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brake. As above, remove the existing brake power
supply and connect the brake to the appropriate
terminals in the VFD unit (see wiring diagram of VFD
unit, supplied with the unit).
Replace the terminal box cover and sealing gasket.
Evenly tighten the four securing screws.
Check:

Is the direction of rotation of the motor correct?

Are cables satisfactorily fixed and out of the path
of chain?

Are cable entry points to motor terminal box
satisfactorily waterproofed?
Spray the cable gland, cable entry points and motor
terminal box with anti-corrosive waterproof coating
"CRC 3013 Soft Seal" or equivalent.
2.8
INSTALLATION OF CONTROLS
The recommended way of controlling a mooring
capstan is by footswitch. The footswitches are
available from Maxwell with plastic or stainless steel
covers.
An isolator switch for footswitches must be installed
in the wheelhouse, to prevent operating the capstan
by someone accidentally stepping on a footswitch.
Refer to wiring schematics in Appendix C for control
circuits. All control wiring should be done using no
smaller than 1.5mm² wire (AWG 16).
A manually re-settable, ignition proof 3A breaker or
fuse should be installed on the power supply line for
controls, within 1m (40”) from the main
breaker/isolator. These requirements are mandatory
to meet USCG, ABYC and NMMA rules.
After connecting the power lines, spray all ports and
fittings with anti-
corrosive waterproof coating “CRC
3013 Soft S
eal” or equivalent.
2.9 NOTE TO BOAT BUILDER
Experience has shown that, on long ocean
deliveries, sulphur from the ship
’s exhaust can settle
on polished surfaces, which can affect the quality of
the finish.
Please ensure that, upon completion of installation,
the capstan is treated with suitable corrosion
protective coating (“CRC 3097 Long Life”) and
wrapped in plastic film. This ensures that your
customer receives the capstan from you in the same
top quality condition as you received it from Maxwell.