Ramsey Winch REP-6000/8000/9000 - Manual (Page 3)

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When double lining during stationary winching,
the winch hook should be attached to the chassis
of the vehicle.
Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on
the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable
to pull off as much line as you can for heavy pulls
(remember, you must leave 5 wraps min. on the
drum). If this is not practical, use a snatch block
and double line arrangement (see illustration).
Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding, which is
caused when a load is applied and the cable is
pinched between two others. If this happens,
alternately power the winch in and out a few inch-
es. Do not attempt to work a bound cable under
load; free by hand.
Techniques of Operation
The best way to get acquainted with how your
winch operates is to make a few test runs before
you actually need to use it. Plan your test in
advance. Remember you hear your winch as well
as see it operate. Get to recognize the sound of
light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused
by load jerking or shifting. Soon you will gain
confidence in operating your winch and its use
will become second nature with you.
Your winch will not only pull your vehicle up or
ease your vehicle down a steep grade, it will also
pull another vehicle or a load while your vehicle is
anchored in a stationary position. The following
sketches show you a few techniques.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket, jacket
or tarpaulin over the cable five or six feet from the
hook. It will slow the snap back in the event of a
broken cable. Also open the vehicle hood for
additional protection.
Use the vehicle wheel power to help the winch,
but don't overtake the winch line. Plan your pull.
You can't always hook up and pull out in one step.
Examine all the areas for anchoring possibilities
as well as leverage situations, direction and goal.
Winches equipped with cable guide fairleads can pull
from several directions. Pull from an angle only to
straighten up the vehicle-otherwise you can damage
structural members or other parts of your vehicle and
cause excess cable buildup on one end of the winch drum.
For basic self-recovery, anchor to a tree or heavy rock.
When anchoring to a tree, always use a tree trunk protector.
Stakes driven in solid earth and chained together make a
good anchor point for self-recovery when no solid anchor
point is available.
For a direct pull of 2000 lbs., hitch truck to a tree or solid
anchor, and take out of gear.
For a solid anchor, bury a log with earth or sand or place
it in a deep ravine.
To double the pull, use 2-part line with snatch block and
tie off to chassis. Take out of gear
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