Ramsey RPH-8000Y User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTIONS............................................................................................................... 1

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

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

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

CABLE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................2

ROLLER GUIDE INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 2

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................... 3

PERFORMANCE CHARTS..................................................................................................3

OPERATION........................................................................................................................4

MANUAL REMOTE CLUTCH SHIFTER.............................................................................. 4

MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................. 4

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE............................................................................................5

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................6

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL................................................................................. 7-12

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING................................................................................................. 13

PARTS LIST AND PARTS DRAWINGS........................................................................ 14-15

LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................................................ 16

RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH-8000-Y

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 "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 our 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 A LOAD ON THE WINCH DURING TRANSIT.

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.

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.

CABLE INSTALLATION

A decal on the top of the end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. Another decal (located on brake housing) indicates the balls in the brake are in #1 slots. If the decals are damaged or unreadable, contact Customer Service for additional instructions to determine proper direction.

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 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 #28) and turn nylon screw (item #23) 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 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) and (2) line speed, first layer (FPM) vs. flow (GPM). STATIC (solid line) refers to hoisting a suspended load from rest; DYNAMIC (dotted line) refers to maintaining the motion of a moving load. A cylinder spool directional control valve is recommended.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

2500 PSI RELIEF VALVE SETTING

15 GPM FLOW RATE*

10 MICRON NOMINAL FILTRATION

1000 PSI MAXIMUM BACK PRESSURE

*CAUTION:

DO NOT EXCEED 20 GPM. IF EXCEEDED, MOTOR AND WINCH MAY BE DAMAGED.

PERFORMANCE CHARTS

OPERATION

The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you actually use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Get to recognize the sounds of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Avoid conditions where load shifts or jerks occur, as they may indicate a dangerous situation.

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.

When pulling a heavy load place a blanket, jacket or tarpaulin over the cable about five or six feet behind the hook. In the event of a broken cable, this will slow the snap back of the cable and could prevent serious injury.

The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the cable, from cable drum, for hooking onto the load. The clutch is operated by the clutch shifter lever.

MANUAL REMOTE CLUTCH SHIFTER

TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH: Run the winch in the reverse (reel out) direction until load is off the cable. Lift up

knob and pull out, lock in place. With knob in the "DISENGAGED" position cable may now be free-spooled from drum. SEE WARNING LABEL LOCATED BY SHIFTER KNOB.

TO ENGAGE CLUTCH:

Run the winch in reverse until the clutch knob snaps fully into the "ENGAGED" position. DO NOT attempt to pull a load unless the handle is fully at the "ENGAGED" position.

WARNING: DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.

(Refer to page 13)

Lift up knob then release. SEE WARNING LABEL LOCATED BY SHIFTER KNOB.

MAINTENANCE

1. Inspect the cable for damage and lubricate frequently. If the cable becomes frayed with broken strands, re-

place immediately. Cable and hook assembly (100' lg. cable) P/N 524118 ("Y" drum) may be purchased from a Ramsey distributor.

2. Check that the clutch is fully engaging. See OPERATION instructions above. Monthly disengage clutch,

put several drops of oil on the shaft and work clutch IN and OUT several times to lubricate inside of clutch cylinder.

3. Check brake for drift. Refer to page 6.

4. Check oil level of winch brake housing every month. Remove oil level plug (refer to pg.12). Oil level

should be kept up to oil level hole (plus or minus 1/8"). Replace oil annually or more often if winch is used frequently. Use 1/2 pint of Mobilfluid 424, Phillips HG Fluid, Texaco TDH, Shell Oil Co. Donax TD high performance tractor transmission fluid or equivalent, and for quietest operation, add 1/4 fl. oz. of an oil additive (available from the factory).

5. Check to see that drum cable does not overrun (BIRDNEST) when freespooling. Refer to page 2.

Replace drum bushings and seals when seals begin to seep grease. Refer to OVERHAUL INSTRUCTIONS, page 7. Add additional lubricant, Mobilith SHC 007, to gears if required.

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