Ramsey Winch LEVEL WINDER 5 256082 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL 5
LEVEL WINDER KIT #256082
This Level Winder is designed specifically for the Ramsey Winch Model RPH-8,000, RPH-10,000,
RPH-10,000-X, and RPH 12000 Series Winches, with standard length drums (9.75 inches between
drum flanges).
NOTE: IF LEVEL WINDER IS BEING INSTALLED ON A CAR CARRIER (ROLLBACK), IT IS
NECESSARY TO ALSO INSTALL RAMSEY ROLLER GUIDE KIT, PART NO. 256079. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE TO THE WINCH LEVEL WINDER OR VEHICLE.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Disengage the winch clutch and free spool all the cable off the winch and lay it in a line on the ground
behind the truck. Disconnect the end of the cable from the cable drum anchor. Drill two .562” diameter
holes through the horizontal flange of the forward-most winch mounting angle as shown in FIG. 1.
Insert the spring retainer into the springs so that the cleats of the retainer will extend toward the vehicle
cab when the assembly is in place. Slide the retainer so that the holes in the retainer line up with the
hold down loops in the springs. Position the holes in the retainer over the .562 diameter holes
previously drilled in the flange of the winch mounting angle. Loosely attach the spring retainer and
springs to the flange of the winch mounting angle using the 1/2 inch diameter capscrews, nuts and
lockwashers. Slide tensioner into position until half loops on ends of springs snap into place over
crossbar. Tighten capscrews securely, but do not torque. Use rubber mallet to tap springs and spring
retainer toward winch to the forward-most position, making sure that cable tensioner is centered
between the drum flanges, as shown in FIG. 2.
Tighten the capscrews securely so that the springs are clamped hard down onto their mounting
surface.
DIM A
RPH-10,000X/
RPH-12,000
WINCH
RPH-8,000/
RPH-10,000
6.25
(REF.)
OF WINCH (REF.)
SPACERS EACH END
5.00
WINCH
.562 DIA. THRU.
A
DRUM
WINCH MOUNTING
ANGLE
VEHICLE CAB
8.06
FIGURE 1
1.25"
0.875"