Ramsey PATRIOT 15000 W User Manual
PATRIOT 15000
LAYER OF CABLE
RATED LINE PULL
PER LAYER
CUMULATIVE CABLE
CAPACITY PER LAYER
* DEPENDS ON 7/16” (11mm) DIA. CABLE BEING
UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED
FIRST LAYER (24V)
AMP DRAW
(LBS) 15,000 12,200 10,300 9,000
(KGS) 6,800 5,530 4,670 4,080
(FT)* 15 35 60 90
(M)* 4.5 10.5 18 27
(LBS)
(KGS)
MPM 7.6 4.6 3.3 2.7 2.2 1.8 1.6 1.2
FPM 23.7 16.2 11.6 9.9 8.2 7.1 6.1 4.4
MPM 7.2 4.9 3.5 3 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.3
24V 40 70 100 120 145 170 195 250
1 2 3 4
NO
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Ramsey Winch Company
OWNERS MANUAL
FRONT MOUNT ELECTRIC WINCH
Model Patriot 15000 24V
With Motor Thermal Protection
2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 15,000
900 1,810 2,720 3,620 4,530 5,440 6,800
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. It features a highly efficient 3 stage planetary gear set
which transmits torque from a series wound D.C. motor. A safe
positive clutch allows free spooling for quick cable deployment.
An automatic load holding brake is designed to hold the full rated
capacity of the winch. It was designed and manufactured to
provide you with the utmost in utility. As with any device that
combines power and movement in its use, there are dangers if
improperly used. At the same time, there are easier and faster
ways for getting the job done if certain precautions are taken first.
Please read this manual carefully. It contains useful ideas in
obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey Winch
and safety procedures you need to know before beginning use.
When you follow our guidlines for operation, your Ramsey Winch
will give you many years of satisfying service. Thank you for
choosing Ramsey. You will be glad you have one working for
you.
Contents
Performance Specifications........................................ Front Cover
Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 2
Tips for Safe Operation ............................................................... 2
Techniques of Operation .............................................................3
Installation ...................................................................................4
Operating Instructions ................................................................. 6
Electrical Connections and Operation.......................................... 6
Maintenance................................................................................6
Trouble Shooting Guide............................................................... 7
Winch Parts List......................................................................8-10
Warranty .....................................................................Back Cover
Please Note:
mount vehicle use. The winches are not designed for and should not
be used in industrial applications (car haulers/carriers, wreckers,
hoisting, etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant them to be suitable for
such use. Ramsey makes a separate, complete line of winches for
industrial/commercial use. Please contact the factory for further
information.
Ramsey Patriot 15000™ winches are designed for front
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.
Safety Precautions To Guard
Against Possible Injury.....
Tips for Safe Operation
A minimum of five wraps of cable around
the drum barrel is necessary to hold the
rated load. Cable clamp is not designed to
hold the load.
A. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side
of the cable when pulling under load.
B. Do not step over a cable, or near a cable under load.
C. Use supplied hook strap when handling hook for
spooling wire rope.
D. Do not move the vehicle to pull a load on the winch
cable. This could result in cable breakage and/or
winch damage
E. Use a heavy rag or gloves to protect hands from
burrs when handling winch cable.
F. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicle is on an incline.
G. Winch clutch should be disengaged when winch is
not in use and fully engaged when in use.
H. Modification, alteration, or deviation to the winch
should only be made by Ramsey Winch Company.
I. Keep the duration of your pulls as short as possible.
If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch,
stop and let it cool for a few minutes. Do not pull
more than one minute at or near the rated load. Do
not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls.
Electric winches are for intermittent usage and
should not be used in constant duty applications.
J. Disconnect the remote control switch from the winch
when not in use. A Ramsey Part No. 282053 safety
on-off switch in your vehicle is recommended.
K. Do Not use winch in hoisting applications due to
required hoist safety factors and features.
L. Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in
tables. Shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
M. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a slight
load on the cable. This is accomplished by (wearing
gloves) holding the cable with one hand and the
remote control with the other, starting as far back and
in the center as you can, walking up keeping load on
the cable as the winch is powered in. Do not allow
the cable to slip through your hand and do not
approach the winch too closely. Turn off the winch
and repeat the procedure until all the cable except a
few feet is in. Disconnect the remote control switch
and finish spooling in cable by rotating the drum by
hand with clutch disengaged. On hidden winches,
spool in cable under power using supplied hook
strap.
Don’t underestimate the potential danger in winching
operations. Neither should you fear them. Do learn the
basic dangers and avoid them.
