Ramsey Winch RE-12000 SPECIAL FOR H-1 HUMMVEE MOUNTING KIT - Manual (Page 4)

Installation
This winch is designed to be used exclusively in the
Ramsey Military H-1 Hummvee mounting kit. Install the
winch in the H-1 Hummvee Mounting Kit P/N 295376
according to the instructions supplied with the mounting
kit.
Substitution of attaching hardware items (bolts, nuts, or
washers) different from those supplied with your winch
mounting kit can lead to failure causing damage or seri-
ous injury. Use SAE Grade 5 bolts or better.
Electrical Connections and Operations
For normal self recovery work, your existing electrical
system is adequate. For power requirements for this
winch, refer to the table on page one of this manual. Your
battery must be kept in good condition. A fully charged
battery and proper connections are essential. Run the
vehicle engine during the winching operation to keep the
battery charged.
Connect the battery cables according to the instructions
with the mounting kit. A good electrical ground is
required for proper performance.
The remote control switch is water-proof and has push
button stations on either side. It is designed this way to
prevent quick winch reversals which lead to solenoid fail-
ure. Make the winch motor has stopped fully before
reversing.
When first setting up your winch, follow the directions for
inserting the proper “IN” or “OUT” labels 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.
Cable Installation
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to
prevent kinking. Securely wrap the end of the 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
furnished with winch. Tighten setscrew securely.
3. Carefully run winch in the “reel-in” direction.
Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all the cable
onto the 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 dis-
tributor.
Operating Instructions
The RAM-LOK TM semi-automatic clutch provides free
spooling and clutch engagement with the cable drum.
With the clutch disengaged, 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. Rotate the clutch handle 90°
clockwise. The clutch is now locked out and the cable
may be pulled by hand. (NOTE: If the handle will not
rotate, 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.
To engage the clutch, rotate the handle 90° counter-
clockwise. Run the winch in reverse until the cable drum
starts turning. To confirm that the clutch is fully engaged,
remove the plastic plug in the top of the clutch housing
to inspect the clutch. After the winch is fully engaged, the
winch is ready for winching in the cable.
Maintenance
Check monthly the action of the 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 the top of the clutch housing and observe if the
clutch is engaging. If the clutch is not fully engaging,
inspect the 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 driving faces. If rounding
has occurred they should be replaced immediately.
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