Ramsey Winch PATRIOT 9500 UT User manual

OM 914266-0514-A
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 semiautomatic
clutch allows free spooling for quick cable deployment
and eliminates unnecessary trips back to the winch.
A wireless remote allows the winch to be
operated while standing up to 50 feet away.
An automatic load holding brake is designed to hold
the full 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 get-
ting 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.
Contents
Performance Specifications........................... Front Cover
Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2
Tips for Safe Operation ............................................... 2
Techniques of Operation .............................................3
Installation ................................................................... 4
Operating Instructions ................................................. 5
Electrical Connections and Operation ......................... 5
Rope Maintenance ...................................................... 5
Rope Installation Inst .................................................. 6
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 8
Winch Parts List ..................................................... 10
Warranty ....................................................... Back Cover
Please note: Ramsey Patriot series 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 the m t o b e
su i t a b l e for such u s e . R a m sey make s a s e p a r ate, 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!
OWNER’S MANUAL FRONT
MOUNT ELECTRIC WINCH
PATRIOT 9500 UT
with synthetic rope
Layer of Cable 1 2 3 4 5
(lbs) 9,500 7,700 6,500 5,700 4,900
(kg) 4,309 3,480 2,940 2,580 2,210
(ft)* 15 34 58 86 100
(m)* 4 10 17.5 26 30.5
(lbs) NO 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 9,500
(kg) LOAD 900 1,810 2,720 3,620 4,309
(FPM)
12V
35.4 16.7 12.7 10.6 9 7.8
24V 29 16 13 10 9 8
(MPM)
12V
10.7 5.1 3.8 3.2 2.7 2.3
24V 8.8 4.9 4.0 3.0 2.7 2.4
12V 97 180 260 335 395 430
24V 45 95 128 165 192 212
* Depends on rope being uniformly wound onto drum.
Line Pull First Layer
Line Speed First Layer
Amp Draw
Rated Line Pull Per Layer
Cumulative Capacity Per
Layer (3/8" x 100'
Synthetic Rope)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS
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 your fear them. Do learn the basic dangers and
avoid them.
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 sub-
stantially 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).
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 solenoid housing causing damage
to the winch.

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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 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 cable five or six feet from the hook.
It will slow the snap back in the event of a broken
cable. 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 cable guide 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 cable 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.
TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION

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FIGURE 1
INSTALLATION NOTES
CONNECT RED CABLE
TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
OF VEHICLE BATTERY.
OF VEHICLE BATTERY.
TO NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
CONNECT BLACK GROUND CABLE
CHANNEL
MOUNTING
ROLL PIN
CLEVIS PIN
CABLE HOOK
WINCH MOUNTING BOLT
3/8-16NC X 1-1/4 LG.
CLUTCH
SHIFTER KNOB
3/8-16NC X 1-1/4 LG.
FAIRLEAD MOUNTING BOLT
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. It is recommended that Ramsey kits be used to
mount the winch. They are designed to align the winch
and distribute up to the full rated load evenly, to avoid
possible damage to the winch or vehicle.
The Aluminum Hawse Fairlead included with the winch is
required for use with the synthetic rope.
NOTE: If recommended mounting is not used, a kit of
equal design must be used.
Also available for mounting the Patriot 9500 are the fol-
lowing winch mounting channels:
• #251126 short length (23.63”) black
• #251127 medium length (30.00”) black
• #251128 long length (36.00”) black
It is recommended that Ramsey mounting channels be
used with all non-Ramsey mounting.
Attach aluminum hawse fairlead to channel using hard-
ware furnished with winch. Attach winch to channel.
Thread capscrews with lockwashers through mounting
holes in channel and into winch feet (see figure below).
Place end of rope through fairlead and attach hook. Use
clevis pin and cotter pin (see figure below).
The 10’ protective sleeve can be cut into two 5’ lengths
for greater flexibility in protecting the synthetic rope.
Remove the protective sleeve from the rope before cut-
ting into two lengths, use a cigarette lighter to fuse the
cut ends so they will not unravel, and then slide the two
pieces back on the rope.
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 and
torque to 34 ft-lbs.).

