Ramsey Winch PATRIOT 15000 W/THERMAL PROTECTION - Manual

* DEPENDS ON 7/16” (11mm) DIA. CABLE BEING
UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM
Ramsey Winch Company
OWNERS MANUAL
FRONT MOUNTELECTRIC WINCH
Model Patriot 15000
12V & 24V
With Motor Thermal Protection
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. It features a highly efficient 3 stage planetary gear set
which transmits torque from a series wound D.C. motor. A safe
positive clutch allows free spooling for quick cable deployment.
An automatic load holding brake is designed to hold the full rated
capacity of the winch. It was designed and manufactured to
provide you with the utmost in utility. As with any device that
combines power and movement in its use, there are dangers if
improperly used. At the same time, there are easier and faster
ways for getting the job done if certain precautions are taken first.
Please read this manual carefully. It contains useful ideas in
obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey Winch
and safety procedures you need to know before beginning use.
When you follow our guidlines for operation, your Ramsey Winch
will give you many years of satisfying service. Thank you for
choosing Ramsey. You will be glad you have one working for
you.
Contents
Performance Specifications ........................................ Front Cover
Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 2
Tips for Safe Operation ............................................................... 2
Techniques of Operation ............................................................. 3
Installation ................................................................................... 4
Operating Instructions ................................................................. 6
Electrical Connections and Operation.......................................... 6
Maintenance ................................................................................ 6
Trouble Shooting Guide............................................................... 7
Winch Parts List...................................................................... 8-10
Warranty .....................................................................Back Cover
Please Note:
Ramsey Patriot 15000™ winches are designed for front
mount vehicle use. The winches are not designed for and should not
be used in industrial applications (car haulers/carriers, wreckers,
hoisting, etc.), and Ramsey does not warrant them to be suitable for
such use. Ramsey makes a separate, complete line of winches for
industrial/commercial use. Please contact the factory for further
information.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.
PATRIOT 15000
LAYER OF CABLE 1 2 3 4
(LBS) 15,000 12,200 10,300 9,000 RATED LINE PULL
PER LAYER
(KGS) 6,800 5,530 4,670 4,080
(FT)* 15 35 60 90
CUMULATIVE CABLE
CAPACITY PER LAYER
(M)* 4.5 10.5 18 27
(LBS) 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 15,000
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
(KGS)
NO
LOAD 900 1,810 2,720 3,620 4,530 5,440 6,800
FPM 24.9 15 10.8 8.7 7.2 6 5.4 3.9 LINE SPEED
FIRST LAYER (12 V)
MPM 7.6 4.6 3.3 2.7 2.2 1.8 1.6 1.2
FPM 23.7 16.2 11.6 9.9 8.2 7.1 6.1 4.4
LINE SPEED
FIRST LAYER (24V)
MPM 7.2 4.9 3.5 3 2.5 2.2 1.9 1.3
12V 95 160 210
260 310 360 405 460
AMP DRAW
24V 40 70 100 120 145 170 195 250