Warnings – Ramsey Winch RPH-40000 2 SPEED W/AIR TENSIONER User Manual
Page 3
1
RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH 40,000
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. Do not operate this winch until
you have carefully read and understand the "WARNINGS" and "OPERATION" sections of this manual.
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 our winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on
all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS* (LOW SPEED MODE)
NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire rope
ratings.
WARNINGS:
CLUTCH MUST BE TOTALLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCHING OPERATION.
DO NOT START WINCH MOTOR BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH.
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 ANCHOR IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.
Rated Line Pull
(lbs.)
40,000
(Kg.)
18,100
Gear Reduction
51.35:1
Weight (without cable)
1
2
3
4
5
6
lbs.
40,000
33,500
28,800
25,300
22,500
20,300
Kg.
18,100
15,100
13,000
11,400
10,200
9,200
ft.
25
55
95
135
185
235
m
7
16
28
41
56
71
FPM
16
18.7
21
24
27
29
MPM
4.8
5.6
6.3
7.2
8.2
8.8
LAYER OF CABLE
*Rated line pull
per layer
*Cable Capacity
………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
700 lbs. (318 Kg)
……………………………………………
*Line Speed
(at 17 GPM)
* These specifications are based on recommended wire rope of .75 inch dia. extra
improved plow steel or equivalent