Ramsey Winch Hercules 50K Operating/Service/Maintenance Manual

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Operating/Service/Maintenance Manual
Hercules 50K
CAUTION
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 581510
Tulsa, OK
74158697
OM 914289-0918-B
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS.
Phone: (918) 438-2760
Fax: (918) 438-6688
www.ramseyindustries.com

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  • Page 1 Operating/Service/Maintenance Manual Hercules 50K OM 914289-0918-B CAUTION READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS. Mailing Address: Phone: (918) 438-2760 P.O. Box 581510 Fax: (918) 438-6688 Tulsa, OK 74158697 www.ramseyindustries.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    L.H. Standard Mounting Configuration ........R.H. High Angle Mount Dimensional View ........... L.H. High Angle Mount Dimensional View ........... R.H. Standard Mount Dimensional View ..........L.H. Standard Mount Dimensional View ..........Winch Exploded View ..............Drum Assembly ................Cable Tensioner ................HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 4 HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 5: Introduction 1

    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.
  • Page 6: Hydraulic System Requirements

    2 Hydraulic System Requirements Refer to the performance charts to properly match your hydraulic system to Hercules 50K winch performance. (1) Line pull (lbs.) first layer vs. working pressure (PSI) and (2) line speed (FPM) first layer vs. flow (GPM). Performance is based on a motor displacement of 11.9 cubic inches with 25 GPM maximum flow rate. See page 10 for motor port size. TYPICAL LAYOUT...
  • Page 7: Winch Operation 3

    SYNTHETIC ROPE NOTICE The roller tensioner must be removed to use synthetic rope. 1. Use only 12 strand (HMPE) high modulus polyurethane fiber coated synthetic rope, commonly known as Dyneema (MBS 58,000 lbs.). Maximum Winch capacity is 250 ft. of 3/4” rope. 2. Install and anchor synthetic rope as shown below. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 8: Synthetic Rope Installation

    1. Tape the end of the rope with electrical tape 2”-3” from end as shown in picture. This will aid in installing the rope through the anchor hole. 2. Run rope through anchor hole. Pull approximately 60” of rope past anchor. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 9 Synthetic Rope Installation 4 3. Spiral wrap rope around drum barrel, approximately 3 times, evenly spaced to second anchor hole. 4. Push rope into anchor hole until it is even with back side of hole. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 10 4 Synthetic Rope Installation 5. Tighten anchor set screw until it is flush with drum barrel. 6. Pull excess slack from rope until rope is tight against drum barrel. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 11 Synthetic Rope Installation 4 7. Wind rope onto drum (no load) for minimum of 8 wraps before applying load to install entire length of rope. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 12: Rope Inspection Techniques

    CONSULT ABRASION IMAGES* AND RATE AND YARNS • SHARP EDGES AND INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ABRASION LEVEL REPAIR OR SURFACES OF ROPE. EVALUATE ROPE BASED ON RETIRE • CYCLIC TENSION WEAR ITS MOST DAMAGED SECTION. Minimal strength loss (continue use) Significant strength loss (consult rope supplier) Severe strength loss (retire rope) HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 13: Maintenance 6

    CABLE DRUM WILL NOT 1. CLUTCH NOT DISENGAGED 1. CHECK AIR PRESSURE TO CLUTCH FREE-SPOOL CYLINDER: 100PSI MINIMUM REQUIRED. REFER TO PAGE 15 FOR PORT LOCATION. BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE 1. BRAKE LINE DISCONNECTED 1. CHECK BRAKE FUNCTION OR BLOCKED HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 14: Instructions For Overhaul

