Ramsey Winch 80K WILDCAT WINCH - Manual (Page 3)

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RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL WILDCAT 80K
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: 1700 LBS
WORKING PRESSURE: 2500 PSI
CABLE DIAMETER: 1 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 50 20 80000 36280 30 9 30000 13630 60 18
2 115 45 66600 30200 36 11 25000 11350 72 22
3 185 73 57100 25900 42 13 21400 9730 84 26
4 270 106 50000 22670 48 15 18700 8520 96 29
5 365 144 44400 20130 54 16 16600 7560 108 33
* These specifications are based on recommended wire rope of 1” Extra Improved Plow Steel Cable and a 9.0
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