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7.5 WINDLASS CLEANING AND SERVICE
7.5.1 Gearmotor
Frequent rinsing of the windlass with freshwater from a hose will help
prevent corrosion.
Routinely remove the layer of salt that forms on the outer surfaces of the
windlass. Corrosion may occur that could jeopardize its operation or
safety. Wash with fresh water and flush all the surfaces clean, taking
special care to remove salt trapped in inaccessible areas.
Routinely disassemble the exposed parts of the windlass, clean and
check all parts, removing any corrosion. Grease the threads of the shaft
with salt-resistant grease. If the windlass has not been used for a period
of time, turn the motor slowly for several minutes in both directions. If the
motor turns with difficulty, clean or replace the motor brushes.
Routinely lift the windlass from the deck to remove salt deposits that form
at the base.
If oil leaks from the windlass, it will be necessary to disassemble the gear
to replace the seals. A complete kit of spare parts is available from the
windlass manufacturer.
Periodically check the condition of the electric motor terminals and the
control box. Remove any corrosion and coat terminals with corrosion
inhibitor.
Item Maintenance Notes and precautions
Gearmotor Check and cleaning
(before any navigation)
Check and topping up
Sailing the chain, after an anchor mooring in muddy or seaweed seabed, we suggest to
wash the chain using the provided system. The outer part of the windlass demands frequent
washes with fresh water because very much exposed to sea salt during navigation,
especially with choppy sea. It is a good rule, before any season begin, to carry out service
by disassembling the wildcat and the drum, to remove oxidation from the rubbing and
gliding points and to restore correctly the lubrication grease in the points requiring it.
NOTICES
Before carrying out any maintenance operation on the anchor windlass,
turn off the electric power connected to it and carefully remove the chain
from the wildcat. The accidental application of power to the windlass
could injure the person servicing the equipment. Secure the chain with
the chain stopper and remove the chain from the wildcat.
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