Ramsey Winch REP-5000 (SERIES WOUND MOTOR) - Manual (Page 5)

Electrical Connections and Operations
For normal self recovery work, your existing
electrical system is adequate. Your battery must
be kept in good condition. A fully charged battery
and proper connec tions are essential. Run the
vehicle engine during winch ing operations to keep
the battery charged.
The solenoid assembly reverses the direction
of cable drum rotation. Route red and black
battery cable up to the battery.
CAUTION: BE SURE
BATTERY CABLES ARE NOT DRAWN TAUT ACROSS
ANY SURFACES WHICH COULD POSSI BLY DAMAGE
THEM.
Connect red cable to positive (+) bat tery
terminal and black cable to negative (-) battery
ter minal.
The remote control switch is water proof. It has
push button stations on either side. It is designed
this way to prevent quick winch reversals which
lead to solenoid fail ure. Make sure the motor has
stopped fully before reversing direction of winch.
To actuate winch simply plug remote control
switch into receptacle in black sole noid cover of
winch. Run winch forward and reverse to check
connection and to determine winch operating
directions. Snap appropriate “IN” and “OUT” disc
into proper thumb cavity. The switch is also color
coded to aid you in not having to guess at the
direction your winch will run. DO NOT LEAVE
THE SWITCH PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH IS
NOT IN USE.
Maintenance
All moving parts in the winch are permanently
lubricated with high temperature lithium grease
at the time of assembly. Under normal conditions
factory lubrication will suffice.
Lubricate the cable periodically using light
penetrating oil. Inspect for broken strands and
replace if necessary with Ramsey part number
listed in Parts List. If the cable becomes worn or
damaged, it must be replaced.
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce
perform ance or may cause a short. Clean all
connections espe cially in remote control switch and
receptacle. In salty environments use a silicone
sealer to protect from corro sion.
To minimize corrosion of the internal motor
components that may occur due to condensation,
power the winch in or out periodically. Energizing
the motor will generate heat, which will help
dissipate any moisture buildup in the motor. This
should be performed at regular intervals (such
as with each oil change on your vehicle). Note:
Refer to Troubleshooting Guide if the motor has
been submerged.
Cable Installation
1. Unwind the new cable by rolling it out along
the ground to prevent kinking. Remove old
cable and observe the manner in which it is
attached to the cable drum flange.
2. Before installing the new cable assembly,
make sure the end of the cable is squarely
cut and wrapped with tape to prevent fraying.
Form a short 90° bend approximately 1/2” long
on the end of the cable.
3. Position the cable drum so that the large
13/32” diameter hole in the motor end side of
the drum flange is approximately on the top.
4. Insert the bent end of the cable into the 13/32”
hole in the drum flange and carefully run the
winch in the “reel in” direction approximately
3/4 revolution until the 1/4” diameter threaded
hole in the drum flange is at the top.
5. Secure the cable to the drum flange using the
cable anchor and capscrew shown in the parts
drawing. Securely tighten the capscrew, but do
not over-tight en.
6. Wind 5 wraps of cable onto the drum. Winch
on the rest of the cable by pulling in a light load
to keep ten sion constant. Allow the cable to
swivel by using a length of chain or a swivel
block between the cable hook and the load.
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