Ramsey Winch QM-8000 - Manual

Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER'S MANUAL
Front and Rear Mount
Detachable Electric Winch
Model Quick-Mount 8000 (QM 8000)
*Depends on wire rope being uniformly wound onto drum.
(5/16"-8MM-DIA. WIRE ROPE)
LAYER OF CABLE
FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED FPM (12V)
AMP DRAW- 12V
LINE PULL
MPM (12V)
(LBS)
(KGS)
CAPACITY PER LAYER (M) *
CUMULATIVE CABLE (ft.)*
RATED LINE LBS
PULL PER LAYER KGS
4,000
1,810
270
13 35
10.7
95
0
0
18
210
5.5
2,000
900
355
2,710
6,000
10
4 3
8
2.4
420
3,620
8,000
QM 8000
8,000
3,620
15
4
1
6,500
2,940
12
40
2
5,500
2,490
21
70
3
28
95
4
4,800
2,170
Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. The Quick Mount is a detachable winch. It can be
easily mounted to the front or rear of a vehicle for self
recovery and other applications. It allows one winch to be
used on multiple vehicles, and can be quickly installed and
removed to avoid extra vehicle weight.
The Quick Mount comes with a 12 ft. remote control
switch, anti-theft locking pin and a hawse fairlead. Front
mount requires a front receiver mounting kit. Optional 5 ft.,
20 ft. or 24 ft. battery cables for front or rear mounting are
available.
The Quick Mount features a highly efficient 3 stage plane-
tary gear set which transmits torque from a series wound
D.C. motor. A positive clutch allows free spooling for quick
cable deployment. 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 and faster 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Techniques of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembling Your Winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Clutch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Winch Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Please Note: Ramsey Quick Mount series winches are
designed for front and rear mount vehicle use. The winch-
es 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.