Ramsey Winch RPH-15000 (CURRENT) - Manual (Page 4)

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.
In the as-installed condition, if the winch is mid mounted at least one tie plate must be attached to the mounting feet
at the bottom of the winch to maintain alignment. NOTE: If the winch is foot mounted at least one tie plate must
remain mounted at mid point of winch to maintain alignment. It is always desirable to use both tie plates in the final
installed configuration.
Angle Mounting Kit, #251173, is recommended for maximum ease in mounting the winch. The angle kit will allow
the winch to be mounted in upright or midmount 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 pages 14-15 must be used. The mounting surface must be flat within .015 inch and sufficiently stiff to
resist flexing. If a steel plate is used for foot mounting it should be .750 inch thick. For this mounting application
eight (8) 5/8-11NC x 1-1/2 Lg. Gr. 5 capscrews with lockwashers will be needed to mount winch. Capscrews
should be torqued to 173 ft. lb. (235 Nm.).
NOTE: If angles or a steel plate are used in mounting winch, tie plates provided with winch are to be attached to the
remaining mounting pads, whether they be side or foot.
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