Ramsey Winch RPH 10000XT - Manual (Page 4)

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WINCH MOUNTING
ESSENTIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF PLANETARY WINCH
COMPONENTS
It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the motor
end, the cable drum and the gear-housing end) are properly aligned. Excessive bushing wear and
difficulty in freespooling are usually symptoms of misalignment.
In the as-installed condition, if the winch is mid mounted then at least one tie plate must be attached to
the mounting feet at the bottom of the winch to maintain alignment. NOTE: If the winch is foot mounted
then at least one tie plate must remain mounted at mid point of winch to maintain alignment. It is
always desirable to use both tie plates in the final installed configuration.
Angle Mounting Kit, #251006 is recommended for maximum ease in mounting the winch. The angle kit
will allow the winch to be mounted in upright or midmount applications and will meet the criteria of
serving as a solid and true mounting surface.
When mounting the winch with other than the recommended Ramsey Angle Kit, the mounting hole
patterns described on page 14 must be used. The mounting surface must be flat within .015 inch and
sufficiently stiff to resist flexing. Winch is furnished with spacers and tie plates for side mounting.
Consult Ramsey Engineering for foot mounting requirements.
NOTE: If angles or a steel plate are used in mounting winch, tie plates provided with winch are to be
attached to the remaining mounting pads, whether they be side or foot.
*CAUTION: If longer bolts (minimum Grade 5) are substituted to mount winch or to mount a roller guide at
the side mount pads, bolt length must be such as to allow a maximum of .50 inch thread length
engagement in the tapped holes in sides of each end bearing. Refer to page 15. Use of excessive length
bolts will damage the winch and prevent free spool of the drum. Torque bolts to 55 ft.lbs. (75 Nm).