Ramsey Winch RPH 12,000, Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

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RAMSEY HYDRAULIC PLANETARY WINCH MODEL RPH 12,000

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

This manual contains useful ideas for obtaining the most efficient operation from your Ramsey 
Winch, and safety procedures one needs to know before operating a Ramsey Winch.  Do not 
operate this winch until you have carefully read and understand the "WARNING" and 
"OPERATION" sections of this manual. 
 
WARRANTY INFORMATION 
Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications.  Great care and skill go into 
every winch we make.  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. 
 
SPECIFICATIONS*       
 

NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer  for  wire rope ratings.

WARNINGS:

CLUTCH MUST BE FULLY ENGAGED BEFORE STARTING THE WINCH.

DO NOT DISENGAGE CLUTCH UNDER LOAD.

DO NOT LEAVE CLUTCH ENGAGED WHEN WINCH IS NOT IN USE.

STAY OUT FROM UNDER AND AWAY FROM RAISED LOADS.

STAND CLEAR OF CABLE WHILE PULLING.   DO NOT TRY TO GUIDE CABLE.

DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LINE PULL RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE.

DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT,  SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT PERSONNEL.

A  MINIMUM OF 5 WRAPS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM BARREL IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE LOAD.  
CABLE  CLAMP (SETSCREW) IS  NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD LOAD.

IN CAR CARRIER APPLICATIONS, AFTER PULLING VEHICLE ON CARRIER, BE SURE TO SECURE VEHICLE 
TO CARRIER BED.  DO NOT MAINTAIN LOAD ON WINCH CABLE WHILE TRANSPORTING VEHICLE.  DO 
NOT USE WINCH AS A TIE DOWN.

WHEN PULLING A HEAVY LOAD PLACE A BLANKET, JACKET, OR TARPAULIN OVER THE CABLE FIVE OR 
SIX FEET FROM THE HOOK.

AVOID CONDITIONS WHERE LOAD SHIFTS OR JERKS OCCUR, AS THEY MAY INDICATE A DANGEROUS 
SITUATION.