Ramsey Winch HD-P10000X - Manual (Page 4)

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WINCH MOUNTING
ESSENTIAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT OF PLANETARY WINCH COMPONENTS:
It is most important that this winch be mounted securely so that the three major sections (the motor end, the cable
drum, and the gear housing end) are properly aligned. Excessive bushing wear and difficulty in freespooling are usu-
ally symptoms of misalignment.
In the as-installed condition, if the winch is mid-mounted, then at least one tie-plate must be attached to the mounting
feet at the bottom of the winch to maintain alignment. If the winch is foot mounted then at least one tie-plate must
remain mounted at midpoint of winch to maintain alignment. It is always preferred to used BOTH tie-plates in the final
installed configuration.
Angle Mounting Kit, P/N 251006 , is recommended for maximum ease in mounting the winch. The angle kit will allow
the winch to be mounted in upright or midmount applications and will meet the criteria of serving as a solid and true
mounting surface.
When mounting the winch with other than the recommended Ramsey Angle Kit, the mounting hole patterns described
in the Dimensional drawings on page 13 should be used. The mounting surface must be flat within .015 inch and suf-
ficiently stiff to resist flexing. Winch is furnished with spacers and tie plates for side mounting. Consult Ramsey Engi-
neering for foot mounting requirements.
NOTE: If angles or a steel plate are used in mounting winch, tie-plates provided with winch are to be attached to the
remaining mounting pads, whether they be side or foot.
* CAUTION: If longer bolts (minimum grade 5) are substituted to mount winch or to mount a roller guide at the
side mount pads, bolt length must be such as to allow a minimum of .50 inch thread length engagement in the
tapped holes in side of each end bearing. Refer to page 13. Use of excessive length bolts will damage the winch
and prevent freespool of the drum. Torque bolts to 55 ft-lbs. (75 Nm).