    1. Drain oil from gear housing cover by removing o-ring plugs #42. Remove tensioner assembly. 2. Disconnect hose #50 from elbow #43 on valve #51 and fitting #29 on brake #36. Remove motor #39 and gasket #36a by removing (2) cap screws #20. Remove valve #51, if needed, from motor by loosening (4) cap screws #14. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 15 Remove ring gear and gasket. Remove output carrier assembly. Replace if damaged or excessive wear. 4. Remove (8) cap screws #18 to remove clutch retainer plate #10 from clutch piston. Remove clutch #9. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 16 1/8” port. Remove o-rings #40 and #41 and inspect for damage or wear. 6. Remove (9) springs #49, thrust washer #25, gasket #37, output shaft #12 from gear end bearing. Replace if damaged or excessive wear. LONGEST SPLINE HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 17 8. Pull drum assembly #1 from end bearing #7. Remove quad-rings #34 from grooves in drum bushings. Remove input shaft #13 from end bearing. Examine splined ends of input shaft for signs of wear, replace if damaged. Examine drum assembly #1 for signs of wear. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 18 9. If splines inside drum are damaged, drum must be replaced. If bushings show signs of wear, replace by pressing old bushings from drum #101 and removing o-rings from grooves in drum. Place well oiled o-rings #106 into drum. Press bushings #104 into drum until flange is flush and #103 is flush against drum. 10. Remove brake assembly screws #15 attaching brake #36b to end bearing #7. Remove gasket #36d from end bearing. Take note of mounting configuration for proper mounting of parts during re-assembly. HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 19: Winch Mounting Configuration 8

    Winch Mounting Configuration 8 R.H. HIGH ANGLE MOUNTING CONFIGURATION L.H. HIGH ANGLE MOUNTING CONFIGURATION HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 20: Standard Mounting Configuration

    8 Winch Mounting Configuration R.H. STANDARD MOUNTING CONFIGURATION L.H. STANDARD MOUNTING CONFIGURATION HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 21: H. High Angle Mount Dimensional View

    R.H. High Angle Mount Dimensional View 9 HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 22: High Angle Mount Dimensional View

    9 L.H. High Angle Mount Dimensional View HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 23: H. Standard Mount Dimensional View

    R.H. Standard Mount Dimensional View 10 HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 24: Standard Mount Dimensional View

    10 L.H. Standard Mount Dimensional View HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 25: Winch Exploded View 11

    Winch Exploded View 11 HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 26 MOTOR AND GASKET BRAKE ADAPTER PLATE GASKET 442210 GASKET-GEAR BX,#14-01-045-001,IPH45 456008 RELIEF FIT-1/8-27PFT,BALL CHECK,Z/P 458126 MOTOR-HYDRAULIC, TWO SPD 2000 SERIES 11.9 CU IN DISPLACEMENT RPH35000 CL#193-0014-001 462103 O RING 2-274 MS-28775 LOW TEMP 462104 O RING 2-275 MS-28775 LOW TEMP HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 27 SPRING-QQ-W-428 TYPE I MUSIC WIRE 494140 SPRING-HDP40-50, LEE SPRING # LC085J06 509139 HOSE 4-4 90 DEG 37 DEG FLARE - 13.39 INCH 516024 VALVE, MTR CONTROL 24V 516025 VALVE, MTR CONTROL 12V 518027 THRUST DISC-.035X.922DIA/ALL PLANET 530094 SPACER-BRK DISC,20GAX7/8 D, W/438001 HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 28: Drum Assembly

    12 Drum Assembly ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 234248 DRUM ASSEMBLY-FABRICATED, SHORT, HDP 50 416072 SET SCREW-1/2-13NCX3/4LG HXSOCHD CUP 412078 BUSHING-DRUM,SAE 660 BRZ,IPH-45000 412079 BUSHING-DRUM,SAE 660BRZ,4 3/8IDX3LG 462043 O-RING-AS-568-348,3/16X4 3/4X4 3/8 HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 29: Cable Tensioner 13

    Cable Tensioner 13 HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 30 408453 BRACKET 408452 BRACKET (STANDARD) 412108 BUSHING 412178 TENSIONER BUSHING 414316 CAP SCREW-3/8 X 1-1/4 418045 NUT-3/8 418177 LOCK WASHER-3/8 420031 CAP SREW 424005 COTTER PIN 432041 FITTING-AIR 433036 AIR CYLINDER 468002 REDUCER BUSHING 494155 SPRING 518100 WASHER HERCULES 50K...
  • Page 31 Limited Warranty RAMSEY WINCH warrants each new RAMSEY WINCH to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)year from date of purchase. The obligation under this warranty, statutory or otherwise, is limited to the replacement or repair at the Manufacturer’s factory, or at a point designated by the Manufacturer, of such part that shall...
  • Page 32 HERCULES 50K...

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