch components are DC? The rectifier is the first component after the plug so all the winch components use DC. Modifying the winch would void the warranty, and we do not recommend modifications.