Lewmar Anchorman Power Vertical Windlass (PDF)

OWNER'S MANUAL

Performance data, chain and rope match for the RC162 and RC172 gipsies, deck installation, wiring and cable sizing, operation, warping, manual recovery, servicing and the full parts list for the Anchorman Power vertical windlass (Simpson-Lawrence, 700 W 12 V / 900 W 24 V).

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Lewmar Anchorman Power Vertical Windlass — Owner's Manual

Specifications

	12V	24V
Motor	700W	900W
Maximum pull, chain in gipsy	600 kg 1325 lb	700 kg 1550 lb
Maximum pull, rope in gipsy	600 kg 1325 lb	700 kg 1550 lb
Recovery load	45 kg 100 lb	45 kg 100 lb
Line speed at recovery load	13.5 m/min 44 ft/min	16.0 m/min 53 ft/min
Current draw at recovery load	80 A	45 A
Payout line speed	21.0 m/min 69 ft/min	24.0 m/min 79 ft/min
Weight, gipsy/drum (GD)	19 kg 42 lb	19 kg 42 lb
Weight, gipsy only (G)	18 kg 40 lb	18 kg 40 lb

GD = gipsy/drum model; G = gipsy only model. Anchorman Power maximum boat length: 14.3 m (47 ft).

Overall Dimensions

Dimension	Value
A	95 mm (3-1/4")
A2	158 mm (6-1/4")
B	146 mm (5-3/4")
C	178 mm (7")
D	150 mm (5-7/8")
E (max. deck thickness)	70 mm (2-3/4")
F (operating handle 2756900)	203 mm (10")

Dimension Drawing

Gipsy, Chain & Rope

60615RC6 (RC162) – 10 mm gipsy, rope 14–16 mm (9/16–5/8" U.S.A. only)

Chain	Pitch (P)	Wire (D)
ISO 9.5mm	27.4 mm	9.5 mm
ISO 10mm	30.0 mm	10 mm
French NFE 26-011	30.0 mm	10 mm
German DIN 766	27.0 mm	9 mm
German DIN 766	28.0 mm	10 mm
American ACCO BBB	27.7 mm	3/4" (as printed)
Italian	29.0 mm	10 mm
Australian Grade 'L'	29.3 mm	10 mm

60615RC7 (RC172) – 8 mm gipsy, rope 12–14 mm (1/2–9/16" U.S.A. only)

Chain	Pitch (P)	Wire (D)
ISO 8mm	24.0 mm	8 mm
French NFE 26-011	24.0 mm	8 mm
German DIN 766 (1954)	34.0 mm	13.0 mm
American G-7 ISO	25.4 mm	1/4"
American ACCO BBB	25.4 mm	5/16"
American G-4 ISO	26.2 mm	5/16"
Italian	24.0 mm	8 mm
Norwegian	23.5 mm	1/4"
Norwegian	28.0 mm	5/16"
Norwegian	25.3 mm	8 mm
Australian	23.4 mm	8 mm

Chain is drawn as pitch P = 3 × D and width W = 3.5 × D. For combined rope/chain rodes use three-strand rope only (no multi-plait) and join it to the chain with a tight, tapered back splice that flows freely through the windlass.

Planning the Location

Rode and bow roller centre lines must match; the rode centre line should not be more than 6° above or below the gipsy centre line.
Leave at least 300 mm (12") between the underside of the deck and the stored rode.
Uneven decks need a mounting pad; reinforce lightweight decks. Maximum deck thickness 70 mm (2-3/4").
Allow for 360° rotation of the operating handle and for a chain pipe if required.
Do NOT use a permanent adhesive/sealant to install the windlass.
In the box: windlass, socket screw key, 2 templates, 4 studs M8 (ISO) with nuts and washers. Extra: circuit breaker, cable, terminals, sealant, chain pipe.
Tools: 60 mm (2-3/8") hole saw, 54 mm (2-1/8") hole saw (chain only), 9.5 mm (3/8") and 6 mm (1/4") drills, 2 × 13 mm and 8 mm A/F spanners, crimping tool. Chain pipes: flat 2417201 (rope/chain, 3 mm drill) or hooded 2417202 (chain only, 7 mm drill).

