Maxwell HRC10, Manual

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2 Maxwell Marine International Ltd – HRC Series
Aligning the windlass
The windlass must be positioned to allow the rope/chain to
have a clear run from the bow roller (B) to the chainwheel
without deflection.
The windlass must be mounted pointing in the direction of
the incoming rope/chain. This arrangement allows the
rope/chain to have maximum engagement with the
chainwheel.
B
B
Installation Procedure
Use the Deck Cutout Details drawing, as a guide for
marking and cutting the holes.
Tip : On GRP boats, running the drill in reverse first will
reduce chipping of the gel coat.
Using hole saws, cut the holes for the rope/chain pipe and
electrical cables.
On GRP or wooden decks, seal the edges of the holes
with epoxy to avoid ingress of moisture.
Install deck studs to windlass and tighten by use of two
nuts. Place the gasket onto the windlass and fit to deck.
Fasten the windlass to the deck using the nuts and
washers supplied. Tighten the nuts progressively and
evenly. Do NOT use power tools. Make sure the
installation is firm, but do not over tighten the nuts.
Important note to Boat Builders
Experience has shown that, on long ocean deliveries as
deck cargo, sulphur from the ships exhaust and
condensation can damage the chrome plating and
stainless steel of the windlass.
We recommend, after completing installation, you spray
the top works of the windlass with CRC 3097 “long life” (or
alternative) and wrap the windlass with plastic film and
tape.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Installation must be carried out in accordance with USCG,
ABYC, NMMA, CE or other relevant local electrical
requirements.
We recommend that connection of the power lines and
control circuitry to the windlass be done by qualified
technicians, to ensure reliable and safe operation of the
windlass.
After all connections have been made and system tested,
seal terminals against moisture by spraying with:
CRC2043 “Plasti-Coat”, CRC3013 “Soft Seal” or CRC2049
“Clear Urethane” (or alternative).
Solenoid pack (Required)
The solenoid pack (B) should be located in a dry area
close to the windlass, not in the rope/chain locker.
Circuit breaker/isolator (Required)
!
FOR SAFETY - The winch circuit requires
protection provided by an isolator switch and
either a fuse or circuit breaker, rated as follows:
HRC10-12V : 135amp
HRC10-24V : 80amp
Position the circuit breaker/isolator (C) no further than 1.8
m (6 ft) away from the battery (D) in an accessible and dry
location.
Remote control panel (Recommended)
The remote control panel (E) should be mounted in a
convenient location (such as the bridge, helm or cockpit)
so that the operator can see the windlass.
Footswitch (Optional).
For safe operation, the footswitch (F) should be
approximately 500 mm (20") from the windlass (A).
The below-deck part of the footswitch must be in a dry
environment and the breather holes must be kept clear.
The arrows on the footswitch should be arranged to
indicate the direction of operation.
Fit the switch according to the instructions supplied.
Connect wiring as shown.
Motor
When tightening the cables to the motor, ensure the lower
nut (A) is secure against turning when tightening the upper
nut (B). This will prevent damage occurring within the
motor.
A B