Lofrans Leopard Windlass — Mounting, Operation & Maintenance
OWNER'S MANUAL
Electrical sizing, deck installation, clutch and anchoring operation, maintenance, wiring and the parts lists for the Lofrans Leopard and Leopard De Luxe horizontal windlasses.
DocumentLofrans Leopard Windlass Mounting, Operation & Maintenance
FormatPDF · 21 pages · 0.8 MB
LanguageEnglish
Electrical Plant
| Motor | Min. battery | Cable section | Circuit breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 W 12 V | 180 Ah | 50 mm² / 0 AWG | 100 A |
| 1200 W 24 V | 100 Ah | 25 mm² / 3 AWG | 70 A |
| 1500 W 12 V | 250 Ah | 50 mm² / 0 AWG | 125 A |
| 1500 W 24 V | 150 Ah | 35 mm² / 2 AWG | 70 A |
Wiring Rules
- Values refer to Lofrans circuit breakers only.
- Increase cable section by about 30%–50% when the positive plus negative run is over 10 m (29').
- Control wiring (thin line on the diagram): about 1.5 mm² / 16 AWG.
- Fit a 5 A breaker to protect the remote controls.
- Mount the breaker dry, accessible and visible. Install at least two remote controls.
- If the windlass runs the wrong way, swap M1 and M2 at the control box.
Chain Gipsies Available
- Ø8 ISO – 8 DIN 766
- Ø3/8" BBB
- Ø5/16" G40
- Ø3/8" G40
- Ø10 ISO
- Ø12 ISO (Leopard only)
- Ø3/8" DIN 766 – 10 DIN 766
Installation
- Tools: Ø9 mm (3/8") drill, 10 mm and 13 mm A/F spanners, jig saw, power drill, silicone sealant.
- Top part (drum, gipsy, base) above deck; gearbox and motor below. Leave room to work the handle.
- Standard maximum deck thickness 70 mm (2 3/4"); thicker decks, consult your dealer.
- Thin or weak decks need a plywood or timber backing pad. Do not use a stainless steel pad (electrolysis).
- Steel or aluminium boats: insulate top and under-deck parts with a non-conductive gasket.
- Top and under-deck parts must be parallel; misalignment overloads and overheats the motor.
Positioning & Assembly
- Place it over the deepest part of the chain locker, chain running parallel to the deck and wrapping about 180° round the gipsy.
- Leave at least 400 mm (16") between the underside of the deck and the top of the heaped chain.
- Drill using the template supplied. Separate the parts by loosening nuts (227) from studs (533); seal the base bottom and round the studs.
- The under-deck unit can face any of four positions; keep the motor clear of the chain run.
- Join the under-deck part by engaging key (450) on the main shaft in the gearbox keyway; tighten the nuts.
- After first use, check the nuts again.
Clutch & Anchoring
- Gipsy clutch: insert the handle in the clutch nut (273) or gipsy cap (530); clockwise to tighten fully, anticlockwise to free.
- Raising: engine running, clutch engaged, handle removed, press UP. Do not use the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor.
- If the Lofrans breaker trips, wait some minutes before resetting; if it trips again, make the chain fast and use the engine.
- Free fall: release the clutch and control the drop by tightening the gipsy cap. Normally lower under power with DOWN.
- Once anchored, use the chain stopper and/or a rope to a strong point. Switch the breaker OFF and engage the stopper under way.
Drum & Emergency
- Drum only: secure the chain, release the clutch, take two turns clockwise round the drum, press UP while tailing. Re-engage the clutch after.
- Emergency: handle in the clutch nut or gipsy cap, turn clockwise against spring (541). There is no ratio, so deep anchoring is hard work.
- The windlass is not a strong point: fasten the rode to a cleat, bollard or chain stopper when lying at anchor.
- Keep hands, feet and fingers clear of a running windlass; turn the circuit off before clearing a jam.
Maintenance
- Monthly: wash off the salt layer with fresh water, including hidden spots.
- At least every six months: dismantle the top part, clean and check everything, spray with CRC 3097 "Long Life" or WD40, check for electrolysis and grease the main shaft thread.
- After long inactivity the motor may run slowly: check and clean the brushes, replace if needed.
- At least once a year: remove the windlass from the deck and clean the salt from under the base.
- The gearbox is filled with SAE 90 long-life oil. An oil leak means the seals must be replaced; a complete seal set (Kit A) is available.
- Start and end of season: check motor and control box and grease the terminals.
- When ordering spares give the model classification, serial number, item number and quantity.
