PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
This manual contains useful ideas for obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey Winch, and safety procedures
one needs to know before operating a Ramsey Winch. Do not operate this winch until you have carefully read and understand
the "WARNING" and "OPERATION" sections of this manual.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Great care and skill go into every winch we make. If the
need should arise, warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your self-addressed postage paid warranty card. Please read
and fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to Ramsey Winch Company. If you have any problems with your winch,
please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS*
NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire rope ratings.
WARNINGS:
CLUTCH MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCH.
DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.
DO NOT LEAVE CLUTCH ENGAGED WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN USE.
STAY OUT FROM UNDER AND AWAY FROM RAISED LOADS.
STAND CLEAR OF CABLE WHILE PULLING. DO NOT TRY TO GUIDE CABLE.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LINE PULL RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE.
DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT PERSONNEL.
A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE LOAD. CABLE CLAMP
(SETSCREW) IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.
IN CAR CARRIER APPLICATIONS, AFTER PULLING VEHICLE ON CARRIER, BE SURE TO SECURE VEHICLE TO CARRIER
BED. DO NOT MAINTAIN LOAD ON WINCH CABLE WHILE TRANSPORTING VEHICLE. DO NOT USE WINCH AS A TIEDOWN.
WHEN PULLING A HEAVY LOAD PLACE A BLANKET, JACKET, OR TARPAULIN OVER THE CABLE FIVE OR SIX FEET FROM
THE HOOK.
AVOID CONDITIONS WHERE LOAD SHIFTS OR JERKS OCCUR, AS THEY MAY INDICATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Rated Line Pull
(lbs.) ...........................................................................
(Kg.) .......................................................................
.....................................................................
Gear Reduction
Weight (without cable)
STD. Drum .........................
"Y" Drum ...........................
LAYER OF CABLE
1
lbs.
15,000
*Rated line pull
per layer
Kg.
6,800
* Cable Capacity per Layer
ft.
35
STD. DRUM
m
10
ft.
20
"Y" DRUM
m
6
FPM
25
* Line Speed (at
15 GPM)
MPM
7,6
* These specifications are based on recommended wire rope of 1/2" (13 mm) EIPS cable
and a 24.0 cu.in./Rev. motor.
** Last layer does not comply with SAE J-706.
2
3
4
12,600
10,800
9,500
5,710
4,890
4,300
75
125
180
22
38
54
45
75
110
13
22
33
29
34
39
8,8
10,3
11,8
3
15,000
6,800
7.7:1
300 lbs. (136 Kg)
290 lbs. (131 Kg)
5
6**
8,500
7,600
3,850
3,440
240
310
73
94
150
195
45
60
44
48
13,4
14,6