Ramsey Winch RPH-50000 SHORT DRUM W/AIR TENSIONER & 2-SPEED MOTOR - Manual (Page 7)

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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 run-
ning the winch motor and then moving the clutch control
valve to the "clutch engaged" position while the motor is run-
ning. 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
2 SPEED CONTROL OPERATION
Your winch is equipped with a 2-speed hydraulic motor. It is controlled by the
application of 12 vDC to the Motor Control Valve solenoid. Do not change
motor speed while winch is in operation. Loss of load control and/or
damage to your winch could result.
CABLE TENSIONER OPERATION
If you remove the cable entirely from the winch or this is a new instal-
lation:
The cable tensioner is not intended to be energized on a bare drum. Before
applying air to the cable tensioner, install the cable.
To adjust the free spool effort of the cable tensioner: Disengage the
winch clutch and free spool some cable off the drum. Adjust the air pressure to
the cable tensioner to achieve the desired free spool effort that also prevents
“bird-nesting” of the cable.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 100 PSI AIR PRESSURE TO THE AC-
TUATORS. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ACTUATORS.