Ramsey Winch REP-5000 (SERIES WOUND MOTOR) - Manual

Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER’S MANUAL
Front Mount Electric Winches
Model REP 5000
12 and 24 volt available
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its
service class. It features a highly efficient 3 stage
planetary gear set which transmits torque from a
series wound magnet D.C. motor. A safe 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 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 fol low our guidlines 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 . . . . . . . . . . . Front Cover
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tips for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Techniques of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Electrical Connections and Operation . . . . . . . . . . 5
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Winch Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Please Note: Ramsey REP 5000™ winches 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 further information.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and
operation of winch. See Safety Precautions
Layer of Cable 1 2 3 4 (lbs) NO 1,000 3,000 5,000
(lbs) 5,000 4,200 3,600 3,200 (kg) LOAD 450 1,350 2,260
(kg) 2,260 1,900 1,630 1,450 (FPM) 12V 39 31 8 6
(ft)* 15 30 55 80 (MPM) 12V 11.8 9.4 2.4 1.8
(m)* 4 9 16 24 (FPM) 24V 47 26 21 12
(MPM) 24V 14.3 7.9 6.4 3.6
12V 72 180 295 420
24V 38 87 124 184
* Depends on cable being uniformly wound onto drum. Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
Amp Draw
First Layer Line Pull
Rated Line Pull Per Layer
Cumulative Cable Capacity Per
Layer 1/4" (6mm) dia. Cable Line Speed
First Layer