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USER AND INSTALLATION 

MANUAL 

ENGBO ANCHOR WINCH 

 

MAXI 31  
MAXI 32  

MAXI 34-series 

MAXI 38  
MAXI 40 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 

 

Engbo MAXI products fit most boat models

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Rev. 7-2010-01-04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to NS-EN ISO 9001:2000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

       FCC ID: R78-RC-01  

Part no. 117-00036 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R78-MCU-01

 

Summary of Contents for MAXI 31

Page 1: ... Tønsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TLF 47 33 00 31 50 FAKS 47 33 00 31 60 USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGBO ANCHOR WINCH MAXI 31 MAXI 32 MAXI 34 series MAXI 38 MAXI 40 Engbo MAXI products fit most boat models Rev 7 2010 01 04 According to NS EN ISO 9001 2000 FCC ID R78 RC 01 Part no 117 00036 R78 MCU 01 ...

Page 2: ...ine guide 11 Anchor rope 11 Safety line 12 Auto stop 12 WIRELESS REMOTE 12 FITTING ANTENNA 12 CODING OF THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 13 Procedure for wireless remote controls with serial no above 8600 13 How to put the wireless control unit in code mode 13 How to put the receiver unit in code mode 13 DIMENSIONAL SKETCHES 14 MAXI 31 40 SERIES 14 MAXI 32 SERIES 14 MAXI 33 SERIES 15 MAXI 34 SERIES 15 ...

Page 3: ...tion 41 Main switch connection 42 Control box connections 42 Motor terminal connections 43 Introduction Thank you for buying an Engbo anchor windlass We hope you will find it useful and simple to work with To ensure that you do it is essential that you fit and use it in accordance with the instructions in this manual to ensure the best possible conditions for optimal windlass operation For example...

Page 4: ...chor must always be secured to the boat while the boat is travelling Use the securing lines supplied Disconnect the power to the windlass once the boat is underway Children must not operate the windlass Negligent use can result in unnecessary damage Always make sure the battery is well charged when using the windlass Always have the motor running when the windlass is in use The windlass features e...

Page 5: ...he high weight of the chain may result in the full length of the chain being pulled out If so make sure to take up the slack once you have tied the boat up Tighten up the slack of the anchor rope or chain by pressing the up button so that the anchor settles firmly on the seabed and pulls the boat away from land NB The windlass will always wind in slowly for 1 5 sec before it switches to full speed...

Page 6: ...slowly until the second auto stop is activated stopping the windlass completely The anchor will then be correctly seated in the anchor bracket Attach the safety line to the anchor Turn off the main switch of the windlass Have pleasant sailing Wireless remote control To switch on the remote control keep one of the buttons depressed for 1 5 sec The green power indicator will light up and you will he...

Page 7: ...r 1 5 sec at reduced speed before increasing to full speed This means that you can keep the windlass operating at low speed by releasing and pressing the up button repeatedly as required The Power indicator information Green light indicates that the remote control is ready for use Orange light indicates that the power supply to the windlass is not optimal or that the windlass is overloaded and nee...

Page 8: ...e outside of the anchor bracket to define how quickly the anchor drops Therefore it is important to avoid unnecessary friction between rope and hull rollers and or guides Example If you fit the windlass with a Bruce anchor you will need to use the jointed anchor bracket and ensure that the angle between horizontal and the rope is at least 15 20º If the angle is too narrow the anchor will balance a...

Page 9: ... the screws supplied 12 47020 12 47021 Wireless remote control Three different wireless controls are available 12 47020 designed for controlling two separate anchor winches 12 47021 two winches and two thrusters and 12 47022 for controlling up to six different anchor mooring winches The remote control is splash proof and features a modern compact design with strips of anti slip material on the rea...

Page 10: ...ket Installation general The windlass should be positioned as high as possible to allow maximum space for the rope that will be stored below the windlass The height from the bottom of the well where the rope is stored to the bottom edge of the line wheel should be at least 50 cm and the area should be at least 40 x 40 cm to allow room for 50 m x 15 mm anchor rope This will prevent the rope from bu...

Page 11: ...MAXI 34V or MAXI 40 on the inside of the stern it will often be possible to adjust the hull conduit so as to prevent friction between the hull and the rope Anchor rope Engbo supplies original woven anchor rope with a lead core in the whole length of the rope along with a fine special thimble that will not snag on the pulley or bracket when the anchor is dropped This rope has been specially designe...

Page 12: ...time NB The fitting procedures for the different models are described in separate chapters Wireless remote Fitting antenna Before starting to operate the wireless remote the electronic unit must be fitted with an aerial In addition the remote control and electronic unit must be coded electronically instructed to communicate with one another Remove the left hand rubber plug on the electronic unit t...

Page 13: ... in code mode Alt 1 Touch panel installed Press and keep both switches on the touch panel down while simultaneously switching on the power to the receiver unit Image B and C The receiver will now understand that coding is requested and automatically connect to your wireless control and the wireless remote control will immediately be ready for use This will be confirmed by a short sound signal and ...

