Ramsey QM-9000 User Manual
Ramsey Winch Company
Owner’s Manual
Front Mount Electric Winch
Model Quick Mount 9000/9500
Congratulations!
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. The Quick Mount
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
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
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 begin-
ning 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.
TM
is a detachable winch. It can be
TM
comes with a remote control switch,
TM
features a highly efficient 3 stage planetary
QUICK MOUNT 9000
Layer of Cable 1 2 3 4 5
Rated Line Pull Per Layer
Cumulative Cable Capacity
Per Layer
(5/16" - 8mm - dia. Cable)
Line Pull First Layer
Line Speed First Layer
Amp Draw (12V)
QUICK MOUNT 9500
Layer of Cable 1 2 3 4 5
Rated Line Pull Per Layer
Cumulative Cable Capacity
Per Layer
(5/16" - 8mm - dia. Cable)
Line Pull First Layer
Line Speed First Layer
AMP DRAW
*DEPENDS ON CABLE BEING UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM.
Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
(lbs) 9,000 7,300 6,200 5,400 4,700
(kg) 4,070 3,300 2,800 2,440 2,130
(ft)* 15 35 60 90 105
(m)* 4 10 18 27 32
(lbs) NO 2,000 4,000 6,000 9,000
(kg)
LOAD 900 1,810 2,720 4,070
(FPM) 29 15 11 9 7
(MPM) 8.8 4.6 3.3 2.7 2.1
90 190 245 315 400
(lbs) 9,500 7,700 6,500 5,700 4,900
(kg)
4,309 3,480 2,940 2,580 2,210
(ft)* 15 34 58 86 100
(m)* 4 10 17.5 26 30.5
(lbs) NO 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000
(kg) LOAD 900 1,810 2,720 3,620
(FPM)
12V 34.5 16.7 12.7 10.6 9 7.8
24V 29 16 13 10 9
(MPM)
10.7 5.1 3.8 3.2 2.7
12V
8.8 4.9 4.0 3.0
24V
97 180 260 335 395
12V
45 95 128 165 192 212
24
2.7
Please Note: Ramsey Quick MountTM 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.
9,500
4,309
8
2.3
2.4
430
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.
Contents
Performance Specifications.....................................Front Cover
Safety Precautions..................................................................2
Tips for Safe Operation ...........................................................2
Techniques of Operation ......................................................... 3
Assembling Your Winch.......................................................... 4
Electrical Connections ............................................................ 5
Installation.............................................................................. 5
Clutch Operation..................................................................... 6
Remote Control Operation....................................................... 6
Maintenance........................................................................... 6
Cable Installation .................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................ 7
Winch Parts List................................................................8-10
Warranty .................................................................Back Cover
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 MountTMlocking pin into place before start-
ing winching operation.
B. Use only locking pin #448097.
C. Front mount receiver is for use with the Quick Mount
TM
winch 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, page 3. Remember, a minimum of 5 wraps of cable
around the drum barrel is necessary to hold the rated load.
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3
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.
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.
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