Ramsey RE-8000, 10000, RE-12000, RE-12000X User Manual
Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER’S MANUAL Front
Mount Electric Winches
Model RE 8,000
Model RE 10,000
Model RE 12,000
Model RE 12,000X
RE8000
RE1000
RE12000
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
RATED LINE LBS
PULL PER LAYER KGS
CUMULATIVE CABLE (ft.)*
CAPACITY PER LAYER (M) *
(3/8" DIA. WIRE ROPE)
CUMULATIVE CABLE (ft.)*
CAPACITY PER LAYER (M) *
(3/8" DIA. WIRE ROPE)
LINE PULL (LBS)
FIRST LAYER (KGS)
12V-LINE SPEED FPM
FIRST LAYER MPM
AMP DRAW 12V
24V-LINE SPEED FPM
FIRST LAYER MPM
AMP DRAW 24V
LAYER OF CABLE
12V-LINE SPEED FPM
24V-LINE SPEED FPM
LAYER OF CABLE
12V-LINE SPEED FPM
24V-LINE SPEED FPM
LAYER OF CABLE
(KGS)
5/16 DIA. (M)*
LINE PULL (LBS)
(KGS)
MPM
AMP DRAW 12V
MPM
AMP DRAW 24V
3/8 DIA. (M)*
LINE PULL (LBS)
AMP DRAW 12V
AMP DRAW 24V
(KGS)
MPM
MPM
RE 12,000/12,000X
RE 8000
1
8,000
3,620
20
6
0
0
20
6.1
90
15
4.5
36
RE 10,000
(KGS)
RE 12,000
RE 12,000X
0
0
16
4.9
80
14
4.2
30
0
0
16
4.9
80
14
4.2
30
2,000
900
8.6
2.6
150
2.1
50
2,000
900
9.5
2.9
170
10,000
4,530
12,000
5,430
7
7.5
2.2
2
6,800
3,080
50
15
75
1
20
6
1
20
25
2,000
900
8.6
2.6
150
2.1
50
6
7
4,000
1,810
5.5
2.0
200
1.5
85
7
5
3
6,000
2,710
80
24
4,000
1,810
7
2.1
235
5.5
1.6
105
2
8,300
3,750
40
12
4,000
1,810
6.5
2.0 1.6
200
5
1.5
85
2
10,000
4,530
40
12
60
18
6,000
2,710
5.3
1.6 1.3
250
4
1.2
110
4
5,300
2,400
120
36
6,000
2,710
5.3
1.6
305
4
1.2
140 170
3
7,200
3,260
70
21
6,000
2,710
5.3
250
4
1.2
110
3
8,600
3,890
70
21
95
28
10,000
8,000
3,620
4.4
290
3.5
1
135
8,000
3,620
4.4
1.3
290
3.5
135
4,530
3.8
1.2
335
2.5
0.7
160
5
4,800
2,170
150
45
8,000
3,620
4.3
1.3
370
3
0.9
4
6,300
2,850
100
30
10,000
4,530
3.8
1.2
335
2.5
0.7
1
160
4
7,500
3,390
100
30
125
38
12,000
5,430
3.3
1
380
2
0.6
190
CONGRATULATIONS
You have purchased the fi nest winch available in its
service class. It features a strong worm and gear
drive to provide load-reversing protection. An exclusive semi-automatic RAM-LOK clutch disengages
for free spooling and is spring loaded for positive
engagement. 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 improper1y used. At
the same time, there are easier and faster ways
for getting the job done if certain precautions are
taken fi rst. Please read this manual carefully. It
contains useful ideas in obtaining the most effi cient
operation from your Ramsey Winch and safety procedures you need to know before beginning use.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of
winch. See safety precautions.
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.
Please Note: Ramsey RE 8000, RE 10,000
and RE 12,000 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ............................ 1
Tips For Safe Operation ............................ 2
Techniques of Operation ............................ 3
Cable Installation ........................... 4
Operating Instructions ........................... 5
Electrical Connections and Operations ......... 6
Lubrication/ ......................... 6
Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 7
Winch Exploded Views and Parts List
RE 8,000 ............................ 8-9
RE 10,000 ............................ 10-11
RE 12,000/12,000X ............................ 12-13
Solenoid Parts LisVFairleads & Switch ......... 14
Accessory Information ........................... 15
Warranty ........................... Back Cover
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. Keep yourself and others a safe dis-
tance 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 han-
dling 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
battery disconnect switch in your
vehicle is recommended.
