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LIMITED WARRANTY 

Warranty:

 Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd provides a three year limited warranty on all windlasses for pleasure boat usage, and a one year 

limited warranty for those systems used on commercial or charter vessels.  Warranty, service and parts are available around the world.  
Contact your nearest Maxwell office for a complete list of service centres and distributors. 

This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

 

1. 

This Warranty will be null and void if 

(a)  there is any neglect or failure to properly maintain and service the products. 
(b)  the  products  are  serviced,  repaired  or  maintained  improperly  or  by  unauthorised 

persons. 

(c)  loss or damage is attributed to any act, matter or omission beyond the reasonable 

control of Maxwell or the purchaser. 

2. 

Maxwell’s  liability  shall  be  limited  to  repair  or  replacement  (as  determined  by  Maxwell)  of  the  goods  or  parts  defective  in 
materials or workmanship. 

3. 

Determination of the suitability of the product and the materials for the use contemplated by the buyer is the sole responsibility of 
the buyer, and Maxwell shall have no responsibility in connection with such suitability. 

4. 

Maxwell shall not be liable for any loss, damages, harm or claim attributed to: 

 

(a)  use of the products in applications for which the products are not intended. 

 

(b)  corrosion, wear and tear or improper installation. 

 

(c)  improper use of the product. 

5. 

This  Warranty  applies  to  the  original  purchaser  of  the  products  only.    The  benefits  of  the  Warranty  are  not  transferable  to 
subsequent purchasers. 

6. 

Maxwell shall not be responsible for shipping charges or installation labour associated with any warranty claims. 

7. 

There are no warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, or any other kind, express or implied, and none shall be implied 
by law.  If any such warranties are nonetheless implied by law for the benefit of the customer they shall be limited to a period of 
three years from the original purchase by the user. 

8. 

Maxwell  shall  not  be  liable  for  consequential  damages  to  any  vessel,  equipment,  or  other  property  or  persons  due  to  use  or 
installation of Maxwell equipment. 

9. 

This Warranty sets out your specific legal rights allowed by Maxwell; these may be varied by the laws of different countries.  In 
addition, the purchaser may also have other legal rights which vary from country to country. 

10. 

To make  a claim  under  this Warranty,  contact  your  nearest  Maxwell  office  or  distributor.    Proof  of  purchase  and  authorisation 
from Maxwell will be required prior to any repairs being attempted. 

 

 

 

 

Purchaser 

 

To be eligible for warranty protection, please either complete the 
form  below  at  the  time  of  purchase  and  return  it  to  the 
appropriate retailer or supplier of the goods,        
or  fill  out  the  electronic  warranty  form  on  our  website, 
www.maxwellmarine.com 

 

Name: 
 
 

 

Address: 

 

 

Telephone: 

Facsimile 

 
 

 

Supplier / Dealer

 

Name: 
 
 

 

Address: 

 

 

Telephone: 

Facsimile 

 
 

 

Windlass Model 

 

Serial Number 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Purchase 
 

 

Boat Type 

 

Windlasses Supplied 
 

 

With boat 

 

 

Fitted by boat yard/dealer 

 

 

Purchased from dealer/chandler

 

 

 

 

Name 

L.O.A. 

 

 

 

 

 

Built by 
 

 

Summary of Contents for VWC 4000 Series

Page 1: ...VERTICAL WINDLASSES 4000 SERIES...

Page 2: ...ghts reserved Patents pending Printed in New Zealand P19159 Rev 10 00 14 08 2014 Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd reserves the right to make engineering changes to all products without notice Illustrations and...

Page 3: ...ON OF CONTROLS 12 2 10 NOTE TO BOAT BUILDER 13 3 0 USING THE WINDLASS 14 3 1 PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS 14 3 2 LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER 15 3 3 RETRIEVING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER 15 3 4 LOWERING TH...

Page 4: ...on board Correct fit of the chain to chainwheel is essential for reliable and safe operation of the windlass This can be guaranteed only when calibrated chain to a recognised international standard is...

Page 5: ...tion clutch which can be used for controlling chain speed while free falling anchor the windlasses can also be equipped with an external band brake The types of drives are Electric DC drive 24V Electr...

Page 6: ...s 65kg 143lb AC Drive Chain speed at 200kg load 13m min 44ft min Continuous pull capacity at chainwheel 715kg 1753lb Current at continuous pull rating 400V 6 2A Current at start up 400V DOL 41A Motor...

Page 7: ...68 BP Autrans T0410 Castrol Hyspin AWS 32 68 Chainwheels The chainwheel numbers consist of two parts main part number and suffix for example 3182 001 The main part number refers to the type of chainwh...

