Lewmar Comprehensive Guide to the V700 Windlass Manual

Introduction

1. Installation GB

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1.1 Gypsy Suitability

Gypsies fitted 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.

Model	Gypsy	Chain	Rope
	RC0765	7 mm (¼”)	½” 3 strand medium lay
		High Test G-4 ISO	or ½” 8 plait nylon
V700
	RC0670	6 mm DIN766	12 mm 3-strand medium
			lay or 12 mm 8 plait nylon

1.5 Specifications Typical working figures:

	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)

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Safety notices

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 difficulty in matching a gypsy to your chain please consult your local agent or our international network of Lewmar distributors worldwide.

1.2 Package contents

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

General

Please read before installing and operating your Windlass.

Classification 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 qualified 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.

•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 sufficient 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 qualified 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, fit 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.

•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

65mm (21/2”) Hole Saw

115mm (41/2”) 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.

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 sufficient vertical fall for the chain or rope, even with a full locker, to draw the rode from the gypsy when hauling in.

Fig. 1.6-2

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