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• Boating, like many other activities can be hazardous. Even the correct selection, maintenance and use of proper equipment cannot eliminate the potential for danger, serious injury or death. • Lewmar windlasses are designed and supplied for anchor control in marine applications and are not to be used in conjunction with any other use.
2. Anchoring Procedures IMPORTANT: Read these notes before continuing. The following guidelines are designed to assist crews in the correct usage of Lewmar anchoring equipment when deploying or retrieving the anchor. Ensure the crew are fully trained in proper anchoring techniques to safely anchor the boat.
3. Installation 3.1 Above deck preparation NOTE: Lewmar recommends V8/9/10/12 windlasses are specified and installed by competent marine engineers. IMPORTANT: Plan location carefully making sure that the operator can monitor the anchor recovery and rode stowage and allow for the following: 3.1-1...
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3.2 Model V8 fitting windlass • Drill 13mm diameter stud holes. • Drill 150mm and 115mm diameter holes. • With a sandwich deck construction it is important to seal the exposed surfaces. 3.2-1 3.2-2 Max 76 mm 74 Nm 3.2-4 3.2-3...
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3. Lightly coat the shaft of the windlass with grease. Ensure the drive key is in place and, selecting the most suitable of the 4 positions, slide the motor/gearbox into position. 4. Assemble the bolts and washers and secure with Loctite® threadlock to 43Nm. Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
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3.4 Model V9 fitting windlass • NOTE: Lewmar recommends V9 windlasses are specified and installed by competent marine engineers. ⚠ WARNING! Extremely heavy, use mechanical lift aid. • Using template drill 6 x 15mm diameter bolt holes. • Cut 178mm and 140mm diameter holes.
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• Hydraulic drive with brake Proceed as above except this unit does not require a motor/gearbox coupling. NOTE: Additional support is required for the electric motor/gearbox using the mounting support under the motor. Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
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3.6 Model V10/12 fitting windlass • NOTE: Lewmar recommends V10/12 windlasses are specified and installed by competent marine engineers. ⚠ WARNING! Extremely heavy, • Using template drill 6 x 17mm diameter bolt holes. use mechanical lift aid. • Cut 260mm and 120mm diameter holes.
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4. Assemble the bolts and washers and secure with Loctite® threadlock to 43Nm. NOTE: Additional support is required for the electric motor/gearbox using the mounting support under the motor. Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
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3.8 Model V8 remote brake cable installation (optional) Illustrations based on 68000876 3.8-1 3.8-2 1. Insert one end of the brake cable into band brake 3.8-3 pins on deck unit ensuring that both parts are fully located into recesses of pins as shown.
NOTE: In a multi station installation all switches must be wired in a parallel circuit. 4.4 V8/9/10/12 AC electric wiring installation AC electric wiring information for the V8/9/10/12 will be published on a separate addition that can be found on Lewmar website www.lewmar.com...
• Up to 40 l/min + 5/8” (16mm) bore diameter. • Up to 57 l/min + 3/4” (19mm) bore diameter. • Ref: 3.78 litres = 1 US gallon 4.54 litres = 1 Imperial gallon Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
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Standard Motor/gearbox Fig 5.6 Hi-Power Motor/gearbox Fig 5.5 5.5 Model V8 motor ports & drain - Hi-Power motor/gearbox The Lewmar hydraulic motor ports are: A & B ports 3/4” BSP. Drain port (only Hi-Power motor/gearbox) is ¼” BSP. • The location of the ports for the Hi-Power motor/gearbox is shown in Fig 5.5. A drain line is required for the motor/gearbox.
Remove the handle. 6.3 Capstan dog drive engagement / permanent drive 3. Place a Lewmar winch handle into the top nut and lower the capstan down onto the gypsy until resistance is felt. Back wind one quarter of a turn. Remove handle 4.
NOTE: Ensure that the dog drive is fully released and band brake is fully tightened. 2. Using a Lewmar winch handle carefully release the brake to allow the gypsy to run free. The descent of the chain can be controlled and stopped by tightening the band brake.
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Wind down drum until the dog drive lugs are clear of the gypsy lugs by 2 mm. Apply Loctite® threadlock to M6 screw and screw down until it stops. Drum can then be wound down fully. NOTE: Ensure spiral spring clip is in groove when reassembling. Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
8. Specifications 8.1 Model V8 dimensions 24 V 2.5 KW - 56 KG 24 V 3.5 KW - 58 KG Ø200 mm 142 mm Ø200 mm 142 mm 252 mm 494 mm 252 mm 528 mm 110 mm Ø154 mm 110 mm Ø152 mm...
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HI-POWER HYDRAULIC - 52 KG 68000881 14mm Studlink 0.550 2.205 50.4 1.984 Ø245 mm 344 mm 14mm Studlink V8 DECK UNIT DIMENSIONS 296 mm Ø200 mm 100 mm 260 mm Ø120 mm 393 mm 225 mm Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
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8.2 Model V9 dimensions V9 HYDRAULIC V9 4KW AC/HYDRAULIC 574mm Ø245 mm 190 mm 162 mm 649 mm 173 mm 343 mm Ø250 mm 92 mm 130 mm 297 mm 338 mm 493 mm...
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2.480 17.5mm Studlink 18mm Shortlink 18mm DIN 766 0.709 1.968 2.559 GD Version GO Version V9 DECK UNIT DIMENSIONS 395 mm Ø241 mm 146 mm 320 mm Ø150 mm 465 mm 288 mm Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
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8.3 Model V10/V12 dimensions V10 HYDRAULIC V12 HYDRAULIC 509 mm Ø245 mm 595 mm Ø245 mm 631 mm 202 mm 712 mm 201 mm V10 5.5KW AC V12 7.5KW AC 203 mm 190 mm 203 mm 231 mm 381 mm Ø300 mm 381 mm Ø300 mm...
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V12 Remote Hawse Only GD Version L/H Version Remote GO Version Hawse Version V10-V12 DECK UNIT DIMENSIONS 472 mm Ø300 mm 147 mm 400 mm Ø180 mm 602 mm 310 mm 470 mm Lewmar V8/V9/V10/V12 Vertical Windlass ref 66300094 Iss.6...
• Check unit is switched on to hydraulic oil flow. • Check electrical connections to Commander • Refer to lewmar Commander fault finding. • Check fuses & safety cut-outs 2. Hydraulic pipes connected to the wrong motor port. 2. Insufficient hydraulic fluid •...
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