Ramsey Winch 20K POWERMASTER - Manual (Page 3)

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RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL 20K
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
This manual contains useful ideas in obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey Winch, and safety
procedures one needs to know before operating a Ramsey Winch. Do not operate this winch until you have carefully
read and understand the "WARNINGS" and "OPERATION" sections of this manual.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Great care and skill go into every winch we make.
If the need should arise, warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your self-addressed postage paid warranty card.
Please read and fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to Ramsey Winch Company. If you have any problems
with your winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited
warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS*
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WARNINGS:
CLUTCH MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCHING OPERATION.
DO NOT START WINCH MOTOR BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH.
DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.
STAY OUT FROM UNDER AND AWAY FROM RAISED LOADS.
STAND CLEAR OF CABLE WHILE PULLING. DO NOT TRY TO GUIDE CABLE.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LINE PULL RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE.
DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT PEOPLE.
A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE LOAD.
CABLE ANCHOR IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.
Rated Line Pull (lbs.) …………………………………………………………………………. 20,000
(Kg.) ………………………………..……………………………………….. 9070
Gear Reduction …………………………………………..……………………………………… 21:1
Weight (without cable) 20K Winch………………………………….…………….…………. 337 lbs
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4 5
lbs. 20,000 17,300 15,200 13,600 12,300
*Rated line pull
per layer
Kg. 9,070 7,840 6,890 6,160 5,570
* Cable Capacity per Layer
ft. 30 70 115 165 220
20K Winch
m 9 21 35 20 67
FPM 42 47 53 59 65
* Line Speed
(at 30 GPM)
MPM 12.1 13.6 15.5 17 18.8
* These specifications are based on recommended wire rope of 9/16" Extra Improved Plow
Steel cable and a 14.9 cu. in. / Rev. motor.
NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire rope ratings