Ramsey TRIPLE X User Manual
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service class. It features a highly efficient 3 stage planetary
gear set which transmits torque from a series wound DC
motor. A safe positive clutch allows free spooling for
quick rope deployment. An automatic load holding brake
is designed to hold the fully rated capacity of the winch.
It 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 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.
Ramsey Winch Company
Owner’s Manual
Front Mount Electric Winch
Triple X
with synthetic rope
12 volt
Contents
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .Front Cover
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Techniques of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Electrical Connections and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mounting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Replacement Rope Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rope Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Winch Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Please note: Ramsey Triple X winches are designed for front mount
vehicle use. The winches are not designed for and should not be
used in industrial applications (car haulers/carriers, wreckers, hoisting, etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant them 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.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions!
Layer of Rope 1234
(lbs) 6,000 4,700 3,900 3,300
(kg) 2,720 2,130 1,760 1,490
(ft)* 5 15 25 35
(m)* 1 4 7 10
(lbs) NO 1,000 3,000 5,000 6,000
(kg) LOAD 450 1,350 2,260 2,720
(FPM)
45 23 20 14 12
(MPM )
13.7 7 6.1 4.3 3.7
Amp Draw 12V 100 200 270 350 405
* Depends on rope being uniformly wound onto drum. (3/8" x 35' Sy nthetic Rope)
Rated Line Pull Per Lay er
Cumulative Rope
Capacity Per Lay er
Line Pull First Layer
Line Speed First Lay er
Fairlead does not mount directly to winch.
Mounting plate for display only.
Safety Precautions
To Guard against Possible Injury...
A minimum of eight wraps of rope around the drum
barrel is necessary to hold the rated load. Rope
anchor is not designed to hold the load.
A. Keep yourself and others a safe distance to the side of the rope
when pulling under load.
B. Do not step over the rope or near the rope under load.
C. Use supplied hook strap when handling hook for spooling rope.
D. Do not move the vehicle to pull a load on the winch rope. This
could result in rope breakage and/or winch damage.
E. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicle is on an incline.
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. Disconnect the remote control switch from the winch when not
in use. A Ramsey Part No. 282053 safety on-off switch in your
vehicle is recommended.
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. Shock
loads must not exceed these ratings.
L. To respool correctly, it is necessary to keep a slight load on the
rope. This can be accomplished by holding the rope 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 rope as the winch is powered in. Do not allow the rope to
slip through your hand and do not approach the winch too
closely. Turn off the winch and repeat the procedure until all the
rope except a few feet is in. Disconnect the remote control
switch and finish spooling in rope by rotating the drum by hand
with clutch disengaged. On hidden winches, spool in rope under
power using supplied hook strap.
M. Avoid pulling rope over rough surfaces or sharp edges. Slide the
protective sleeve along the length of the rope to place it at a
location where the rope would encounter rough surfaces such
as a rock or tree branches.
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.
Observe the spooling of rope onto drum. Side pulls can cause rope
to pileup at one end of the drum. To correct uneven stacking, spool
out that section of the rope and move it to the other end of the drum
and continue winching. Uneven spooling which causes rope pileup
can interfere with the tie bars causing damage to the winch.
Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle 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 rope. This can cause rope damage. Always use a sling or chain of suitable strength, as shown in
the illustration.
Observe your winch while winching, if possible, while standing at a
safe distance. If you use vehicle drive to assist, stop and get out
every few feet to assure the rope is not piling up in one corner.
Jamming rope can break your winch.
Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting apparatus. They must
attach to vehicle frame.
When double lining during stationary winching, the winch hook
should be attached to the chassis of the vehicle.
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. If this is not practical, use a snatch block and double
the arrangement (see illustration).
Neat, tight spooling avoids rope binding which is caused when a
load is applied and the rope 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 rope under load free by hand.
Do not expose the rope to chemicals or heat sources.
Avoid prolonged exposure of synthetic rope to ultraviolet rays from
sunlight which can degrade rope strength over time. Use a winch
cover over winch and rope when not in use.
Any sharp bend in the rope under load decreases its strength substantially and may cause permanent damage or failure. Sheave
diameters on rotating snatch blocks should be at least eight times
the rope diameter (3” for 3/8” rope).
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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 a 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.
