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Vertical Windlasses MANUALE DI INSTALLAZIONE E D’USO - INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL MANUEL D’INSTALLATION ED D’UTILISATION - MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN Y USO INSTALLATION UND BEDIENUNG Years Limited Warranty Via Philips, 5 - 20052 Monza (MB) (Italy) www.Lofrans’.com - e-mail: contact@Lofrans’.com...
Lofrans’ declines any liability for possible inaccuracies due to print errors in this manual and reserves the right to introduce any changes deemed appropriate. For this reason, Lofrans’ does not guarantee the accuracy of the manual after the date of issue and declines all liability for possible errors and omissions.
1.2 Assistance The Lofrans’ products are backed throughout the world by a network of authorised distributors and assistance. In case of need, please contact your local Lofrans’ distributor. Details on website www.Lofrans’.com 1.3 Receipt and Storage...
Use exclusively original Lofrans’ accessories and spare parts, designed and manufactured to ensure performances, duration and for keeping valid the warranty. For information on available spare parts, contact your local reseller or visit website www.Lofrans’.com 3.4 General requirements for installation In order to operate the anchor windlass correctly, it must be installed to meet the following conditions: 1.
3.5 Prevention from electrolysis For hulls that conduct electricity, it is essential that the anchor windlass be insulated from the deck through a non-conductive gasket (not supplied). In addition, it is important that also the anchor and the chain be insulated from the hull, including Without these precautions, the electrolysis phenomenon will lead to a rapid corrosion of the anchor windlass.
4.3 Circuit breakers The circuit breakers recommended by Lofrans’ have an intervention curve and not a simple plate value. The switches selected for each model guarantee the correct operation of the system and the validity of the warranty.
4.5 Wiring Diagram WIRING DIAGRAM - 4 TERMINALS 3500W 24V ELECTRIC MOTOR W IR ING DIAG R AM CO DE : E 0017 MO TO R FO O TSW ITCHE S DO W N SO LE NO IDS FUSE...
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For hydraulic installation please download the relevant file from our website: lofrans.com/library > “Lofrans’ Hydraulic Windlasses Technical Specification”...
5 USE OF THE WINDLASS During the use of the anchor windlass, do not change directly from one direction to the other but wait until the anchor windlass stops before manipulating the control into the opposite direction DOWN LOCK...
5.2 Weighing the anchor 1. Make sure that the hydraulic magnetic circuit breaker is activated. 2. Make sure that the clutch is well tightened and the brake is disengaged. Take out the manoeuvre handle from the drum or gipsy. 3. Disengage the chain stopper and safety stops. 4.
DOWN 5.4 Notes for use During mooring, the load on the chain can be very high due to current, wind and waves. During mooring, do not use the anchor windlass as strong point but always use a chain stopper.
6.2 Gipsy maintenance/replacement 1. By turning anticlockwise, remove the hand-wheel of the gypsy through the manoeuvre handle. 2. Slip off from the shaft the upper clutch cone, the gipsy, and the lower clutch cone. 3. Wash with running water. DO NOT USE WATER UNDER PRESSURE.
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Problem Possible causes Solution 5.1 The chain locker is tangled; 5.1 Check out that immediately after the anchor there is a joint therefore, the emergency mechanism that allows the chain to unfold properly when weighed. becomes operative. 5.2 Remove the chain from the locker and inspect it link by 5.2 The chain is of poor quality with...
12/24V when the respective buttons are pressed. If this should happen and one of the relays does not work, replace the control box. For more troubleshooting steps please visit our website: lofrans.com/troubleshooting 8 TECHNICAL DATA Motor Power...
3 years from the date of purchase by the ultimate user, subject to the conditions, limitations, and exceptions listed hereunder. Any product that proves to be defective in a normal use during this period will be repaired or replaced at the choice of Lofrans’’.
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