
accidentally reversed. Circuit breakers
must
be fitted to ensure warranty. If the drum anchor winch is
overloaded or stalled the circuit breaker automatically cuts off power to the winch and protects the wiring and
motor. The circuit breaker should be located within 42” of the battery per
ABYC
boating standards.
Furthermore, the circuit breaker
assists in the protection against overloading the motor
, however, they are
not total protection against overloading and overloading the motor will void the warranty.
Deck Switches
(if fitted) are
best
located to either port or starboard or directly behind the drum anchor winch
in a position where it can be easily reached with your foot or knee, preferably where you can view the anchor
and chain coming aboard.
CABLE SIZE CHART
: In the boating world it is suggested that,
●
3% max voltage drop for conductors providing power to panels and switchboards, navigation lighting, bilge
blowers, main DC feeders, and any other circuit where voltage drop should be kept to a minimum
●
10% max voltage drop on conductors used for general lighting and other non-critical circuits
Drum anchor winches are operable in the acceptable voltage loss range of 3% to 10%.
Batteries are best located as close to the drum anchor winch as possible.
Smaller diameter cables drop voltage considerably. Larger cables will reduce the voltage drop to the motor and
the heat generated when operating the winch. Use the following guide to determine your required size:
http://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-calculator.html
THE FOLLOWING CABLE SIZES MUST BE USED AS A MINIMUM:
12 Volt DC system with copper wire & conductors Using a 40 amp circuit breaker producing 400W:
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up to 15' from battery use 6 awg cable and experience 4% voltage drop
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up to 30' from battery use 4 awg cable and experience 5% voltage drop
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up to 40' from battery use 2 awg cable and experience 4% voltage drop
12 Volt DC system with copper wire & conductors Using a 60 amp circuit breaker producing 700W:
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up to 15' from battery use 6 awg cable and experience 6% voltage drop
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up to 30' from battery use 4 awg cable and experience 8% voltage drop
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up to 40' from battery use 2 awg cable and experience 6% voltage drop
12 Volt DC system with copper wire & conductors Using a 80 amp circuit breaker producing 900W:
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up to 15' from battery use 6 awg cable and experience 8% voltage drop
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up to 30' from battery use 4 awg cable and experience 9% voltage drop
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up to 40' from battery use 2 awg cable and experience 8% voltage drop
12 Volt DC system with copper wire & conductors Using a 100 amp circuit breaker producing 1100W:
●
up to 15' from battery use 4 awg cable and experience 6% voltage drop
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up to 30' from battery use 2 awg cable and experience 8% voltage drop
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up to 45' from battery use 1 awg cable and experience 9% voltage drop
12 Volt DC system with copper wire & conductors Using a 120 amp circuit breaker producing 1250W:
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up to 15' from battery use 4 awg cable and experience 7% voltage drop
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up to 30' from battery use 2 awg cable and experience 9% voltage drop
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up to 45' from battery use 1/0 awg cable and experience 9% voltage drop
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up to 55' from battery use 2/0 awg cable and experience 9% voltage drop
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