Ramsey Winch RE8000 Owner's Manual

Ramsey Winch RE8000 Owner's Manual

Front mount electric winches
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RE8000
RE1000
RE12000
CONGRATULATIONS
You have purchased the fi nest winch available in its
service class. It features a strong worm and gear
drive to provide load-reversing protection. An exclu-
sive semi-automatic RAM-LOK clutch disengages
for free spooling and is spring loaded for positive
engagement. 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 improper1y used. At
the same time, there are easier and faster ways
for getting the job done if certain precautions are
taken fi rst.
Please read this manual carefully. It
contains useful ideas in obtaining the most effi cient
operation from your Ramsey Winch and safety pro-
cedures you need to know before beginning use.
CAUTION:
Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of
winch. See
Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER'S MANUAL Front
Mount Electric Winches
Model RE 12,000X
When you follow our guidelines for opera-
tion 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.
Please Note: Ramsey RE 8000, RE 10,000
and RE 12,000 Series 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 infor-
mation.
safety precautions.
Model RE 8,000
Model RE 10,000
Model RE 12,000
RE 8000
LAYER OF CABLE
1
2
3
8,000
6,800
6,000
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
3,620
3,080
2,710
(KGS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
20
50
80
5/16 DIA.
(M)*
6
15
24
2,000
4,000
LINE PULL
(LBS)
0
(KGS)
900
1,810
0
20
9.5
7
12V-LINE SPEED
FPM
MPM
6.1
2.9
2.1
90
170
235
AMP DRAW
12V
15
24V-LINE SPEED
FPM
7.5
5.5
MPM
4.5
2.2
1.6
105
AMP DRAW
24V
36
75
RE 10,000
LAYER OF CABLE
1
2
10,000
8,300
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
4,530
3,750
(KGS)
20
40
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
6
12
3/8 DIA.
(M)*
0
2,000
4,000
LINE PULL
(LBS)
(KGS)
1,810
0
900
16
8.6
6.5
12V-LINE SPEED
FPM
2.6
4.9
2.0
MPM
AMP DRAW
12V
80
150
200
14
7
5
24V-LINE SPEED
FPM
2.1
4.2
1.5
MPM
AMP DRAW
24V
50
85
30
RE 12,000/12,000X
LAYER OF CABLE
1
2
12,000
10,000
RATED LINE
LBS
5,430
4,530
PULL PER LAYER KGS
CUMULATIVE CABLE
(ft.)*
RE 12,000
20
40
CAPACITY PER LAYER (M) *
6
12
(3/8" DIA. WIRE ROPE)
25
60
CUMULATIVE CABLE
(ft.)*
RE 12,000X
CAPACITY PER LAYER (M) *
7
18
(3/8" DIA. WIRE ROPE)
2,000
4,000
6,000
0
LINE PULL
(LBS)
900
1,810
2,710
FIRST LAYER
(KGS)
0
5.5
16
8.6
5.3
12V-LINE SPEED
FPM
FIRST LAYER
MPM
4.9
2.6
2.0
1.6
AMP DRAW
12V
80
150
200
250
5
14
7
4
24V-LINE SPEED
FPM
FIRST LAYER
MPM
4.2
2.1
1.5
1.2
AMP DRAW
24V
30
50
85
110
4
5
5,300
4,800
2,400
2,170
120
150
36
45
8,000
6,000
3,620
2,710
5.3
4.3
1.6
1.3
305
370
4
3
1.2
0.9
140
170
3
4
7,200
6,300
3,260
2,850
70
100
21
30
6,000
8,000
10,000
3,620
4,530
2,710
5.3
4.4
3.8
1.6
1.3
1.2
250
290
335
4
3.5
2.5
1.2
1
0.7
110
135
160
3
4
8,600
7,500
3,890
3,390
70
100
21
30
95
125
28
38
8,000
10,000
12,000
3,620
4,530
5,430
4.4
3.8
3.3
1.3
1.2
1
290
335
380
3.5
2.5
2
1
0.7
0.6
135
160
190
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Summary of Contents for Ramsey Winch RE8000

