Ramsey Winch Omega 8 Operating And Maintenance Manual Download Page 3

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Introduction ..................................................................................

Specifications ................................................................................

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

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

Cable Installation - Set Screw ..........................................................

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

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

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................

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

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Omega 8

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Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...h 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 i...

Page 3: ...3 Hydraulic System Layout and Winch Mounting 4 Bolt Length Warning 5 Cable Installation Set Screw 6 Hydraulic Winch Operation 7 Hydraulic Winch Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting Guide 9 Dimensional Drawi...

Page 4: ...re 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 o...

Page 5: ...Performance Table Omega 8 000 Performance Charts Omega 8 000 Specifications 2 Omega 8 3...

Page 6: ...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 a...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...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 Pu...

Page 10: ...s 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 handl...

Page 11: ...drum 1 Disengage clutch 2 Check the mounting Verify it s square Brake Will Not Hold 1 Brake damaged 1 Inspect and replace brake Load Drifts 1 Worn brake 1 Overhaul the brake assembly Cable Birdnests...

Page 12: ...9 Dimensional Drawing Omega 8 10...

Page 13: ...sused neglected or which has not been installed correctly RAMSEY WINCH shall in no event be liable for special or consequential damages RAMSEY WINCH makes no warranty in respect to accessories such as...