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4.0 MAINTENANCE
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!
Failure to carry out the maintenance and
service, as described herein, will invalidate
warranty.
!
Before doing any maintenance work on electric
motor, starter units and wiring, make sure the
power supply is switched off.
!
Use synthetic oils only. Never mix two oils,
even if they are from the same manufacturer.
4.1 CAPSTAN MAINTENANCE
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Every six months disassemble the above deck
components of the capstan (up to the Deckplate) as
described in Section 2.3. Clean all components and
check for damage. Grease the components using
lithium complex base, water proof grease.
Clean chromed surfaces with a cloth, damp with
kerosene. After cleaning spray them with “CRC 3037
Long Life” or alternatively, with “CRC 6-66” or “WD-
40”. Regular use of “CRC3097 Long Life” will assist
in maintaining the bright chrome finish.
Apply anti-seize compound on screw threads and
keyways.
Re-assemble in the reversed order.
Inspect the components below deck for corrosion,
chipped paint etc, clean them and touch up the paint
if nece
ssary. Spray them for protection with “CRC
3013 Soft Seal”.
Check the electric power connections and spray
them with “CRC 3013 Soft Seal” for protection.
Check the oil level in gearbox and top up if
necessary. The oil in the gearbox should be changed
every 3 years. The quantity is indicated in Section
1.3.
The gearbox is a sealed unit. The motors can be
detached safely, without draining oil from the
gearbox. If removing the motor, spray its shaft with
an anti-corrosion spray before reassembling. The
drive pin is press fit into the motor shaft and can be
replaced if necessary.
4.2 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
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Greases
- Lithium complex base NLGI consistency No. 2
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CASTROL LMX
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DUCKHAMS Keenol
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FINA CERAN WR 2
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SHELL Retinex LX
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MOBIL Mobilgrease HP
Gearbox Oils
- ISO 3448 VG 150
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CASTROL Alpha MAX 150
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SHELL Omala Oil 150
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MOBIL Mobilgear 629
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BP MACH GR XP 150
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FUCHS Renolin CLP 150
Anti-Corrosive Coatings
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CRC 3013 Soft Seal
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Boeshield T9
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Lanocote