Servicing Schedule - Lewmar CPX0- 500W Product Manual

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7- Servicing
⚠ WARNING! Isolate the windlass
using circuit breaker/isolator

7.1 Servicing schedule

The service period is determined by the frequency of use. Professional user will need to carry out these opera-
tions more often than the weekend user. Before commencing any work on this or any other electrical product,
isolate from the power source.
Bedding in period:
When new there are some areas that will need frequent checking. If no movement is found they can be inspected
less often.
• Examine all electrical connections, to make sure they are sound and corrosion hasn't set in.
Tighten if necessary and protect if required.
• Check mounting studs are firmly clamped and tighten if required.
After use:
• Wash down the windlass using fresh water.
• Ensure rode is at least 12" (300mm) below the
windlass
Annually or more often if frequent user:
• Examine all electrical connections, to make sure
they are sound and corrosion hasn't set in. Tighten if
necessary and protect if required.
• Check mounting studs are firmly clamped and
tighten if required.
• Check rode and splice for wear.
• Check gypsy as it is a high wear item (For service
and replacement see §7.2)
7.2 Gypsy replacement/service
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1. Remove chain pipe cover screws using 5 mm Allen
key.
2. Place lever into gypsy drive cap, rotate anti-clock-
wise and remove.
3. Remove drive washer.
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⚠ WARNING! Ensure rode is adequately
secured to an independent strong point
• Check anchor locker drain
• Check rode and splice for wear.
• Check motor is dry and free of rust
• Check motor/gearbox for corrosion, clean and repaint
with a suitable marine grade oil based enamel paint.
• Remove electric motor cover and blow dust away
from brushes using foot pump or similar taking care
not to breathe any dust.
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4. Pull control arm back to clear gypsy and remove
gypsy assembly.
Wash with clean water - DO NOT JET WASH.
5. Assemble in reverse order. When reassembling
the drive washer and gypsy, add a small smear
of grease to the contact surfaces. Lightly grease
thread at top of mainshaft, and chain pipe cover
screws'
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