T H E W O R L D P O W E R I N A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S
HR1600 COUGAR
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INSTALLATION
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Figure(1)
Locate the windlass centrally fore and aft. Check that the chain
leads unhindered to the anchor roller. The chain leads onto the top
side of the starboard gypsy, wraps around 100° and falls below
deck through the chain pipe (hawser). Ensure there is sufficient
room around the windlass to allow full rotation of the windlass
manual/clutch handle (if supplied).
Figure (2)
The centre line of the gypsy must be in the same plane as the
chain lead from the bow roller. If the deck is angled (fore & aft) or
curved (port to starboard) a suitably shaped mounting block will
be required to spread the load evenly over the deck surface and
mount the windlass base on a level and even footing.
Figure (3)
Place the shaped mounting block (if required) onto the deck.
Using the layout template supplied, mark the mounting centres
and drill the holes 11mm (7/16”) for the deck bolts of 10mm (3/8”).
Mark the chain pipe centres at this time. (Refer template).
Figure (4)
Apply an appropriate sealant to the base plate and mounting
block (if required) and carefully tighten the nuts & washers onto
the deck bolts under the deck. Remove excess sealer.
For Aluminium or Steel hull vessels, it is important to insulate the
windlass with a non-conductive gasket to avoid corrosion. This also
applies below deck with the mounting bolts, nuts and washers.
Where the deck construction is light or of foam sandwich
construction, a plywood stiffener of at least 16mm (5/8") should be
fitted to the underside of the deck to spread the load and to
prevent the bolts from pulling through the deck. Large diameter
washers on the underside of the stiffener assists to spread the load.
Figure (5)
1. Mount the windlass from above as shown.
Figure (6)
2. From below, place washers and nut on each stud and tighten.
For fitting of the chain pipe or RCMS see next page
NOTE: On assembly, grease all moving parts with a Lithium/teflon based grease.