Fitting

Position and fix the template in line with the rode centre line; drill the stud holes.
Cut the 60 mm hole for the windlass (the fitting page prints 2-3/4", the tools page 2-3/8"; as printed) and check the windlass fits.
Smooth and seal the hole edges with marine paint, gel coat or two-pack epoxy.
Fit the studs by locking two nuts together on each stud, screw them in firmly, then remove the nuts.
Fit the windlass to the deck, partially tighten the nuts, let the sealant set, then tighten fully.
If necessary trim the fore studs so they cannot snag the rode.
Loading the rode: feed the rope/chain into the entry hole until it drops into the locker, tie the end off to a strong point, wrap the rode around the gipsy and power-load the rest.

Wiring & Cable Sizing

Keep the windlass wiring separate from other wiring and connect it to the starter battery where possible. Use marine grade copper wire with crimped terminals.
The control box/solenoid and circuit breaker must be kept dry. All switches are wired in parallel.
If the windlass runs the wrong way, swap the cable connections at the windlass motor. Add a grounding strap between the mounting studs and an earthing point if necessary.
Install to USCG, ABYC, NMMA or other local regulations. Check that the windlass runs the correct way from every switch and causes no electro-magnetic interference.
Switch wire: 1.5 mm² (14 AWG). Switch feed: 3 amp blow fuse (customer supply); the power-reversing contactor/control box carries a 0.5A fuse.

Total cable length	16 mm² (6 AWG)	25 mm² (4 AWG)	35 mm² (2 AWG)	50 mm² (1/0 AWG)
12V	–	15.0 m (50 ft)	27.0 m (90 ft)	30.0 m (100 ft)
24V	15.0 m (50 ft)	30.0 m (100 ft)	–	–

Total length = A + B + C + D (single direction) or A + B + C + D + E + F (power reversing): battery to windlass and windlass back to battery.

Power Reversing – Dual Direction Contactor

Power Reversing – Dual Direction Control Box

Part No.	Switchgear & accessories in the diagrams
68000595	Heavy duty foot switch, white	View product →
68000596	Heavy duty foot switch, black	Ask us to source it →
68000349	Circuit breaker/isolator, 12V, 90A	View product →
68000348	Circuit breaker/isolator, 24V, 50A	View product →
69000016	Electric deck switch, UP	Ask us to source it →
69000017	Electric deck switch, DOWN	Ask us to source it →
0052505	Single direction contactor, 12V	Ask us to source it →
0052506	Single direction contactor, 24V	Ask us to source it →
68000318	Dual direction contactor for SW motors, 12V	View product →
68000319	Dual direction contactor for SW motors, 24V	View product →
0052529	Dual direction control box for SW motors, 12V	Ask us to source it →
0052530	Dual direction control box for SW motors, 24V	Ask us to source it →
68000524	Electric remote control	Ask us to source it →
68000593	Guarded rocker switch	View product →
68000600	Chain counter, panel mounted	Ask us to source it →
68000602	Chain counter, hand held two speed remote	Ask us to source it →
2417201	Flat chain pipe (rope/chain)	Ask us to source it →
2417202	Hooded chain pipe (chain only)	Ask us to source it →
2756900	Operating handle (not included)	Ask us to source it →

Operation

Safety and Use

Check for swimmers; keep clear of the moving rode. Use the UP or DOWN button.
Do not overload the windlass; avoid stalling it.
When riding at anchor, secure the rode to a suitable independent strong point, and secure the anchor to the bow fitting to prevent accidental release.
The splice should not be in the windlass with the anchor raised.
Isolate the windlass at the circuit breaker/isolator when not in use. Check the clutch nut regularly and always remove the handle after tightening it.

Warping

Before warping, secure the rode to an independent strong point, whether the gipsy is in use or not.
Disengage the clutch: insert the handle in the clutch nut (part 44), turn 2 full turns anti-clockwise, remove the handle.
Wrap at least 3 coils loosely around the drum, start the motor and tension the rope gently.
If the warping speed is too fast, ease the tension. Never wrap chain around the drum.
When finished, re-engage the clutch tightly so the anchor cannot release.

