Ramsey Winch RPH-35000 - Manual (Page 5)

CONTROL VALVE
3 POSITION
4 WAY VALVE
(MOTOR SPOOL)
HIGH PRESSURE LINE
DUAL-A & B PORT CONTROL
WITH BRAKE RELEASE SHUTTLE
BRAKE
PORT
B
MOTOR
A
TYPICAL LAYOUT
LOW PRESSURE LINE
PUMP
CLUTCH OPERATION
To engage clutch:
1. Move the clutch control valve to the "clutch-engaged" position.
2. Anytime the temperature is below freezing, run motor in the "cable out" direction only
until the drum starts to turn. In extreme cold temperatures (below 0° F/-18° 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 actually use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch as well as
see it operate. Get 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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