Ramsey Winch RPH-45000 (Foot Mtd.) User Manual

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PERFORMANCE CHARTS

(BASED ON 9.6 CU. IN./REV MOTOR)

CLUTCH OPERATION

To engage clutch:

1. Move the clutch control valve to the “clutch engaged” position.

2. Anytime the temperature is below freezing, run the motor in the “cable out” direction only until the

drum starts to turn. In extreme cold temperatures (below 0o F/-18o C), pull out on the cable by
hand only until the drum starts to turn.

3. Wait at least 3 seconds for the clutch to fully engage, after which the winch is ready to winch in the

cable.

WARNING: Do not attempt to engage the clutch by first running the winch motor and
then moving the clutch control valve to the "clutch-engaged" position while the
motor is running. Do not start picking up the load at the same time the clutch is
being engaged.

To disengage clutch:

1. Run the winch in the "cable out" direction until the load is off the cable.

2. Move the clutch control valve to the "clutch-disengaged" position.

3. The cable may now be pulled off by hand.

WINCH OPERATION

The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you use it.
Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Learn to
recognize the sounds of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or
shifting. Gain confidence 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 pileup on
one end of drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor 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.

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WORKING PRESSURE (PSI)

LINE PULL (LB.), FIRST LAYER

FLOW RATE (GPM)

LINE SPEED (FPM), FIRST LAYER