Ramsey 700, H-700 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR KIT #256109

FOR 700/H-700 SERIES WINCHES

This tensioner kit is designed specifically for Ramsey Winch Model 700/H-700 series winches configured as overwound
only.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Disengage the winch clutch and freespool all the cable except for the last wrap off the winch. Lay cable out in a straight
line behind the truck to prevent kinking. Mark mounting hole centers as shown below. Place cable tensioner assembly
over marked hole positions. Observe location of tensioner plate and center it between the drum flanges. Adjust hole
locations as necessary to maintain centered position. Drill two .562 diameter holes through the rear angle as shown
below.

Place the supplied mounting bolts through the mounting holes of the tensioner bracket. Position the bracket over the
previously drilled holes in the rear angle, allowing the bolts to fall through the holes. Loosely attach the washers and nuts.
Center the tensioner plate between the drum flanges with a scale or tape measure and tighten the bolts securely (87 ft­lbs. of torque).

If you removed the cable entirely, or this is a new installation, the cable tensioner is not intended to be energized on a bare
drum. Before increasing the tension on the cable tensioner, engage the clutch and run the winch in the reel in direction
winding one full wrap of cable on the drum. This prevents damage to the 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 against the side of the flange closest to the cable anchor on 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.

Adjust the freespool effort of the cable tensioner. Disengage the winch clutch and freespool some cable off the drum.
Adjust the spring tension to achieve the desired freespool effort that also prevents “bird nesting” of the cable.

OPERATION

Once you have adjusted the spring tension to the desired level, only minor adjustment may be required if the setting drifts.

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TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158

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