Ramsey RPH-15000 User Manual

OPERATING, SERVICE AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MODEL RPH 15,000

PLANETARY WINCH

CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

WINCH MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CABLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

PERFORMANCE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

MANUAL CLUTCH SHIFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AIR CYLINDER CLUTCH SHIFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

PARTS LIST AND PARTS DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19

LIMITIED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER

RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH 15,000

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

This manual contains useful ideas for obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey Winch, and safety procedures one needs to
know before operating a Ramsey Winch. Do not operate this winch until you have carefully read and understand the "WARNING" and
"OPERATION" sections of this manual.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Great care and skill go into every winch we make. If the need should
arise, warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your self-addressed postage paid warranty card. Please read and fill out the enclosed
warranty card and send it to Ramsey Winch Company. If you have any problems with your winch, please follow instructions for prompt
service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS*

NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire rope ratings.

WARNINGS:

CLUTCH MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCH.

DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.

DO NOT LEAVE CLUTCH ENGAGED WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN USE.

STAY OUT FROM UNDER AND AWAY FROM RAISED LOADS.

STAND CLEAR OF CABLE WHILE PULLING. DO NOT TRY TO GUIDE CABLE.

DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LINE PULL RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE.

DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT PERSONNEL.

A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE LOAD. CABLE CLAMP
(SETSCREW) IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.

IN CAR CARRIER APPLICATIONS, AFTER PULLING VEHICLE ON CARRIER, BE SURE TO SECURE VEHICLE TO CARRIER BED. DO
NOT MAINTAIN LOAD ON WINCH CABLE WHILE TRANSPORTING VEHICLE. DO NOT USE WINCH AS A TIE DOWN.

WHEN PULLING A HEAVY LOAD PLACE A BLANKET, JACKET, OR TARPAULIN OVER THE CABLE FIVE OR SIX FEET FROM THE HOOK.

AVOID CONDITIONS WHERE LOAD SHIFTS OR JERKS OCCUR, AS THEY MAY INDICATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION.

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Weight, Short Drum (without cable)........................................................290 lbs. (131 kgs.)

(Short Drum)

(Standard Drum)

60

195

45

150

33

110

22

75

20

6

Ft.
M.

Cable capacity

45
13

94

310

14,6

48

54

180

11,8

39

38

125

10,3

34

13,4

44

73

240

3,440

7,600

3,850

8,500

4,300

9,500

4,890

10,800

Lbs.

*Rated line pull

35

10

7,6

25

M.

Ft.

FPM
MPM

Cable capacity

Line speed
(at 15 GPM)

6,800

15,000

Kg.

per layer

8,8

29

5,710

12,600

22

75

**Last layer does not comply with SAE J-706

rope and a 24.0 Cu. In./Rev. motor.

LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6**

Gear Reduction............................................................................................................7.7:1

Weight, Std. Drum (without cable)..........................................................300 lbs. (136 kgs.)

(kgs.).................................................................................................. 6,800

Rated Line Pull (lbs.)..................................................................................................15,000

*These specifications are based on recommended 1/2" (13 mm) EIPS wire

WINCH MOUNTING

ESSENTIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF PLANETARY WINCH COMPONENTS

It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the motor end, the
cable drum and the gear housing end) are properly aligned. Excessive bushing wear and difficulty in freespooling
are usually symptoms of misalignment.

In the as-installed condition, if the winch is mid mounted at least one tie plate must be attached to the mounting feet
at the bottom of the winch to maintain alignment. NOTE: If the winch is foot mounted at least one tie plate must
remain mounted at mid point of winch to maintain alignment. It is always desirable to use both tie plates in the final
installed configuration.

Angle Mounting Kit, #251173, is recommended for maximum ease in mounting the winch. The angle kit will allow
the winch to be mounted in upright or midmount applications and will meet the criteria of serving as a solid and true
mounting surface.

When mounting the winch with other than the recommended Ramsey Angle Kit, the mounting hole patterns
described on pages 14-15 must be used. The mounting surface must be flat within .015 inch and sufficiently stiff to
resist flexing. If a steel plate is used for foot mounting it should be .750 inch thick. For this mounting application
eight (8) 5/8-11NC x 1-1/2 Lg. Gr. 5 capscrews with lockwashers will be needed to mount winch. Capscrews
should be torqued to 173 ft. lb. (235 Nm.).

NOTE: If angles or a steel plate are used in mounting winch, tie plates provided with winch are to be attached to the
remaining mounting pads, whether they be side or foot.

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CABLE INSTALLATION

1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable, opposite hook,
with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.

2. Place taped end of cable into hole in cable drum, as shown below. Use 3/8-16NC x 1/2 lg. Hx. Soc. drive
setscrew (part of 234173 drum assembly) to secure cable to drum.

3. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all the cable onto the cable
drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.

After installing cable, check freespool operation. Disengage clutch and pull on cable at a walking speed. If cable
"Birdnests", loosen jam nut (item #22) and turn nylon screw (item #19) clockwise to increase drag on drum. If
cable pull is excessive loosen nylon setscrew by turning counterclockwise. Tighten jam nut when proper setting is
obtained. CAUTION: O

VER

-TIGHTENING OF JAM NUT MAY STRIP NYLON SETSCREW

.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Refer to the performance charts below to properly match your hydraulic system to the winch performance. The
charts consist of: (1) line pull (LB) first layer vs. working pressure (PSI); (2) line speed, first layer (FPM) vs. flow
(GPM). A motor spool directional control valve is recommended.

* Caution: Do not exceed 20 G.P.M. If exceeded, motor and winch may be damaged.

PERFORMANCE CHARTS

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

2500 PSI RELIEF VALVE SETTING

15 G.P.M. FLOW RATE *

10 MICRON NORMAL FILTRATION

6

HIGH PRESSURE LINE
(.50 I.D. MINIMUM)

CONTROL VALVE

3 POSITION

4 WAY VALVE

(MOTOR SPOOL)

DUAL-A & B PORT CONTROL

WITH BRAKE RELEASE SHUTTLE

BRAKE

PORT

B

MOTOR

A

TYPICAL LAYOUT

LOW PRESSURE LINE
(.75 I.D. MINIMUM)

MAX. FLOW &
PRESSURE AT
RATED LOAD:
15 GPM
2500 PSI

PUMP

PERFORMANCE WITH 24.0 CU. IN. HYDRAULIC MOTOR:

LINE PULL, LBS

FIRST LAYER

FIRST LAYER

LINE SPEED, FPM

WORKING PRESSURE, PSI

AT 15 GPM

500

0

0

250020001000 1500

3000

6000

FLOW, GPM

0

0

15510

5

10

15000

9000

12000

25

15

20