Your winch will not only pull your vehicle up or ease your
vehicle down a steep grade, it will also pull another vehicle or a load while your vehicle is anchored in a
stationary position. The sketches on this page show you
a few techniques.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or tarpaulin over the rope five or six feet from the hook. It will
slow the snap back in the event of a broken rope. Also,
open the vehicle hood for additional protection.
Use the vehicle wheel power to help the winch, but don't
overtake the winch line. Plan your pull. You can't
always hook up and pull out in one step. Examine all the
areas for anchoring possibilities as well as leverage situations, direction, and goal.
For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock.
When anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk protector.
Stakes driven in solid earth and chained together make a
good anchor point for self-recovery when no solid
anchor point is available.
For a solid anchor, bury a log with earth or sand or place
it in a deep ravine.
Winches equipped with fairleads can pull from several
directions. Pull from an angle only to straighten up the
vehicle-otherwise you can damage structural members
or other parts of your vehicle and cause excess rope
buildup on one end of the winch drum.
For a direct pull of 2000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or
solid anchor, and take out of gear.
To double the pull, use 2-part line and tie off to chassis.
Take out of gear.
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Installation
The winch shown in this owner’s manual is solely and
exclusively designed for vehicle mounted, non-industrial
applications. All other applications will void warranty.
It is very important that the winch be mounted on a flat
surface so that the three major sections (the motor end,
the drum, and the gear housing end) are properly
aligned.
The Aluminum Hawse Fairlead included with the winch is
required for use with the synthetic rope.
Attach aluminum hawse fairlead to channel using hardware furnished with winch. Attach winch to channel.
Thread capscrews with lockwashers through mounting
holes in mounting surface and into winch feet (see figure
below).
Refer to diagrams on the opposite page for mounting
information. Tighten all winch mounting bolts to 34 ftlbs. torque.
Substitution of attaching hardware items (bolts, nuts or
washers) different from those supplied with your winch
and mounting kit can lead to failure causing damage or
serious injury (use SAE grade 5 bolts or better).
Place end of rope through fairlead and attach hook. Use
roll pin and cotter pin (see figure below).
CABLE HOOK
ROLL PIN
COTTER PIN
ALUMINUM HAWSE
FAIRLEAD
WINCH MOUNTING BOLT
3/8-16NC X 1-1/4" LG.
FAIRLEAD MOUNTING BOLT
3/8-16NC X 1" LG.
(ASSUMES UP TO 1/4"
MOUNTING PLATE THICKNESS
(DIM A IN DETAIL A ABOVE). IF
USING GREATER THICKNESS,
ADJUST MOUNTING BOLT
LENGTH.)
DETAIL A
DETAIL B
INSUFFICIENT
CLEARANCE
To mount Solenoid Assembly, use included
Solenoid Mounting bracket. Attach bracket to tie
bar using (1) 1/4-20NC x 1” capscrew in place of
the 3/4” tie bar capscrew. Install bracket to back of
solenoid using included nuts and lockwashers.
Solenoid can also be mounted remotely next to
winch. Refer to mounting information on page 6.
When mounting winch, connect labeled motor
leads coming from solenoid assembly to appropriately marked motor terminals as shown at lower
right. Tighten nuts on motor terminals securely.
Attach solenoid ground wire to ground bolt located
on bottom of motor (Battery ground wire is already
installed to grounding bolt on motor).
Electrical Connections and Operations
For normal self-recovery work, your existing electrical
system is adequate. Your battery must be kept in good
condition. A fully charged battery and proper connections are essential. Run the vehicle engine during
winching operations to keep battery charged.
Route battery cables up to battery.
Connect red cable to positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect black ground cable to negative (-) terminal of
battery.
C
AUTION
: BE SURE BATTERY CABLES ARE NOT DRAWN TAUT
ACROSS ANY SURFACES WHICH COULD POSSIBLY DAMAGE
THEM
.
The remote control switch is water proof. It has push
buttons on either side. Make sure the motor has stopped
fully before reversing. To actuate winch simply plug
remote control switch into receptacle in cover of solenoid. Run winch forward and reverse to check directions.
Snap appropriate “IN” and “OUT” disc into proper thumb
cavity. Do not leave switch plugged in when winch is
not in use.
Solenoid
Assembly
Motor
Leads
Battery
Cable (+)
Solenoid Mtg.
Bracket
Battery
Ground (-)
Solenoid
Ground Wire (-)
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