Ramsey HD-P10000X User Manual

OPERATING, SERVICE AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MODEL HD-P10000X

PLANETARY WINCH

CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION ..........................................................................1

SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................1

WARNINGS .................................................................................................. 1

WINCH MOUNTING ...................................................................................... 2

CABLE INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 3

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................... 4

TYPICAL LAYOUT.........................................................................................4

PERFORMANCE CHARTS.............................................................................4

OPERATION.................................................................................................. 5

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 5

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................6

OVERHAUL INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................7-12

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING ........................................................................... 13

PARTS LIST AND PARTS DRAWING.......................................................14-15

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................ BACK COVER

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:

A MOTOR SPOOL (OPEN CENTER) DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE IS REQUIRED FOR BRAKE OPERATION.

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.

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WINCH MOUNTING

ESSENTIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF PLANETARY WINCH COMPONENTS:

It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the motor end, the cable
drum, and the gear housing end) are properly aligned. Excessive bushing wear and difficulty in freespooling are usu­ally symptoms of misalignment.

In the as-installed condition, if the winch is mid-mounted, then at least one tie-plate must be attached to the mounting
feet at the bottom of the winch to maintain alignment. If the winch is foot mounted then at least one tie-plate must
remain mounted at midpoint of winch to maintain alignment. It is always preferred to used BOTH tie-plates in the final
installed configuration.

Angle Mounting Kit, P/N 251006 , is recommended for maximum ease in mounting the winch. The angle kit will allow
the winch to be mounted in upright or midmount applications and will meet the criteria of serving as a solid and true
mounting surface.

When mounting the winch with other than the recommended Ramsey Angle Kit, the mounting hole patterns described
in the Dimensional drawings on page 13 should be used. The mounting surface must be flat within .015 inch and suf­ficiently stiff to resist flexing. Winch is furnished with spacers and tie plates for side mounting. Consult Ramsey Engi­neering for foot mounting requirements.

NOTE: If angles or a steel plate are used in mounting winch, tie-plates provided with winch are to be attached to the
remaining mounting pads, whether they be side or foot.

* CAUTION: If longer bolts (minimum grade 5) are substituted to mount winch or to mount a roller guide at the
side mount pads, bolt length must be such as to allow a minimum of .50 inch thread length engagement in the
tapped holes in side of each end bearing. Refer to page 13. Use of excessive length bolts will damage the winch
and prevent freespool of the drum. Torque bolts to 55 ft-lbs. (75 Nm).

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CABLE INSTALLATION

An “A” or “B” decal on the clutch end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. Also, a letter “A” or “B” is
stamped in the end bearing on the clutch end indicating rotation direction. If the decal is damaged or unreadable,
contact Customer Service for additional instructions to determine proper direction. To reverse the rotation direction,

exchange positions of the cartridge and plug shown below.

1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable, opposite hook, with
plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.

2. Place taped end of cable into hole in cable drum as shown below. Use the 3/8-16NC x 1/2” long hex socket drive
setscrew (included with drum assembly item #1) to secure cable to drum.

3. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all the cable onto the cable
drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.

After installing cable, check freespool operation. Disengage clutch and pull on cable at a walking speed. If cable
“birdnests”, loosen jam nut (item #22) and turn nylon setscrew (item #18) clockwise to increase drag on drum. If
cable pull is excessive, loosen nylon setscrew by turning counterclockwise. Tighten jam nut when proper setting is
obtained. CAUTION: OVER-TIGHTENING OF JAM NUT MAY STRIP NYLON SETSCREW

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Refer to the performance charts below to properly match your hydraulic system to the winch performance. The
charts consist of:
(1) Line Pull first layer (lb.) vs. Working Pressure (PSI)
(2) Line Speed, first layer (FPM) vs. flow (GPM)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MOTOR SPOOL (OPEN CENTER) CONTROL VALVE REQUIRED

2100 PSI RELIEF VALVE SETTING

15 GPM FLOW RATE

DO NOT EXCEED 20 GPM--MOTOR AND WINCH MAY BE DAMAGED

10 MICRON NOMINAL FILTRATION

TYPICAL LAYOUT

PERFORMANCE CHARTS

NOTE: Dual counterbalance valve version at Maximum Flow will require an increased working pressure of 150 PSI.

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