Ramsey 251268 User Manual

Installation and Operating Instructions for
ATV Winch Synthetic Rope
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Synthetic Rope Kit Parts List Part No. 251268
1. Rope Assembly (3/16” x 50’)
2. Rope Anchor Puck
3. Hook Strap
WARNING: A minimum of FIVE wraps of synthetic rope around the drum barrel is required to hold the load. The anchor puck is not designed to hold the load.
Do not exceed maximum line pull rating for winch or 3000 lbs. line pull rating for synthetic rope, WHICHEVER IS LESS. Shock loads must not exceed this rating.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installing syn­thetic rope. Refer to winch owner’s manual for all winch operating instructions and warnings.
Tips for Safe Operation
Do not expose rope to chemicals or heat sources.
Avoid prolonged exposure of synthetic rope to ultraviolet rays from sunlight which can degrade rope strength over time. Use a winch cover over winch and rope when not in use.
Any sharp bend in the rope under load decreases its strength substantially and may cause premature damage or failure. Sheave diameters on rotating snatch blocks should be at least 8 times the rope diameter (1-1/2” for 3/16” rope).
Avoid pulling rope over rough surfaces or sharp edges. Slide the protective sleeve along the length of the rope to place it at a location where the rope would encounter rough surfaces such as rock or tree branches.
See Rope Inspection, opposite page for information on when to replace the synthetic rope.
Installation
Notes:
· Rope should be installed so that it feeds from the bottom of the drum.
· An Aluminum Hawse Fairlead, P/N 251267, is recommended for use with the Ramsey Synthetic Rope.
· Before installing synthetic rope, inspect winch drum and smooth any sharp edges on drum barrel, flanges and other winch accessories that may contact the rope.
1. Unwind the new rope by rolling it out along the ground. Remove old cable and anchor puck. Retain wire cable for any future use.
2. Feed the synthetic rope through the aluminum hawse fairlead and under the drum.
3. Slide the taped end of the synthetic rope through the narrow end of the pocket against drum flange and wrap the rope around the new anchor puck. Pull the rope and puck back into the wide end of the pocket leaving approximately 1/8” beyond edge of pocket as shown. Pull firmly on the rope to fully seat the rope and puck into the pocket.
4. Carefully run winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on end of rope, spool all the rope onto the drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
Anchor Puck
Maintenance
The most important par t of maintenance of the synthetic rope is to inspect it regularly. Any time the winch is used, the synthetic rope should be inspected thoroughly as described on the opposite page.
Likewise, inspect the protective sleeve and replace if it becomes torn, fused, or threadbare.
Keep the rope and protective sleeve free of moisture, grease, dirt or other debris. If neces­sary, clean with a damp cloth.
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