Contents ANDERSEN Stainless Steel Winches ® Your Andersen winch is made with the care and craftsmanship that PAGE come from more than sixty years of experience. Andersen winches are built to last, to retain their exceptional finish and to deliver...
Do not install or operate this winch before reading and fully understanding the contents of this Safety Notice Sheet and the Product Manual. Stay Alert When Operating Andersen winches are very powerful and have the potential to cause significant damage and/or serious injury if used improperly or without due caution and vigilance. Operators Must be Trained Help prevent significant damage and/or serious injury by ensuring any person operating a winch has a thorough understanding of its proper operation and is aware of the potential hazards involved.
PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Parts List ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Motor Compact AD, 12V for 68-72ST RD827500 Motor Compact AD, 24V for 68-72ST RD827550 Base Cover, Stainless Steel Gear set, freewheel high gear 893400 Gear set, freewheel low gear 893300 Push button with plastic cover RA866000...
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PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Required for installation • Hex keys, metric (included) • Cross head screwdrivers • Drill bit Ø10.5mm for M10 mounting bolts (or drill bit 13/32” for 3/8” bolts) • Drill bit Ø3mm (1/8’’) •...
PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Installation Instructions STEP 1 Determine the position of the winch and motor unit 1.1 Magnetic fields in the motor may affect compasses even when the motor is not in use. Install the motor at least 1m away from any compass, and always have your compass recalibrated after installation.
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PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ STEP 2 Prepare the mounting surface 2.1 After determining the mounting location and orientation, clean the mounting surface and use the drilling template [A3] as a guide. Ensure that the surface is flat and there is adequate space and clearance for operation of the winch.
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PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ STEP 3 Prepare and dry-fit the motor unit 3.1 Slide the stainless steel cover upward to remove it from the RED terminal extension BLACK terminal extension fitted to RED POSITIVE (+) fitted to BLACK NEGATIVE ( – ) motor unit (refer to the exploded diagram at the beginning of this motor terminal motor terminal...
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PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ STEP 4 Install motor unit. Having a second person to assist during this step may help to avoid fouling the wiring and drain tube with sealant as they are passed through the deck. 4.1 Apply sealant to the deck to prevent water ingress.
Victron ® is a registered trademark of Victron Energy B.V. Operation The Andersen Compact Motor™ electric winch uses a brushless DC motor. Brushless DC motors draw current from the battery when operating, and can send current back to the battery when spinning down unloaded. Avoid operating the...
PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Wiring Diagram The positive cable (+RED) must be connected to positive terminal of the motor. INCORRECT POLARITY WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO WARNING THE MOTOR AND INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY! PUSH BUTTONS (FAST & SLOW SPEED) [A1] CONTROL CABLES...
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PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Motor Detail Drain port fitting with drain tube Negative ( Positive ( Terminal BLACK Terminal RED M8 Thread M8 Thread Control cables Thermal sensor wires (connection to push buttons)
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6.3 Consult the table in the Winch Data Sheet for the model and voltage corresponding to your Andersen Compact Motor™ Electric Winch, to determine the minimum wire size for your cables according to the total cable length required for your installation.
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PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ STEP 8 Connect power and push button cables 8.1 NEGATIVE (–) BLACK connection from motor to battery: Connect the NEGATIVE (–) BLACK terminal of the motor to the NEGATIVE (–) BLACK terminal of the battery using the (-) BLACK power cable prepared in Step 6.
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PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ STEP 9 Check installation 9.1 The PCB at the rear of the circuit breaker is fitted with 3 LED indicators, located along its edge as indicated in the photo. Pre-wired at factory Yellow LED The yellow LED may signal a status code by emitting a sequence of flashes once every 20 seconds.
PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ STEP 10 Winch Installation 10.1 Use a hex key to remove the screws at the top of the winch, then lift off the self-tailing arm and the drum to expose the centre stem and gears. Position the centre stem of the winch on the motor unit with mounting holes aligned, Secure it to the motor unit using the M10 countersunk head screws [A5] provided, then fit the drum to complete the assembly.
PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Troubleshooting Compact Motor™ electric winches have built-in monitoring and protection features to enhance safety and avoid permanent damage to the electronic and mechanical components of the motor and winch. Automatic cut-out and reset The integrated controller will cause the motor to stop without tripping the circuit breaker if one of the following conditions is detected: •...
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ON, or flashes every PCB or its terminals may be Contact your Andersen dealer, replace PCB if 20 seconds in normal use. damaged. necessary. Circuit breaker trips, switches to...
PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ LED Status Codes / Diagnostics In normal operation the green LED illuminates continuously for the first 5 minutes after GREEN switching the circuit breaker to ON, flashes once every 20 seconds thereafter and goes off a few seconds after switching the circuit breaker to OFF.
™ Service and Maintenance Proper care and maintenance of your Andersen products will ensure many years of reliable service. For your Compact Motor™ unit it is essential that the following service procedures are carried out at the recommended intervals. Safety First! Always disconnect power before performing any service or maintenance work on an electric winch.
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Contact Andersen Stainless Steel Winches are manufactured by Ronstan Denmark ApS. ® Jægervænget 36, 7100 Vejle Denmark info@andersenwinches.com WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION & SERVICE Visit www.andersenwinches.com WARRANTY Visit www.andersenwinches.com Andersen Stainless Steel Winches is a registered trademark of Ronstan Denmark ApS ®...
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