Trouble Shooting Guide - Maxwell VWC 1000 50TDC Manual

Trouble Shooting Guide

Windlass does not operate when activated
• Check that the breaker/isolator panel is "On."
Check the connections to the following:
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• Check the battery condition by operating other electrical equipment.
• Check that the solenoid is working. You should hear the solenoid click when activated.
Motor is working but the chainwheel does not rotate
• Check that the clutch nut is not too loose, causing slippage.
• Check that the chainwheel is not jammed with the chain. If necessary, reverse the windlass to free
the jam.
• Check that the key between the shaft and the gearbox is installed.
• If the windlass does not rotate smoothly or there is excessive noise, the gearbox may be
damaged.
• Check the motor drive pin by unbolting the motor from the gearbox.
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Remote up/down control panel and footswitches (if fitted)
Circuit breaker/isolator panel
Reversing solenoid
Windlass motor
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