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MAINTENANCE
Frequent maintenance
. All XT winches should be washed frequently, and in any case
after each use, to avoid the accumulation of salt. Use plenty of fresh water and clean
it on all visible surfaces. Ensure the cleaning of the drainage channels placed at the
bottom of the winch, to avoid water stagnation.
Complete maintenance
. With seasonal frequency XT winches should be inspected
visually inside.
Parts in need of maintenance
. The most relevant parts are those subject to movement
and rubbing. These are the roller bearings, the gears and pawls, the stem and the inside
of the drum. For the complete maintenance of the winch, disassemble the winch in order
to access the relevant parts.
Antal Hydrolub
. We recommend the use of Antal Hidrolub, a grease expecially made
for lubrication of winches and protection of aluminum parts in the marine environment
(Mod. HDR).
Cleaning
. Remove old lubricant. In order to do so use a soft bristle brush and solvent
(use diesel in case you do not have other solvents).
Lubrication
. It increases the performance and prolongs the life of the winch. Also, it
prevents the natural accumulation of salt to obstruct the inner mechanism. Also, if you
are using the Antal Hydrolub Grease, it also protects the aluminum parts from galvanic
corrosion, too.
Thus we advise to put a thin layer of Antal Hydrolub Grease; not only to lubricate all
moving parts, but also to protect the aluminum surfaces in contact with s.steel parts,
e.g. screws.
Kit Winch
. Antal provides a repair kit winch containing pawls and springs (Mod. Kit
Winch).
The complete maintenance includes
the opening of the winch, the cleaning of the p
parts from old lubricants and the new lubrication of all moving parts.
IMPORTANT CONCEPTS
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