Manual

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
This manual contains useful ideas in obtaining the most effi cient operation from your Ramsey
Winch, and safety procedures one needs to know before operating a Ramsey Winch.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Ramsey Winches are designed and built to exacting specifi cations. 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 fi ll 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 war-
ranty claims. Refer to back page for limited warranty.
*These specifi cations are based on recommended 1/4” diameter
extra improved plow steel wire rope.
**5th Layer does not conform to SAE J706
NOTE: The rated line pulls shown are for the winch only. Consult the wire rope manufacturer for wire
rope ratings.
Rated Line Pull 1st Layer (Lbs.)................................................................................................3,000
(Kgs.)................................................................................................1,360
Total Gear Reduction: All Models...........................................................................................298:1
Weight: DC-7 ......................................................................................................70 Lbs.(32 Kgs.)
DCX-7 ....................................................................................................75 Lbs. (34 Kg
s.)
DC-78 ....................................................................................................60 Lbs. (27 Kgs.)
DCX-78 ..................................................................................................65 Lbs. (29 Kgs.)
MAXIMUM GEAR BOX OIL TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED................................................................250
0
F.
Layer of Cable 2 3 4 5**
Rated Line Pull Lbs. 2,600 2,300 2,000 1,800
per layer Kgs. 1,170 990 900 810
*DC-7/78 Drum Cable Ft 20 35 50 70
capacity per layer M 6 10 15 21
*DCX-7/78 Drum Cable
Ft
40 65 95 125
capacity per layer M 12 19 28 38
NO LOAD 1000# LOAD 2000# LOAD 3000# LOAD
LINE SPEED FPM FPM FPM FPM
VOLTS (MPM) AMPS (MPM)
AMP
S
(MPM) AMPS (MPM) AMPS
12 17 80 12 110 8 150 7 180
ALL MODELS 24
(5.2)
.
40 (3.7)
.
60 (2.4)
.
75 (2.0)
.
90
4
1
3,000
1,350
10
3
15
SPECIFICATIONS: Conforms to SAE J706
RAMSEY ELECTRICAL WINCH MODEL DC-7 SERIES
6
180
5
4
3
2
1
0
270 360
MINUTES
AMPS
90 120 160 190
1
2
3
4
5
0
MINUTES
AMPS
DUTY CYCLE
12 V 24 V
Winch duty cycles are shown below: