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Lewmar 3500 Installation Manual
Lewmar 3500 Installation Manual

Lewmar 3500 Installation Manual

Gypsy/drum windlass

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3500 Gypsy/Drum Windlass
Installation Manual
Issue B

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  • Page 1 3500 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Installation Manual Issue B...
  • Page 2: Installation

    PART 1 - ELECTRICAL ANCHOR WINDLASS INSTALLATION VERTICAL ELECTRIC MODELS Windlass Remove the anchor windlass from the packing case. Installation Ensure that you have the necessary parts required to complete your system. There are four items to position, the windlass deck unit, motor/gearbox, chain pipe (optional) and controls.
  • Page 3 Wiring The wiring of you unit and switch controls are shown in the diagrams at the end of this section. Please ensure that you follow the diagram for your system (Dual Direction or Single Direction). Mount the control box close to the motor, (within 1 meter), preferably in a dry environment.
  • Page 4 Cable Sizes Lewmar recommend the use of the following cable sizes. System Distance from Cable Size Wire (USA) Battery to Motor 1m – 10m 10m – 15m 15m – 20m 1m – 10m 10m – 15m 15m – 20m Note: The windlass performance is directly related to the cable size and its length.
  • Page 5 ANCHOR WINDLASS ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOM 3500 VERTICAL ELECTRIC MODELS Electric Model Motor Type Motor Power Motors 3500 24v DC 1.5kW Nominal Anchor Model Max Pull Max Line Working Windlass Speed Load Specifications 3500 1600 kg 4-16 m 213 kg 3520 lb...
  • Page 6 PART 3 - HYDRAULIC ANCHOR WINDLASS INSTALLATION VERTICAL HYDRAULIC MODELS Windlass Remove the anchor windlass from the packing case. Installation Ensure that you have the necessary parts required to complete your system. There are four items to position, the windlass deck unit, motor/gearbox, chain pipe (optional) and controls.
  • Page 7: Hydraulic Installation

    Hydraulic The Lewmar 3500 hydraulic windlass is designed Installation to be used with Lewmar Commander power packs or similar power packs that give the required flow and pressure. Plan the routing of the hydraulic lines (including case drain lines) and run them from the hydraulic supply to the windlass motor (see hose type recommendations).
  • Page 8: Hydraulic Motors

    ANCHOR WINDLASS HYDRAULIC SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOM 3500 VERTICAL HYDRAULIC MODELS Hydraulic The hydraulic motor is a fully reversible, high efficiency Motors motor gearbox. Model Motor Flow Min / Max Pressure (Ltr / min) Max (Bar) 3500 80 cc/Rev 10 - 40 (2538 psi) ≈...
  • Page 9: Hydraulic Fittings

    18 Bar (250 psi) All drain lines should if possible be connected to the reservoir separately. Hydraulic The Lewmar Anchor Windlass hydraulic motors accept Fittings the following fittings : Motor ports - 1/2" BSP Female Case Drain - 1/4" BSP Female...
  • Page 10 Hydraulic The connection of the service lines should be plumbed in Connections as follows: - A Case Drain Line Must Be Fitted.
  • Page 11 NOTE: Ensure that the brake band and gypsy pawl is released and that the dog drive is fully engaged. Manual Chain Place a Lewmar winch handle in the brake band Release bi-square and secure the chain gypsy. Place a Lewmar winch handle into the top nut and raise the capstan until the dog drive is fully disengaged.
  • Page 12 Press the Up button to power the Capstan. Dog Drive Place a Lewmar winch handle into the top nut and lower Engagement the capstan down onto the gypsy until resistance is felt, then backwind one quarter of a turn.
  • Page 13 Maintenance The windlass is housed in the harshest environment on the vessel. The windlass should be checked and cleaned every six months. Wash away salt deposits using fresh water, clean and grease the main shaft, spline and bearings (using marine grade grease). Remove the brake band assembly, clean brake band and gypsy (Do not allow grease onto the brake band surface).
  • Page 21 LEWMAR LIMITED WARRANTY Lewmar warrants its products in normal usage to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase by the original purchaser, subject to the conditions, limitations and exceptions listed below. Any part, which proves to be defective in normal usage during that three-year period, will be repaired or at Lewmar’s option, replaced by Lewmar.
  • Page 22 LIABILITY Lewmar's liability under this warranty shall be to the exclusion of all other warranties or liabilities (to the extent permitted by law). In particular (but without limitation): Lewmar shall not be liable for: - Any indirect or consequential loss including (without...
  • Page 23 Tel (+33) 5 46 50 50 46 Fax (+33) 5 46 50 59 04 e-mail info@france.lewmar.com Lewmar Southern Europe (Cannes) Lewmar Ltd, Allée Charles Nungesser, Parc D’Activités de la Siagne 06210 Mandelieu, France Tel (+33) 4 93 48 80 48 Fax (+33) 4 93 48 37 50 e-mail info@france.lewmar.com...