Ramsey Winch RPH-30000 for Boniface User Manual

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CABLE TENSIONER OVERHAUL

Refer to the Cable Tensioner Parts Diagram on the following page for the assembly of the Cable Tensioner.
The cable tensioner requires an independent, adjustable air supply of between 50 and 90 PSI. Do not operate the
winch with the tensioner energized against a bare drum. The winch should only be operated with at least one
wrap of cable around the drum with the tensioner energized.

1. To remove the air tensioner from the winch, disconnect the air supply from the tensioner. Remove the capscrews

(item #8), lockwashers (item #11) and nuts (item #9) that mount the tensioner to the winch frame.
Disassemble the tensioner as shown on the following page and remove any parts that are worn.

2. Re-assemble the tensioner assembly. Mount the tensioner to the winch frame, placing the spacers (item #4)

between the tensioner bracket and the winch frame. Center the tensioner bar (item #2) between the drum flanges
using a tape measure or scale. Tighten the mounting bolts to 75 ft-lbs. of torque.

3. Install the cable on the drum. After a few wraps of the cable are wound onto the drum, connect the air supply to

the tee fitting (item #14) to energize the tensioner against the drum. As the cable winds onto the drum, watch
the tensioner to ensure that it moves freely and does not touch either drum flange.

4. Adjust the air supply until the cable does not “bird nest” when it is freespooling.