{"title":"Lofrans Super Ercole Horizontal 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\"\u003ePerformance data, gipsy and chain match, cable sizing, deck installation, operation, maintenance schedule, troubleshooting and the full parts lists (models A, B and C) for the Lofrans Super Ercole horizontal windlass, with its deck template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLofrans Super Ercole Horizontal 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 · 50 pages · 4.8 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-Super-Ercole-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 50 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-Super-Ercole-Windlass-Deck-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeck 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-electric\"\u003eElectrical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-install\"\u003eInstallation\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-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-Super-Ercole-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Lofrans Super Ercole Horizontal Windlass — Installation \u0026amp; User's Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThis manual is split into 2 pages: \u003cb\u003ePart 1\u003c\/b\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/owners-manuals-lofrans-super-ercole-windlass-part-2\"\u003ePart 2 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e3500 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4000 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e5500 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e11CC (hydraulic)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVessel length, heavy duty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95–120 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–125 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105–135 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105–135 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eVessel length, light duty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110–125 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115–130 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130–150 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130–150 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 V \/ 400 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 V \/ 400 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic\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\u003e5000 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e11000 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6000 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e13200 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7000 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e15400 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7000 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e15400 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum lift load\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2780 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e6116 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e6600 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e7700 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e7700 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\u003e870 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1914 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1430 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3146 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1670 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3674 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1670 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3674 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\u003e190 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/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\u003e15 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e45 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e36 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e36 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e36 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\u003e8 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e24 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e36 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e36 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e36 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHydraulic pressure \/ flow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin 170 – Max 200 bar\u003cbr\u003eMin 35 – Max 40 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNet weight with drum, electric models: model A 195 kg (429 lb), model B 235 kg (517 lb), model C 210 kg (462 lb). Hydraulic 11CC: model A 175 kg; in pounds model A 341 lb, model B 473 lb, model C 418 lb. The kilogram values for hydraulic models B and C are cut off in the table (as printed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:16px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGipsy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChain supported\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm ISO; 13 DIN 766; 7\/16\" G4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 DIN 764\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 DIN 764\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 mm, pitch 42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm ISO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 DIN 766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm DIN 766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm ISO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 DIN 766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm DIN 766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,5 stud link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14,5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14,5 stud link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 stud link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17,5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17,5 stud link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRope: not supported (N\/A on every gipsy).\u003c\/p\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\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor (W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage (V)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContactor (A)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable 15–25 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable 50–75 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable \u0026gt; 25 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable \u0026gt; 75 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper Ercole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eCable lengths are the total run, positive plus negative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl box (solenoids): in a dry place near the windlass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircuit breakers: use the Lofrans breakers, chosen for their trip curve rather than a plain rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control panel: where the operator can see the windlass during the manoeuvre (deck, helm or cockpit), sealed so the terminals stay dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wiring diagrams are in the PDF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: windlass with motor\/gearbox, remote control switch or reverser box, drilling template, handle, screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools: drill, 10 mm bit for wood and steel, 10 mm, 13 mm and 17 mm hex keys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow roller height must keep the chain inclination below 90 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe deck faces must be parallel; shim the difference if they are not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith all the chain stowed, leave at least 300 mm between the underside of the deck and the top of the heaped chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium boats: insulate the windlass from the deck with a non-conductive gasket (not supplied), and insulate anchor and chain from the hull, including locker and fixings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eDeck Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the drilling template on deck, aligned with the bow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark and drill. Leave the hole edges sharp, but radius the forward edge of the chain holes at 