All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ 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 Functionality season after season of reliable performance and sailing pleasure to...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ SAFETY NOTICES Read All Safety Notices and Product Manuals Do not install or operate this winch before reading and fully understanding the contents of this Safety Notice Sheet and the Product Manual.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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) •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ( –...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Important Notes - Electrical Installation Incorrect electrical installation will result in permanent damage to the motor and invalidation of the warranty. Warning! The positive cable (+RED) must be connected to the positive (+RED) terminal of the motor. Incorrect polarity will cause permanent damage to the motor.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 &...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ STEP 6 Prepare the power cables 6.1 Choose the shortest and most direct route possible for the cables, in order to minimise voltage drop between the battery and the motor.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ Troubleshooting Guide FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Relax tension on motor unit mounting bolts and try Excessive vibration or noise Mounting surface not flat. running the motor. If this reduces noise/vibration, from motor/gearbox unit.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PRODUCT MANUAL 68/72ST Above Deck Compact Motor ™ 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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