Observe spooling of cable onto drum. Side pulls can
cause cable to pileup at one end of the drum. To correct
uneven stacking, spool out that section of the cable and
move it to the other end of the drum and continue
winching. Uneven spooling which causes cable pileup
can interfere with the tie bars causing damage to the
winch.
Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle where
it will not become damaged. Inspect it before you plug it
in.
When ready to begin spooling in, plug in remote control
switch with clutch disengaged. Do not engage clutch
with motor running.
Never connect the hook back to the cable. This causes
cable damage. Always use a sling or chain of suitable
strength, as shown in the illustration.
Observe your winch while winching, if possible, while
standing at a safe distance. If you use vehicle drive to
assist, stop and get out every few feet to assure the cable
is not piling up in one corner. Jamming cable can break
your winch.
Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting apparatus.
They must attach to vehicle frame.
When double lining during stationary winching, the winch
hook should be attached to the chassis of the vehicle.
Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the
innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as
much line as you can for heavy pulls. If this is not
practical, use a snatch block and double line
arrangement (see illustration). Remember, a minimum of
5 wraps of cable around the drum barrel is necessary to
hold the rated load.
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding which is caused
when a load is applied and the cable is pinched betwen
two others. If this happens, alternately power the winch
in and out a few inches. Do not attempt to work a bound
cable under load, free by hand.
2
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch
operates is to make a few test runs before you actually
need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember
you hear your winch as well as see it operate. Get to
recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull,
and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. The
winch may make more noise when running in the
‘out’ direction under load. This noise should
decrease with use and is not detrimental to the winch
operation. Soon you will gain confidence in operating
your winch and its use will become second nature with
you.
Your winch will not only pull your vehicle up or ease your
vehicle down a steep grade, it will also pull another
vehicle or a load while your vehicle is anchored in a
stationary position. The sketches on this page show you
a few techniques.
For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock.
When anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk
protector.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or
tarpaulin over the cable five or six feet from the hook. It
will slow the snap back in the event of a broken cable.
Also, open the vehicle hood for additional protection.
Use the vehicle wheel power to help the winch, but don’t
overtake the winch line. Plan your pull. You can’t always
hook up and pull out in one step. Examine all the areas
for anchoring possibilities as well as leverage situations,
direction, and goal.
Winches equipped with cable guide fairleads can pull
from several directions. Pull from an angle only to
straighten up the vehicle-otherwise you can damage
structural members or other parts of your vehicle and
cause excess cable buildup on one end of the winch
drum.
Stakes driven in solid earth and chained together make a
good anchor point for self-recovery when no solid anchor
point is available.
For a solid anchor, bury a log with earth or sand or place
it in a deep ravine.
For a direct pull of 2000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or solid
anchor, and take out of gear.
To double the pull, use 2-part line and tie off to chassis.
Take out of gear.
3
Installation
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The winch shown in this owners manual is solely and
exclusively designed for vehicle mounted, non-industrial
applications. All other applications will void warranty.
It is very important that the winch be mounted on a flat
surface so that the three major sections (the motor end,
the cable drum, and the gear housing end) are properly
aligned. It is recommended that Ramsey kits be used to
mount the winch. They are designed to align the winch
and distribute up to the full rated load evenly, to avoid
possible damage to the winch or vehicle.
NOTE: If recommended mounting is not used, a kit of
equal design must be used.
CONTROL SWITCH
RECEPTACLE
CONNECT BLACK GROUND CABLE
TO NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
OF VEHICLE BATTERY.
Attach fairlead to channel using hardware furnished with
winch.
NOTE: To ensure proper alignment of roller fairlead to
winch, position larger (1/2”) holes at top.
Attach winch to channel. Thread capscrews with
lockwashers through mounting holes in channel and into
winch feet (see FIGURE 1).
CLUTCH HANDLE
CONNECT RED CABLE
TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
OF VEHICLE BATTERY.
ROLLER FAIRLEAD
(CAUTION DECAL ON TOP)
ROLL PIN
CABLE HOOK
CLEVIS PIN
WINCH MOUNTING HARDWAR
FOUR 7/16-14NC X 1.00 LG. B
FOUR 7/16 LOCK WASHERS
FAIRLEAD MOUNTING HARDWARE
FOUR 7/16 FLAT WASHERS
TWO 7/16-14NC X 1.25 LG BOLTS
TWO 7/16 LOCK WASHERS & TWO 7/16-14NC NUTS
IN THE TOP 1/2" DIA. HOLES OF FAIRLEAD
MOUNTING CHANNEL
FIGURE 1
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