Page 14: ... www engbo no TLF 47 33 00 31 50 FAKS 47 33 00 31 60 14 Dimensional sketches Maxi 31 40 series A Height B Length C Width incl line wheel D Width excl line wheel 200 mm 370 mm 230 mm 160 mm Maxi 32 series A Height above deck B Length above deck C Width above deck incl line wheel D Width excl line wheel E Height below deck 200 mm 255 mm 230 mm 160 mm 150 mm ...

Page 15: ...w engbo no TLF 47 33 00 31 50 FAKS 47 33 00 31 60 15 Maxi 33 series A Total width below deck B Total length above deck cover C Total width above deck cover D Height above deck E Height below deck 350 mm 220 mm 160 mm 90 mm 160 mm Maxi 34 series A B C D 200 mm 271 mm 220 mm 120 mm Maxi 38 series A Total width B Total height D Total length 220 mm 230 mm 370 mm ...

Page 16: ...asses 1000 W up to approx 500 kg 1500 W up to approx 650 kg Chain windlasses up to approx 850 kg Pulling speed 20 25 m min with a load of approx 40 kg Power consumption 80 200 A during normal operation Recommended fuses 1000 W 12V and 1500 W 24V 250 A Recommended min battery capacity 12V 100Ah 24V 75 Ah Weight windlass with motor and cables Approx 20 kg Weight electronic unit 2 3 kg Auto stop func...

Page 17: ...nel is to be fitted Run the panel cable through the hole Remove the protection tape from the rear surface of the panel and affix the panel firmly to the surface Run the cable to the electronic control box Cut off any surplus cable and strip the ends of the three wires that are to be connected to the terminal clips as described in the connection diagram Picture of control box Connecting the switch ...

Page 18: ...t hand side Then connect motor cable D2 and then the black battery cable Then connect the red battery cable to D1 from the motor Finally connect A2 from the motor If necessary remove in the reverse order It is best to use a pair of pliers as shown in the picture The picture shows the correct connection and the direction of the bolts and cables NB The cable shoes must be connected directly to the c...

Page 19: ... and connection points in places where high voltage currents pass A fuse and main power switch must be fitted to the positive battery cable as close to the battery as possible See the connection diagram The windlass must always be connected to the start battery Remember to turn off the main power switch when the windlass is not in use Main power switch The picture shows the battery cable correctly...

Page 20: ...p i Engbo gruppen BESØKSADRESSE Wirgenesvei 7 3157 Barkåker POSTADR Postboks 2288 Postterminalen 3103 Tønsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TLF 47 33 00 31 50 FAKS 47 33 00 31 60 20 Electrical wiring diagram ...

Page 21: ...r and the side wave that turns in directly behind the boat NB Remember to secure the rope to the boat beneath the windlass at the point where the rope runs out Hinged platform roller Fit the anchor bracket with the pulleys beyond the edge of the platform so that the anchor rope clears the platform when the anchor is raised Line guide in the stern Check that the opening in the hull for the rope is ...

Page 22: ...rm roller hinged platform roller tilt bracket or anchor davit NB If the windlass is fitted low in relation to the bathing platform such that the angle between the bathing platform and the rope is small and if you are using a Bruce anchor you should use an Engbo hinged platform roller Examples of different anchor brackets See the Engbo catalogue for more akternatives Standard platform roller long H...

Page 23: ...e rope via the line wheel on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the line wheel Use the windlass to wind it up NB We recommend using an adapted container made of plastic or other weather resistant material beneath the windlass to ensure that the rope is gathered up efficiently Fitting Maxi 32 Maxi 32 for line Maxi 32 for chain The Maxi 32 is designed for fitting outside on a r...

Page 24: ...d directly to the hull Adjust the brackets to the correct angle and fix them internally at the top and bottom of the side panel of the box Run the rope via the line wheel on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the line wheel Use the windlass to wind it up NB The length of the box must be at least 40 cm NB Remember to secure the end of the rope chain to the inside of the box Dr...

Page 25: ...ith the anchor bracket Then mark the centre of the windlass In most cases it is simplest to use the windlass fixing plate see pos 65 on the drawing on page 27 as a template Place the fixing plate on the boat and mark the screw holes the centre hole for the gear and the run through hole for the chain Remember to round off the edge of the run through hole for the chain so that the chain does not cat...

Page 26: ... correct side Mark the position of the opening for the rope and then drill the hole NB Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the rope and anchor bracket so that the windlass line wheel and the roller are in line Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass Use a clamp or similar to fit the anchor bracket temporarily to the outside of t...

Page 27: ...dlass is used NB If you are to use a rope conduit with guide pulleys 68 00008 you can use the internal frame of the conduit as the template for the opening Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the anchor bracket so that the windlass line wheel and the anchor roller are in line Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass Use a clamp o...

