Plan the installation to suit the controls and give the operator a full view of the windlass. The wiring system
should be of the fully insulated type, which avoids possible electrolytic corrosion problems. We recommend the
use of type III stranded, tinned copper wire with copper crimp terminals. Most modern installations are negative
return (negative ground) but polarity should be checked.
Overload protection, in the form of the circuit breaker/fuse supplied, must be built into the windlass wiring
circuit.
Circuit breaker supplied:
50A (Part No 68000348) 70A (Part No 68000240)
90A (Part No 68000349) 110A (Part No 68000350)
NOTE: The circuit breaker should be positioned close to the battery in a dry, readily accessible place.
WARNING!
The breaker must be manually reset should an overload occur that causes it to trip to the off position.
If you are not sure you understand these guidelines, seek professional help. Ensure that the installation
complies with USCG, ABYC, NMMA or other local regulations.
4.2 Wiring
4.3 Control switch installation
The unit is supplied with
• Guarded rocker switch (product ref 68000593)
• Contactor VX1/VX1L (12V- 68000939) • VX2/3 (12V- 68000937) / VX2/3 (24V- 68000938)
Follow the wiring diagrams
NOTE: Optional electric footswitches and remote handheld control available.
Contactor box used in some installation refer to wiring diagram § 4.4 - 4.8 Optional
wireless remote also available see table below for models and references.
WIRELESS REMOTE
3 BUTTON WINDLASS ONLY
WIRELESS REMOTE
5 BUTTON WINDLASS & THRUSTER
68000967 68000968
NOTE: In a multi station installation all switches must be wired in a parallel circuit.
When wiring Lewmar electric motor
into the ship’s electrical system the
following caution must be taken.
When tightening the front nut hold
the back nut with a separate wrench
to make sure the back nut does not
turn. If the back nut turns, serious
damage will occur, voiding Lewmar’s
warranty on the electric motor.
4.4 Electric motor terminal connections
DO NOT overtighten electric motor terminal nuts.
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