Ramsey Winch CABLE TENSIONER AIR ACTUATED RPH 20000/25000 256086, 256087 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AIR ACTUATED CABLE TENSIONER KITS #256086& 256087
These Tensioner Kits are designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Models RPH 20,000 and RPH 25,000 Series
Winches. The Tensioners require an independent, adjustable regulated air supply of between 50 psi and 90 psi. If you
do not provide an adjustable air supply you will not be able to adjust the effort of the free-spool. If your vehicle is not
equipped with an independent, adjustable air pressure regulator (used only for the tensioner) or you are unable to adjust
it to a setting in the range indicated, order pressure regulator kit #256092 from Ramsey.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Disengage the winch clutch and free spool all the cable except for the last
wrap off the winch. Lay cable out in a straight line behind the truck to pre-
vent kinking. Mark mounting hole center's as shown in Fig. 1. Place cable
tensioner assembly over marked hole positions (for underwound installations
place assembly on top of angle). Observe location of tensioner bar and center
it between the drum flanges. Adjust hole locations as necessary to maintain
centered position. Drill two .625 diameter holes through the horizontal flange
of the angle component of the winch frame as shown in FIG. 1.
OVER-WOUND installations -- Place the supplied mounting bolts through the
mounting holes of the Tensioner bracket. Carefully position the bracket over
the previously drilled holes in the flange of the angle component of the winch
frame, allowing the bolts to fall through the holes. Loosely attach the washers
and nuts.
UNDER-WOUND installations -- clamp the tensioner in position under the previously drilled holes, place the bolts
through the bracket mounting holes and into the winch frame. Loosely attach the washers and nuts.
Center the tension bar between the drum flanges with a scale or tape measure and tighten the bolts securely (75 ft-lbs.
of torque).
If you removed the cable entirely from the winch or this is a
new installation: The cable tensioner is not intended to be ener-
gized on a bare drum. Before applying air to the cable tensioner,
engage the clutch and run the winch in the reel in direction winding
one full wrap of cable on the drum. This prevents damage to the
cable tensioner.
Attach the regulated air supply to the “T” fitting on the tensioner
(see FIG. 2). Hand tighten the nut. Do NOT tighten more than 1/4
turn beyond hand tight. Apply air to the tensioner. Engage the
clutch and run the winch in the reel in direction winding about five
wraps of cable onto the drum and stop. Using a hammer tap these
five wraps tightly over against the cable anchor flange side of the
cable drum. Finish winding all the cable onto the cable drum. As
cable winds onto the drum, watch the tensioner. Tensioner must be
free to move without obstruction to function properly. If tensioner
touches any surrounding structure, correct the problem.
Adjust the free-spool effort of the cable tensioner. Disengage the winch clutch and free spool some cable off the drum.
Adjust the air pressure to the cable tensioner to achieve the desired free spool effort that also prevents "bird nesting" of
the cable.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 100 PSI AIR PRESSURE TO THE ACTUATORS.
OPERATION
Once you have adjusted the air pressure to the desired level, only minor adjustment may be required if your pressure
regulator setting drifts.
RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY
P.O. BOX 581510
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158
KI-912574-1097-C