Ramsey Winch SCH-8500 User Manual

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
This manual contains useful ideas for 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 "WARNING" 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 your winch,
please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS*

* These specifications are based on recommended 1/2 in. (12 mm) EIPS wire rope.
NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire rope ratings.

WARNINGS:

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 PERSONNEL.

A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF WIRE ROPE AROUND DRUM BARREL IS REQUIRED TO HOLD THE LOAD.

SCH-8500 (18.7 cu.in. Motor)

Rated Line Pull

(lbs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,500

(kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,850

Gear Reduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7:1

Weight (without cable) . . . . . . . . . . . .295 lbs. (134 kg)

LAYER OF CABLE

Rated Line Pull
per Layer

lbs

8500

7600

6900

2720

3440

3120

Line Speed
at 15 GPM

fpm

mpm

Cable Capacity

100

SCH-8500 (14.9 cu.in. Motor)