INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL 5
LEVEL WINDER KIT #256082
This Level Winder is designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Model RPH-8,000, RPH-10,000,
RPH-10,000-X, and RPH 12000 Series Winches, with standard length drums (9.75 inches between
drum flanges).
NOTE: IF LEVEL WINDER IS BEING INSTALLED ON A CAR CARRIER (ROLLBACK), IT IS
NECESSARY TO ALSO INSTALL RAMSEY ROLLER GUIDE KIT, PART NO. 256079. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE TO THE WINCH LEVEL WINDER OR VEHICLE.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Disengage the winch clutch and free spool all the cable off the winch and lay it in a line on the ground
behind the truck. Disconnect the end of the cable from the cable drum anchor. Drill two .562” diameter
holes through the horizontal flange of the forward-most winch mounting angle as shown in FIG. 1.
VEHICLE CAB
WINCH MOUNTING
ANGLE
(REF.)
5.00
6.25
8.06
.562 DIA. THRU.
A
DRUM
WINCH
WINCH
RPH-8,000/
RPH-10,000
RPH-10,000X/
RPH-12,000
SPACERS EACH END
OF WINCH (REF.)
DIM A
1.25"
0.875"
FIGURE 1
Insert the spring retainer into the springs so that the cleats of the retainer will extend toward the vehicle
cab when the assembly is in place. Slide the retainer so that the holes in the retainer line up with the
hold down loops in the springs. Position the holes in the retainer over the .562 diameter holes
previously drilled in the flange of the winch mounting angle. Loosely attach the spring retainer and
springs to the flange of the winch mounting angle using the 1/2 inch diameter capscrews, nuts and
lockwashers. Slide tensioner into position until half loops on ends of springs snap into place over
crossbar. Tighten capscrews securely, but do not torque. Use rubber mallet to tap springs and spring
retainer toward winch to the forward-most position, making sure that cable tensioner is centered
between the drum flanges, as shown in FIG. 2.
Tighten the capscrews securely so that the springs are clamped hard down onto their mounting
surface.
DIM B
1.25±.50
1.50±.25
15° (ON BARE DRUM)
TENSIONER
BAR MUST NOT TOUCH
CABLE WRAPPED AROUND
DRUM BARREL.
NOTE: CABLE MUST FEED
BETWEEN CENTER CROSS
BAR AND FRONT CROSS BAR
OF LEVEL WINDER.
SPRINGS
TENSIONER
SPRING RETAINER AND
MOUNTING HARDWARE
WINCH
HALF LOOPS ON ENDS OF SPRING
TANGS MUST SNAP INTO PLACE
OVER CROSSBAR OF TENSIONER.
HOOK
WINCH
RPH-8,000/RPH-10,000
RPH-10,000X/RPH-12,000
CLEAT
B
SECTION A-A
SECTION THRU CENTER OF DRUM
SHOWN ROTATED 90° CCW
FIGURE 2
NOTE: The surface to which the springs are bolted must be above the centerline of the drum
barrel as shown in FIG. 2, SECTION A-A.
Insert the end of the cable into the opening of the tensioner so that it passes under the center cross bar
and over the front cross bar and install the cable into the cable anchor. A pry bar will be necessary to lift
up cable tensioner. Engage the clutch and run the winch in the reel in direction winding about five
wraps of cable onto the drum and stop. Using a hammer tap these five wraps tightly over against the
cable anchor flange of the cable drum. Finish winding all the cable onto the cable drum. As cable winds
onto the drum, watch the tensioner. Tensioner must be free to move without obstruction to function
properly. If tensioner touches any surrounding structure, correct the problem.
CAUTION: STOP REEL IN OF CABLE BEFORE THIMBLE/HOOK ENTERS LEVEL WINDER.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE TO THE WINCH, LEVEL WINDER, OR
VEHICLE.
OPERATION
Lay cable out in a straight line behind the truck to prevent kinking before beginning to wind in. It is not
necessary to walk in with the cable, let your Level Winder do the work.
PARTS LIST FOR 256082
PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
414558 2 CAPSCREW 1/2-13NC X 3 LG. HX.HD. ALL THRD. GR. 5, PLTD.
418069 2 NUT-HEX. 1/2-13NC REG. PLTD.
418218 2 LOCKWASHER 1/2 MED. SECT. PLTD.
434254 1 DECAL
494098 2 SPRING
688500 1 TENSIONER-CABLE
688501 1 RETAINER-SPRING
RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY
P.O. BOX 581510
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158
KI-912550-0305-D
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