Ramsey Winch CABLE TENSIONER AIR ACTUATED RPH 45000/50000 256090, 256091 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AIR ACTUATED CABLE TENSIONER KITS #256090& 256091
These Tensioner Kits are designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Models RPH 45,000 and RPH 50,000 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 prevent 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 energized
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.
RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY
P.O. BOX 581510 · TULSA OK 74158
PHONE: 918-438-2193 FAX 918-438-6688
VISIT US AT www.ramsey.com
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