Ramsey Winch DC-7/DC-7B - Manual (Page 4)

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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. Gain confi dence in operating your winch and its use will become second
nature with you.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pile
up on one end of drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your an-
chor point further to the center of the vehicle. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind
for a neat lay of the cable.
When pulling a load where there is even a remote chance of cable failure, place a blanket,
jacket or tarpaulin over the cable about six feet behind the hook. This will slow the snap back of
a broken cable and could prevent serious injury.
Check oil level of winch every six months. Replace oil annually or more often if winch is used
frequently. Use 3/4 pint of all purpose E. P. 140 oil in the worm gear housing and 1/2 pint SAE
20 for spur gear box. If the oil is contaminated with metallic particles, inspect winch for cause
of abnormal wear. Periodically check all electrical connections and mounting bolts. Tighten
hardware if necessary.
The minimum ampere-hour rating of vehicle battery should be 70, and used with at least a 40
amp alternator. An Auxiliary battery is recommended to supply additional battery power.
Inspect the cable frequently. If the cable becomes frayed with broken strands, replace immedi-
ately. Cable and hook assembly may be purchased from a Ramsey distributor.
WARNINGS:
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 PERSONNEL.
A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY
TO HOLD THE LOAD. CABLE CLAMP IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.
DISCONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH FROM WINCH WHEN NOT IN USE. A
RAMSEY PART NO. 282053 SAFETY ON-OFF SWITCH IN YOUR VEHICLE IS RECOM-
MENDED.
TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION