Installation; Tools Required - Savwinch CS Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

INSTALLATION

TOOLS REQUIRED:

1. Electric drill
2. Center punch
3. Drill bits (8mm for 450, and 880, 10mm for 1000, 1500, and 2000)
4. Metric sockets and wrench
5. Philips head screwdrivers
6. Wire cutters and pliers
7. Terminal crimping tool
8. Heat gun
9. Waterproof thread sealant
10. Marine sealant
UNPACKING
1. Check the packing list enclosed with your winch system. Carefully inspect the contents for completeness and
for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
2. Study the boat's layout.
a. The winch gearbox and motor can be rotated to different mounting positions. This allows them to be
re-positioned. Determine the best location for mounting the winch, solenoid or Electronic Fast Fall
System, circuit breaker and Up/Down switch. If applicable, also consider the location for the guide
roller or hawse pipe, the bowsprit/bow roller. Ensure that the anchor rode will flow freely from the
drum to the bowsprit/bow roller in both directions.
b. Ensure that the operator (usually the skipper) will have a clear view of the anchor when it is dropped
and retrieved from the location where the Up/Down switch is to be fitted. It's possible to run dual
switches off the Electronic Fast Fall System or solenoid if required.
c. Locate the winch in a suitable position on the deck or in the anchor well so that there is no interference
from other ropes or objects. Ensure that the position of the winch, if crew and/or equipment are
nearby, will not lead to any safety issues when it is operating.
d. Ensure that the rope has a clear lead to the winch. Use a roller if required to direct the rode to the
drum. Ensure that there is sufficient room to run the electrical cables to the winch without interfering
with the operation of the winch or with other activities on the foredeck.
e. If the deck is angled or curved, a suitably shaped mounting block will be required to spread the load
evenly over the deck surface and to mount the winch on a level and even footing. Depending on the
thickness of the mounting, a suitable spacer may be required to mount the winch.
f. Check that the mounting points are strong enough for the winch, solenoid or Electronic Fast Fall
System, circuit breaker, and Up/Down switch, as well as the guide roller or hawse pipe, and the
bowsprit/bow roller (if applicable). If unsure, refer to your boat maintenance professional or marine
servicer.
g. Electrical cables will be run from the battery to the circuit breaker, solenoid or Electronic Fast Fall
System and Up/Down switch. Investigate possible paths for the cabling to run. You may need to drill or
cut penetrations for the cable to pass through bulkheads. Ensure that this does not have a negative
impact on the integrity of waterproof compartments.
h. Select a suitable mounting point for the solenoid or Electronic Fast Fall System (in a dry area of the
boat, ideally as close as possible to the winch to minimize voltage drops).
i. Select a suitable mounting point for the circuit breaker, as close as possible to the positive battery
terminal to ensure maximum protection for the electrical circuitry.
j. Select a suitable mounting point for the battery terminations. If there is a common termination point
for the negative terminal of the battery, the negative cable for the winch should be terminated at that
point (not at the battery negative). This is done to minimize ground loops, which can cause electrical
interference with radio communication and electrical instruments, and to minimise corrosion due to
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