Warnings – Ramsey Winch RPH-16000 User Manual
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RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH 16,000
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 post-
age 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 our winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on all war-
ranty 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 TOTALLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCHING OPERATION.
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.
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 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
*These specifications are based on recommended 1/2" (13 mm) EIPS wire
Rated Line Pull (lbs.)..................................................................................................16,000
(kgs.).................................................................................................. 7,250
Weight (without cable).............................................................................290 lbs. (136 kgs.)
Gear Reduction............................................................................................................7.7:1
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6**
rope and a 24.0 Cu. In./Rev. motor.
**Last layer does not comply with SAE J-706
45
13
13,400
6,070
29
8,8
per layer
Kg.
16,000
7,520
(at 15 GPM)
Line speed
Cable capacity
MPM
FPM
Ft.
M.
25
7,6
6
20
*Rated line pull
Lbs.
11,500
5,210
10,100
4,580
9,000
4,080
8,100
3,670
150
45
44
13,4
34
10,3
75
22
39
11,8
110
33
48
14,6
195
60