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PRODUCT MANUAL
52ST Above Deck Compact Motor
™
Installation Instructions
STEP 1
Determine the position of the winch and motor unit
1.1 Magnetic fields in the motor may affect compasses even
when the motor is not in use. Install the motor at least
1m (3ft) away from any compass, and always have your
compass recalibrated after installation.
1.2 Mounting of an Above Deck Compact Motor on a vertical
surface is not ideal as it increases exposure to potential
problems of excessive moisture and water ingress. It is
important to take care to protect the unit from unnecessary
exposure, and carry out seasonal maintenance and regular
lubrication of the motor shaft seal.
1.3 The winch should be positioned with the recommended line
entry angle of 3-8° from horizontal.
1.4 Refer to the Winch Data Sheet for your winch model for
clearance/space requirements for the wiring and drain tube
below deck. You may choose to drill a small pilot hole to
indicate the position of the centre of the drive shaft, to assist
with this.
1.5 Note the location of the drain port in the base of the motor -
see page 13. If the mounting surface is not horizontal due to
deck camber or other factors, plan the installation such that
the drain port is situated at the lowest point in relation to the
slope of the mounting surface. The drain tube [A11] will be
attached to this port to allow any moisture from condensation
to escape and drain to the bilge. The position of the drain port
is also indicated on the drilling template.
1.6 The self-tailing arm should be positioned to allow the rope
to drop clear of the winch as it feeds out of the self-tailer.
Positions will typically be as indicated by the shaded sectors
in the diagram.
3-8 degrees
Recommended line entry angle
Typical self-tailing arm positions
