Ramsey Winch RPH 8000T - Manual (Page 4)

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CABLE INSTALLATION
A decal on the top of the end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. Also, a letter “A” or “B” is
stamped in the end bearing on the brake end indicating rotation. If the decal is damaged or unreadable, contact
Customer Service for additional instructions to determine proper direction.
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable, opposite
hook, with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Place taped end of cable into hole in cable drum, as shown below. Use 3/8-16NC x ½ lg. Hex. Soc. drive
setscrew (part of 234165 “Y” drum assembly. & 234166 “STD.” drum assembly.) to secure cable to drum.
3. Carefully run winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on end of cable, spool all the cable onto the
cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
After installing cable, check freespool operation. Disengage clutch and pull on cable at a walking speed. If cable
“Birdnests”, loosen jam nut (item #27) and turn nylon screw (item #22)
clockwise to increase drag on drum . If
cable pull is excessive loosen nylon setscrew by turning counterclockwise. Tighten jam nut when proper setting is
obtained. CAUTION: Over-tightening of jam nut may strip nylon setscrew.