Ramsey Winch REP-6000/8000/9000 - Manual (Page 8)

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Electrical Connections and
Operations
For normal self-recovery work, your existing elec-
trical system is adequate. Your battery must be
kept in good condition. A fully charged battery
and proper connections are essential. Run the
vehicle engine during winching operations to keep
battery charged.
REP-6000/REP-8000/REP 9000 12V Electrical
Connections
Route red and black battery cables up to battery.
CAUTION: BE SURE BATTERY CABLES ARE NOT
DRAWN TAUT ACROSS ANY SURFACES WHICH
COULD POSSIBLY DAMAGE THEM. Connect red
cable to positive (+) battery terminal and black
cable to negative (-) terminal.
REP-9000 24V Electrical Connections
Route battery cable up to battery. CAUTION: BE
SURE BATTERY CABLES ARE NOT DRAWN TAUT
ACROSS ANY SURFACES WHICH COULD POSSI-
BLY DAMAGE THEM. Connect red cable to posi-
tive (+) battery terminal (see Figure 3). Connect
black ground cable to negative (-) terminal of bat-
tery and to winch mounting bolt on motor end of
winch (see Figure 6 on following page).
The remote control switch is waterproof. It has
push button stations on either side. It is designed
this way to prevent quick winch reversals, which
lead to solenoid failure. Make sure the motor has
stopped fully before reversing. To actuate winch
simply plug remote control switch into receptacle
in black solenoid cover of winch. Run winch for-
ward 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 SWITCH PLUGGED IN
WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN USE.
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce
performance or may cause a short. Clean all con-
nections especially in remote control switch and
receptacle. In salty environments use a silicone
sealer to protect from corrosion.
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 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.
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.
Before installing the new cable assembly, make
sure end of cable is squarely cut and wrapped
with tape to prevent fraying. Form a short 90°
bend (approximately ½") on end of the cable.
Position the cable drum so that the large 13/32"
diameter hole in the motor end drum flange is
approximately on the top. Insert the bent end of
cable into the 13/32" hole in the drum flange and
then carefully run the winch in the "reel in" direc-
tion approximately ¾ revolution until the ¼" diam-
FIGURE 11