Preparation Of The Windlass - Maxwell 6000 Series Manual

stopper and into windlass. Maximum allowed angle
deviation in vertical plane is ±2°.
If hawse pipe is angled outboard from deck to anchor
pocket, the chain stopper should also be angled by
half of the angle of the hawse pipe (Picture 2.5). That
will help to reduce twisting of the chain between the
chain stopper and the windlass and ensure good fit of
the chain into the chainwheel. The chain stopper can
be installed vertically if the hawse pipe angle is less
than 4°.
A deck cutout detail drawing is enclosed with these
instructions to assist in marking out all the drilling and
cutting required for installing the windlass. Before
drilling and cutting, check the marked out area is
dimensionally correct and make any necessary
corrections.
The hole for mounting band brake guide (where
applicable) should be marked and drilled after
assembling the band brake on the windlass.
2.3

PREPARATION OF THE WINDLASS

Remove windlass from its packing case.
Disassemble it in the following order (refer to
drawing in Appendix B):
• Remove the Cap and O-Ring from the top of the
windlass, taking care not to damage the chromed
surface.
• Undo and remove the Retaining Screw
Retaining Washer under the Cap, using a flat
screwdriver.
• Undo and remove Clutch Nut, remove Drum and
Upper Clutch Cone .
• On VWC & VWCLP versions, undo Screws that
retain Chainpipe and remove it. On VW versions
undo Screws and remove Stripper.
• Remove Plungers, springs, upper spring holder,
Chainwheel, Lower Clutch Cone and Key. The
Lower Clutch Cone might be held by a Grub
Screw to the shaft. If that is the case, undo the
Grub Screw before removing the cone. Make sure
not to displace the two Retention Clips that were
supporting the Lower Clutch Cone.
• Carefully remove Deck Seal to avoid damage to
it.
• Undo Screws and remove the Deckplate.
• 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.
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Installation angle of chain stopper
and
Picture 2.5