Ramsey Winch REP 6000/8000T - Manual (Page 5)

Operating Instructions
The winch clutch allows rapid unspooling of the cable for hook-
ing onto the load or anchor point. The clutch is operated by the
shifter tab located on the gear housing end of the winch as fol-
lows:
1. To disengage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab to the
"OUT" position. Wire rope may now be freespooled off the
drum.
2. To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab to the "IN"
position. The winch is now ready for pulling.
Electrical Connections and Operations
For normal self-recovery work, your existing electrical system
is adequate. Your battery must be kept in good condition. A
fully charged battery and proper connections are essential. Run
the vehicle engine during winching operations to keep battery
charged.
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. Connect red cable to positive (+) battery ter-
minal. Connect black ground cable to negative (-) terminal of
battery.
An emergency stop switch (reference Ramsey part no.
282053) is required between the positive (+) battery terminal
and the red winch cable. An overload device is required to pre-
vent winch from exceeding the rated line pull.
The remote control switch is waterproof. It has push button
stations on either side. It is designed this way to prevent quick
winch reversals which lead to solenoid failure. Make sure the
motor has stopped fully before reversing. To actuate winch,
simply plug remote control switch into receptacle in black sole-
noid cover of winch. Run winch forward and reverse to check
connection and to 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 at
the direction your winch will run. Pushing both buttons at the
same time will not damage your winch in any way. DO NOT
LEAVE SWITCH PLUGGED IN WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN USE.
Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce the perform-
ance or may cause a short. Clean all connections, especially in
remote control switch and receptacle. In salty environments
use a silicone sealer to protect from corrosion.
Lubrication/Cable Installation
All moving parts in the winch are permanently lubricated with
high temperature lithium grease at the time of assembly. Under
normal conditions, factory lubrication will suffice.
Lubricate the cable periodically using light penetrating oil.
Inspect for broken strands and replace if necessary. If the cable
becomes worn or damaged it must be replaced.
Unwind the new cable by rolling it out along the ground to pre-
vent kinking. Remove old cable and observe the manner in
which it is attached to the cable drum flange.
Before installing the new cable assembly, make sure cable is
squarely cut and securely wrap the end of the cable with plas-
tic tape or similar tape to prevent fraying. Form a short bend
(approximately 1/2” long) in the end of the cable.
Position the cable drum so that the large 13/32” diameter hole
in the motor end drum flange is aproximately on the top. Insert
the bend into the 13/32” hole in the drum flange and then care-
fully run the winch in the “reel in” direction approximately 3/4
revolution until the 1/4” diameter threaded hole in the drum
flange is on top. Secure the cable to the drum flange using
cable anchor and capscrew shown in the parts drawing.
Securely tighten the capscrew, but do not over-tighten.
Wind 5 wraps of cable onto the drum. Wind on the rest of the
cable by pulling in a light load to keep the tension constant.
Allow the cable to swivel by using a length of chain or a swivel
block between the cable hook and the load.
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