Ramsey Winch HD-P8000 914184-0209 - Manual (Page 4)

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CABLE INSTALLATION
An “A” or “B” decal on the clutch end bearing indicates the spooling direction of the cable. Also, a letter “A” or “B” is
stamped in the end bearing on the clutch end indicating rotation direction. If the decal is damaged or unreadable,
contact Customer Service for additional instructions to determine proper direction. To reverse the rotation direc-
tion, exchange positions of the cartridge and plug shown below.
1. Unwind cable by rolling it out along the ground to prevent kinking. Securely wrap end of cable, opposite hook,
with plastic or similar tape to prevent fraying.
2. Insert the end of the cable through roller fairlead.
3. Place taped end of cable under tensioner plate and into hole in cable drum. Use the 3/8-16NC x 1/2” long hex
socket drive setscrew (included with drum assembly) to secure cable to drum.
4. Carefully run winch in the "reel-in" direction. Wind about 5 wraps of cable onto the drum and stop. Using a ham-
mer tap these five wraps tightly over against the cable anchor flange of the drum. Spool all the cable onto the
cable drum, taking care to form neatly wrapped layers.
After installing cable, check freespool operation. Disengage clutch and pull on cable at a walking speed. If cable
“birdnests”, loosen jam nut (item #20) and turn nylon setscrew (item #17) clockwise to increase drag on drum. If
cable pull is excessive, loosen nylon setscrew by turning counterclockwise. Tighten jam nut when proper setting is
obtained. CAUTION: OVER-TIGHTENING OF JAM NUT MAY STRIP NYLON SETSCREW.
(REEL IN) RAISE INLET
"A" ROTATION "B" ROTATION
CABLE DRUM
ROTATION DIRECTION
CABLE DRUM
ROTATION DIRECTION
CARTRIDGE
POSITION CARTRIDGE
POSITION
PLUG
POSITION
17
20
INSERT CABLE AS SHOWN FOR "A" ROTATION
OVERWOUND APPLICATION.
(UNDERWOUND APPLICATION REQUIRES CABLE TO
COME UNDER DRUM FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION
AND INSERTED IN THIS SAME CABLE POCKET.)
INSERT CABLE AS SHOWN FOR "B" ROTATION
OVERWOUND APPLICATION.
(UNDERWOUND APPLICATION REQUIRES CABLE TO
COME UNDER DRUM FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION
AND INSERTED IN THIS SAME CABLE POCKET.)
"B" ROTATION
DIRECTION
"A" ROTATION
DIRECTION
SETSCREW
NOTE: VIEW SHOWN WITHOUT
CABLE TENSIONER FOR CLARITY.
CABLE IN DIRECTION CABLE IN DIRECTION