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WHERE TO LOCATE THE REVERSING SOLENOID
(Electric Windlass Only)
This unit is used ONLY when a DUAL Direction control system is being installed.
(Refer drawing B3424).
The Reversing Solenoid should be located in a dry area in
close proximity to the Windlass.
IT MUST NOT BE LOCATED IN THE WET ENVIRONMENT OF THE CHAINLOCKER.
Locating close by the Windlass considerably shortens the total length of the main power
supply conductors required.
WHERE TO LOCATE THE BREAKER/ISOLATOR PANEL
(Electric Windlasses Only)
The Maxwell Breaker/Isolator Panel is used when either the Dual Direction system
(refer drawing B3424) or the Single Direction System (refer drawing B3555) is used.
The Breaker/Isolator Panel is selected to provide limited protection only for the
motor and full protection for the supply cables.
This unit also provides the means for isolating the electrical system from the battery.
This should be mounted in a dry place within 1.8 metres (72”) of cable length
from battery.
This equipment or equivalent is mandatory to meet U.S.C.G. requirements.
WHERE TO LOCATE THE CONTROLS
The remote control stations can be positioned as required, i.e. Bridge, Helm, Cockpit or
Foredeck to suit your requirements.
Mount the panels where the terminals project into a dry area
and if mounted in an
area where the face is exposed to the weather, i.e. Fly Bridge,
the mounting must be
bedded down with sealant.
They may be wired directly to, or linked together in series to the Reversing Solenoid
(refer B3424).
CONTROL CIRCUITS
Footswitches (if required) and remote control circuits are to be wired using
1.5mm² (16 AWG) cable.
A manually resettable ignition proof fuse or breaker is to be fitted within 1 metre
(40”) of the power source on line 2 of the control cable conductor.
The above requirements are mandatory to meet USCG, ABYC, and NMMA.
After all connections have been made and system tested, seal terminals against
moisture
by spraying with CRC2043 “Plasti-Coat”, CRC3013 “Soft Seal” or CRC2049
“Clear Urethane”. Refer to drawing B3384 for wiring details.
