Ramsey Winch HD-P8000 Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

Ramsey Winch HD-P8000 Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

Planetary winch

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MODEL HD-P8000
PLANETARY WINCH
CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS!
OPERATING, SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 OPERATING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODEL HD-P8000 PLANETARY WINCH CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS!
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONS ................... 1 WARRANTY INFORMATION ................1 SPECIFICATIONS ................... 1 WARNINGS....................... 1 CABLE INSTALLATION ................... 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............3 TYPICAL LAYOUT ................... 3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS ................3 OPERATION ....................4 MAINTENANCE ....................4 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ................ 5 OVERHAUL INSTRUCTIONS ................
  • Page 3: Introductions

    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 your winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.
  • Page 4: Cable Installation

    CABLE INSTALLATION An “A” or “B” decal on the clutch end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. Also, a letter “A” or “B” is stamped in the end bearing on the clutch end indicating rotation direction. If the decal is damaged or unreadable, contact Customer Service for additional instructions to determine proper direction.
  • Page 5: Hydraulic System Requirements

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Refer to the performance charts below to properly match your hydraulic system to the winch performance. The charts consist of: (1) Line Pull first layer (lb.) vs. Working Pressure (PSI) (2) Line Speed, first layer (FPM) vs. flow (GPM) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MOTOR SPOOL (OPEN CENTER) CONTROL VALVE REQUIRED 2500 PSI RELIEF VALVE SETTING...
  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make test runs before you actually use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember, you hear your winch as well as see it oper- ate. Get to recognize the sounds of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION/ACTION DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE AT NO Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing to bind Check mounting. LOAD Gears damaged Inspect and replace damaged gears DRUM WILL NOT ROTATE UNDER Winch not mounted squarely, causing end bearing to bind Check mounting.
  • Page 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL HD-P8000 SERIES WINCH Take note of mounting configurations for proper mounting of parts during re- assembly. Replace all gaskets, o-rings, and seals during re-assembly. Disconnect tube (item #49) from elbow fittings (items #30) on bottom of end bearing and counterbalance valve (item #50).
  • Page 9 Remove retaining rings (items #46 and #47) with screwdriver. Remove brake parts from end bearing. NOTE POSITION OF O-RINGS AND BACKUP RINGS BEFORE REMOVAL. Examine brake discs (items #7) and stators (items #6) for signs of wear, and replace if necessary. Examine o-rings (items #35 and 36) and backup rings (items #38 and 40) in brake piston (item #8), as well as o-ring (item #37) and backup ring (item #39) in backup brake piston (item #9) for signs of wear.
  • Page 10 Remove nuts (item #66), washers (item #28), springs (item #60), and capscrews (item #55) from spring tensioner. Spring tensioner may be left partially assembled when removing capscrews (item #65). Refer to exploded views on pages 14 and 16 for all components. CAUTION: Both tensioner assembly and mounting angle (item #3) will come off at the same time when mounting angle capscrews (item #65) are removed.
  • Page 11 Generously apply grease (MOBILITH SHC 007) to teeth of ring gear (item #32), teeth of planet gears in drum (item #1), and to bushing (item #14) in gear housing end bearing. Apply a small amount of grease to base of bushing (item #15) on motor end bearing. Apply grease to teeth of output sun gear (item #10) and input shaft (item #13).
  • Page 12 Set winch with gear housing end down on work surface. Install well-oiled o-rings and backup rings into grooves on outside of brake piston and backup brake pis- ton as shown in cross-section A-A below. Piston, backup piston, brake discs and stators must be clean and free of grease and oil. Insert brake discs (item #7) and stators (item #6) into gear end alternating, with stators first and last.
  • Page 13 Insert springs (item #48) into pockets in back of brake piston. The two empty pockets should be on op- posite sides. Install roll pin (item #42) into new motor coupling below bottom of spline teeth. Insert motor cou- pling (item #29), engaging it with the discs and the input shaft. Place gasket (item #31) on mounting surface of motor (item #34).
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    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 re-...

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