Ramsey Winch RE8000 User manual

Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER'S MANUAL
Front Mount Electric Winches
Model RE 8,000
Model RE 10,000
Model RE 12,000
Model RE 12,000X
Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. It features a strong worm and gear drive to provide
load reversing protection. An exclusive semi-automatic
RAM-LOKTM clutch disengages for free spooling and is
spring loaded for positive engagement. 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 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 effi-
cient operation from your Ramsey Winch and safety proce-
dures 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
Safety Precautions
Tips for Safe Operation
Techniques of Operation
Installation
Operating Instructions
Electrical Connections/Operations
Lubrication/Cable Installation
Trouble Shooting Guide
Winch Parts List
Solenoid Parts List/Fairleads/Switch
Warranty
Front Cover
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Back Cover
Please Note: Ramsey RE 8000, RE 10,000 and RE 12,000 series winch-
es 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
additional information.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.
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160
4,530
10,000
2.5
0.7
330
2,850
100
6,300
LAYER OF CABLE
3/8 DIA. (M)*
AMP DRAW FIRST LAYER
24V
LINE SPEED FIRST LAYER
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
MPM
(KGS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
(KGS)
30
21
12
6
1.5
4,000
1,810
180
110
70
30 50
4.2
14
0
0
2.1
7
900
2,000
280230
85 110 135
2,710
6,000
5
1.2
43.5
1
3,620
8,000
3,750
8,30010,000
1
4,530
20
3
3,260
70
7,200
2
40
4
(LBS)
FPM
12V
RE 10,000
125
190
5,430
12,000
2
0.6
390
3,390
100
7,500
LAYER OF CABLE
RE 12,000/12,000X
24V
MPM
3/8 DIA. (M)*
(KGS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
RE 12,000
3/8 DIA. (M)*
RE 12,000X
(KGS)
38
28
18
60
7
110
1.2
6,000
2,710
230
70 180
110
5030 85
2,000
900
2.14.2
14 7
0
0
1.5
5
1,810
4,000
330
280
135 160
3,620
8,000
4
1
3.5
0.7
2.5
4,530
10,000
4,530
10,00012,000
6
25
20
5,430
1
95
3
3,890
21
70
8,600
12
40
2
30
4
AMP DRAW FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED FIRST LAYER
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
(LBS)
FPM
12V
24V
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
(KGS)
MPM
(KGS)
5/16 DIA. (M)*
LAYER OF CABLE
36
24
15
6
155
73
36 75
4.5
15
0
0
2.2
7.5
900
2,000
285215
105 140
1.6
5.5
4,000
1,810
1.2
4
2,710
6,000
RE 8000
1
3,620
8,000
20
2
3,080
50
6,800
3
2,710
80
6,000
4
2,400
120
5,300
45
345
170
0.9
3
3,620
8,000
5
150
2,170
4,800
(LBS)
FPM
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED FIRST LAYER
AMP DRAW FIRST LAYER 12V
*DEPENDS ON WIRE ROPE BEING UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM.

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
clamp 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 move the 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. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicle is on an incline.
G. Winch clutch should be disengaged when winch is not in
use and fully engaged when in use.
H. Modification, alteration, or deviation to the winch should
only be made by Ramsey Winch Company.
I. 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 the 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 con-
stant duty applications.
J. Disconnect the remote control switch from the winch
when not in use. A Ramsey Part No. 282053 battery dis-
connect switch in your vehicle is recommended.
K. Do Not use winch in hoisting applications due to required
hoist safety factors and features.
L. Do not exceed maximum line pull ratings shown in tables.
Shock loads must not exceed these ratings.
M. 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
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. On hid-
den winches, spool in cable under power using supplied
hook strap.
Tips for Safe Operation
Do not underestimate the potential danger in winching opera-
tions. Neither should you fear them. Do learn the basic dan-
gers and avoid them.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a
problem, unless there is a 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 vehicle. After
the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of
the cable.
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 cable. This causes cable
damage. Always use a sling or chain of suitable strength as
shown in the illustration, page 3.
Observe your winch while winching, if possible, while stand-
ing at a safe distance. If you use vehicle drive to assist, stop
and get out every few feet to assure the cable is not piling up
in one corner. Jamming cable 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. Remember, a minimum of 5 wraps
of cable around the drum barrel is necessary to hold the rated
load.
If this is not practical, use a snatch block and double line
arrangement as shown in the illustration, page 3. Neat, tight
spooling avoids cable binding. Cable binding occurs when a
cable under load pulls down into the layer below, becoming
pinched between two other wraps of cable. 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.
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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.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket or tar-
paulin 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 do
not overtake the winch line. Plan your pull. You can not
always hook up and pull out in one step. Examine the
area for anchoring possibilities as well as leverage situa-
tions, direction, and goal.
Your winch will not only pull you up or ease you down a
steep grade, it will also pull another vehicle or a load
while your vehicle is anchored in a stationary position.
The following illustrations show a few basic winching
techniques.
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For basic self recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock. When anchor-
ing 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
For a direct pull of 2,000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or solid anchor, and
take out of gear.
To double the pull, use 2-part line with snatch block and tie off to
chassis. Take out of gear.
Winches equipped with cable guide fairleads can pull from several
directions. Pull from an angle only to straighten up the vehicle-other-
wise you can damage structural members or other parts of your vehi-
cle and cause excess cable buildup on one end of the winch drum.

