Installation; General Requirements - Maxwell VWC 1000 50TDC Manual

Installation

General Requirements

Foredeck layout
Make sure that the area of deck between the windlass and the bow roller is clear of obstructions.
The bow roller should have a central groove suitable for the chain size.
Use a chain guide if necessary to prevent the chain from running against the deckplate and potentially
causing damage to the windlass.
Anchor and chain considerations
When purchasing an anchor, make sure it fits into the bow roller and is self-launching.
Use a swivel between the anchor and the chain to prevent the line from twisting as the anchor is raised or
lowered.
To prevent build up of chain on deck causing possible damage, the bow roller must allow the anchor to
free fall immediately when the anchor is deployed.
Make sure that at least three links of chain are exposed when the anchor is docked.
The chain must gravity feed into the locker. If the chain outlet cannot be positioned directly over the
locker, heavy wall flexible plastic pipe can be used to direct the chain to the required area. It is important
that the chain slips through easily, completely unaided. It may be necessary to provide the pipe with a
bell mouth or to bell mouth the entrance to the chain outlet from the locker to assist the free flow of the
chain from the locker.
NOTE: Make sure you securely fasten the end of the chain to the boat.
Required clearances
Ideally the outlet for the chain should be directly over the chain locker. The chain should have at least
300mm (1ft) clear fall to allow the chain to straighten before passing through the windlass.
Position the windlass clear of pulpit, lifelines and bulwark so that there is room to swing the Clutch Lever.
Refer to Figures on page 27 and 28 for overall dimensions
The chain locker must be of such a size that the chain will heap up and feed out naturally without fouling
the windlass motor.
Allow access for conveniently connecting the supply lines under deck after the windlass is bolted in
position.
It should be noted that the gearbox can be indexed at different positions in relation to the deck plate. Be
sure to select the most convenient position and allow for the best run for the chain to clear the motor.
Aligning the windlass
"UP" is the clockwise rotation when looking down on the windlass.
The windlass must be positioned to allow the chain to have a clear run from the bow roller to the
chainwheel.
The deck plate should be mounted pointing in the direction of the incoming chain and with the left hand
side parallel to the line of the incoming chain. This arrangement allows the chain to have maximum
engagement with the chainwheel.
The bow roller should have a vertical groove to suit the profile of the chain. This will align the chain so
that it enters the chainwheel without twisting.
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