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The windlass can be operated using:
Deck mounted footswitches
Hand held pendant controller (single or dual
speed)
Helm switch
Chain counter
These control accessories are available from
Maxwell customised to suit your windlass.
It is the choice of the designer/builder to use one,
two or all four of these controls. They are wired in
parallel to the directional valve (for hydraulic
windlasses) or to the starter unit (for electric
windlasses). The controls can work on 12 or 24V
power supply.
If footswitches are used, then an isolator switch for
them must be installed in the wheelhouse, to prevent
operating the windlass by someone accidentally
stepping on the footswitch.
Hand held pendant controller is often the most
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. They are supplied with a plug on
the other end of cable and a matching waterproof
socket, which should be installed on a convenient
location on the deck.
All units are supplied with detailed wiring instructions
to assist installation.
Refer to wiring schematics in Appendix C for control
circuits. All control wiring should be done using no
smaller than 1.5mm² wire (AWG 16).
A manually re-settable, ignition proof 3A breaker or
fuse should be installed on the power supply line for
controls,
within
1m
breaker/isolator. These requirements are mandatory
to meet USCG, ABYC and NMMA rules.
After connecting the power lines, spray all ports and
fittings with anti-corrosive waterproof coating "CRC
3013 Soft Seal" or equivalent.
2.8
NOTE TO BOAT BUILDER
Experience
has
shown
deliveries, sulphur from the ship's exhaust can settle
on polished surfaces, which can affect the quality of
the finish.
Please ensure that, upon completion of installation,
the windlass is treated with suitable corrosion
protective coating ("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.
(40")
from
the
main
that,
on
long
ocean
Picture 2.9
Pendant controller for operating two windlasses
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