Anderson 40ST Winch install - base orientation?

[Deepdraft]

I'm installing 40ST winches. The bolt pattern is a semi-circle. The instructions don't reference base orientation except for the self tailer, which is adjustable. The old winches had the gap facing out. Any ideas out there?

Thanks.

[daddle]

Best to point the missing bolt towards the load...towards the turning block.

Best to point the stripper arm at the operators chest.

[Deepdraft]

Thanks Daddle, that's what I thought too. Odd that they wouldn't spec it in the instructions....

[SVNeko]

Also check to make sure one of the drainage channels (there are probably 3 of them) is at the low point.

[Deepdraft]

Thanks for the tip!