Ramsey Winch 50K WILDCAT WINCH - Manual (Page 3)

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RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL WILDCAT 60K
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*
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 976 LBS
WORKING PRESSURE: 2600 PSI
CABLE DIAMETER: 7/8 INCH
MAX FLOW: 60 GPM
LAYER
OF
CABLE
CABLE
CAPACITY
LOW SPEED HIGH SPEED
LINE PULL LINE SPEED LINE PULL LINE SPEED
Ft m Lb Kg fpm mpm Lb Kg fpm mpm
1 30 9 50000 22670 41 12.4 25000 11330 82 24.9
2 75 22 41300 18730 49 14.8 20600 9340 98 29.7
3 125 38 35200 15960 56 17.0 17600 7980 113 34.3
4 130 54 30700 13970 64 19.4 15300 6930 129 39.2
5 245 74 27200 12330 72 21.8 13600 6160 145 44.0
* These specifications are based on recommended wire rope of 7/8” Extra Improved Plow Steel Cable and a
10.3 cu. in. / Rev. motor.
NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire rope ratings.
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.
BAND BRAKE IS NOT TO BE USED TO HOLD LOAD