Lofrans X1 - Maintenance Programme; Gipsy Maintenance;Replacement; Troubleshooting

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Problem Possible causes Solution
1. The anchor
windlass does not
work when a control
is operated
1.1 Protection switch in OFF
position
1.2 Lack of voltage in the system
1.3 Failure of the control box
1.4 Failure of the control
1.5 Failure of the electric motor
1.1 Check the protection switch and set it in the ON position
1.2 Check the charge status of the battery, check connections
1.3 Check and possibly replace the control box
1.4 Check and possibly replace the control
1.5 Measure the electric motor voltage; if it is OK, check the brushes
and clean them. If it does not work, replace the electric motor
Follow strictly the maintenance programme. Not meeting the maintenance programme will cause forfeiture of the warranty.
For obtaining the best performances and the utmost efciency of the anchor windlass, it is necessary to follow strictly the maintenance
programme indicated hereby.
A. Clean all external surfaces and hidden points with fresh water and remove all salt layers. Regarding Dark Version windlasses, they
must be cleaned with fresh water once in a week. When it comes to winter storage, the Dark Version windlasses must be covered by
a waterproof material.
B. Grease the rotating parts. Particularly, the main shaft threads and clutch cones. Check for evidences of corrosion and mechanical
stresses.
C. Check the terminals of the electric motor. Test the voltage drop at the terminals.
D. Replace all gaskets.
E. Remove the anchor windlass from the deck to clean the salt under the base and seal again.
Disconnect power to the anchor windlass before any maintenance.
6.1 Maintenance programme
1. Remove the hood and the chain pusher by loosening the Allen screws.
2. By turning anticlockwise, remove the hand-wheel of the gypsy through the manoeuvre handle.
3. Slip off from the shaft the upper clutch cone, the gipsy, and the lower clutch cone.
4. Wash with running water. DO NOT USE WATER UNDER PRESSURE.
5. Check that there is no evidence of corrosion or mechanical stresses.
6. Reassemble by proceeding in the reverse order, remembering to lubricate threads and all moving parts with grease.
6.2 Gipsy maintenance/replacement
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