Ramsey Winch BADGER 2500 W_PENDANT REMOTE - Manual (Page 2)

Safety Precautions To Guard Against
Possible Injury
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 break
age 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 maintainpower to the winch if
the motor stalls.
Electric winches are for intermittent usage and
should not be used in constant duty applica-
tions.
J. Disconnect the remote control switch from
the winch when not in use. A Ramsey Part No.
282053 safety on-off switch 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. Do not allow the cable
to slip through your hand and do not approach
the winch too closely. When all the cable
except a few feet is in, stop and finish spooling
in cable by rotating the drum by hand with
clutch disengaged. Always use hook strap to
hold hook when spooling.
N.Do not use the winch to hold a load on the
trailer while towing. Secure the load to the
trailer with straps or tie-downs. The winch is
not designed to be a load holding device.
Tips for Safe Operation
Don’t underestimate the potential danger in winch-
ing operations. Neither should you fear them. Do
learn the basic dangers and avoid them.
Observe spooling of cable onto drum. Side pulls
can cause cable to pileup at one end of the drum.
To correct uneven stacking, spool out that sec-
tion of the cable and move it to the other end of
the drum and continue winching. Uneven spooling
which causes cable pileup can interfere with the
winch tie rods causing damage to the winch.
Store the remote control switch in a safe place
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 disen-
gaged. 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.
Observe your winch while winching. If possible,
while standing at a safe distance.
Contents
Performance Specifications ............cover
Safety Precautions ....................1
Tips for Safe Operation .............1
Techniques of Operation ...........2
General Operating Instructions .2
General Installation ...................3
Maintenance ..............................3
Cable Installation .......................3
Winch Mounting .........................4
Solenoid Mounting .....................4
Electrical Schematic ..................5
Electrical Connections & Oper. .5
Winch Parts List ........................6
Trouble Shooting Guide ............7
Warranty ................... back cover
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