Ramsey PATRIOT 9500 W User Manual

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 DC
motor. A safe positive clutch allows free spooling for
quick rope deployment. An automatic load holding brake
is designed to hold the fully 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 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 guidelines 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.

Ramsey Winch Company

Owner’s Manual

Front Mount Electric Winch

Patriot 9500

with synthetic rope

12 volt

Layer of Cable 12345

(lbs) 9,500 7,700 6,500 5,700 4,900
(kg) 4,309 3,480 2,940 2,580 2,210

(ft)*15345886100

(m)* 4 10 17.5 26 30.5

(lbs) NO 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 9,500
(kg) LOAD 900 1,810 2,720 3,620 4,309

(FPM )

12V

35.4 16.7 12.7 10.6 9 7.8

24V 29 16 13 10 9 8

(MPM )

12V

10.7 5.1 3.8 3.2 2. 7 2.3

24V 8.8 4.9 4.0 3.0 2. 7 2.4

12V 97 180 260 335 395 430
24V 45 95 128 165 192 212

* Depends on rope being uniforml y wound onto drum.

Line Pull First Layer

Line Speed Fi rst Lay er

Amp Draw

Rated Line Pul l Per Layer

Cumulati ve Capacit y Per
Layer (3/8" x 100'
Synt hetic Rope)

Contents

Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .Front Cover

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Techniques of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Electrical Connections and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Replacement Rope Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rope Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Winch Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Please note: Ramsey Patriot™ series winches are designed for
front 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.

CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions!

Safety Precautions

To Guard against Possible Injury...

A minimum of eight wraps of rope around the drum
barrel is necessary to hold the rated load. Rope
anchor is not designed to hold the load.

A. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side of the rope

when pulling under load.

B. Do not step over the rope or near the rope under load.

C. Use supplied hook strap when handling hook for spooling rope.

D. Do not move the vehicle to pull a load on the winch rope. This

could result in rope breakage and/or winch damage.

E. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicle is on an incline.

F. Winch clutch should be disengaged when winch is not in use

and fully engaged when in use.

G. Modification, alteration, or deviation to the winch should only be

made by Ramsey Winch Company.

H. 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 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.

I. 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.

J. NOTE: Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to required

hoist safety factors and features.

K. Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in tables. Shock

loads must not exceed these ratings.

L. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a slight load on the

rope. This can be accomplished by holding the rope with one
hand and the remote control switch with the other, starting as far
back and in the center as you can, walking up keeping load on
the rope as the winch is powered in. Do not allow the rope to
slip through your hand and do not approach the winch too
closely. Turn off the winch and repeat the procedure until all the
rope except a few feet is in. Disconnect the remote control
switch and finish spooling in rope by rotating the drum by hand
with clutch disengaged. On hidden winches, spool in rope under
power using supplied hook strap.

M. 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 a rock or tree branches.

Tips for Safe Operation

Don’t underestimate the potential danger in winching operations.
Neither should your fear them. Do learn the basic dangers and avoid
them.

Observe the spooling of rope onto drum. Side pulls can cause rope
to pileup at one end of the drum. To correct uneven stacking, spool
out that section of the rope and move it to the other end of the drum
and continue winching. Uneven spooling which causes rope pileup
can interfere with the solenoid housing 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 rope. This can cause rope 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 rope is not piling up in one corner.
Jamming rope 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
the arrangement (see illustration).

Neat, tight spooling avoids rope binding which is caused when a
load is applied and the rope is pinched between two others. If this
happens, alternately power the winch in and out a few inches. Do
not attempt to work a bound rope under load free by hand.

Do not expose the 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 permanent damage or failure. Sheave
diameters on rotating snatch blocks should be at least eight times
the rope diameter (3” for 3/8” rope).

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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. 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.

When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or tar­paulin over the rope five or six feet from the hook. It will
slow the snap back in the event of a broken rope. 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.

For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock.
When anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk pro­tector.

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.

Winches equipped with 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 rope
buildup on one end of the winch drum.

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.

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4

Installation

The winch shown in this owner’s 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 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.

The Aluminum Hawse Fairlead included with the winch is
required for use with the synthetic rope.

NOTE: If recommended mounting is not used, a kit of
equal design must be used.

Also available for mounting the Patriot 9500 are the fol­lowing winch mounting channels:

• #251126 short length (23.63”) black

• #251127 medium length (30.00”) black

• #251128 long length (36.00”) black

It is recommended that Ramsey mounting channels be
used with all non-Ramsey mounting.

Attach aluminum hawse fairlead to channel using hard­ware furnished with winch. Attach winch to channel.
Thread capscrews with lockwashers through mounting
holes in channel and into winch feet (see figure below).

Substitution of attaching hardware items (bolts, nuts or
washers) different from those supplied with your winch
and mounting kit can lead to failure causing damage or
serious injury (use SAE grade 5 bolts or better and
torque to 34 ft-lbs.).

Place end of rope through fairlead and attach hook. Use
clevis pin and cotter pin (see figure below).

The 10’ protective sleeve can be cut into two 5’ lengths
for greater flexibility in protecting the synthetic rope.
Remove the protective sleeve from the rope before cut­ting into two lengths, use a cigarette lighter to fuse the
cut ends so they will not unravel, and then slide the two
pieces back on the rope.

CONNECT BLACK GROUND CABLE

CONNECT RED CABLE
TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
OF VEHICLE BATTERY.

MOUNTING

CHANNEL

WINCH MOUNTING BOLT
3/8-16NC X 1-1/4 LG.

CLEVIS PIN

CABLE HOOK

ROLL PIN

TO NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
OF VEHICLE BATTERY.

FAIRLEAD MOUNTING BOLT

3/8-16NC X 1-1/4 LG.

SHIFTER KNOB

CONTROL SWITCH

CLUTCH

RECEPTACLE