Ramsey Winch RPH 29,36,49 HOIST - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you actually use it. Plan
your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Get to recognize the sounds of a
light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Avoid conditions where load shifts or
jerks occur, as they may indicate a dangerous situation.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pileup on one end of
drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor point further to the center of the
load. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect the cable for damage and lubricate frequently. If the cable becomes frayed with broken strands, replace
immediately.
2. Replace drum bushings and seals when seals begin to seep grease. Add additional lubricant, Mobilith SHC 007,
to gears if required.
CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable, opposite hook,
with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Place taped end of cable into narrow side of pocket on the cable drum. Wrap end of cable around cable anchor
or puck and pull tight.
3. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all the cable onto the cable
drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
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