Ramsey Winch RPH-50000 LARGE FLANGE W/AIR TENSIONER (OBSOLETE) - Manual (Page 7)

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CABLE TENSIONER OPERATION
If you remove the cable entirely from the winch or this is a new installation:
The cable tensioner is not intended to be energized on a bare drum. Before applying air to the cable tensioner,
install the cable.
To adjust the free spool effort of the cable tensioner: Disengage the winch clutch and free spool some
cable off the drum. Adjust the air pressure to the cable tensioner to achieve the desired free spool effort that
also prevents “bird-nesting” of the cable.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 100 PSI AIR PRESSURE TO THE ACTUATORS. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
ACTUATORS.
NOTE: Cable Tensioner is designed to mount underwound (as shown) or overwound. If changed to overwound,
refer to view A-A on page 16 for change of counterbalance valve plug and cartridge locations.
WINCH OPERATION
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you use it. Plan your
test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch, as well as see it operate. Learn 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.
MAINTENANCE
Adhering to the following maintenance schedule will keep your winch in top condition and performing as it
should with a minimum of repair.
A. WEEKLY
1. Check the oil level and maintain it to the oil level plug. If oil is leaking out, determine location and repair.
2. Check the pressure relief plug in top of the gear housing. Be sure that it is not plugged.
3. Lubricate cable with light oil.
B. MONTHLY
1. Check the winch mounting bolts. If any are missing, replace them and securely tighten any that are
loose. Use grade 5 or better bolts.
2. Inspect the cable. If the cable has become frayed with broken strands, replace immediately.
C. ANNUALLY
1. Drain the oil from the winch annually or more often if winch is used frequently.
2. Fill the winch to the oil level plug with clean kerosene. Run the winch a few seconds with no load in the
reel in direction. Drain the kerosene from the winch.
3. Refill the winch to the oil level plug with all-purpose SAE 80W-140 gear oil.
4. Inspect tie bars and surrounding structure for cracks or deformation.