Regularly:
Wash down the windlass using fresh water.
Examine all electrical connections for corrosion,
clean and lightly grease.
Check anchor locker drain to avoid water damage to
motor/gearbox.
If anchor locker fills with water, check motor is dry
and free of rust.
Check anchor rode splice for wear.
Check gypsy as it is a high wear item and will last
longer if properly used. When re-assembling the
cone and gypsy, add a small smear of grease to the
contact surfaces.
Check mounting studs after first two or three
recoveries and regularly thereafter.
Annually:
Check electric cables for damage. Repair/renew as
required.
Strip the above deck components, clean and lightly
grease.
Check motor/gearbox for corrosion, clean and
repaint with a suitable marine grade oil based
enamel paint.
Remove electric motor cover and blow dust away
from brushes using foot pump or similar taking care
not to breathe any dust.
6.1 Servicing schedule
6. Servicing
WARNING! Isolate the
windlass using circuit
breaker/isolator.
WARNING! Ensure rode is
adequately secured to an
independent strong point.
6.2 Gypsy replacement/service
WARNING! Isolate the wind-
lass using circuit breaker/
isolator.
1. Remove chain pipe cover screws using 6mm (CPX1-3) 8mm (CPX 4-5)
Allen key.
2. Place winch handle into gypsy drive cap, rotate anti-clockwise and
remove.
3. Remove washer and top cone.
4. Pull control arm back to clear gypsy and remove gypsy assembly.
Wash with clean water - DO NOT JET WASH.
Assemble in reverse order greasing threads of chain pipe and washer and
stripper screw.
When re-assembling the cone and gypsy, add a small smear of grease to
the contact surfaces.
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