K. Do Not use winch in hoisting appli-
cations 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.
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SAFE OPERATION TIPS
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.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a
load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable
pileup on one end of drum. If this happens,
reverse the winch to relieve the load and
move your anchor point further to the center of the vehicle. After the job is done you
can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the
cable.
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.
Remember, a minimum of 5 wraps of
cable around the drum barrel is necessary to hold the rated load.
If this is not practical, use a snatch
block and double line arrangement as
shown in the illustration, page 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.
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. Remember, a
minimum of 5 wraps of cable around the
drum barrel is necessary to hold the rated
load.
If this is not practical, use a snatch block
and double line arrangement as shown in
the illustration, page 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.
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TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION
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
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.
you hear your
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.
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.
To double the pull, use 2-part line with snatch block and tie
off to chassis. Take out of gear.
For a solid anchor, bury a log with earth or sand or place it in
a deep ravine
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For a direct pull of 2,000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or solid
anchor, and take out of gear.
WINCH INSTALLATION / ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Installation
Winches shown in this owner’s manual are
solely and exclusively designed for vehicle
mounted, non-industrial applications. Use
in other applications will void warranty. It is
recommended that Ramsey Mounting Kits
be used to mount the winch. They are designed to align the winch and distribute up to
the full rated load correctly to avoid possible
damage to the winch or vehicle.
NOTE: If Ramsey Kits are not used, the
winch must be mounted to angles (3/8”
x 2 1/2” x 3” min) or in a frame with both
sides of the clutch housing and gear
housing bolted to the angles or frame.
See diagram below for recommended
mounting dimensions.
Note various thread
depths of mounting holes and use
correspondingly different bolt lengths for
proper mounting.
REMOVE RUBBER COVER FROM
RELIEF FITTINGS BEFORE PUTTING
WINCH INTO USE.
.38-16UNC X .50"
DEEP THREADS
(EACH SIDE)
2.50
63,5
GROUND CABLE FROM MOTOR ISOLATED
GROUND TERMINAL TO NEGATIVE
BATTERY TERMINAL.
MM ± .4
257.2
333.3
.38-16UNC X .75"
DEEP THREADS
(EACH SIDE)
1.12
.38-16UNC X 1"
DEEP THREADS
2.50
63,5
(EACH SIDE)
A
DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE INCHES OVER MILLIMETERS
Model
RE 8/10/12
RE 12,000X
"A" Dimension
In. ± .15
10.12
13.12
7.44
188,9
Substitution of attaching hardware items
(bolts, nuts, or washers) different from
those supplied with your winch mounting
kit can lead to failure causing damage or
serious injury. Use a socket head mounting
bolt on side with Spur Gear Housing (see
diagram) to prevent clearance prob lems.
Use SAE grade 5 bolts or better.
Electrical Connections and
Operations
For normal self recovery work, your existing
electrical sys tem is adequate. Your battery must be kept in good condition. Afully
charged battery and proper connections are
essential. Run the vehicle engine during
winching oper ation to keep battery charged.
Connect red cable from stud on plastic
solenoid cover on winch to positive battery
terminal. Important: Hold inner nut with
end wrench while tightening outer nut.
Connect black cable from negative battery
terminal to the motor isolated ground terminal. In applications where the chassis is
non-grounded, a jumper wire (#440315) will
be required between the winch and the motor isolated ground terminal. (See illustration below.)
NEGATIVE BATTERY POST
WINCH WILL NOT OPERATE UNLESS
GROUND CABLE IS INSTALLED FROM THE
ISOLATED GROUND TERMINAL TO THE
NEGATIVE BATTERY POST.
(SEE DIAGRAM BELOW)
ISOLATED GROUND
TERMINAL
GROUND CABLE
SEE ILLUSTRATION
BELOW
JUMPER CABLE (#440315) MUST BE
INSTALLED ON WINCH FROM MOTOR
ISOLATED GROUND STUD TO GEAR
HOUSING COVER BOLT AS SHOWN
FOR NON GROUNDED CHASSIS
APPLICATIONS.
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