  • Page 1 When you follow our guidelines for opera- You have purchased the fi nest winch available in its tion your Ramsey Winch will give you many service class. It features a strong worm and gear years of satisfying service. Thank you for drive to provide load-reversing protection.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ......Tips For Safe Operation ......Techniques of Operation ......Cable Installation ......Operating Instructions ......Electrical Connections and Operations ..Lubrication/ ......Troubleshooting Guide ......Winch Exploded Views and Parts List RE 8,000 ......RE 10,000 ......
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Do to the winch should only be made by not allow the cable to slip through Ramsey Winch Company. your hand and do not approach I. Keep the duration of your pulls the winch too closely. Turn off the as short as possible.
  • Page 4: Tips For Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION TIPS Tips for Safe Operation Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as o not underestimate the potential danger in much line as you can for heavy pulls. winching operations.
  • Page 5: Techniques Of Operation

    TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION Techniques of Operation Your winch will not only pull you up or ease The best way to get acquainted with how your you down a steep grade, it will also pull another winch operates is to make a few test runs vehicle or a load while your vehicle is anchored in before you actually need to use it.
  • Page 6 WINCH INSTALLATION / ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Installation Substitution of attaching hardware items (bolts, nuts, or washers) different from Winches shown in this owner’s manual are those supplied with your winch mounting solely and exclusively designed for vehicle kit can lead to failure causing damage or mounted, non-industrial applications.
  • Page 7: Cable Installation

    CABLE INSTALLATION / OPERATING / MAINTENANCE This ground is required to insure a suf- To disengage the clutch, run the winch in the fi cient ground to operate the solenoid reverse (“reel out”) direction until the load assembly (see diagram below). A good is off the cable and the cable drum stops electrical ground is required for proper turning.
  • Page 8: Electrical Connections And Operations

    MAINTENANCE (continued) Spool the cable properly on the drum when storing between each usage. Check the oil level in the gear boxes every six months. At the same time, check electrical connections and mounting bolts - tighten if necessary. Corrosion on electrical connections will reduce performance or may cause a short. Clean all connections, especially in remote switch receptacle.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide

    Ramsey Electric Winches Troubleshooting Guide CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION MOTOR RUNS IN ONE (1) Inoperative solenoid or stuck solenoid (1) Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil DIRECTION ONLY terminal (it should make an audible click when energized). (2) Inoperative remote control switch (2) Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o'clock.
  • Page 10: Winch Exploded Views And Parts List Re 8,000

    RE 8000 EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 11: Re 8,000

    RE 8000 PARTS LIST...
  • Page 12: Re 10,000

    RE 10000 EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 13: Re 10,000

    RE 10000 PARTS LIST...
  • Page 14 RE 120000 EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 15 RE 120000 PARTS LIST...
  • Page 16: Solenoid Parts Lisvfairleads & Switch

    SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST Item Qty. Part Req'd Descrip on 280009 Cable-Bolt Ass'y.-24V 280013 Cable-Bolt Ass'y.-12V 289077 Wire Ass'y.-24V 289169 Wire Ass'y.-12V 289091 Wire Ass'y. 364001 Strap 364002 Strap 408035 Solenoid Bracket 416216 Screw 416227 Screw 418004 418022 Nut 5/16-18NC Hx. Reg. 418140 Flat Washer #10 418163...
  • Page 17: Accessory Information

    SOLENOID TEST PROCEDURE Steps to follow when testing current fl ow through DC solenoids. It should be noted that when testing a 12 volt or 24 volt solenoid, the DC motor and battery must be of the same voltage. To test the solenoids: (See Figure 1). 1.
  • Page 18 TEST PROCEDURE for MOTOR The Ramsey Winch motor is a 4 pole, 4 coil NOTE: Always attach battery wire solidly series wound 12 volt or 24 volt DC motor. to motor terminals. Make and break the The 4 pole, 4 coil feature provides high connection of the negative (-) battery termi- torque at low speeds.
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    If you have problems with your winch, please follow instructions for proper service on all warranty claims. Ramsey Winch offers a limited lifetime warranty for Some states do not allow the above exclusions or each new Ramsey consumer/RV winch against manu-...

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