Savwinch CS Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual page 11

galvanic action. There may be spare connections on the positive terminal of the battery to a busbar or
common termination point.
Caution: Before beginning winch installation, disconnect the battery, then tape a plastic
bag over the positive terminal to ensure it cannot be inadvertently re-connected until
the work is completed.
3. If required, loosen the lock screws on the flange of the winch (this is the round piece that connects the
gearbox to the drum), then rotate the winch motor to the desired position. Re-tension the lock screws.
4. Position the drum winch carefully, checking the rope path before mounting to your deck or bulkhead. Drill
mounting holes for the winch. Deburr and clean up the holes, as required. If the mounting plate is made
from fiberglass or timber, seal the exposed material with epoxy to prevent water ingress. If the mount is
made from steel plate, rust proof the exposed metal.
5. Apply an appropriate rubber gasket (or grease) to the base plate and mounting block (if required), taking
care to align mounting holes when assembling. For aluminium and steel-hulled vessels, it is important to
insulate the winch with a non-conductive rubber gasket to minimise corrosion. This also applies to the
mounting bolts, nuts and washers. Where the deck construction is light of foam sandwich construction, a
marine-grade plywood stiffener of at least 5/8" should be fitted to the reverse side of the mounting point to
spread the load. Install and tighten the stainless-steel mounting bolts.
6. To help the rope to lead onto the drum, a minimum spacing of one meter is recommended between the last
roller and the winch. If the winch is being used inside a rope locker, it is recommended to have a Savwinch
guide roller or hawsepipe.
7. Ensure sufficient room to run electrical cables to the winch.
BATTERY
twin core
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
twin core
SOLENOID
+
twin core
single core
WINCH
MOTOR
*Note the Winch Isolator, Flashing Light, and Siren are optional and not required for general use.
8. Connect the cables to the Up/Down switch. Drill the mounting holes in the panel. Seal the holes to prevent
water ingress, as required. Pull the cables through to where they will be terminated on the solenoid or
FLASHING
LIGHT
(opt.)
SIREN
(opt.)
UP
NEUTRAL
DOWN
WINCH
ISOLATOR
-
(opt.)
four core
single core
Circuit Schematics for Solenoid & Free Fall System Motor Control
BATTERY
twin core
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
FLASHING
twin core
+
UP/DOWN
FAST FALL SYSTEM
SWITCH
twin core
single core
WINCH
MOTOR
LIGHT
(opt.)
SIREN
(opt.)
–
NEUTRAL
DOWN
WINCH
ISOLATOR
(opt.)
four core
single core
UP
UP/DOWN
SWITCH
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