Ramsey Winch RE 8000 Owner's Manual

Ramsey performance data is compiled from actual winch testing.
Congratulations
You have purchased the finest winch available in its service
class. It features a strong worm and gear drive to provide
load reversing protection.
RAM-LOK TM 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 improperly used. At the same time,
there are easier and faster ways for getting the job done if
certain precautions are taken first. Please read this manual
carefully. It contains useful ideas in obtaining the most effi-
cient operation from your Ramsey Winch and safety proce-
dures you need to know before beginning use. When you
follow our guidelines for operation, 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.
CAUTION: Read and understand this manual before installation and operation of winch. See Safety Precautions.
An exclusive semi-automatic
LAYER OF CABLE
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED FIRST LAYER
AMP DRAW FIRST LAYER
LAYER OF CABLE
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED FIRST LAYER
AMP DRAW FIRST LAYER
LAYER OF CABLE
RATED LINE PULL PER LAYER (LBS)
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
CABLE CAPACITY PER LAYER (FT)*
LINE PULL FIRST LAYER
LINE SPEED FIRST LAYER
AMP DRAW FIRST LAYER
*DEPENDS ON WIRE ROPE BEING UNIFORMLY WOUND ONTO DRUM.
Contents
Safety Precautions
Tips for Safe Operation
Techniques of Operation
Installation
Operating Instructions
Electrical Connections/Operations
Lubrication/Cable Installation
Trouble Shooting Guide
Winch Parts List
Solenoid Parts List/Fairleads/Switch
Warranty
Please Note: Ramsey RE 8000, RE 10,000 and RE 12,000 series winch-
es 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
additional information.
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Ramsey Winch Company
OWNER'S MANUAL
Front Mount Electric Winches
Model RE 8,000
Model RE 10,000
Model RE 12,000
Model RE 12,000X
RE 8000
1 2 3
8,000 6,800 6,000
3,620 3,080 2,710
(KGS)
80
20 50
6 24
15
5/16 DIA. (M)*
2,000
4,000
0
(LBS)
0 900 1,810
(KGS)
7.5
15 5.5
FPM
MPM
2.2
4.5 1.6
73 215
155
12V
105
36 75
24V
RE 10,000
1 2
10,000 8,300
4,530 3,750
(KGS)
20
40
6
12
3/8 DIA. (M)*
2,000 4,000
0
(LBS)
1,810
(KGS) 0 900
7
14 5
FPM
MPM
2.1
4.2 1.5
70 180
110
12V
30 85
50
24V
RE 12,000/12,000X
1 2
12,000 10,000
(KGS) 5,430 4,530
RE 12,000
20
40
3/8 DIA. (M)* 6
12
RE 12,000X
25 60
7
3/8 DIA. (M)* 18
4,000
2,000 6,000
0
(LBS)
1,810
0 900 2,710
(KGS)
5
14 7 4
FPM
MPM
4.2 2.1 1.5 1.2
230
70 110 180
12V
30 50 110
85
24V
4 5
5,300 4,800
2,400 2,170
120 150
36 45
8,000
6,000
3,620
2,710
4 3
1.2 0.9
285 345
140 170
3 4
7,200
6,300
3,260
2,850
70 100
21 30
8,000 10,000
6,000
3,620 4,530
2,710
4 3.5 2.5
1.2 1 0.7
230 280 330
110 135 160
3 4
8,600 7,500
3,890 3,390
70 100
21 30
95
125
28 38
10,000 12,000
8,000
4,530 5,430
3,620
3.5 2.5 2
1 0.7 0.6
280 330 390
135 160 190
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