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LIMITED WARRANTY 

 

Warranty:

 VETUS-Maxwell APAC Ltd (Maxwell) 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. 

Summary of Contents for Maxwell 2500 Series

Page 1: ...CAPSTAN 2500 SERIES ...

Page 2: ...ed VETUS Maxwell APAC Ltd reserves the right to make engineering refinements on all products without notice Always consult manual supplied with product as details may have been revised Illustrations and specifications are not binding as to detail P103136 Rev 4 00 06 03 2018 ...

Page 3: ...C MOTOR 2 6 POWER CONNECTIONS TO HYDRAULIC MOTOR 2 7 INSTALLATION OF CONTROLS 2 8 NOTE TO BOAT BUILDER 3 0 USING THE CAPSTAN 3 1 PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS 3 2 OPERATING THE CAPSTAN 4 0 MAINTENANCE 4 1 CAPSTAN MAINTENANCE 4 2 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS 4 3 SPARE PARTS 4 4 TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE 5 0 TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX A Dimensional drawings APPENDIX B Spare Parts APPENDIX C Installation schematics A...

Page 4: ...ct your capstan carefully when unpacked Any damage or lack of components should be reported immediately to your Maxwell distributor The connection of the power lines and control circuitry to the capstan must be done by skilled technicians to ensure reliable and safe operation of the windlass 1 2 PRODUCT VARIATIONS The types of drives are Electric DC drive 12V or 24V Hydraulic drive For application...

Page 5: ...t 500kg load 80A Motor power 1 2kW 1 6HP Weight of capstan 39kg 87lb Hydraulic Drive Line speed at recommended flow 110mm drum 15m min 38ft min Recommended hydraulic oil flow 36l min 9 5USgal min Maximum hydraulic oil flow 50l min 13 2USgal min Continuous pull capacity 1130kg 2500lb Maximum hydraulic oil pressure 103 5bar 1500psi Motor port size pressure and return 7 8 14 UNF Weight of capstan 33k...

Page 6: ... windlasses only is selected to provide limited overload protection for the motor and full protection for the supply cables It also provides the means for isolating the electrical system from the battery This should be mounted in a dry place within 1 8m 72 of cable length from battery This equipment or equivalent is mandatory to meet U S C G requirements Definition of rotation Clockwise and anticl...

Page 7: ...ied in a plastic bag in the packing case Maxwell strongly recommends generous application of a high quality anti corrosive paste or coating to the mating sections of main shaft 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 the inside wall of the spac...

Page 8: ...TIONS TO DC MOTOR The main power system is a two cable ungrounded fully insulated negative return system The motor is of the isolated earth type This system is selected to minimise electrolytic corrosion problems The DC motor has three power terminals marked F1 and F2 Terminal should be connected directly to terminal on the battery see wiring schematic in Appendix C Terminal F1 is for clockwise ro...

Page 9: ... on off valve not supplied by Maxwell Adjust flow control valve and pressure relief valve as indicated in Section 1 3 After connecting the power lines and control circuits spray all ports and fittings with anti corrosive waterproof coating CRC 3013 Soft Seal or equivalent 2 7 INSTALLATION OF CONTROLS The recommended way of controlling a mooring capstan is by footswitch The footswitches are availab...

Page 10: ...t can settle on polished surfaces 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 plastic film This ensures that your customer receives the windlass from you in the same top quality condition as you received it from Maxwell ...

Page 11: ...isolator for main power supply and the isolator for footswitches Wrap several turns of line around the drum Make sure the drum is operated in the same direction as the line is wrapped around it Whilst pulling on the tail of the line press the footswitch The capstan will start rotating Increasing and decreasing the load tension on the tail will control the amount of slip and therefore the speed at ...

Page 12: ...er Inspect the components below deck for corrosion chipped paint etc clean them and touch up the paint if necessary Spray them for protection with CRC 3013 Soft Seal Spray fresh water into the drainage slot of gear box to breakdown and flush away any build up of salt debris which may have accumulated Check the electric power connections and spray them with CRC 3013 Soft Seal for protection Check t...

Page 13: ...er windlass to be carried on board Part No Description Qty 2311 Retention clip 2 P104751 _Kit _ SS Cap which include 4809 Cap 1 SP2790 O ring 1 3207 Drum key 1 3150 Gearbox key 1 SP2799 Deck seal 1 SP0846 External circlip 2 If any other spare part is required please refer to Appendix B for the correct part number and contact one of our distributors worldwide Appendix D When ordering spare parts pl...

Page 14: ...ower supply to the capstan Check power supply lines Check main isolator switch Check hydraulic pump Capstan is not able to pull the specified load Motor voltage does not match the power supply on board Check name plate on the motor If confirmed contact Maxwell Hydraulic relief valve is not set correctly Check valve setting DC Motor draws high current but struggles to pull the load The mounting bol...

Page 15: ...Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC 13 APPENDIX A Dimensional Drawings VC2500 Electric ...

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Page 19: ...Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC 17 APPENDIX B Spare Parts Capstan ...

Page 20: ... 14 Mounting stud 85mm deck clearance 4 7652 190mm deck clearance 4 4710 15 Flat washer 4 3843 16 Spring washer 4 SP0466 17 Nut M10 4 SP0371 18 Gearbox key 1 3150 19 Circlip 2 SP0846 20 Spacer tube 85mm deck clearance 1 7433 190mm deck clearance 1 7434 21 Socket head cap screw M10x 35 4 SP3221 22 Spring washer M10 4 SP0466 23 O Ring 1 SP2787 24 Gearbox 1 P102180 25 Hex head bolt M8 x 25 2 SP0288 2...

Page 21: ...Vetus Maxwell APAC Ltd 2500 VC 19 APPENDIX C Installation Schematics ...

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Page 25: ... 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 responsi...

Page 26: ...er 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 ...

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