Ramsey Winch RPH-30000T-117 - Manual (Page 5)

PERFORMANCE CHARTS
CLUTCH OPERATION
1. Move the clutch control valve to the "clutch-engaged" position.
2. Anytime the temperature is below freezing, run motor in the "cable out" direction only until the drum
starts to turn.
2a. In extreme cold temperatures (below 0o F/-18o C), pull out on the cable by hand only until
the drum starts to turn.
3. Wait at least 3 seconds for the clutch to fully engage, after which the winch is ready to winch in the
cable.
WARNING: Do not attempt to engage the clutch by first running the winch motor and then moving the
clutch control valve to the "clutch-engaged" position while the motor is running. Do not start picking up
the load at the same time the clutch is being engaged.
To disengage clutch:
1.
Run the winch in the "cable out" direction until the load is off the cable.
2. Move the clutch control valve to the "clutch-disengaged" position.
3. The cable may now be pulled off by hand.
2 SPEED OPERATIONS
Application of 12V or 24V DC, depending on your model, to the 2 speed selector valve will shift the
motor to high speed/low torque mode.
WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE SPEED SELECTOR WHEN WINCH IS IN OPERATION. DAMAGE TO
THE DRIVE TRAIN AND/OR MOTOR MAY RESULT.
WINCH OPERATION
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you actually use it.
Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Get to recognize the
sounds of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Gain confidence in
operating your winch and its use will become second nature with you.
The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pileup on one end of
drum. If this happens reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor point further to the center of the
vehicle. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
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