Ramsey RPH-16000 User Manual

OPERATING, SERVICE AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MODEL RPH 16,000

PLANETARY WINCH

CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION

AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 1

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 1

WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................... 1

WINCH MOUNTING…………………………………………………………………… ………..2

CABLE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 3

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 4

PERFORMANCE CHARTS ............................................................................................... 4

WINCH OPERATION ........................................................................................................ 5

CLUTCH OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 5

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 5

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................... 6

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL ............................................................................. 7-11

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING ........................................................................................ 12-13

PARTS LIST AND PART DRAWING ......................................................................... 14-17

LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................... Back cover

RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH 16,000

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

This manual contains useful ideas in 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 "WARNINGS" 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 our winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS*

Rated Line Pull (lbs.)..................................................................................................16,000

(kgs.).................................................................................................. 7,250

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

Weight (without cable).............................................................................290 lbs. (136 kgs.)

LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6** *Rated line pull

per layer

Cable capacity

Line speed (at 15 GPM)

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

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

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

Lbs. Kg.

Ft. M.

FPM MPM

16,000 7,520

20 6

7,6

13,400 6,070

45 13

8,8

11,500 5,210

75 22

10,3

10,100 4,580

110

33 39

11,8

9,000 4,080

150

13,4

8,100 3,670

195

14,6

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

WARNINGS:

CLUTCH MUST BE TOTALLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCHING OPERATION.

DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.

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 PEOPLE.

A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE LOAD. CABLE ANCHOR 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 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

WINCH MOUNTING

ESSENTIAL MOUNTING INSTUCTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF PLANETARY WINCH COMPONENTS

It is 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 free spooling 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 install 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 mid mount applications and will meet the criteria of serving as solid and true mounting surface.

When mounting the winch with other than 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 lock washers will be needed to mount winch. Capscrews should be torque 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.

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 “reel-in” direction. Keep tension on end of cable, spool all the cable onto the cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.

After installing cable, check free spool operation. Disengage clutch and pull cable at a walking speed. If cable “bird nests”, 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: Over-tightening of jam nut may strip nylon setscrew.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMNTS

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); line speed, first layer (FPM) vs. flow (GPM). A motor spool directional control valve is recommended.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2300 PSI RELIEF VALVE SETTING

15 GPM FLOW RATE*

10 MICRON NORMAL FILTRATION

Caution: Do not exceed 30 gpm. If exceeded, motor and winch may be damaged.

TYPICAL LAYOUT

DUAL-A & B PORT CONTROL

WITH BRAKE RELEASE SHUTTLE

BRAKE

PORT

MOTOR

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

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

PUMP

MAX. FLOW & PRESSURE AT RATED LOAD: 15 GPM 2300 PSI

PERFORMANCE CHARTS

16000 15000

12000

9000

6000

FIRST LAYER

3000

LINE PULL, LBS

500

WORKING PRESSURE, PSI

AT 15 GPM

230020001000 1500

CONTROL VALVE

3 POSITION

4 WAY VALVE

(MOTOR SPOOL)

FIRST LAYER

LINE SPEED, FPM

15510

FLOW, GPM

PERFORMANCE WITH 24.0 CU. IN. HYDRAULIC MOTOR:

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