Ramsey SCH-8500 User Manual
OPERATING, SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL SCH 8500
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
WINCH MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CABLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PARTS LIST AND PARTS DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
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 1/2 in. (12 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-8500 (18.7 cu.in. Motor)
Rated Line Pull (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,500
(kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,850
Gear Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7:1
Weight (without cable) . . . . . . . . . . . .295 lbs. (134 kg)
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3
Rated Line Pull
per Layer
lbs 8500 7600 6900
kg 2720 3440 3120
Line Speed
at 15 GPM
fpm 49 54 59
mpm 14 16 18
Cable Capacity ft 30 65 100
m 9 19 30
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SCH-8500 (14.9 cu.in. Motor)
Rated Line Pull (lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,500
(kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,850
Gear Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7:1
Weight (without cable) . . . . . . . . . . . .295 lbs. (134 kg)
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3
Rated Line Pull
per Layer
lbs 8500 7600 6900
kg 2720 3440 3120
Line Speed
at 15 GPM
fpm 63 70 77
mpm 19 21 23
Cable Capacity ft 30 65 100
m 9 19 30
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the performance charts on following page to properly match your hydraulic system to the winch performÂance. 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
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