Installation
Winches shown in this owner’s manual are solely and exclu-
sively designed for vehicle mounted, non-industrial applica-
tions. Use in other applications will void warranty.
It is recommended that Ramsey mounting kits be used to
mount the winch. They are designed to align the winch and
distribute up to the full rated load correctly to avoid possible
damage to the winch or the vehicle. NOTE: If Ramsey kits
are not used, the winch must be mounted to angles (3/8 x 2
1/2 x 3 min.) or in a frame with both sides of the clutch hous-
ing and gear housing bolted to the angles or frame. See
below for dimensions.
Substitution of attaching hardware items (bolts, nuts, or wash-
ers) different from those supplied with your winch mounting
kit can lead to failure causing damage or serious injury. (Use
SAE grade 5 bolts or better). See diagram below for recom-
mended mounting dimensions.
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 operation to keep the
battery charged.
Connect red cable to battery positive (+) terminal and stud on
plastic solenoid cover on winch. IMPORTANT: Hold inner nut
with open end wrench while tightening outer nut.
Connect black cable to negative (-) terminal of battery and to
winch mounting bolt nearest drum, as shown below. A good
electrical ground is required for proper performance.
The remote control switch is water proof and practically inde-
structible. It has push button stations on either side. It is
designed this way to prevent quick winch reversals which lead
to solenoid failure. Make sure the winch motor has stopped
fully before reversing.
When first setting up your winch, follow the directions for
inserting the proper “IN” or “OUT” sign in the thumb button.
The switch is also color coded to aid you in not having to
guess at the direction your winch will run. Pushing both but-
tons at the same time will not damage your winch in any way.
DO NOT LEAVE SWITCH PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH IS
NOT IN USE.
Cable Installation
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent
kinking. Securely wrap end of cable opposite hook, with
plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Insert the end of the cable, opposite hook end, under drum
and into the 7/16” dia. hole in drum barrel. Secure cable
to drum barrel, using setscrew provided with winch.
TIGHTEN SETSCREW SECURELY.
3. Carefully run winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping ten-
sion on end of cable, spool all the cable onto drum, taking
care to form neatly wrapped layers.
Inspect the cable frequently. If the cable becomes frayed
with broken strands, replace immediately. Cable and hook
assemblies may be purchased from a Ramsey distributor.
Operating Instructions
The RAM-LOKTM semi-automatic clutch provides free spooling
and clutch engagement with cable drum. With the clutch dis-
engaged, the cable can be pulled off the drum by hand. For
winching in the load, the clutch must be fully engaged with the
drum.
To disengage the clutch, run the winch in the reverse (reel-
out) direction until the load is off the cable and the cable drum
stops turning. Pull outward on the clutch handle, rotate it
counterclockwise 90° and release. The clutch is now locked
out and the cable may be pulled off by hand. (Note: If the
clutch handle can not be pulled out, again run the winch
momentarily in reverse to relieve pressure on the clutch jaws).
Warning: Do not attempt to disengage the cable drum when
there is a load on the cable.
Maintenance
Check monthly the action of the sliding clutch, making sure it
is fully engaging and disengaging with the cable drum. With
the clutch in the engaged position, remove the plastic plug in
top of the housing and observe if the clutch is fully engaging.
If clutch is not fully engaging, inspect clutch shifter assembly
parts, check for damage or excessive wear and replace as
necessary. Observe the jaws on both the clutch and cable
drum, checking for rounding of the drive faces. If rounding
has occurred, they should be replaced immediately.
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To preserve original appearance, wax periodically.
Spool the cable properly on the drum when storing between
each usage.
Check the oil level in the gear boxes every six months. At the
same time, check electrical connections and mounting bolts -
tighten if necessary.
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce performance
or may cause a short. Clean all connections, especially in
remote switch receptacle. In salty environments use a sili-
cone sealer to protect from corrosion.
Be sure the winch has plenty of battery power available.
Replace oil annually, or more often if winch is used frequently.
For RE 8000:
Fill the worm gear box with 3/4 pint of Phillips SMP 80W-90,
Mobil HD 80W-90, or Shell Spirax HD 80W-90.
For RE 10000, RE 12000, and RE 12000X:
Use 3/4 pint of SAE 140 EP.
Use 1/2 pint of SAE 20 in spur gear box (all RE series winch-
es). Apply cup grease to lube fitting at top of clutch housing.
Should winch be submerged for a brief period, drain oil, flush
and replace oil in gear boxes, and grease all fittings (see
Troubleshooting Guide below).
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RE 8000TM

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RE 10000TM

RE 12000/12000XTM
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