Lewmar 8000 Installation Manual

Lewmar 8000 Installation Manual

Gypsy/drum windlass

Advertisement

Quick Links

8000 Gypsy/Drum Windlass
Installation Manual
Issue B

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 8000 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Lewmar 8000

  • Page 1 8000 Gypsy/Drum Windlass Installation Manual Issue B...
  • Page 2: Installation

    PART 1 - HYDRAULIC ANCHOR WINDLASS INSTALLATION VERTICAL HYDRAULIC MODELS Windlass Remove the anchor windlass from the packing case. Installation Ensure that you have the necessary parts required to complete your system. There are three items to position, the windlass, chain pipe (optional) and controls.
  • Page 3: Hydraulic Installation

    Hydraulic The Lewmar 8000 hydraulic windlass is designed Installation to be used with Lewmar Commander power packs or similar power packs that give the required flow and pressure. Plan the routing of the hydraulic lines (including case drain lines) and run them from the hydraulic supply to the windlass motor (see hose type recommendations).
  • Page 4: Hydraulic Motors

    ANCHOR WINDLASS HYDRAULIC SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOM 8000 VERTICAL HYDRAULIC MODELS Hydraulic The hydraulic motor is a fully reversible, high efficiency Motors motor gearbox. Model Motor Flow Min / Max Pressure (Ltr / min) Max (Bar) 8000 500 cc/Rev 30 - 70 (1667 psi) ≈...
  • Page 5 The recommended hose bore sizes with their flow requirements are given below. Model Motor Flow (Ltr / min) Bore Size 8000 500 cc/Rev Up to 40 3/4" Up to 70 1” ≈ Note: (a) 3.78 litres 1 US Gallon ≈...
  • Page 6: Hydraulic Fittings

    18 Bar (250 psi) All drain lines should if possible be connected to the reservoir separately. Hydraulic The Lewmar Anchor Windlass hydraulic motors accept Fittings the following fittings: Motor ports - 3/4" BSP Female Case Drain - 1/4" BSP Female...
  • Page 7 NOTE: Ensure that the brake band is released and that the dog drive is fully engaged. Manual Chain Place a Lewmar winch handle in the brake band bi – Release square and secure the chain gypsy. Place the Lewmar winch handle into the top nut and raise the capstan until the dog drive is fully disengaged.
  • Page 8 Press the Up button to power the Capstan. Dog Drive Place a Lewmar winch handle into the top nut and lower Engagement the capstan down onto the gypsy until resistance is felt, then backwind one quarter of a turn.
  • Page 9 Maintenance The windlass is housed in the harshest environment on the vessel. The windlass should be checked and cleaned every six months. Wash away salt deposits using fresh water, clean and grease the main shaft, spline and bearings (using marine grade grease). Remove the brake band assembly, clean brake band and gypsy (Do not allow grease onto the brake band surface).
  • Page 10: Spare Parts List

    Drive Shaft Mk II 65000411 Support Plate Mk II 65000412 Adjusting screw Mk II 65000413 Chain Stripper Mk II 65000423 Cleat Nut 8000 65000444 Top Bolt Mk II 65000449 Spacer Mk II 65000466 Pivot C / Bored Mk II 65000467...
  • Page 14 LEWMAR LIMITED WARRANTY Lewmar warrants its products in normal usage to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase by the original purchaser, subject to the conditions, limitations and exceptions listed below. Any part, which proves to be defective in normal usage during that three-year period, will be repaired or at Lewmar’s option, replaced by Lewmar.
  • Page 15 LIABILITY Lewmar's liability under this warranty shall be to the exclusion of all other warranties or liabilities (to the extent permitted by law). In particular (but without limitation): Lewmar shall not be liable for: - Any indirect or consequential loss including (without...
  • Page 16 Tel (+33) 5 46 50 50 46 Fax (+33) 5 46 50 59 04 e-mail info@france.lewmar.com Lewmar Southern Europe (Cannes) Lewmar Ltd, Allée Charles Nungesser, Parc D’Activités de la Siagne 06210 Mandelieu, France Tel (+33) 4 93 48 80 48 Fax (+33) 4 93 48 37 50 e-mail info@france.lewmar.com...

Table of Contents