Page 28: ...through hole for the rope is to drill the fitting holes for the fixing plate and then use a couple of screws to fasten this plate temporarily to the boat Put the plastic cover on and mark the forward edge of the cover on the contact surface Use an appropriate hole cutter and make sure that the cover overlaps the outer edge of the hole by around 5 mm Then make the holes with an appropriate drill an...

Page 29: ...dge of the fixing plate and the run through hole for the rope The simplest way to position the run through hole for the rope is to drill the fitting holes for the fixing plate and then use a couple of screws to fasten this plate temporarily to the boat Position the plastic cover make sure that the cover overlaps the hole by approx 5 mm at the bottom and then mark the lower edge of the cover on the...

Page 30: ...ver in position Mark the run through hole for the rope in the cover Make an oval hole approx 40 mm vertical and 20 mm horizontal in the cover for instance cut 2 holes in towards each other with a 20 mm hole cutter Then remove the material between the holes Drawing Maxi 34 G line wheel rope guide rope guard and fixing plate NB The bolt pos 17 page 39 that attaches the line wheel to the axle must be...

Page 31: ...ccommodate the play in the rope roller when the windlass is used NB Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the rope roller so that the windlass line wheel and the roller are in line Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass Run the anchor rope tightly between the rope roller on the bathing platform and the track in the line wheel Hol...

Page 32: ...tly in relation to the rope roller so that the windlass line wheel and the roller are in line Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass Run the anchor rope tightly between the rope roller on the bathing platform and the track in the line wheel Hold the windlass in position inside This makes it easier to establish where the windlass is to be placed to ens...

Page 33: ... are screwed into the gooseneck from below with the platform or deck in between NB Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the rope roller so that the windlass line wheel and the roller are in line Use the gooseneck as the template for marking the fixing holes for the windlass NB It is important to ensure that there is sufficient space between the anchor and the gooseneck to pr...

Page 34: ...fitting the stop indicator brass wire An electronic auto stop switch is positioned below the rope guard This switch triggers the auto stop function when the anchor has been raised To activate the switch two brass wire indicators are fitted to the rope to determine when the windlass is to stop Cut the enclosed brass wire in two To position the brass wire indicators in the correct places on the rope...

Page 35: ...elskap i Engbo gruppen BESØKSADRESSE Wirgenesvei 7 3157 Barkåker POSTADR Postboks 2288 Postterminalen 3103 Tønsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TLF 47 33 00 31 50 FAKS 47 33 00 31 60 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 36: ...normal operation the batteries have a service life of more than two seasons To change the batteries remove all five screws to open the remote control NB The screws are different lengths and have O rings under their heads Replace the used batteries with new ones and make sure that they are installed correctly up and down towards the bottom edge as shown in the picture Replace the rear cover and car...

Page 37: ...e gypsy resulting in the gypsy becoming worn If you need to replace gypsies pos 14 and 15 follow the procedure described below Loosen and remove the screws and washers 16 and 17 Remove the outer gypsy and cover 13 and 15 Loosen and remove the screws 25 and the rope guard rope guide set 29 and 4 NB If necessary remove the auto stop switch 6 by loosening the nuts 61 and pull the switch out to access...

Page 38: ...uld be able to move easily and freely above the hinged bolt when the spring is not fitted Only then will the spring be able to exert the required pressure on the rope guide Winter storage Remove the rope from the windlass before every period of winter storage Soak it in a mild soap solution overnight Then wash it in soapy water and rinsing fluid to rinse out all the salt residue and dirt This will...

Page 39: ...he general condition of the battery If the voltage is above 10 5V but the motor does not work this may be because long use overload of the windlass has caused the electronic protection function to shut down the motor Leave to cool down for 20 min and try again 4 If the windlass does not function at all Disconnect the cables from points 1 2 and 3 Strip the ends of a loose piece of cable approx 10 c...

Page 40: ...ant that all components including the connections of these components are done correctly to keep the connection resistance and the total resistance in the electrical circuit as low as possible All connections between cable lug and components shall always be directly copper against copper or copper against brass There shall never be any washers of any kind or anything else between the connections W...

Page 41: ...lug is of press on type and shall be used on thrusters Battery connection The pictures show a correct connected battery cable Notice that the cable lug is mounted onto the battery post with washer and nut only on the upside of the cable lug Nothing must be placed between the battery terminal clamp and cable lug It exists different kinds of battery connections Use only a type with bolts and not any...

Page 42: ...pter is not mounted on a wall Control box connections Tips for mounting Pre cut correct cable lengths and mount cable lugs in advance so mounting the cables on the box can be done in a comfortable position before the unit is mounted in the boat One will need 2 pcs 13mm spanners to secure the M8 bolts A long nosed VISE GRIP plier may be useful to hold the nut Correct torque is 20 Nm for the Stainle...

Page 43: ... towards each other to maximize space and ease of montage Cable lug for bar number 5 is turned the opposite direction compared with number 1 2 og 3 If ever needed to dismount the cables start from the right side and reverse the above procedure Motor terminal connections The terminal bolts are active current leaders The pictures show correct connected cables on the motor terminals Please note that ...

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