Preparation Of Mounting Area - Maxwell 6000 Series Manual

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If it can be arranged, the chain locker bulkhead should
pass between the chainpipe outlet in the deckplate
and the gearbox. This will keep the gearbox, motor
and power lines dry and away from flaying chain.
Access for servicing from inside the cabin area can
usually be arranged through a locker.
Note that the gearbox can be indexed through a
number of different angles in relation to the windlass
deckplate. Be sure to select 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 500mm (20") away from the
windlass.
The below deck portion of the footswitch should not
be exposed to water or wet environment and the
breather holes must be kept clear. The arrows on
Picture 2.4
the footswitches should be arranged to indicate the
Positions of drive, relative to topwork
direction of operation.
The motor starter (solenoid valves for hydraulic
windlasses) should be located in a dry area in close
proximity to the windlass. It must not be located in the
wet environment of the chain locker.
The breaker/isolator panel (DC powered windlasses
only) is selected to provide limited overload protection
for the motor and full protection for the supply cables.
It also provides the means for isolating the electrical
system from the battery.
This should be mounted in a dry place within 1.8m
(72") of cable length from battery.
This equipment or equivalent is mandatory to meet
U.S.C.G. requirements.
2.2

PREPARATION OF MOUNTING AREA

It is of paramount importance that the vessel has
sufficient deck reinforcing and total structural strength
to sustain the loads that can be transmitted to the
mounting area of the windlass and chain stopper.
This should be equal to the loading of the equipment
to beyond breaking strength of the chain.
The mounting area for the windlass must be perfectly
flat and rigid. A structural grade filler can be used
to level this area if initial flatness is inadequate.
Mounting area for the chain stopper should be
prepared at the same time. The chain stopper has to
be installed at an appropriate height to ensure that
chain lays horizontally when it comes out of the chain