Ramsey Winch ATV 1800T - Manual (Page 5)

Electrical Connections and Operations
For normal self-recovery work, your existing electrical
system is adequate. Your battery should be kept in good
condition. A fully charged battery and proper connec-
tions are essential. Run the ATV engine during winching
operations to keep battery charged.
Remote Switch
The solenoid assembly reverses the direction of cable
drum rotation. Route red and black battery cables up to
battery. CAUTION: BE SURE BATTERY CABLES ARE
NOT DRAWN TAUT ACROSS ANY SURFACES WHICH
COULD POSSIBLY DAMAGE THEM.
1. As shown on the schematic on the next page, con-
nect the red battery lead to the positive (+) terminal
of the ATV battery.
2. Connect the black battery lead to the negative (-) ter-
minal of the ATV battery.
3. Connect the black motor lead to the #2 pole of the
motor.
4. Connect the black with yellow stripe motor lead to
the #1 pole of the motor.
5. The remote switch plugs into the receptacle on the
solenoid.
An emergency stop switch (reference Ramsey part no.
282053) is required between the positive (+) battery ter-
minal and the red battery lead. An overload device is
required to prevent winch from exceeding the rated line
pull.
The remote control switch is waterproof. It has push but-
ton stations on either side. It is designed this way to pre-
vent quick winch reversals which can lead to solenoid
failure. Make sure the motor has stopped fully before
reversing. To actuate winch, simply plug remote control
switch into the receptacle in the solenoid cover. Run
winch forward and reverse to check connection and
determine winch operating directions. Snap appropriate
“IN” and “OUT” disc into proper thumb cavity. The
switch is also color coded to aid you in not having to
guess which direction your winch will run in. DO NOT
LEAVE SWITCH PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN
USE.
Manual Switch
As shown on the schematic on the next page, the only
connections that need to be made on the manual switch
are to connect the red battery lead to the positive (+)
battery terminal and the black battery lead to the negative
(-) battery terminal. The winch will operate in the direc-
tion marked on the switch unless the battery leads are
reversed.
There is no need to disconnect the manual switch when
not in use.
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