Warnings – Ramsey Winch RPH-15000 (CURRENT) User Manual
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RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH 15,000
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
This manual contains useful ideas for 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 "WARNING" 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*
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 WINCH.
DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.
DO NOT LEAVE CLUTCH ENGAGED WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN USE.
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
(SETSCREW) IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.
IN CAR CARRIER APPLICATIONS, AFTER PULLING VEHICLE ON CARRIER, BE SURE TO SECURE VEHICLE TO CARRIER BED. DO
NOT MAINTAIN LOAD ON WINCH CABLE WHILE TRANSPORTING VEHICLE. DO NOT USE WINCH AS A TIE DOWN.
WHEN PULLING A HEAVY LOAD PLACE A BLANKET, JACKET, OR TARPAULIN OVER THE CABLE FIVE OR SIX FEET FROM THE HOOK.
AVOID CONDITIONS WHERE LOAD SHIFTS OR JERKS OCCUR, AS THEY MAY INDICATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
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Weight, Short Drum (without cable)........................................................290 lbs. (131 kgs.)
(Short Drum)
(Standard Drum)
60
195
45
150
33
110
22
75
20
6
Ft.
M.
Cable capacity
45
13
94
310
14,6
48
54
180
11,8
39
38
125
10,3
34
13,4
44
73
240
3,440
7,600
3,850
8,500
4,300
9,500
4,890
10,800
Lbs.
*Rated line pull
35
10
7,6
25
M.
Ft.
FPM
MPM
Cable capacity
Line speed
(at 15 GPM)
6,800
15,000
Kg.
per layer
8,8
29
5,710
12,600
22
75
**Last layer does not comply with SAE J-706
rope and a 24.0 Cu. In./Rev. motor.
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6**
Gear Reduction............................................................................................................7.7:1
Weight, Std. Drum (without cable)..........................................................300 lbs. (136 kgs.)
(kgs.).................................................................................................. 6,800
Rated Line Pull (lbs.)..................................................................................................15,000
*These specifications are based on recommended 1/2" (13 mm) EIPS wire