Warnings – Ramsey Winch RPH-25000 User Manual
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RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH 25,000
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 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 our 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 TOTALLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCHING OPERATION.
DO NOT START WINCH MOTOR BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH.
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.
WINCH FRAME MOUNTING
Use (8) 1/2" diameter grade 5 or better bolts to attach mounting frame to the wrecker.
Rated Line Pull
(lbs.) ……………………………………………………
25,000
(Kg.) ……………………………………………………
11,340
Gear Reduction
25.53:1
………………………………………
380 lb. (172,0 Kg)
1
2
3
4
5
lbs.
25,000
20,800
17,900
15,600
13,900
Kg.
11,340
9,430
8,110
7,070
6,300
ft.
35
75
125
185
245
m
10
22
38
56
74
FPM
27
31
36
41
46
MPM
8,3
9,5
11,1
11,8
14,0
……………………………………………………………
Weight (without cable)
* These specifications are based on recommended .56" (14 mm) wire rope and
a 8.0 cu.in./Rev. motor.
LAYER OF CABLE
*Rated line pull
per layer
Cable Capacity
per Layer
* Line Speed (at
15 GPM)