T H E W O R L D P O W E R I N A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure (i)
Locate the windlass centrally fore and aft. Check that the chain leads
unhindered to the anchor roller. The chain runs onto the starboard side
of the gypsy, wraps around 180° and falls below deck through the
chain pipe. Ensure there is sufficient room around the windlass to allow
full rotation of the manual clutch handle (if supplied).
Figure (ii)
The centre height of the gypsy must be in the same plane as the chain
lead from the bow roller. If the deck is angled (fore & aft) or curved
(port to starboard) a suitably shaped mounting block will be required to
spread the load evenly over the deck surface and to mount the
windlass base on a level and even footing.
Figure (iii)
Place the shaped mounting block (if required) onto the deck. Using the
layout template supplied, mark the mounting centres and cut/drill the
holes.
Figure (iv)
Apply an appropriate sealant to the base plate and mounting block (if
required) and carefully tighten the nuts and washers onto the threaded
studs under the deck. Remove excess sealant.
For aluminium or steel hulled vessels, it is important to insulate the
windlass with a non-conductive gasket to avoid corrosion. This also
applies below deck for the mounting bolts, nuts and washers.
Where the deck construction is light or of foam sandwich construction,
a plywood stiffener of at least 16mm (5/8") thick should be fitted to the
underside of the deck to spread the load and to prevent the bolts from
pulling through the deck. Large diameter washers on the underside of
the stiffener assists to spread the load.
Figure (v)
1. Mount the windlass from above as shown.
2. From below, place washers and nut onto each stud and tighten.
Figure (vi)
5. Grease shaft, key, and gearbox hub, slide geardrive onto shaft
ensuring key is aligned. Rotate gearbox to prefered mounting position
and push further up into the base adaptor until retaining clip is locked
securely in the groove. (See installation diagram for Quick Fit Adaptor)
6. Apply Loctite 222 or equivalent and place washers and bolt in the
end of the shaft and tighten.
NOTE: During assembly, grease all moving parts and the deck plate grease nipple with a Lithium/Teflon
based grease. The motor/gear drive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease
tape.
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VR/VRC/VFF 600 12/01/2015
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