Ramsey TR-5000 User Manual
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. The TR5000 features a highly efficient 3 stage planetary gear set. The TR5000 transmits torque from a permanent
magnet D.C. motor. A safe positive clutch allows free spooling
for quick cable deployment. An automatic load holding brake
is designed to hold the full rated capacity of the winch.
This winch was designed and manufactured to provide you
with the utmost in utility. As with any device that combines
power and movement in its use, there are dangers if improperly used. At the same time, there are easier and faster ways
for getting the job done if certain precautions are taken first.
Please read this manual carefully. It contains useful ideas in
obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey
Winch and safety procedures you need to know before beginning use. When you follow our guidelines for operation, your
Ramsey Winch will give you many years of satisfying service.
Thank you for choosing Ramsey. You will be glad you have
one working for you.
Please Note: Ramsey TR5000 model winch is designed
for general use. It is not designed for and should not be
used in industrial applications (car haulers/carriers,
wreckers, hoisting, etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant
it to be suitable for such use. Ramsey makes a separate, complete line of winches for industrial/commercial
use. Please contact the factory for further information.
Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER’S MANUAL
Electric Winch Model TR5000
12 Volt
Contents
Performance Chart ................................Front Cover
Safety Precautions ................................................2
Tips for Safe Operation..........................................2
Techniques of Operation ........................................3
Installation ............................................................3
Maintenance..........................................................4
Operating Instructions ..........................................4
Trouble Shooting Guide..........................................5
Winch Parts List ................................................6-7
Warranty................................................Back Cover
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch.
See Safety Precautions.
Layer of Cable 1234 (lbs) NO 1,000 3,000 5,000
(lbs) 5,000 4,200 3,600 3,200 (kg) LOAD 450 1,350 2,260
(kg) 2,260 1,900 1,630 1,450
(FPM)
12V
15 11 8 5
(ft)*10203550
(MPM)
12V
4.5 3.3 2.4 1.5
(m)* 3 6.1 10.7 15.2 Amp Draw
12V
45 100 155 230
* Depends on cable being uniformly wound onto drum. Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
First Layer Line Pull
Rated Line Pull Per Layer
Cumulative Cable Capacity Per
Layer 1/4" (6mm) dia. Cable
Line Speed
First Layer
2
Safety Precautions To Guard Against
Possible Injury…
A minimum of five wraps of cable around the drum barrel is necessary to hold the rated load. Cable anchor is
not designed to hold the load.
A. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side of the
cable when pulling under load.
B. Do not step over a cable, or near a cable under load.
C. Use supplied hook strap when handling hook for spooling
wire rope.
D. Do not use a vehicle to pull a load on the winch cable. This
could result in cable breakage and/or winch damage.
E. Use a heavy rag or gloves to protect hands from burrs
when handling winch cable.
F. Winch clutch should be disengaged when winch is not in
use and fully engaged when in use.
G. Modification, alteration or deviation to the winch should
only be made by Ramsey Winch Company.
H. Keep the duration of your pulls as short as possible. If the
motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch, stop and
let it cool for a few minutes. Do not pull more than one
minute at or near rated load. Do not maintain power to the
winch if the motor stalls. Electric winches are for intermittent usage and should not be used in constant duty applications.
I. Unplug the remote control switch from the winch when not
in use. A Ramsey Part No. 282053 Safety On/Off Switch is
recommended to disconnect power to the winch when not
in use.
J. Note: Do not use winch in hoisting applications due to
required hoist safety factors and features.
K. Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in tables
on Front Cover. Shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
L. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a slight load
on the cable. This is accomplished by (wearing gloves)
holding the cable with one hand and the remote control
switch with the other, starting as far back and in the center
as you can, walking up keeping load on the cable as the
winch is powered in. Do not allow the cable to slip through
your hand and do not approach the winch too closely. Turn
off the winch and repeat the procedure until all the cable
except a few feet is in. Disconnect the remote control
switch and finish spooling in cable by rotating the drum by
hand with clutch disengaged.
M. Note: Do not use the winch to hold a load on a trailer while
towing. Secure the load to the trailer with straps or tiedowns. The winch is designed to hold the load only while
winching.
Tips for Safe Operation
Don't underestimate the potential danger in winching operations. Neither should you fear them. Do learn the basic dangers and avoid them.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a
problem, unless there is 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 winch. After the
job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the
cable.
Store the remote control switch where it will not become damaged. Inspect it before you plug it in. When ready to begin
spooling in, plug in remote control switch with clutch disengaged. Do not engage clutch with motor running.
Never connect the hook back to the cable. This can cause
cable damage. Always use a sling or chain of suitable
strength. When double lining during stationary winching, do
not attach hook to winch mounting plate.
Observe your winch while winching, if possible, while standing at a safe distance. Make sure cable does not jam.
Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost
layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as much line as
you can for heavy pulls (remember, you must leave 5 wraps
minimum on the drum). If this is not practical, use a snatch
block and double line arrangement.
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding, which is caused
when a load is applied and the cable is pinched between two
others. If this happens, alternately power the winch in and out
a few inches. Do not attempt to work a bound cable under
load; free by hand.
3
Installation
The TR5000 winch must be mounted on a level surface, with
the cable underwound as shown in the drawing below. Use
the dimensional drawing below to determine a mounting location. Use (4) 3/8-16NC SAE Grade 5 or better bolts to mount
the mounting plate to the surface where the TR5000 will be
installed. Tighten these bolts to 23 ft-lbs (17 Nm) torque.
Connect the Red battery lead from the solenoid to the Positive
(+) terminal of a 12V battery or other 12V power source.
Connect the Black battery lead to the Negative (-) terminal.
The amp draw for the winch is shown in the table on the first
page. Make sure that the battery or power source is sufficient
to operate the winch.
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates
is to make a few test runs before you actually need to use it.
Plan your test in advance. Remember you hear your winch as
well as see it operate. Get to recognize the sound of light
steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking
or shifting. Soon you will gain confidence in operating your
winch and its use will become second nature with you.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or tarpaulin
over the cable five or six feet from the hook. It will slow the
snap back in the event of a broken cable.
15.28
388,2
83,3
3.28
6,4
.25
13.40
340,3
69,0
2.72
138,1
5.44
138,1
5.44
.45
11,5
*
*
13,5
.53
5.50
139,7
DRUM FLANGE
Ø
197,8
7.79
3.75
95,2
8.28
210,3
6.88
174,8
3.88
98,4
CABLE SPOOLS
"IN" UNDER DRUM
DRUM
2.50
63,5
Ø
174,6
6.88
3.25
82,6
DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE INCHES OVER MILLIMETERS
FOUR
Ø.406 HOLES IN A 5.437±.015 x 5.437±.015
(138,1mm x 138,1mm) RECTANGULAR PATTERN.
MOUNTING BOLT PATTERN:
*
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