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  • Page 1 CAPSTAN 2500 SERIES...
  • Page 2 VETUS–Maxwell APAC Ltd  Copyright VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd. All rights reserved. VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd reserves the right to make engineering refinements on all products without notice. Always consult manual supplied with product as details may have been revised. Illustrations and specifications are not binding as to detail.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS OPERATING THE CAPSTAN MAINTENANCE CAPSTAN MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS SPARE PARTS TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A - Dimensional drawings APPENDIX B - Spare Parts APPENDIX C - Installation schematics APPENDIX D - Warranty Form Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Maxwell offers an option of extra 100mm deck Picture 1.1 Picture 1.1 clearance. Electric DC Drive Hydraulic Drive Although mooring capstans are normally used in one direction only, Maxwell capstans can be used in both directions with equal load handling capacity.  2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Hydraulic oil characteristics Viscosity: ISO 32 - 68 (at 20ºC) Suitable oils: Shell Rimula X 15W-40; Shell Myrina M 15W-40 Penzoil SAE 10W-40 Texaco 2109 SAE 15W Texaco 1814 SAE 10W-40 BP HLPHM 32-68 BP Autrans T0410 Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Standard units will accommodate deck thickness up to 90mm (3.5”). Extra clearance models are available to accommodate deck thickness of up to 315mm (12.4”). It should be noted that leaving at least 30mm (1.2”) free space above gearbox will considerably 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 7: Preparation Of The Capstan

    (17). Tighten them evenly to 30 Nm (22 ft lb).  Offer up, from below deck, the drive assembly sliding the Main Shaft (13) through the Deckplate (12), taking care not to damage the deck bearing. Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...

  • Page 8: Power Connections To Dc Motor

    Where a portion of cable runs through the engine room, a size increase should be made as indicated. After connecting the cables, spray all terminals with anti-corrosive waterproof coating, “CRC 3013 Soft Seal” or equivalent. 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 9: Power Connections To Hydraulic Motor

    (40”) from main breaker/isolator. These requirements are mandatory to meet USCG, ABYC and NMMA rules. After connecting the power lines, spray all ports and fittings with anti-corrosive waterproof coating “CRC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...

  • Page 10: Note To Boat Builder

    (“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. 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 11: Using The Capstan

     To operate a dual speed capstan at higher speed, both “slow” and “fast” footswitch should be pressed.  When finished, turn off the isolator switch for the controls. Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Retinex LX  MOBIL Mobilgrease HP Gearbox Oils - ISO 3448 VG 320 - approximately 350mls.  CASTROL Alpha MAX 320  SHELL Tivela oil SC320  MOBIL Mobilgear 632  BP MACH GR XP 320 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 13: Spare Parts

    • Set of metric hexagon keys (Allan keys), sizes 5, 6 and 8mm • Ring / open end spanner 8mm and 3/8” • Flat screwdriver 10mm blade width • Circlip pliers Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    DC Motor stops after The motor has been overloaded and Leave it to cool down and reset the prolonged heavy use has reached its critical temperature. circuit breaker. 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 15: Appendix A - Dimensional Drawings

    APPENDIX A - Dimensional Drawings VC2500 Electric Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...
  • Page 16 VC2500 Hydraulic 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...
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  • Page 18 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 19: Appendix B - Spare Parts

    APPENDIX B – Spare Parts – Capstan Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...
  • Page 20 SP0288 Spring washer M8 SP0467 Flat washer M8 SP0413 Motor Electric - 12V DC P12073 Electric - 24V DC P12074 Hydraulic P14369 Hex head bolt M8 x 30 SP0279 Nut M8 SP0366 User's Manual P103136 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 21: Appendix C - Installation Schematics

    APPENDIX C – Installation Schematics Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...
  • Page 22 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd...
  • Page 23 Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC...
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  • Page 25: Appendix D - Warranty Form

    LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty: VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd (Maxwell) provides a three year limited warranty on all windlasses for pleasure boat usage, and a one year limited warranty for those systems used on commercial or charter vessels. Warranty, service and parts are available around the world. Contact your nearest Maxwell office for a complete list of service centres and distributors.
  • Page 26 To be eligible for warranty protection, please either complete the form below at the time of purchase and return it to the appropriate retailer or supplier of the goods, or fill out the electronic warranty form website, Purchaser www.maxwellmarine.com Name: Address: Telephone: Facsimile...

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