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- Page 1 2500 VWC VWCLP MANUAL...
- Page 2 Maxwell Marine International Ltd. reserves the right Copyright: Maxwell Marine International Ltd. to make engineering changes to all products without All rights reserved notice. Illustrations and specifications not binding as Patents pending to detail. Printed in New Zealand P19163 Rev. 7.00...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES PRODUCT VARIATIONS SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION SELECTION OF POSITION FOR THE WINDLASS PREPARATION OF MOUNTING AREA PREPARATION OF THE WINDLASS INSTALLING THE WINDLASS POWER CONNECTIONS TO DC MOTOR INSTALLATION OF CONTROLS NOTE TO BOAT BUILDER USING THE WINDLASS PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER RETRIEVING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER... -
Page 4: Introduction
This can be guaranteed only when calibrated chain to a recognised international standard is used and the chain is correctly identified to Maxwell, or if a chain sample is provided to Maxwell to develop a custom chainwheel. •... -
Page 5: Product Variations
The main part number refers to the type of chainwheel and the suffix refers to size and type of chain. Please refer to your closest Maxwell Marine agent or distributor (Appendix D), who will select the correct replacement chainwheel for your chain. -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Electric DC Drive 24V Line speed at 350kg load (771 lbs) 14.5m/min (48 ft/min) Maximum pull capacity 1135kg (2500lb) Current at 350kg load 100A Current at stall 380A Motor power 1.5kW (2HP) Weight of capstan 41kg (90lb) Rated capacity and chain speed is based on the chainwheel for 10mm chain. -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION SELECTION OF POSITION FOR THE WINDLASS Windlasses of this size will often be installed in pairs, giving an emergency backup in the event of mechanical or electrical failure. In this case one of the windlasses will normally be retrieving anchor running clockwise and the other anticlockwise (Picture 2.1). -
Page 8: Preparation Of Mounting Area
the most convenient arrangement at installation and ensure incoming chain well clears the gearbox, motor and power supply lines. To ensure safe position of the operator while tailing from the warping drum, footswitches should be positioned at least 700mm (28”) away from the windlass. -
Page 9: Preparation Of The Windlass
Refer to Appendix B of this Manual and identify all parts. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your Maxwell distributor. Some smaller parts might not be assembled on the windlass by the factory, but supplied in a plastic bag in the packing case. - Page 10 using the 3/8” hex head screws and spring washers. Tighten them evenly to 35-40 Nm (25-30 ft lb). • Re-check that the position of the drive assembly Shaft is satisfactory and convenient for connecting Clutch cone power supply lines to the motor. Also, make sure that the drive is not in the way of chain coming into the locker.
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Page 11: Power Connections To Dc Motor
POWER CONECTIONS TO DC MOTOR The main power system is a two cable, ungrounded, fully insulated, negative return system. The motor is of the isolated earth type. This system is selected to minimise electrolytic corrosion problems. The DC motor has three power terminals, marked “F1”, “-”... -
Page 12: Installation Of Controls
(“CRC 3097 Long Life”) and wrapped in plastic film. This ensures that your customer receives the windlass from you in the same top quality condition as you received it from Maxwell. -
Page 13: Using The Windlass
USING THE WINDLASS PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS • As with all load carrying equipment, the consequences of heavy overload, neglect or misuse may be unexpected failure and exposure of crew and/or vessel to risk. Operate the windlass with extreme care at all times. •... -
Page 14: Lowering The Anchor Under Power
LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER Ensure the clutch is fully engaged by inserting • As a safety feature the windlass will continue to the clutch nut lever in one of the slots on the clutch operate up or down only while the operating nut, and turning clockwise firmly. -
Page 15: 3.5 Retrieving The Anchor Under Manual Control
Section 3.4. The drum may now be operated independently of the chainwheel. Maxwell recommends all warping Take care not to allow “riding turns”. This is operations be controlled by the footswitch. This caused by the loaded line climbing on top of makes it a one-person operation and offers better lower loaded coils. -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE EVERY TRIP Ensure clutch is correctly engaged Failure to carry out the maintenance and The parts external of the case should be washed service, as described herein, will invalidate down with fresh water at the end of every trip. warranty. -
Page 17: Recommended Lubricants
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS Greases - Lithium complex base NLG1 consistency No. 2 • CASTROL • DUCKHAMS Keenol • FINA CERAN WR 2 • SHELL Retinex LX • MOBIL Mobilgrease HP Gearbox Oils - ISO 3448 VG 320 • CASTROL Alpha MAX 320 •... -
Page 18: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS Maxwell recommends a modest quantity of spare parts to be ordered as familiarity with the windlass is developed during installation. Frequently smaller parts are lost during maintenance, so keeping spares (and spare tools) is recommended. We recommend the following list of spare parts to be carried on board: Part no. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Disc springs not fitted. Fit disc springs as described in Section 2.4. Pawl engaged. Disengage pawl. Contact Maxwell with correct Chain jumps / slips on the The chainwheel not selected correctly. identification of the chain used on board. chainwheel. Chain twisted between windlass and Untwist the chain. -
Page 20: Appendix A - Dimensional Drawings
APPENDIX A - Dimensional Drawings... -
Page 22: Appendix B - Spare Parts
APPENDIX B – Topworks Spare Parts... - Page 24 Bottomworks Item Description Qty Part no. Shaft 5498 VWCLP 5007 Oil Seal SP2765 Spacer tube 5497 Socket head cap screw - M8 x 30 SP0171 Spring washer - M8 SP0467 Flat washer - M8 SP0428 Gearbox P102089 Gearbox Key 4635 Circlip SP0878 Hex Hd Nut M8...
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Page 25: Appendix C - Electric Wiring Schematics
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Page 27: Appendix D - Warranty Form
Maxwell equipment. This Warranty sets out your specific legal rights allowed by Maxwell; these may be varied by the laws of different countries. In addition, the purchaser may also have other legal rights which vary from country to country. - Page 29 NOTES...
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