Ramsey Winch Omega 8 Istruzioni operative

Operating and Maintenance Manual

Omega 8

Hydraulic Winch

Mailing Address:

P. O . Box 58151

Tulsa, OK 74158

Phone: (918) 438-2760

Fax: (918) 438-6688

www.ramseyindustries.com

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS.

CAUTION

English

OM 914319

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Congratulations!

You have purchased the finest winch available in its service class. It features

a reliable single stage planetary gear set which transmits torque from a

geroler type hydraulic motor. A safe positive clutch allows free spooling for

quick cable deployment. An automatic load holding brake is designed to hold

the full rated capacity of the winch. 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 efficient operation from your

Ramsey Winch and safety procedures 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.

Introduction .................................................................................. 2

Specifications ................................................................................ 3

Hydraulic System Layout and Winch Mounting .................................... 4

Bolt Length Warning …..................................................................... 5

CableInstallation -Set Screw .......................................................... 6

Hydraulic Winch Operation ............................................................... 7

Hydraulic Winch Maintenance ................................................. ......... 8

Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................... 9

Dimensional Drawing...................................................................... 10

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Table of Contents

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Please read this manual carefully. This manual contains information to obtain the most efficient

operation from your Ramsey Winch and safety procedures you need to know before operating a

Ramsey Winch. Do not operate this winch until you have carefully read and understand the entire

manual.

Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifications. Great care and skill go into

every winch we make. Refer to the last page for information on the Ramsey Winch limited

warranty.

At the time of publishing, this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Ramsey Winch

reserves the right to change any or all items, components and parts, necessary for any reason.

This right does not obligate Ramsey Winch to immediately update the manual. If in doubt, please

call your local Ramsey Winch distributor for the most up-to-date information.

Warnings

Ensure that the clutch is fully engaged before starting the winching

operation.

Do not start the winch motor before engaging the clutch.

Do not disengage the clutch under load.

Do not allow personnel under or near the raised load.

Do not try to guide the cable during apull. Stand clear of the cable.

Do not exceed the maximum line pull ratings shown in specifications.

Do not use the winch to lift, support, or otherwise transport people.

Always maintain a minimum of five wraps of cable around the drum. This is

necessary to hold the load. The cable anchor is not designed to hold the

load.

In car carrier applications, after pulling the vehicle onto the carrier, secure

the vehicle to the carrier bed. Do not maintain load on winch cable while

transporting the vehicle. Do not use the 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.

Do not allow the load to shift or jerk.

1Introduction

WARNING

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Performance Table (Omega 8,000)

Performance Charts (Omega 8,000)

Specifications 2

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Winch Mounting

It is important to mount the winch securely so the three major sections (the motor end, the cable

drum, and the gear housing end) are properly aligned. Excessive bushing wear and difficulty

freespooling are usually symptoms of misalignment.

If the winch is mid-mounted, attach at least one tie-plate to the mounting feet at the bottom of

the winch to maintain alignment. If the winch is foot mounted, attach at least one tie-plate at the

midpoint to maintain alignment. It is always preferred to use both tie-plates in the final installed

configuration.

Contact your local RAMSEY WINCH distributor or RAMSEY WINCH customer service for the

recommended mounting kit. The mounting kit will allow the winch to be mounted in upright or

midmount applications and meets the criteria of serving as asolid and true mounting surface.

If not using the RAMSEY WINCH mounting kit, or a RAMSEY WINCH mounting kit is not available,

use the mounting hole patterns described in the Dimensional drawings. The mounting surface must

be flat within 0.015 in. and sufficiently stiff to resist flexing.

If angles or a steel plate are used in mounting the winch, attach the

provided tie plates to the remaining mounting pads to the either the side or

foot.

Hydraulic System Layout

NOTICE

3Hydraulic System Layout and Winch Mounting

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Bolt Length Warning 4

Caution:

If longer bolts (minimum grade 8.8) are substituted to mount winch or to mount a roller guide

at side mount pads, bolt length must be such as to allow a maximum of 0.5 inch thread length

engagement in the tapped holes in sides of each end bearing. Use of longer bolts will damage

the winch and prevent free spool of the drum.

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An “A” or “B” decal on the motor end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. If the

decal is damaged or unreadable, contact Customer Service for addition information.

1. Unwind the cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap the end of

the cable opposite of the hook with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.

2. Place the taped end of the cable into the hole in cable drum. Use the 3/8-16 NC x 1/2” long hex

socket drive setscrew to secure the cable to the drum. The setscrew is included with the drum

assembly.

3. Carefully run the winch in the “reel-in” direction. Keeping tension on the end of the cable, spool

all the cable onto the cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.

4. With the cable installed, check the freespool operation. Disengage the clutch and pull on the

cable at a walking speed. If the cable “birdnests,” loosen the jam nut and turn the capscrew

clockwise to increase drag on the drum. If the cable pull is excessive, loosen the capscrew by

turning counterclockwise. Tighten the jam nut when the proper setting is obtained.

5Cable Installation –Set Screw

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Familiarize yourself with winch by making test runs before the first pull. Plan your test in advance.

You hear your winch as well as see it operate; learn to recognize the sounds of a light steady pull,

a heavy pull, and sounds caused by load jerking or shifting. Gain confidence in operating your

winch and its use will become second nature with you.

The uneven spooling of cable while pulling a load is not a problem unless there is a cable pileup on

one end of the drum. If this happens, reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor

point closer to the center of the vehicle. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind to neatly

lay the cable.

Do not disengage clutch under load.

Clutch must be fully engaged before operating under load.

Manual Clutch Operation

To disengage the clutch:

1. Run the winch in the “cable out” direction until the load is off the cable.

2. Pull the handle out and rotate 90°.

3. With the handle in the “DISENGAGED” position the cable can now be free-spooled from the

drum.

To engage the clutch:

1. Pull the handle out and rotate 90°and release the handle.

2. Run the winch in reverse until the clutch handle snaps fully into the “ENGAGED” position and

the drum begins to rotate.

3. Do not attempt to pull aload unless the handle is fully at the “ENGAGED” position.

4. Do not force the handle or hammer the handle to engage.

Air Clutch Operation

To disengage the clutch:

1. Run the winch in the reverse (reel out) direction until the load is off the cable.

2. Apply air pressure to the 0.125-27 NPT port. 80 PSI (min.) 150 PSI (max.). Pressure must not

exceed 150 PSI.

To engage the clutch:

1. Remove air pressure from the cylinder (a return spring engages the plunger).

2. Run the winch in reverse until the clutch engages and the drum begins to rotate. Do not

attempt to pull a load with the clutch not engaged.

WARNING

HydraulicWinch Operation 6

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Maintenance

1. Inspect the cable for damage and lubricate frequently. If the cable becomes frayed with broken

strands, replace immediately.

2. When respooling cable, avoid letting cable pile up to one side in order to avoid possible damage

to tensioner.

3. Check that the clutch is fully engaging. See OPERATION instructions for the appropriate clutch

shifter.

FOR MANUAL CLUTCH ONLY: Monthly, disengage clutch, put several drops of oil on the clutch

handle shaft and work clutch handle IN and OUT several times to

lubricate inside the shifter assembly.

4. Check to see that the drum cable does not overrun (“birdnest”) when freespooling.

Contact Ramsey Winch for detailed instructions regarding how to adjust the drag

brake.

7HydraulicWinch Maintenance

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