Manual Recovery – Gipsy/Drum

Isolate the windlass at the circuit breaker/isolator.
Insert the socket screw key (75) into the clutch nut (44) until it engages the socket screw (59); turn anti-clockwise one revolution to slacken it.
Insert the handle and recover the anchor by turning clockwise.
Remove the handle, insert the key and turn clockwise to retighten the socket screw.

Manual Recovery – Gipsy Only

Isolate the windlass at the circuit breaker/isolator.
Remove the hole plug (77) and insert the socket screw key (75) until it engages the socket screw (76); turn anti-clockwise one revolution.
Insert the handle and recover the anchor by turning clockwise.
Remove the handle, retighten the socket screw clockwise with the key and replace the hole plug.

Once the anchor is recovered, secure the anchor and rode to an independent strong point. Neither the windlass nor its deck mounting is designed for anchoring loads in storm conditions.

Servicing

Regularly

Wash the windlass down with fresh water.
Check the clutch nut for tightness.
Check the mounting bolts and nuts for tightness and condition.
Examine all electrical connections for corrosion; clean and lightly grease.

Annually

Check the electric cables for damage; repair or renew as required.
Strip the above-deck components, clean and lightly grease.

Removing the Windlass

Isolate the windlass at the circuit breaker/isolator and disconnect the motor cables from the wiring loom.
Remove the 4 nuts and washers from under the deck, lift the windlass off and take it to the workshop.
Remove the above-deck components. Installation is the reverse.

Parts List

Lewmar Anchorman Power vertical windlass exploded view

Part/Spares No.	Item	Description
60615RC6	1A	Gipsy RC 10mm (RC162)	Ask us to source it →
60615RC7	1B	Gipsy RC 8mm (RC172)	Ask us to source it →
445-002	2	Baseplate	Ask us to source it →
441-004A	4	Gipsy pawl assy (inc. 78)	Ask us to source it →
445-006	6	Drive pawl carrier	Ask us to source it →
6044111	9, 10	Pawl & spring set (inc. 3 × 9 & 3 × 10)	Ask us to source it →
66500005	11A	Motor/gearbox 12V	Ask us to source it →
66500006	11B	Motor/gearbox 24V	Ask us to source it →
445-013	13	Nameplate	Ask us to source it →
6044516	16, 17	Seal & bearing set (inc. 16 & 17)	Ask us to source it →
6044518	18	Drive roller set (5 per set)	Ask us to source it →
6044519	19, 20	Circlip set (inc. 3 × 19 & 20)	Ask us to source it →
445-021	21	Key	Ask us to source it →
441-013	22	Screw, slot rsd hd csk, M6 × 20	Ask us to source it →
445-023	23	Screw, all thread M8 × 100	Ask us to source it →
445-026	26	Nut, std M8	Ask us to source it →
445-029	29	Washer	Ask us to source it →
445-030	30	Washer, std M8	Ask us to source it →
441-019	42	Drum cap	Ask us to source it →
441-020	43	Drum	Ask us to source it →
6044544	44	Clutch nut	Ask us to source it →
441-022	45	Screw, skt hd cap, M6 × 50	Ask us to source it →
6044558	58	Clutch cone	Ask us to source it →
6044559	59	Socket screw & cone GD (inc. 59 & 72)	Ask us to source it →
6044560	60	Mainshaft GD	Ask us to source it →
6044561	61	Mainshaft G	Ask us to source it →
6044562	62	Carrier GD	Ask us to source it →
6044563	63	Carrier G	Ask us to source it →
6044564	64	Distance piece	Ask us to source it →
6044570	70	Fleming	Ask us to source it →
6044900	71	Fleming retrofit kit (inc. 70, 71 & 2 × 74)	Ask us to source it →
445-072	72	Friction cone	Ask us to source it →
445-073	73	Friction washer	Ask us to source it →
445-074	74	Screw, chd hd, M4 × 12	Ask us to source it →
6044575	75	Socket screw key	Ask us to source it →
6044576	76	Socket screw & cone G (inc. 76 & 72)	Ask us to source it →
446-077	77	Pry out hole plug	Ask us to source it →
66200040	78	'O' ring	Ask us to source it →
446-142	142	Gipsy cap	Ask us to source it →
2756900	275	Operating handle (not included, see accessories)	Ask us to source it →