Troubleshooting; Anchor Rode Pays Out Independently While Windlass Is Not In Use; Anchor Rode Pays Out Independently; Electrical Troubleshooting - Lewmar Pro Series Owners Installation, Operation & Basic Servicing Manual

7. Troubleshooting

7.1 Anchor rode pays out independently

while windlass is not in use
This problem is a result of not securing the anchor rode combined
with the Clutch Nut (1) being slack. Tighten the clutch nut
using the tool provided and always secure the anchor rode
independently of the windlass whenever it is not being deployed
or recovered.
7.2 Anchor rode pays out independently
while windlass not in use (Pro-Fish)
This problem is a result of not securing the anchor rode combined
with the internal Clutch mechanism not being fully engaged.
Operate the UP button briefl y to fully re-engage the internal
Failure to Operate (Pro-Series 700 Only) Troubleshoot Chart: Reversing Toggle Control Switch (Part No. 0052519)
Is there voltage at the input terminal (positive) to the control
switch?
YES
Check voltage at the output terminals of the control switch
with the switch on forward then reverse.
Is there voltage at either output terminal for forward then
reverse.?
YES
Replace motor.
Is windlass overloaded?
YES
Check the voltage across the motor leads with the windlass
on. (Proper voltage is 13.5 V. Constant low voltage will destroy
the motor).
Is the voltage low? (Below 11.0 V on a 12 V system).
YES
Is the voltage correct? (Above 11.0 V and anchor is not
fouled).
YES
Is there voltage at the input terminals to the contactor and
switch(es)?
YES
Operate the switch. Is there voltage at the positive switch terminal
on the solenoid?
YES
Keep the switch activated. Is there voltage at the main output
terminal on the contactor?
YES
Check the voltage at the motor. If voltage is present, the motor
is defective. If you have any questions call your nearest Lewmar
representative.
14 Pro-Series & Pro-Fish Windlass
NO
NO
Sluggish Operation Troubleshoot Chart
NO
NO
Failure to Operate Troubleshoot Chart
NO
NO
NO
clutch mechanism. Always secure the anchor rode independently
of the windlass whenever it is not being deployed or recovered.

7.3 Electrical troubleshooting

As with most electrical marine equipment the majority of problems
that arise are electrical in nature. Therefore it is essential that
the proper voltage be maintained. The proper voltage on a 12
volt system is 13.5 volts. (Constant low voltage will destroy the
motor). Ensure that electrical cable size is large enough to handle
the current draw imposed upon it and to keep the voltage drop
within acceptable limits. In any circumstance voltage drop due
entirely to cable resistance should not exceed 10%.
Follow the charts to troubleshoot the problem.
If no voltage is present, the battery isolation switch is OFF, the
breaker is tripped or a fuse has blown. The battery may also
have been dead or disconnected.
Control switch is defective.
Ease the load and ensure the battery is well charged.
There is a severe voltage drop in the circuit.
Check for undersized cables, poor connections or corroded
connections. Also check for resistance across the battery
isolation switch or solenoid. (Feel them to see if they are
heating up).
The motor is defective. Replace the motor.
Check the circuit breaker/isolator switch and any fuses.
The switch (or its wiring), is defective.
Check the contactor coil ground circuit. If okay, replace the
contactor.