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V700 Windlass
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V700 Windlass
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Introduction
Important information about this manual
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and product damage
warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid
possible injury or damage.
The type of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used
in this manual are explained as follows:
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Lewmar windlass. Lewmar products are
world renowned for their quality, technical innovation and proven
performance. With a Lewmar windlass you will be provided with
many years of outstanding service.
Product support
Lewmar products are supported by a worldwide network of
distributors and Authorised Service Representatives. If you
encounter any diffi culties with this product, please contact your
national distributor, or your local Lewmar dealer. Details are
available at:
w ww.lewmar.com
Approvals
For CE approval certifi cates contact Lewmar.
General
Please read before installing and operating your
Windlass.
Classifi cation Societies and Lewmar require that a vessel at
anchor must have its rode held by a chain stopper or equivalent
strong point at all times!
At all times it is the responsibility of the boat user to ensure
that the anchor and rode are properly stowed for the prevailing
sea conditions. This is particularly important with high-speed
powerboats, because an anchor accidentally deploying while
under way can cause considerable damage. An anchor windlass
is mounted in the most exposed position on a vessel and is thus
subject to severe atmospheric attack resulting in a possibility of
corrosion in excess of that experienced with most other items of
deck equipment. As the windlass may only be used infrequently,
the risk of corrosion is further increased. It is essential that the
windlass is regularly examined, operated and given any necessary
maintenance.
Please ensure that you thoroughly understand the operation
and safety requirements of the windlass before commencing
the installation. Only persons who are completely familiar with
the controls and those who have been fully made aware of the
correct use of the windlass should be allowed to use it. If there is
any doubt of how to install or operate this unit please seek advice
from a suitably qualifi ed engineer.
•
Windlasses used incorrectly could cause harm to equipment
or crew.
•
Windlasses should be used with care and treated with
respect.
•
Sailing, like many other sports can be hazardous. Even the
correct selection, maintenance and use of proper equipment
cannot eliminate the potential for danger, serious injury or
death.
•
Lewmar windlasses are designed and supplied for anchor
control in marine applications and are to be used in
conjunction with any other use.
•
It is the unavoidable responsibility of the owner or master or
other responsible party to assess the risk of any operation
on the vessel.
Safety notices
1. Installation
Warning!
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people
if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and
others.
Safety Symbol
When you see the safety symbol it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do
this”; or “Do not let this happen”.
•
Lewmar recommends the use of appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment and hands free communication
equipment by any person going aloft, and only then where
the person going aloft is properly trained in the use of
that equipment and where there remain suffi cient trained
and experienced personnel on deck to ensure constant
observation and the continued safe conduct both of the vessel
and the hoisting operation.
Fitting
• This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance
with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do
so could result in poor product performance, personal injury
and/or damage to your boat.
• Consult the boat manufacturer if you have any doubt about
the strength or suitability of the mounting location.
Electrical
• Make sure you have switched off the power before you start
installing this product.
• If in doubt about installing electrical equipment please seek
advice from a suitably qualifi ed electrical engineer.
Electromagnetic compatibility
• It is essential that this product does not cause any
electromagnetic disturbance to any other electrical or
electronic equipment installed in the vessel. This will be
achieved if the windlass is connected to the same battery as
the vessel’s starter motor and not to the service battery to
which other equipment is connected. In addition, the run of
the wiring, from the battery to the windlass, should be kept
as far apart from the other wiring on the vessel as possible.
For instance, if the main wiring loom is to starboard, fi t the
windlass wiring to port.
It should be noted that there is no evidence to indicate that
windlass installations do cause magnetic interference but the
installer is advised to carry out checks when the installation
is complete.
1.1 Gypsy Suitability
Gypsies fi tted to the V700 range of windlasses are ideally suited
to handling our factory made Rope/Chain combination rodes,
which consist of rope spliced to a chain tail.
Ropes used must be windlass grade, medium lay nylon. Ropes
from different manufacturers have wide variations in stretch and
consistency in diameter. Therefore, rope and chain from other
manufacturers may require some experimentation to determine
the optimum size.
Should you have diffi culty in matching a gypsy to your chain
please consult your local agent or our international network of
Lewmar distributors worldwide.
1.2 Package contents
• Windlass
• Intelligent Mounting Studs, Washers and Nuts
• All-in-one Installation Wrench & Clutch Lever
• Base Gasket Seal
• Safety Instructions
• Mounting Template
• Instruction Booklet
• Warranty Registration Card
• Breaker/Isolator
• Control Switch
1.3 Additional requirements
Each installation requires:
WINDLASS INSTALLATION
• The following tools:
9.5 mm (
3
/
8
”) Drill
65 mm (2
1
/
2
”) Hole Saw
115 mm (4
1
/
2
”) Hole Saw
• Hack Saw
• An appropriate marine sealant
WIRING INSTALLATION
• Crimping Pliers/Wire Stripper
• Suitable electrical cable and crimp terminals
1.4 Accessories
Use only genuine Lewmar parts and accessories to ensure top
performance and eliminate the risk of voiding your warranty.
For replacement parts, please see Sec. 7 or visit your dealer or
the Lewmar web site.
1.5 Specifi cations
Typical working fi gures:
1.6 Fitting the windlass to the deck
• If the deck is not fl at, a suitable mounting pad may be
required to take up camber or sheer.
Decks that are thin, or of foam or balsa laminate construction,
will require reinforcement in order to spread the loads that
will be applied to the deck while the windlass is in use.
The standard 8 mm (
5
/
16
”) threaded mounting studs supplied
suit deck and packing thickness of up to 76 mm (3”). These
are adequate for most installations.
Fig. 1.6-1
• Place the windlass on the deck and decide upon a position
for it with reference to the vessel’s bow roller (Fig. 1.6-2)
and the chain locker below. Rode lead from the roller should
ideally be fed horizontally back to the top of the gypsy and
along its centerline (Fig. 1.6-3).
There must be suffi cient vertical fall for the chain or rope,
even with a full locker, to draw the rode from the gypsy when
hauling in.
Model Gypsy Chain Rope
V700
RC0765
7 mm (¼”)
High Test G-4 ISO
½” 3 strand medium lay
or ½” 8 plait nylon
RC0670 6 mm DIN766
12 mm 3-strand medium
lay or 12 mm 8 plait nylon
V700
Max. Pull 320 kg (700 lb)
Max. Line Speed Freefall
Typical Working Load 80 kg (175 lb)
Normal Line Speed 22 m/min (72 ft/min)
Line Weight 6.5 kg (14 lb)
Boat Size up to 10.7 m (35 ft)
Fig. 1.6-2