Ramsey QM-8000 User Manual
Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER'S MANUAL
Front and Rear Mount
Detachable Electric Winch
Model Quick-Mount 8000 (QM 8000)
*Depends on wire rope being uniformly wound onto drum.
(5/16"-8MM-DIA. WIRE ROPE)
LAYER OF CABLE
FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED FPM (12V)
AMP DRAW- 12V
LINE PULL
MPM (12V)
(LBS)
(KGS)
CAPACITY PER LAYER (M) *
CUMULATIVE CABLE (ft.)*
RATED LINE LBS
PULL PER LAYER KGS
4,000
1,810
270
1335
10.7
95
0
0
18
210
5.5
2,000
900
355
2,710
6,000
10
4
3
8
2.4
420
3,620
8,000
QM 8000
8,000
3,620
15
4
1
6,500
2,940
12
40
2
5,500
2,490
21
70
3
28
95
4
4,800
2,170
Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. The Quick Mount is a detachable winch. It can be
easily mounted to the front or rear of a vehicle for self
recovery and other applications. It allows one winch to be
used on multiple vehicles, and can be quickly installed and
removed to avoid extra vehicle weight.
The Quick Mount comes with a 12 ft. remote control
switch, anti-theft locking pin and a hawse fairlead. Front
mount requires a front receiver mounting kit. Optional 5 ft.,
20 ft. or 24 ft. battery cables for front or rear mounting are
available.
The Quick Mount features a highly efficient 3 stage planetary gear set which transmits torque from a series wound
D.C. motor. A 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 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.
Contents
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Techniques of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembling Your Winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Clutch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Winch Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Please Note: Ramsey Quick Mount series winches are
designed for front and rear 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 additional 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 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. Secure Quick Mount locking pin into place before starting
winching operation.
B. Use only locking pin #448097.
C. Front mount receiver is for use with the Quick Mountwinch
only. Do not use for towing.
D. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side of the
cable when pulling under load.
E. Do not step over a cable, or near a cable under load.
F. Use supplied hook strap when handling hook for spooling
wire rope.
G. Do not move the vehicle to pull a load on the winch cable.
This could result in cable breakage and/or winch damage.
H. Use a heavy rag or gloves to protect hands from burrs
when handling winch cable.
I. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicle is on an incline.
J. Winch clutch should be disengaged when winch is not in
use and fully engaged when in use.
K. Modification, alteration, or deviation to the winch should
only be made by Ramsey Winch Company.
L. 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 inter-
mittent usage and should not be used in constant duty
applications.
M. Disconnect the remote control switch from the winch when
not in use. A Ramsey Part No. 282053 battery disconnect
switch in your vehicle is recommended.
N. Do Not use winch in hoisting applications due to required
hoist safety factors and features.
O. Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in tables.
Shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
P. 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.
Tips for Safe Operation
Do not 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 pile up 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 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 cable. This causes cable
damage. Always use a sling or chain of suitable strength as
shown in the illustration, page 3.
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 as shown in the illustration on
page 3. Remember, a minimum of 5 wraps of cable around the
drum barrel is necessary to hold the rated load.
2
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding. Cable binding
occurs when a cable under load pulls down into the layer
below, becoming pinched between two other wraps of
cable. 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.
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.
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 do not
overtake the winch line. Plan your pull. You can not always
hook up and pull out in one step. Examine the area for
anchoring possibilities as well as leverage situations,
direction, and goal.
Your winch will not only pull you up or ease you down a
steep grade, it will also pull another vehicle or a load while
your vehicle is anchored in a stationary position. The following illustrations show a few basic winching
techniques.
3
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
For a direct pull of 2,000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or solid
anchor, and take out of gear.
To double the pull, use 2-part line with snatch block and tie off
to chassis. Take out of gear.
Use for loading and unloading boats, trailers, race cars, etc.
Assembling Your Winch
To assemble the QM-8000 winch to the quick mount channel,
attach the handles to both ends of the quick mount channel
using (2) black 3/8” button head screws for each handle.
Tighten to 20 ft-lbs. torque.
Once the handles are attached, lift the winch into the quick
mount channel. Feed the looped end of the pre-wrapped cable
through the fairlead.
Place a 3/8” nut and flatwasher in each of the feet. Align the
four mounting holes in the quick mount channel with the feet of
the winch. Place a lockwasher on each 3/8” hex head screw
and then press a screw through each mounting hole and start
it through a nut. Do not tighten until all of the screws have been
started. Tighten to 34 ft-lbs. torque.
Align the base of the clevis hook with the loop on the end of the
cable. Run the pin through the clevis hook and the loop. Push
the cotter pin through the hole in the pin and bend the cotter pin
to lock.
4
34 ft-lbs.
torque
20 ft-lbs.
torque
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