45°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the upper part of the windlass on deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the chain stripper pipe so the stripper is aligned and 4–5 mm from the gipsy throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the battery leads to the motor through the openings in the gearbox body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the base to the deck with silicone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck template: it warns it may not print to scale. Print at 100% and check the printed dimensions before cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElectrically:\u003c\/b\u003e clutch tight, brake off, chain stoppers off; switch on the safety switch and press DOWN; then switch off and re-engage the stoppers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBy gravity:\u003c\/b\u003e clutch tight, stopper and brake off, then ease the clutch with the handle. Clockwise brakes the chain (to a full stop), anticlockwise lets it run. Make the chain fast to a strong point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fully released clutch drops the anchor at high speed and can damage the hood and bow roller: control the speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the windlass to stop before reversing direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eRecovery, Override and Drum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaker on, clutch tight, brake off, handle removed, stoppers off; press UP until the anchor seats in the bow roller; breaker off and chain on the stopper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the engine or generator while recovering rather than relying on the batteries alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the hydraulic-magnetic breaker trips on overload, reset it and wait some minutes before running again. It does not protect the motor from overheating on long runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManual override:\u003c\/b\u003e clutch engaged, brake and stoppers off, handle in the hand-wheel, turn clockwise against the reducer spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarping drum:\u003c\/b\u003e brake on and anchor secured, clutch off (drum turns independently of the gipsy), three turns clockwise, tail the rope and press UP; make the line fast on a bollard afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use the windlass as a mooring point; hold the load on a chain stopper or strong point, and never put chain on the warping drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay out so the chain lies on the seabed without heaping; bring the boat slowly up over the anchor to ease recovery; slow down as the anchor reaches the bow roller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eFrom 2 up to 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 external 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 the main shaft threads and clutch cones; check for corrosion and mechanical stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e – Check the motor terminals and test the voltage drop at the terminals.\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 deck, clean the salt from under the base and re-seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eGipsy Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn anticlockwise with the handle to remove the gipsy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide off the upper clutch cone, gipsy and lower clutch cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with running water, never a pressure washer, and check for corrosion or stress.\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\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eDisconnect power before any maintenance. Skipping the programme voids the warranty.\u003c\/p\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 charge and connections; check\/replace control box or control; measure motor voltage, if OK clean the brushes, otherwise replace the motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain jams frequently\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocker not deep enough for the chain carried; chain does not suit the gipsy; chain not calibrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit the windlass over the deepest point of the locker or carry less chain; change the gipsy; replace chain that is out of tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindlass turns slowly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable section too small; deck faces not parallel; bad connections; dirty brushes; water in the motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncrease cable section; shim the faces 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 UP or DOWN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorn or broken wormwheel\/worm teeth; broken motor spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Service) remove the windlass, replace the broken parts and check no fragments got into the oil circuit; replace the motor and check no broken piece is left in the worm bore. Replace gaskets, screws, keys, circlips and oil at the same time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor runs, shaft turns UP but not DOWN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe emergency mechanism engages: tangled chain in the locker, poor chain (burrs, zinc), chain stowed in a block, worn emergency spring, or stripper fouling the gipsy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit a swivel joint after the anchor; inspect and free the chain link by link; lower all the chain in deep water and recover it with the windlass; (service) replace the spring; reposition or replace the stripper. The emergency mechanism can be locked only with the owner's authorisation: this removes the emergency function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor runs but the drum will not warp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrum used the wrong way, so the emergency mechanism engages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarp with the main shaft turning in the same direction as the gipsy when it recovers chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor and shaft run, gipsy stays still with the brake band loose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy not closed on the clutch cones; clutch or gipsy cones deformed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck clutch tightening, measure for deformation, shim if needed and replace damaged parts; replace the clutch and\/or gipsy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft runs out of line with the gipsy and\/or drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft bent by excessive load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the windlass is used within its specification; (service) replace the shaft plus worn parts, gaskets, circlips, keys and oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil leak between motor and gearbox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose motor coupling makes the worm run irregularly and the seal leaks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Service) find why the fixings loosened, check the spindle and worm bore for ovality and repair on the bench; check for oil in the motor; replace gaskets, keys, circlips, screws, oil and worn parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft and studs too short for the gearbox at installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrong deck thickness given when ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf the keyed shaft engages the gearbox along its full length, adapt the studs; otherwise order a longer shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuns slowly and sometimes trips the breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable section, connections, brushes, water in the motor, faces not parallel, oil loss, motor labouring, or works in one direction only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncrease cable section; check connections; clean brushes; replace the motor; restore parallel faces; (service) inspect gearbox and motor; check 12\/24 V across B2–C and B3–C on the control box with each button pressed, and replace the control box if a relay does not work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\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-Super-Ercole-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png?v=1792715045","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-lofrans-super-ercole-windlass.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}