Ramsey Winch HD-234 (JERR-DAN) {CURRENT} - Manual (Page 4)

RAMSEY WINCH MODEL HD-234 RAM-LOK ®
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
This manual contains useful ideas in obtaining the most efficient operation from
your Ramsey Winch, and safety procedures one needs to know before operating a
Ramsey Winch.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Great care and
skill go into every winch we make. If the need should arise, warranty procedure is
outlined on the back of your self-addressed postage paid warranty card. Please
read and fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to Ramsey Winch
Company. If you have any problems with your winch, please follow instructions for
prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS: CONFORMS TO SAE J706
NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope
manufacturer for wire rope ratings.
Rated Line Pull (lbs.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000
(kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,620
Gear Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34:1
Weight (without cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110lbs. (50 kg)
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4
*Rated line pull lbs. 8,000 6,700 5,700 5,000
per layer kg 3,620 3,030 2,610 2,290
*Cable capacity ft. 25 60 95 140
m 8 18 30 43
*Line speed FPM 28 34 39 44
(at 15 GPM) MPM 8,6 10,1 11,7 13,4
*These specifications are based on recommended wire rope of 3/8 inch diameter extra
improved plow steel or equivalent.
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WARNINGS
CLUTCH MUST BE TOTALLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCHING OPERATION.
DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.
STAY OUT FROM UNDER AND AWAY FROM RAISED LOADS.
STAND CLEAR OF CABLE WHILE PULLING. DO NOT TRY TO GUIDE CABLE.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LINE PULL RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE.
DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT PEOPLE.
A MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE
LOAD. CABLE SETSCREW IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.
DO NOT USE WINCH AS A TIE DOWN. DO NOT MAINTAIN LOAD ON WINCH CABLE DURING TRAN-
SIT.