Ramsey Winch ATV SYNTHETIC ROPE KIT, TAMARACK 251297 - Manual (Page 2)

Tips for Safe Operation
Do not expose 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
premature damage or failure. Sheave diameters on rotating snatch blocks should be at least 8
times the rope diameter (1-1/2” for 3/16” rope).
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 rock or tree branches.
See Rope Inspection, opposite page for information on when to replace the synthetic rope.
Installation
Notes:
· Rope should be installed so that it feeds from the bottom of the drum.
· An Aluminum Hawse Fairlead, P/N , is recommended for use with the
Tamarack Synthetic Rope.
· Before installing synthetic rope, inspect winch drum and smooth any sharp
edges on drum barrel, flanges and other winch accessories that may contact the
rope.
1. Unwind the new rope by rolling it out along the
ground. Remove old cable and anchor puck. Retain
wire cable for any future use.
2. Feed the synthetic rope through the aluminum hawse
fairlead and under the drum.
3. Slide the taped end of the synthetic rope through the
narrow end of the pocket against drum flange and
wrap the rope around the new anchor puck. Pull the
rope and puck back into the wide end of the pocket
leaving approximately 1/8” beyond edge of pocket as
shown. Pull firmly on the rope to fully seat the rope and puck into the pocket.
4. Carefully run winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on end of rope, spool all
the rope onto the drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
Maintenance
The most important part of maintenance of the synthetic rope is to inspect it regularly. Any
time the winch is used, the synthetic rope should be inspected thoroughly as described on
the opposite page.
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.
Anchor Puck
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