Ramsey Winch REP-8.5e User Manual
Ramsey Winch For the car
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. The REP 8.5e features a highly efficient 3-stage plane-
tary gear set. It transmits torque from a permanent 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
procedures you need to know before beginning use. When
you follow our guidelines 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.
Please Note: Ramsey REP 8.5e Series winch is designed for
front mount vehicle use. It is not designed for and should not
be used in industrial applications (car haulers/carriers,
wreckers, hoisting, etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant it 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.
Contents
Safety Precautions ......................................................2
Tips for Safe Operation ................................................2
Techniques of Operation ..............................................3
Installation ................................................................4-7
Electrical Connections & Operations ............................5
Operating Instructions ..................................................8
Maintenance ................................................................8
Trouble Shooting Guide ................................................9
Winch Parts List ..................................................10-11
Warranty ......................................................Back Cover
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.
Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model REP 8.5e
Front Mount Electric Winch
12 and 24 Volt available
Layer of Cable
1
2
3
4
(lbs)
NO
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
8,500
(lbs)
8,500
6,900
5,800
5,100
(kg)
LOAD
900
1,810
2,720
3,630
3,860
(kg)
3,850
3,120
2,630
2,310
(FPM) 12V
15
12
10
8
6
4.5
(ft)*
15
40
70
95
24V
22
17
14
10
7
5
(m)*
4
12
21
28
(MPM)
12V
4.6
3.7
3
2.4
1.8
1.4
24V
6.7
5.2
4.3
3
2.1
1.5
* Depends on cable being uniformly wound onto drum.
12V
40
110
170
230
310
335
Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
24V
25
80
120
170
225
250
First Layer Line Pull
Line Speed First
Layer
Amp Draw
Rated Line Pull Per Layer
Cumulative Cable Capacity Per Layer
5/16" (8mm) dia. Cable