Assembly Of Parts - Maxwell 2500 HWC Manual

When assembling the parts, apply an anti-seize
compound generously over all screw threads, keys
and keyways, main shaft and inside the spacer tube.
See section 4.5 for recommended lubricants.
For Drum only:
 Apply anti-seize compound generously over the
main shaft and keyway.
 Insert key (35) and 2 retention clips (10). Apply
some grease to help keep them in position.
 Assemble drum (6).
 Put retaining washer (4) on top of the main shaft
and secure it with the countersunk screw (3).
 Insert plastic cap (1) into the clutch nut.
For Chainwheel only:
 If assembling on the port side there will be an
extra spring (12), beneath the emergency crank
collar (13), to assembly first on the shaft (36).
 Slide emergency crank collar (13) into shaft,
followed by the spring (12) and washer (11).
 Apply anti-seize compound generously over the
main shaft and keyway.
 Insert key (35) and 2 retention clips (10). Apply
some grease to help keep them in position.
 Assemble the lower clutch cone (7) making sure
it sits nicely on the retention clips (picture 5.1).
Apply lithium based marine grease generously
to the conical surface of the clutch cone, to
assist with free falling the anchor.
 Put the disc spring (8) on top of the lower
clutch cone (7), turning its smaller diameter
towards the clutch cone (picture 5.2).
 Install chainwheel (9) and the remaining disc
spring (8) on top of it, turning its bigger diameter
towards the chainwheel (picture 5.2).
 Install outer clutch cone (7), after applying
marine grease to its conical surface (picture 5.2).
 Assemble clutch nut (5).
 Put retaining washer (4) on top of the main shaft
and secure it with the countersunk screw (3).
 Insert plastic cap (1) into the clutch nut.
For Drum and chainwheel:
 If assembling on the port side there will be an
extra spring (12), beneath the emergency crank
collar (13), to assembly first on the shaft (36).
 Slide emergency crank collar (13) into shaft,
followed by the spring (12) and washer (11).
 Apply anti-seize compound generously over the
main shaft and keyway.
 Insert key (35) and 2 retention clips (10). Apply
some grease to help keep them in position.
 Assemble the inner clutch cone (7) making sure
it sits nicely on the retention clips (picture 5.1).
Apply lithium based marine grease generously
to the conical surface of the clutch cone, to
assist with free falling the anchor.
 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
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Extra care should be exercised when
handling polished parts to avoid any damage
to polished surfaces.
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When assembling the windlass, the shaft, bronze
clutch cones and capstan MUST be coated in
Shell Nautilus NLG12 Marine Grease, Castrol
Boating Grease, Vavoline Val Plex EP or
equivalent grease.
Shaft
Clutch Cones
Apply Grease
Greasing clutch cones and disc spring orientation
2500 HWC
Retention Clip
Clutch Cone
Picture 5.1
Retention Clip Assembly
Disc Springs
Picture 5.2
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