Maxwell CAPSTAN 8000 Series User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
1.1
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
 Read this manual thoroughly before installation
and using the capstan. Failure to adhere to the
correct procedures, recommendations and
guidelines described in this Owner’s Manual may
invalidate the warranty.
 Be mindful that the correct selection of capstan
for each application, together with correct
installation, normal care in use and maintenance,
are essential for long life and reliable
performance.
 The capstan can be used for all types of rope
hauling operations.
 Inspect your capstan carefully when unpacked.
Any damage or lack of components should be
reported immediately to your Maxwell distributor.
 The connection of the power lines and control
circuitry to the capstan must be done by skilled
technicians, to ensure reliable and safe
operation of the windlass.
 Although mooring capstans are normally used in
one direction only, Maxwell capstans can be
used in both directions with equal load handling
capacity.
Picture 1.1 Picture 1.2
Electric AC vertical drive Electric AC horizontal drive
Picture 1.3
Hydraulic drive
1.2 PRODUCT VARIATIONS
There are 3 options of drives available for this
capstan:
Electric AC with vertical motor.
Electric AC with horizontal motor.
Hydraulic motor.
Although mooring capstans are normally used in one
direction only, certain Maxwell capstans can be used
in both directions. The static hold capacity might be
slightly lower in one direction, due to the internal
construction of the gearbox.
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Maxwell CAPSTAN 8000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Maxwell
Model	CAPSTAN 8000 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English