Ramsey Winch HD-P8000 FOR NRC - 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 free spooling are
usually symptoms of misalignment.
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n the as-installed condition, if the winch is mid-mounted, then at least one tie-plate must be attached to the mount-
ing 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.
* 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 en-
gagement 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).
Angle Mounting Kit, P/N 251006 (for Std. Drum), 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 pages 14-15 should be used. The mounting surface must be flat within .015 inch
and sufficiently stiff to resist flexing. If a steel plate is used for foot mounting, it should be .750 inch thick. For this
mounting application eight (8) 1/2-13NC x 1-1/2” long grade 5 capscrews with lockwashers will be needed to mount
winch. Capscrews should be tightened to 55 ft-lb (75 Nm) torque.
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.
MOTOR END CABLE DRUM
GEAR HOUSING END
TIEPLATE AT SIDE LOCATION
TIEPLATE AT FOOT (BASE) LOCATION
SEE BOLT LENGTH
CAUTION BELOW *
FOOT MOUNT
MID MOUNT