Ramsey Winch RPH-10000X - Manual (Page 4)

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WINCH MOUNTING
ESSENTIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF PLANETARY WINCH
COMPONENTS
It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the motor
end, the cable drum and the gear-housing end) are properly aligned. Excessive bushing wear and
difficulty in freespooling are usually symptoms of misalignment.
Winch is shipped with (2) tie plates attached to the mounting feet at the bottom and (1) tie plate
attached on the side using (2) spacers and (2) bolts. For side mounting, the two tie plates must
remain attached to the mounting feet at the bottom of the winch to maintain alignment. The single tie
plate on side of winch must be removed and discarded and the (4) spacers must be installed, as
shown.
Angle Mounting Kit, #251006 is recommended for maximum ease in mounting the winch. The angle
kit will allow the winch to be mounted in upright or side mount applications and will meet the criteria
of serving as a solid and true mounting surface.
When mounting the winch with other than the recommended Ramsey Angle Kit, the mounting hole
patterns described on page 14 must be used. The mounting surface must be flat within .015 inch and
sufficiently stiff to resist flexing. Winch is furnished with spacers and tie plates, for side mounting.
Consult Ramsey Engineering for foot mounting requirements.
*CAUTION: Mounting bolt length (minimum Grade 5) must be such as to allow a maximum of .50 inch
thread length engagement in the tapped holes in sides of each end bearing. An additional .38 inch
allowance must be made for spacers required to mount winch. Refer to page 14. Use of excessive
length bolts will damage the winch and prevent free spool of the drum. Torque bolts to 55 ft.lbs. (75 Nm).