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  • Page 1 2500 HWC MANUAL...
  • Page 2 VETUS–MAXWELL APAC Ltd  Copyright VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd. All rights reserved. VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd reserves the right to make engineering refinements on all products without notice. Always consult manual supplied with product as details may have been revised. Illustrations and specifications are not binding as to detail.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    REMOVAL OF PARTS INTERNAL OF CASE ASSEMBLY OF PARTS SPARE PARTS TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A - Dimensional drawings APPENDIX B - Spare Parts APPENDIX C - Electric Wiring schematics APPENDIX D - Warranty Form VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...

  • 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 VETUS-Maxwell, or if a chain sample is provided to VETUS-Maxwell to develop a custom chainwheel. ...

  • Page 5: Product Variations

    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 Marine agent or distributor (Appendix D), who will select the correct replacement chainwheel for your chain.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Hydraulic oil characteristics Viscosity: ISO 32 - 68 (at 20ºC) Suitable oils: Shell Rimula X 15W-40; Shell Myrina M 15W-40 Penzoil SAE 10W-40 Texaco 2109 SAE 15W Texaco 1814 SAE 10W-40 BP HLPHM 32-68 BP Autrans T0410 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Picture 2.2 windlasses) should be located in a dry area in close Recommended free space in chain locker proximity to the windlass. It must not be located in the wet environment of the chain locker. VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...

  • Page 8: Preparation Of Mounting Area

    Without these precautions severe electrolysis can occur. 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 9: Installing The Windlass

    Where a portion of cable runs through the engine room, a size increase should be made as indicated. After connecting the cables, spray all terminals with anti-corrosive waterproof coating, “CRC 3013 Soft Seal” or equivalent. VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...

  • Page 10: Power Connections To Hydraulic Motor

    (not supplied by VETUS- Maxwell). After connecting the power lines, spray all ports and fittings with anti-corrosive waterproof coating, “CRC 3013 Soft Seal” or equivalent. 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 11: Installation Of Controls

     Chain counter These control accessories are available from VETUS-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).

  • Page 12: Using The Windlass

     When using the windlass, do not switch immediately from one direction of rotation to the other, without waiting for windlass to stop. Abuse is not covered by warranty. 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 13: Lowering The Anchor Under Power

    Slowly disengage the clutch by turning the clutch nut anticlockwise. Regulate the speed by tightening slow (clockwise) easing (anticlockwise) to increase speed  When the required amount of chain is out, tighten the clutch nut firmly. VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...

  • Page 14: 3.5 Retrieving The Anchor Under Manual Control

    The drum may now be operated independently of Take care not to allow “riding turns”. This is the chainwheel. VETUS-Maxwell recommends all caused by the loaded line climbing on top of warping operations be controlled by the footswitch.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Carry out the yearly maintenance and: Remove spacer tube from the gearbox, clean it (as well as top of the gearbox) and apply Res-Q-Steel on mating faces. Have the gearbox serviced by an authorised service agent. VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...

  • Page 16: Recommended Lubricants

    Never mix different types of oil, even if they are DC and Hydraulic drives : 0.35 litres from the same manufacturer. GR XP 320 Anti-Corrosive Coatings  CRC 3013 Soft Seal  Boeshield T9  Lanocote Anti-Seize Coating  International Paints Res-Q-Steel 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 17: Disassembling The Windlass

    Bolts and washers(26,27,28).The gearbox and motor should drop down  Undo the motor from the gearbox by removing motor bolts (40) washers (41,42,44) and nuts (45) (if applicable) 5.3 ASSEMBLY OF PARTS VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...

  • Page 18: Assembly Of Parts

     Put the disc spring (8) on top of the inner clutch cone (7), turning its smaller diameter towards the clutch cone (picture 5.2).  Install chainwheel (9) and the remaining disc 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...

  • Page 19: Spare Parts

    (3).  Insert plastic cap (1) into the clutch nut. SPARE PARTS VETUS-Maxwell recommends a modest quantity of spare parts to be ordered as familiarity with the windlass is developed during installation. Frequently smaller parts are lost during maintenance, so keeping spares (and spare tools) is recommended.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Disc springs (8) not fitted. Fit disc springs as described in Section 5.3. Pawl (20) engaged. Disengage pawl. Contact VETUS-Maxwell with correct Chain jumps / slips on the The chainwheel not selected identification of the chain used on chainwheel. correctly.

  • Page 21: Appendix A - Dimensional Drawings

    APPENDIX A - Dimensional Drawings VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...
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  • Page 24: Appendix B - Spare Parts

    APPENDIX B – Spare Parts 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...
  • Page 25 VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...
  • Page 26 2446 – No Chainwheel – Chainwheel Port or Starboard side only – Chainwheel Port and Starboard side Spacer 3504 – No Chainwheel – Chainwheel Port or Starboard side only – Chainwheel Port and Starboard side 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...
  • Page 27 Washer M8 x 24 x 2 – Hydraulic motors only 3625 Nut Hex 8mm SS304 – Hydraulic motors only SP0366 Spacer Tube 6192 O-ring SP2790 Thrust Washer 8106 Flat washer SP0434 Emergency/Clutch Lever – with chainwheel versions only P20043 Owners manual P103138 VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 HWC...

  • Page 28: Appendix C - Electric Wiring Schematics

    APPENDIX C – Electrical Wiring Schematics 2500 HWC VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd...
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  • Page 31: Appendix D - Warranty Form

    VETUS-Maxwell equipment. This Warranty sets out your specific legal rights allowed by VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd ; these may be varied by the laws of different countries. In addition, the purchaser may also have other legal rights which vary from country to country.

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