Ramsey SCH-6000 User Manual

OPERATING, SERVICE AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MODEL SCH 6000

PLANETARY WINCH

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

PERFORMANCE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

WINCH MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

PARTS LIST AND PARTS DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER

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*

* These specifications are based on recommended 7/16 in. (11 mm) EIPS wire rope.

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

WARNINGS:

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 WIRE ROPE AROUND DRUM BARREL IS REQUIRED TO HOLD THE LOAD.

SCH 6000

Rated Line Pull (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000

(kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,720

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

Weight (without cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 lbs. (125 kg)

LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4

Rated Line Pull
per Layer

lbs 6000 5400 4900 4500

kg 2720 2440 2220 2040

Line Speed
at 8 GPM

fpm 54 58 63 68

mpm 16.4 17.6 19.2 19.4

Cable Capacity ft 25 55 85 120

m 7 16 25 36

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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) first layer line pull (LB) vs. working pressure (PSI) and (2) first layer line speed (FPM) vs.
flow (GPM). A motor spool directional control valve is required.

TYPICAL LAYOUT

PUMP

(.75 I.D. MINIMUM)

LOW PRESSURE LINE

(.50 I.D. MINIMUM)

HIGH PRESSURE LINE

2100 PSI

15 GPM

RATED LOAD:

PRESSURE AT

MAX. FLOW &

(MOTOR SPOOL)

4 WAY VALVE

3 POSITION

RELIEF

SYSTEM

PORT

BRAKE

MOTOR

WITH BRAKE RELEASE SHUTTLE

DUAL-A & B PORT CONTROL

15

10

0

5

FLOW (GPM)

4,000

3,000

5

800

1,200

2,000

1,000

400

0

0

WORKING PRESSURE, PSI

LINE SPEED-FIRST LAYER (FPM)

LINE PULL-FIRST LAYER (LB.)

15

10

35

20

25

30

2,000 2,400

6,000

55

50

40

45

5,000

1,600

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PERFORMANCE CHARTS

14.9 cu. in. motor