Parts List
| Item | Description | Kit | Fitted to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | Seal – 35x45x7 | Kit A | Both |
| 209 | Key – 6x6x30 | Kit C | Both |
| 217 | Hex hd screw M8x20 | Kit B | De Luxe |
| 226 | Washer for screw M8 | Kit B | Both |
| 227 | Nut – M8 | Kit B | Both |
| 253 | Bearing – 6006 | – | Both |
| 260 | Spring washer for screw M8 | Kit B | Both |
| 272 | Handle | – | Both |
| 273 | Clutch nut | – | Both |
| 309 | Bearing – 6203 | – | Both |
| 311 | Thrust bearing – 51105 | – | Both |
| 312 | Circlip – 43 Din 472 | Kit D | Both |
| 331 | Hd cap special screw M10x16 | Kit B | Both |
| 334 | O Ring seal – 2031 | Kit A | Both |
| 350 | Round key 4x6,5 | Kit C | Both |
| 351 | Hd cap screw M6x20 | Kit B | Both |
| 369 | Washer for screw M10 | Kit B | Both |
| 385 | Hex hd screw M10x30 | Kit B | De Luxe |
| 386 | Spring washer for screw M10 | Kit B | Both |
| 410 | Seal – 30x42x7 | Kit A | Leopard |
| 417 | Hex hd screw M8x30 | Kit B | Both |
| 418a | Electric motor 1200W 12V | – | Both |
| 418b | Electric motor 1200W 24V | – | Both |
| 418c | Electric motor 1500W 12V | – | Both |
| 418d | Electric motor 1500W 24V | – | Both |
| 420 | Hex hd screw M10x25 | Kit B | Leopard |
| 450 | Key – 8x7x80 | Kit C | Both |
| 470 | Pawl | – | Both |
| 474 | Oil plug 1/4" | – | Both |
| 520b | Drum | – | Both |
| 521 | Cone clutch | – | Both |
| 522a | Gipsy chain 8 Iso | – | Both |
| 522b | Gipsy chain 5/16" HT | – | Both |
| 522c | Gipsy chain 10 Iso – 3/8 HT | – | Both |
| 522d | Gipsy chain 3/8 Din 766 | – | Both |
| 522e | Gipsy chain 3/8 BBB | – | Both |
| 522f | Gipsy chain 3/8 PC | – | Both |
| 522g | Gipsy chain 12 Iso | – | Leopard |
| 523a | Clutch cone – inner | – | Leopard |
| 523b | Clutch cone – inner for gipsy type 522g | – | Leopard |
| 524 | Seal – 30x55x10 | Kit A | Both |
| 525 | Circlip – 55 Din 472 | Kit D | Both |
| 526 | Circlip – 30 Din 471 | Kit D | Both |
| 527 | Key – 6x6x105 | Kit C | Both |
| 528 | Main shaft | – | Both |
| 529 | Main shaft | – | Both |
| 530 | Gipsy cap | – | Both |
| 531 | Cone clutch – outer (De Luxe: Cone clutch) | – | Both |
| 531a | Cone clutch – outer for gipsy type 522g | – | Leopard |
| 532 | Base | – | Leopard |
| 533a | Stud M8x110 | – | Both |
| 534 | Gearcase – upper | – | Both |
| 535 | O Ring seal – 4500 | Kit A | Both |
| 536 | Seal – 45x60x7 | Kit A | Both |
| 537 | Bearing – 16009 | – | Both |
| 538 | Circlip – 100 Din 472 | Kit D | Both |
| 539 | Key – 8x7x35 | Kit C | Both |
| 540 | Sleeve | – | Both |
| 541 | Spring | – | Both |
| 542 | Dog clutch | – | Both |
| 543 | Wormwheel | – | Both |
| 544 | Gearcase – lower | – | Both |
| 545 | Worm | – | Both |
| 546 | Seal – 25x45x10 | Kit A | Both |
| 547 | Stripper | – | Leopard |
| 559 | Base | – | De Luxe |
| 560 | Stripper | – | De Luxe |
| 561 | Chain pipe | – | De Luxe |
| 563 | Washer | Kit B | De Luxe |
| 564 | Spring washer for screw M36 | Kit B | De Luxe |
| 565 | Clutch cone – inner | – | De Luxe |
| 639 | Washer for screw M8 | Kit B | Both |
| 830 | Seal – 30x45x8 | Kit A | De Luxe |
| Kit Part No. | Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| KA06101 | Kit A – Seals | Ask us to source it → |
| KB06101 | Kit B – Screws & nuts | Ask us to source it → |
| KC06101 | Kit C – Keys | Ask us to source it → |
| KD06101 | Kit D – Circlips | Ask us to source it → |
Item numbers are Lofrans diagram references, not order codes. Leopard list B.06.101 (11-2004); Leopard De Luxe list B.06.102 A (02-2009).
Need a part that isn't listed? Ask us to source it and quote the part number from the PDF.
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