Page 8: ...et it could cause damage to the pocket in a heavy seaway Ensure a minimum of 800mm 32 clearance between the end of spurling pipe and the chain piled up in the chain locker Picture 2 3 This will assist...

Page 9: ...ed to level this area if initial flatness is inadequate Mounting area for the chain stopper should be prepared at the same time The chain stopper has to be installed at an appropriate height to ensure...

Page 10: ...aft drive key flanges screw threads dowels and other surfaces that are likely to seize after being in contact for a prolonged period of time Also ensure anti corrosive coating is liberally applied to...

Page 11: ...utch cone 9 making sure it sits nicely on the retaining clips Picture 2 8 Apply lithium based marine grease generously to the conical surface of the clutch cone to assist with free falling the anchor...

Page 12: ...se short movement of the chain in opposite direction The Variable Frequency Drives VFD offer accurate control of current during start up period while keeping high motor torque They also offer various...

Page 13: ...l M2 on the starter solenoid box When powered the windlass should rotate clockwise Terminal A2 should be connected to terminal M1 on the starter solenoid box When powered the windlass should rotate an...

Page 14: ...an isolator switch for them must be installed in the wheelhouse to prevent operating the windlass by someone accidentally stepping on the footswitch Hand held pendant controller is often the most conv...

Page 15: ...ces which can affect the quality of the finish Please ensure that upon completion of installation the windlass is treated with suitable corrosion protective coating CRC 3097 Long Life and wrapped in p...

Page 16: ...keep fingers away from the chain Use clutch nut lever underneath and guarded by the chainpipe Always motor up to the anchor position before retrieving it from the bottom Do not use the windlass to pul...

Page 17: ...d tensioner are engaged Turn off the isolator switch for the controls It is regarded as sound practice to motor over the anchor position and so reduce chain tension This will also help the anchor to b...

Page 18: ...rning the clutch nut in anticlockwise direction Insert the clutch nut lever the end with spigot into the emergency crank collar 15 and engage the spigot with one of the dogs in the chainwheel in the f...

Page 19: ...around it Do not engage more turns on the drum than are necessary to accomplish the task Whilst docking wind and tide can impose sudden and excessive line tension It is recommended to allow slipping t...

Page 20: ...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 Split gearbox from the spacer tube Cl...

Page 21: ...S Greases Lithium complex base NLG1 consistency No 2 CASTROL LMX DUCKHAMS Keenol FINA CERAN WR 2 SHELL Retinex LX MOBIL Mobilgrease HP Gearbox Oils ISO 3448 VG 320 CASTROL Alpha MAX 320 SHELL Tivela O...

Page 22: ...aining washer 1 SP0466 Spring washer 1 SP0166 Cap Screw 1 7068 Washer 1 2310 Spring 1 These items are not required with band brake versions If any other spare part is required please refer to Appendix...

Page 23: ...ltage Faulty thermistor relay To confirm check resistance between terminals 21 and 22 If it is above 500 ohms contact Maxwell No power supply to the windlass Check power supply lines Check main isolat...

Page 24: ...isc springs 10 not fitted Fit disc springs as described in 2 4 Pawl 28 engaged Disengage pawl Chain jumps slips on the chainwheel The chainwheel not selected correctly Contact Maxwell with correct ide...

Page 25: ...23 APPENDIX A Dimensional Drawings...

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Page 28: ...26 APPENDIX B Spare Parts Topworks...

Page 29: ...18 Keys VWC VW VWCLP VWLP VWC with 50mm extension only 2 1 3 3150 3207 3150 19 Pin Non band brake version only 1 SP0544 20 Plug 1 SP0875 21 Bearing 1 SP0657 22 Deckplate VWC VWCLP Stainless Steel VW...

Page 30: ...28 Spare Parts Bottomworks...

Page 31: ...tors AC Motors 1 1 1 SP5025 SP2902 SP3374 50 Key 1 4573 51 Retaining washer 1 5198 52 Cap screw M10 x 25 1 SP0166 53 Hex Hd Nuts M10 Hydraulic Motors M12 AC Motor 1 1 SP0371 SP2451 54 Cap screws DC Mo...

Page 32: ...30 Spare Parts Band Brake P101967 Band brake Assembly...

Page 33: ...31 APPENDIX C Installation Schematics...

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Page 37: ...original purchaser of the products only The benefits of the Warranty are not transferable to subsequent purchasers 6 Maxwell shall not be responsible for shipping charges or installation labour associ...

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