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- Page 1 VERTICAL WINDLASSES 4000 SERIES...
- Page 2 Copyright: Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd. Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd. reserves the right to make engineering changes to all products without notice. All rights reserved Illustrations and specifications not binding as to Patents pending detail. Printed in New Zealand P19159 Rev. 10.00...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES PRODUCT VARIATIONS SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION SELECTION OF POSITION FOR THE WINDLASS PREPARATION OF MOUNTING AREA PREPARATION OF THE WINDLASS INSTALLING THE WINDLASS SELECTION OF MOTOR STARTER POWER CONNECTIONS TO AC MOTOR POWER CONNECTIONS TO DC MOTOR POWER CONNECTIONS TO HYDRAULIC MOTOR INSTALLATION OF CONTROLS 2.10 NOTE TO BOAT BUILDER... -
Page 4: Introduction
This can be guaranteed only when calibrated chain to a recognised international standard is used and the chain is correctly identified to Maxwell, or if a chain sample is provided to Maxwell to develop a custom chainwheel. ... -
Page 5: Product Variations
Electric AC drive (various voltages and frequencies) Hydraulic drive For applications where deck is unusually thick, or is more convenient for drive to be positioned lower, Maxwell offers 2 extra deck clearance kits which will extend the drive by 75 or 225mm. Picture 1.4 Picture 1.5... -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Note: Rated capacity and chain speed is based on the chainwheel for 10mm chain. The performance may vary by up to ±10% when other size chainwheels are used. General Maximum stud link chain size 12.5mm (VW only) 14mm – VW Maximum short link chain size 12.5mm –... - Page 7 The main part number refers to the type of chainwheel and the suffix refers to size and type of chain. Please refer to your closest Vetus Maxwell agent or distributor (Appendix D), who will select the correct replacement chainwheel for your chain.
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Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION SELECTION OF POSITION FOR THE WINDLASS Windlasses of this size will often be installed in pairs, giving an emergency backup in the event of Definition of rotation mechanical or electrical failure. In this case one of Clockwise and anticlockwise rotation is the windlasses will normally be retrieving anchor defined as viewed from above the windlass. -
Page 9: Preparation Of Mounting Area
To ensure safe position of the operator while tailing from the warping drum, footswitches should be positioned at least 500mm (20”) away from the windlass. The below deck portion of the footswitch should not be exposed to water or wet environment and the breather holes must be kept clear. -
Page 10: Preparation Of The Windlass
Refer to Appendix B of this Manual and identify all parts. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your Maxwell distributor. Some smaller parts might not be assembled on the windlass by the factory, but supplied in a plastic bag in the packing case. - Page 11 After aligning them correctly, bolt the deckplate and spacer tube together, from above deck, Shaft using the Hex screws (16) and spring Washers Retaining Clip (17). Tighten them evenly to 35-40 Nm (25-30 ft lb). Re-check that the position of the drive assembly is satisfactory and convenient for connecting power supply lines to the motor.
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Page 12: Selection Of Motor Starter
Maxwell offers both advice and different types of procedures and the vessels generating capacity. custom made starters to complement our "Direct On Line" starter is the simplest way of starting windlasses. - Page 13 Check: Is the direction of rotation of the motor correct? Are cables satisfactorily fixed? Are cable entry points to motor terminal box satisfactorily waterproofed? Spray the cable gland, cable entry points and motor terminal box with anti-corrosive waterproof coating "CRC 3013 Soft Seal"...
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Page 14: Power Connections To Hydraulic Motor
Picture 2.11 Hand held pendant controller is often the most Hand Held Pendant controller. convenient way of operating the windlass. Maxwell offers several variations of pendants, including single speed, dual speed, single pendant for running a pair of windlasses, pendants with auxiliary buttons which can be used for starting chain wash system, hydraulic pump etc. -
Page 15: 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. -
Page 16: Using The Windlass
USING THE WINDLASS PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS As with all load carrying equipment, the consequences of heavy overload, neglect or misuse may be unexpected failure and exposure of crew and/or vessel to risk. Operate the windlass with extreme care at all times. ... -
Page 17: Lowering The Anchor Under Power
LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER Ensure the clutch is fully engaged by inserting the As a safety feature all buttons on the controls clutch nut lever in one of the slots on the clutch (pendant, toggle switch or footswitch) non- nut, and turning clockwise firmly. -
Page 18: Retrieving The Anchor Under Manual Control
(whichever is fitted). Fully disengage the clutch as described in Section 3.4. The drum may now be operated independently of the chainwheel. Maxwell recommends warping operations be controlled by the footswitch. This makes it a one-person operation and offers better... - Page 19 control of the capstan in case of emergency. Take care not to allow “riding turns”. This is Take several turns of the warping line around the caused by the loaded line climbing on top of lower drum and pull on the rope tail with sufficient manual loaded coils on the drum.
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Page 20: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WINDLASS MAINTENANCE Failure to carry out the maintenance and Every Trip: service, as described herein, will invalidate The above deck parts should be washed warranty. down with fresh water. Every 6 months: Disassemble the above deck components of the windlass (up to the deckplate) as described in Section 2.3. -
Page 21: Bandbrake Maintenance
BAND BRAKE MAINTENANCE The frequency of brake lining renewal will depend entirely on its usage. Should visual inspection reveal that the lining thickness has worn to below 2mm or if the ends of brake band can touch each other when tight, then it is necessary to renew the brake lining. -
Page 22: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS Maxwell recommends a modest quantity of spare parts to be ordered as familiarity with the windlass is developed during installation. As small parts can be lost during maintenance, keeping spares (and spare tools) is recommended. We recommend the following list of spare parts per windlass to be carried on board: Part No. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Faulty thermistor relay To confirm, check resistance between terminals 21 and 22. If it is above 500 ohms, contact Maxwell. No power supply to the windlass. Check power supply lines. Check main isolator switch. Check hydraulic pump. - Page 24 Fit disc springs as described in 2.4. Pawl (28) engaged. Disengage pawl. Chain jumps / slips on the The chainwheel not selected Contact Maxwell with correct chainwheel. correctly. identification of the chain used on board. Chain twisted between windlass and Untwist the chain.
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Page 25: Appendix A - Dimensional Drawings
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Page 28: Appendix B - Spare Parts
APPENDIX B – Spare Parts – Topworks... - Page 29 Item Description Part No. 7191 O-Ring SP2790 Screw – Csk 3/8 x 1” SP0040 Retaining Washer 3267 Clutch nut 5954 VWC,VW 5675 VWCLP, VWLP 8303 Drum Spacer – with 50mm extension only 5185 Clutch cone 6061 Disc spring 5953 Chainwheel Non band brake version 3182C Band brake version...
- Page 30 Spare Parts – Bottomworks...
- Page 31 Item Description Part No. Mainshaft VWC 100TDC (Standard deck clearance) 4632 VWC 175TDC (75mm extra deck clearance) 4980 VWC 325TDC (225mm extra deck clearance) 4942 4632 VWLP, VWCLP 4695 VWC Standard deck clearance – 50mm spacer 5184 Spacer tube extension 175TDC (75mm extra deck clearance) 4824 325TDC (225mm extra deck clearance)
- Page 32 Spare Parts – Band Brake P101967 Band brake Assembly...
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Page 33: Appendix C - Installation Schematics
APPENDIX C – Installation Schematics... - Page 37 LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty: Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd 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.