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MAINTENANCE
** IMPORTANT **
Failure to carry out the maintenance and service as described herein will
invalidate warranty.
Recommended Lubricants:
Gearbox Oil:
SAE 90, e.g. Shell Omala 320, Castrol Alpha SP 320.
Mainshaft & Bearing:
Marine Grease, Lithium based or Lithium complex based,
e.g. Duckhams ‘Keenol’; ‘Castrol LMX’. Do not use soap
based
grease.
Above Deck Components: CRC 3097 Spray.
1.
Prior to Season
-
the above deck components should be removed and greased
following the instructions under steps 5, 11 and 12 of the installation instructions.
Check level of oil in gearbox. If necessary top up as per step 6 of preparing the
windlass instructions.
The underdeck components should be sprayed, preferably with CRC3097 “Long
Life” or alternatively, CRC6-66 or WD40.
Particular attention should be paid to the motor on electric units, including the
motor terminals, footswitch terminals, terminals on the Reversing Solenoid Pack or
the Overload/Control Box plus the battery and isolator terminals.
2.
Six-monthly
- repeat procedure under item 1 above.
3.
End of Season
- before storage carry out procedure under item 1.
4.
Above deck components
- clean the Windlass with a cloth damp with Kerosene
(paraffin). Spray preferably with CRC3097 “Long Life” or alternatively, CRC6-66
WD40. Polish off with a clean non-fluffy cloth.
Regular use of CRC3097 “Long Life” will assist maintaining the bright chrome
finish.
Natural lustre of bronze units can be restored by polishing with mild abrasive liquid
polish.
Don’t use on chrome units.