{"title":"Lofrans Gecko Stern Windlass — Installation \u0026 User's Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTALLATION MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eSpecifications, transom installation, cable sizing, free-fall and automatic-stop operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts list for the Lofrans Gecko aluminium stern windlass (12 V, rope only).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLofrans Gecko Stern Windlass Installation \u0026amp; User's Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 27 pages · 4.1 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"om-dd\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"om-btn dl\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"om-dd-menu\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-Gecko-Stern-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 27 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-Gecko-Stern-Windlass-Drilling-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrilling template (print at 100%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 1 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-electric\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-service\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-trouble\"\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-spares\"\u003eSpare Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-template\"\u003eTemplate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-Gecko-Stern-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Lofrans Gecko Stern Windlass — Installation \u0026amp; User's Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGecko 600 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGecko 900 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum linear pull\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1400 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1600 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax lift working load\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e210 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e275 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurrent at working load\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax line speed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e79 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e82 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLine speed at working load\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e59 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e65 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNet weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e20 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e22 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRope supported\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/14\/16 mm 3-strand or leaded rope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/14\/16 mm 3-strand or leaded rope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThe parts list shows 500 W\/12 V and 800 W\/12 V motors (1231, 1231B) against the 600 W and 900 W of the technical data (as printed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eBefore You Drill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: Gecko stern windlass (rope only), control box\/relay, handle, leaflet with QR code for the manual, studs, automatic stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools: drill, centre punch, bits for wood and steel Ø9 mm (23\/64\") and Ø12 mm (15\/32\"), Ø50 mm (2\") hollow mill, 7 mm and 13 mm wrenches, Phillips screwdrivers, wire cutters and pliers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal and internal supports must be parallel; compensate if the transom is not flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a vertical fall of at least 300 mm (30 cm) on the inside to avoid jamming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope angle to the horizontal: no more than 60°. Rope angle to the vertical reference plane: no more than 10° either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the transom conducts electricity, insulate the windlass with a non-conductive gasket (not supplied). The installer is responsible for galvanic protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever run the windlass without load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eStern Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the drilling template on the transom, aligned; check it prints at 1:1, then mark and drill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the external support with the 4 M8×70 countersunk screws and pass the automatic-stop cables through the Ø12 hole. Transom thicker than 25 mm may need longer screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the internal part with 4 nuts and washers; route the stop cables through the hole in the internal support. Do not seal the cables, so they can be removed later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease the main shaft and fit the motor-gearbox with 4 nuts and washers; it can go in several positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the stern cover over the external support with the M4,2×9,5 DIN7976 A4 tapping screw and plastic washer underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead the rope through the external hole, round the gipsy and through the support hole below it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the automatic stop on the rope at the distance between stern cover and anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire the motor per the diagram: control box terminal M2 to the motor (+) terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-electric\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eElectrical System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor (W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage (V)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContactor (A)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e0–5 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5–10 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e10–15 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e15–20 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e0–15 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e15–30 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e30–50 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e50–65 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eCable length is the total run, positive plus negative. Insulation rated at least 90 °C; maximum voltage drop 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl box\/relay: fixed firmly near the windlass in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit breakers: use the Lofrans breakers, chosen for their trip curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the motor and control box from direct water; water damage voids the warranty. Do not remove the IP motor cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries: AGM deep cycle recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommand cables: at least 1.5 mm² \/ 16 AWG, with a 5 A fast fuse on the positive; do not power from the engine battery set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-grid2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eLowering and Recovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree fall (default):\u003c\/b\u003e release the rope and anchor from all fixings, hold DOWN until the anchor falls freely, then release. Do not press UP until the windlass has stopped and the rope is released.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElectric (free fall off):\u003c\/b\u003e clutch tight, rope released, press DOWN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManual (free fall off, power off):\u003c\/b\u003e ease the clutch with the handle; clockwise brakes, anticlockwise lets it run. Remove the handle afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the anchor is down, make the rope fast to a strong point so the roller carries no load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecovery:\u003c\/b\u003e breaker on, clutch tight if free fall is off, rope released, press UP until the anchor seats; breaker off and rope made fast. Run the engine or generator while recovering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow down near the roller and watch the anchor in; do not rely on the automatic stop. Disconnect and cover the windlass for long lay-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eDisabling Free Fall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower off and make the rope fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the top screw from the shaft and unscrew the gipsy cap with the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake out the free-fall pivot and spring and keep them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefit and tighten the gipsy cap, release the rope and power up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-service\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eMaintenance Programme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse of the yacht\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLess than 2 months\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBetween 2 and 6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMore than 6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery 3 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA – B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA – B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery 6 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA – B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery 12 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA – B – C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC – D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery 24 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery 36 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD – E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e – Rinse all surfaces and hidden points with fresh water and remove all salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e – Grease the rotating parts, especially main shaft threads and cone clutches; check for corrosion and stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e – Check the motor terminals and test the voltage drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e – Replace all gaskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eE\u003c\/b\u003e – Remove the windlass from the stern, clean the salt in between and refit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil: change after a leak or overhaul; SAE 90 – SAE 140, 0.15 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eGipsy Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the rope and the motor-gearbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the screws and the free-fall support with the stripper and finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the screw over the cap and unscrew the cap anticlockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide off the external cone clutch, gipsy and internal cone clutch; wash with running water (no pressure washer) and check for corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassemble in reverse order, greasing threads and moving parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-trouble\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProblem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePossible causes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindlass does not run when a control is operated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection switch OFF; no voltage; control box, control or motor failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch ON; check battery and connections; check\/replace control box or control; check motor voltage and brushes, replace the motor if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRope sticks or heaps around the windlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical fall not respected; rope type or diameter wrong for the gipsy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRespect the 30 cm fall; use rope of the proper type and size, replace it if damaged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindlass turns slowly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable section too small; stern and support not parallel; poor connections; dirty brushes; water in the motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncrease cable section; compensate to parallel; check connections; clean brushes; replace the motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor runs, shaft does not turn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorn or broken wormwheel\/worm teeth; broken motor spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Service) replace broken parts or the motor; renew gaskets, screws, keys, circlips and oil at the same time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor and shaft run, gipsy does not turn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy not pressed by the cone clutches; cone clutches or free-fall pivot deformed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck clutch tightening and shim or replace parts; try disabling free fall: if that cures it, replace the free-fall system, otherwise the clutch and\/or gipsy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft out of line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft bent by excessive load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Service) replace the shaft and worn parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil loss between motor and gearbox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose motor coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Service) find the cause, check spindle and worm bore, repair on the bench, check for oil in the motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuns slowly and sometimes trips the breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCables, connections, brushes, water in motor, supports not parallel, gearbox oil leak, motor labouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFix the cause as above; check 12 V across B2–C and B3–C on the control box with each button pressed, replace the control box if a relay fails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic stop does not work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrong connections; reed sensor destroyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the wiring; with the control box powered, hold a magnet near the reed sensor and listen for a sound: if none, replace the automatic stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-spares\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eSpare Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit A = automatic stop support, Kit B = magnet case, Kit C = finger, Kit D = free-fall cap, Kit E = maintenance. Item numbers are drawing references; the manual gives no order codes for the kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-Gecko-Stern-Windlass-Exploded-View.png\" alt=\"Lofrans Gecko stern windlass exploded view\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;margin:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing DIN17224, X12CrNi177, d=16,5 mm, width=2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBush X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e223\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirclip 18 DIN471 X39 CrMo171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey 6×6×45, DIN6885 – UNI6604 – ISO773, AISI 316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher DIN125 M8 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut hexagon DIN934 M8 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher spring lock DIN127 M5 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher DIN125 M5 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey 4×4×15, DIN6885 – UNI6604 – ISO773, AISI 316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e238\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring diameter 8 Dorado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher spring lock DIN127 M8 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e293\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew socket head DIN912 5×16 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e342\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Tigres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e392\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew hexagon fully threaded DIN933 8×25 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e842\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLofrans floating winch handle, 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e907\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew socket head DIN912 6×50 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePivot Marlin (FF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing seal 18-30-7 NBR type G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1049\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCone clutch X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1050a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGypsy cap Lion CRO (FF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1167\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGypsy Dorado rope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGearbox A1 with flange for IP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC motor X1 2011 – 500W\/12V B14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1231B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC motor X1-X2 2016 – 800W\/12V B14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor cover for X1 – 500\/700\/800W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain shaft Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStern support Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal support Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic stop kit Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStern cover Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoller shaft Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5×20 hex drive flat head countersunk DIN7991 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew socket head DIN912 6×30 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin parallel DIN7 4×40 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree fall support Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher DIN125 M4 nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2029\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapping screw hexagon head M4,2×9,5 DIN7976 A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew countersunk hexagon socket DIN7991 8×70 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2039\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoller Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2040\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStripper Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2051\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew socket head DIN912 6×22 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger stopper Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2053\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM2,9×22 rounded screw head DIN7981 A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2054\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnet case Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2055\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnet for Gecko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner cone clutch CAT. 6-7-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealing ring 20-42-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealing ring 30-42-7 type G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-ring 2250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-ring NB70, OR 2325, int. d=82.27 mm, cord d=1,78 mm, BS (EN) 42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-ring NB70, OR 3287, int. d=72.69 mm, cord d=2,62 mm, BS (EN) 150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirclip for bore 42, DIN 472\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-template\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eDrilling Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate Gecko drilling template (A4, scale 1:1, Rev. A, 24\/5\/2024) gives the hole positions on the transom. Print it at 100% and check the scale before you drill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/collections\/Lofrans-Gecko-Stern-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png?v=1792719592","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-lofrans-gecko-stern-windlass.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}