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IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING SAFETY ASPECTS OF YOUR ANCHOR WINDLASS
GB
WARNING ! your windlass is not designed as a strong point to fasten your anchor rode (chain or rope) to when the boat is laying on it’s anchor and
surging. The anchor rode must be fastened to a strong point such as mooring cleat, bollard or chain storage.
WARNING ! do not exceed a pulling load more than the rating of your windlass. The vessel’s engine be running and used to assist in the anchor
recovery.
WARNING ! always install the properly rated circuit breaker to protect the electric plant and electric motor from overheating and damages.
WARNING ! when not in use be sure to keep the anchor windlass circuit switch in the Off position to prevent accidental engagement of the windlass.
WARNING ! always keep your hands, feet and fingers clear of an operating windlass. If a jam occurs use extreme caution and turn off the windlass
circuit before attending to clearing the anchor rode.
WARNING ! do not use the windlass for different purposes it was designed for.
WARRANTY
Lofrans' s.r.l. warrants its products for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship , under normal
use and service. Any part which proves to be defective in normal usage during that two years period will be repaired or replaced by Lofrans’. This
warranty is subjected to the conditions listed below.
Seals , electric motors, electrical equipment, electronic controls are warranted for a period of one (1) year.
Lofrans' liability shall be limited to repair or replacement of the part defective in materials or workmanship.
Lofrans shall not be liable in any way for failures due to use of products in applications for which they are not intended , improper installation , misuse
,incorrect maintenance , corrosion , normal wear and tear , discoloration and unauthorised alteration of the product, conditions that exceed the product
's performance specifications.
The claim of warranty must be promptly notified in writing , to Lofrans or Lofrans’ authorised distributor, providing proof of purchase. Repair will be
under taken upon return of the defective part , freight prepaid to Lofrans or Lofrans authorised distributor. Lofrans or its authorised distributor will not be
responsible for any shipping charges or labour cost associated with any warranty claims. Lofrans shall not be liable for consequential damages to yachts
, equipment or other property or persons due to use or installation of Lofrans equipment. Implied warranties are limited to the life of this warranty. All
incidental and/or consequential damages are excluded from this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages , so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
Lofrans’ reserves the right to disclaim the warranty in case the windlass is controlled by not suitable electric accessories and/or in case of
non installation of a proper circuit breaker on the windlass electric line.
MODEL CLASSIFICATION
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR WINDLASS.
Fill in this form to obtain a complete classification of the installed model.
MOTOR
700 Watt 12 Volt
700 Watt 24 Volt
1000 Watt 12 Volt
1000 Watt 24 Volt
CHAIN
∅8 Iso-8 Din 766 ∅5/16” G40-BBB
ROPE
∅14 - 16 mm ∅9/16” - 5/8”
PURCHASE DATE & PLACE
NOTES
SERIAL NUMBER
ELECTRIC PLANT
Check that the motor tension corresponds to the electric plant on board. The following table suggests the minimum battery feeding the windlass, the
minimum cable section and the proper circuit breaker to install on the power line.
MOTOR BATTERY CABLES SECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER
700 Watt 12 V 100 Ah 25 mm² 3 AWG 70 Amps
700 Watt 24 V 70 Ah 16 mm² 4 AWG 35 Amps
1000 Watt 12 V 150 Ah 35 mm² 2 AWG 100 Amps
1000 Watt 24 V 90 Ah 25 mm² 3 AWG 70 Amps
If the windlass is fed by an inferior battery , the performances will be worse and the battery will be subject rapidly to wear and tear. We recommend to
use excellent quality cables , insulated and heat resistant. It is important underline the cables section should be increased of 30% - 50% approx., if the
length of the extended cable , positive and negative , is greater than 10 mts. or 29' length. The cables connected to the electric controls , shown on the
wiring diagram as a thin line , should have a section of 1.5 mm² or 16 AWG approx.
Circuit breaker informations referring only to LOFRANS’ circuit breaker so they could be incorrect for other circuit breakers.
The circuit breaker protects from very dangerous short circuits , protects the windlass motor , avoiding damages due to anomalous absorption and
interrupts the tension , when desired. The circuit breaker must be installed in a dry , accessible and visible position . For safety reasons we recommend
that the windlass and remote controls are isolated during navigation and reactivated when anchoring. Install the control box preferably in a dry place on
board. We recommend to install at least two remote controls to operate the windlass in case one of them gets damaged.
For protection of electric remote controls, it will be necessary to install a circuit breaker of 5 Ampere.
We recommend You to use original LOFRANS' components only , which are designed for sea water purpose. LOFRANS equipment
conforms to European Directives, products are CE approved.
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