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Operating Instructions
The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the wire
rope for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The
clutch is operated by the shifter lever located on the
gear housing end of the winch as follows:
1. To disengage the clutch, move the clutch
shifter lever to the “DISENGAGED” position.
Wire rope may now be freespooled off the
drum.
2. To engage the clutch, power winch motor to
reel in cable. The clutch will automatically
engage and the clutch shifter lever will auto-
matically move to the “ENGAGED” position.
Note: Slight tension on the cable may be necessary
to fully engage the clutch.
Note: Clutch may be manually engaged by manually
moving the clutch lever to the “ENGAGED” posi-
tion. Rotation of the drum may be necessary to fully
engage the clutch manually.
Caution: Insure the clutch fully engages by
observing clutch shifter lever position before
winching.
Caution: Stay clear of clutch lever while clutch is
being automatically engaged. Disconnect the re-
mote from the winch before operating the clutch
manually.
Electrical Connections and Operations
For normal self-recovery work, your existing electri-
cal 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 op-erations to keep battery charged.
Route battery cables up to battery.
Caution: Be sure battery cables are not drawn
taut across any surfaces which could possibly
damage them.
Connect red cable to positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect black ground cable to negative (-) terminal
of battery (See Figure 1).
Models Equipped with Push Button Remote
Control Switch
The remote control switch is water proof. It has push
but-tons 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 winch. 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.
Models Equipped with Wireless Remote
Control
See Installation and Operating Instructions for
Ramsey Universal Remote Control (OM-914057)
included with the wireless remote.
Maintenance
All moving parts are permanently lubricated with high
tem-perature lithium grease at the time of assem-
bly. Under normal conditions factory lubrication will
suffice. Lubricate cable periodically using light pen-
etrating oil. Inspect the cable for broken strands and
replace if neces-sary. If the cable becomes worn or
damaged, it must be replaced. Corrosion on electrical
connections will reduce per-formance or may cause a
short. Clean all connections especially in remote con-
trol switch and receptacle. In salty environments use
a silicone sealer to protect from corrosion. To mini-
mize corrosion of the internal motor components that
may occur due to condensation, power the winch in
or out periodically. Energizing the motor will generate
heat, which will help dissipate any moisture buildup
in the motor. This should be performed at periodic
intervals (such as with each oil change of your vehi-
cle). Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide if the
motor has been submerged.
Rope Maintenance
The most important part of maintenance of the syn-
thetic rope is to inspect it regularly. Any time the
winch is used, the synthetic rope should be inspected
thoroughly as described on page 7.
Likewise, inspect the protective sleeve and replace if
it becomes torn, fused, or threadbare.
Keep the rope and protective sleeve free of
moisture, grease, dirt or other debris. If neces-
sary, clean with a damp cloth.
ELECTRICAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Replacement Rope Installation
Notes:
· Rope should be installed so that it feeds from the bottom of the drum.
· An Aluminum Hawse Fairlead, P/N 251266 (included with winch), is required for use with the Ramsey
Synthetic Rope.
· Before installing synthetic rope, inspect winch drum and fairlead and smooth any sharp edges on drum
barrel, flanges and other winch accessories that may contact the rope.
1. Unwind new rope by rolling it out along the ground.
2. Remove existing rope, noting how it is installed in the drum.
3. Rotate drum to locate existing hole in flange that is closest to the drum
barrel.
4. Feed synthetic rope through aluminum hawse fairlead and under drum. See figure page 4.
5. Insert synthetic rope anchor into hole in flange closest to drum barrel.
6. Carefully run winch in the “reel-in” direction. Wear gloves and use the hook strap, keep tension on end of rope as
you spool all the rope onto the drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
Pull synthetic rope tight to seat
anchor in hole.
REPLACEMENT ROPE INSTALLATION/ INSPECTION

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Rope Inspection
When rope is first used, the outer filaments of the rope will quickly fuzz up. This is the result of these filaments
breaking and this roughened surface will actually protect the fibers underneath. The condition should stabilize, not
progress. If the surface roughness increases, excessive abrasion is taking place and strength is being lost.
Look closely at both the inner and outer fibers. When either is worn the rope is obviously weakened. Open the
strands and look for powdered fiber--this is a sign of internal wear.
Rope should be replaced when
· Rope bulk anywhere along the length is reduced by 25% or more by abrasion
· Two or more adjacent strands are cut.
· Flat areas or lumps are found that are not eliminated by flexing rope.
· Excessive fused or melted fibers are found. Any such areas will be stiff and the rope will have a
glazed appearance.
Examples:
Rope with original bulk
Rope displaying 25% strand volume reduction from abrasion--rope should be
replaced.
Rope strand showing full volume
Rope strand reduced by 25% abrasion--rope should be replaced.
Rope exhibits fiber-set from compression. A slight sheen is visible. This is not a
permanent characteristic and can be eliminated by flexing the rope.
Rope displays two adjacent cut strands--rope should be replaced.

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Condition Possible Cause Correction
MOTOR RUNS IN
ONLY ONE DIRECTION
Defective or stuck
solenoid
Defective remote control
switch
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each
solenoid by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized).
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control
switch plug from the socket and jump hot pin and
either of the other pins. Motor should run. Jump hot
pin and the remaining pin. Motor should run.
MOTOR RUNS
EXTREMELY HOT
Long period of operation
Insufficient battery
Cooling off periods are essential to prevent
overheating.
Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10
volts or less, replace or parallel another battery to it.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT
WITH INSUFFICIENT
POWER, OR WITH
LOW LINE SPEED.
Bad connection
Insufficient charging
system
Check battery cable for corrosion; clean and
grease.
Replace with larger capacity charging system.
MOTOR RUNS, BUT
DRUM DOES NOT
TURN
Motor running in the reel
out direction while clutch
is not engaged
If motor is running in the reel in direction or clutch
is engaged but symptom still exists, it will be
necessary to disassemble winch to determine
cause and repair.
MOTOR WILL NOT
OPERATE
Defective or stuck
solenoid
Defective remote control
switch
Defective motor
Loose Connections
Jar each solenoid to free contacts. Check each
solenoid by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it
should make an audible click when energized.
Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control
switch plug from the socket and jump hot pin and
either of the other pins. Motor should run. Jump hot
pin and the remaining pin. Motor should run.
If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature
post; replace motor.
Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on
motor.
MOTOR WATER
DAMAGED
Submerged in water or
water from high pressure
car wash
Allow dry thoroughly, then run motor without load
in short bursts to dry windings.
Troubleshooting Guide

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To mount Solenoid Assembly,
use included Solenoid mount-
ing Bracket. Mount bracket to
tie bar using (1) ¼-20NC x 1”
capscrew in place of ¾” tie bar
capscrew. Install bracket to
back of solenoid using included
nuts and lockwashers.
When mounting winch, con-
nect labeled motor leads com-
ing from solenoid assembly
to appropriately marked mo-
tor terminals as shown 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)
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SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

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