{"title":"Lofrans SX1 Vertical 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, gipsy and chain match, cable sizing and wiring options, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and the parts list for the Lofrans SX1 vertical windlass, with its drilling and chain-pipe templates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLofrans SX1 Vertical 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 · 20 pages · 3.6 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-SX1-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 20 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-SX1-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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-SX1-Chain-Pipe-636431-Drilling-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain pipe deck 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-spares\"\u003eSpare Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-warranty\"\u003eWarranty\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-SX1-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Lofrans SX1 Vertical 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\u003eSX1 500 W\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSX1 800 W\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\u003e20–30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–35 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\u003e30–35 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–40 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\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\u003e1386 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1540 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\u003e209 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e220 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\u003e75 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\u003e26 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e78 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e84 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\u003e23 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e69 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e75 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNet weight with drum\u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003eNet weight, low profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e24 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e28 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThe printed table has its row labels out of step with the values; the values above follow the label order of the table.\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\u003e6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm ISO, 6 mm DIN 766, 3\/16\" BBB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mm ISO, 7 mm DIN 766, 1\/4\" G4, 1\/4\" BBB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm ISO, 8 mm DIN 766, 5\/16\" G4, 5\/16\" BBB\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-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 0–15 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable 0–50 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable 15–25 m\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable 50–75 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSX1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 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\u003eWiring diagrams in the PDF cover 2-, 3- and 4-terminal motors with control box, circuit breaker, 5 A fuse, footswitches, Type C rocker switch and the Thetis 1002 hand-held remote.\u003c\/li\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, sealed so the terminals stay dry.\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\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: windlass with motor\/gearbox, control box (DC versions), handle, screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools: drill, 10 mm bit for wood and steel, 40 mm hole saw, 10 mm, 13 mm and 17 mm hex keys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the windlass precisely with the bow roller; bow roller height must keep the chain inclination below 5 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\u003eDeck thickness: the standard studs suit 18 to 30 mm (0.7–1.2\"); other thicknesses on request.\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 chain stopper and fixings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the drilling template on deck aligned with the bow; mark and drill. Leave the hole edges sharp but radius the forward edge of the chain hole at 45°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the deck and fit the gasket supplied; set the upper part on deck. Silicone the base if you wish, but never a permanent adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelow deck: grease the main shaft, offer up the gearbox with the motor away from the chain hole, fit washers and nuts to the studs and tighten; wire the motor per the diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels up to 1500 W come with an IP cover that protects the motor from direct water and gives the IP67 rating. It must be fitted for the warranty to be valid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: use calibrated chain matching the gipsy; feed it through the hole and make it fast, wrap it on the gipsy and motor it in, keeping it aligned. Always fit a swivel between chain and anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemplates: the SX1 drilling template and the chain pipe 636431 template are A3 sheets drawn at 1:1. Print at 100% and check the dimensions before you drill.\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, 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, stoppers 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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaker on, clutch tight, 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\u003eDo not recover on the batteries alone: run the engine or generator.\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\u003eNever use the windlass as a mooring point; hold the load on a chain stopper.\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\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\u003eA – A (as printed)\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 a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. No chlorine, bleach or acid: they damage the stainless parts and seals. Polish the stainless parts with metal polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eB\u003c\/b\u003e – Grease the rotating parts with non-conductive yellow marine grease, especially main shaft threads and clutch cones; check for corrosion and stress. Anti-seize on the cone clutch and main shaft thread (631829+630680).\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 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 the hand-wheel anticlockwise with the handle and remove it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the 2 M6 screws at the side of the base that hold the stripper, and take it off.\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; reassemble 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\u003eChain jams frequently\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocker too shallow for the chain carried; chain does not suit the gipsy; chain not calibrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit over the deepest point of the locker or carry less chain; change the gipsy; replace out-of-tolerance chain\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 the motor, decks not parallel, gearbox 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; shim to parallel; (service) inspect gearbox and motor; check 12\/24 V across B2–C and B3–C with each button pressed, replace the control box if a relay fails\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\u003eShaft turns UP but not DOWN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTangled chain in the locker; poor chain (burrs, zinc); chain stowed in a block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit a swivel after the anchor; inspect and free the chain link by link; lower all the chain in deep water and recover it with the windlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor and shaft run, gipsy stays still\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy not closed on the clutch cones; cones deformed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck clutch tightening, shim or replace damaged parts; replace 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\u003eShaft and studs too short at installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrong deck thickness given when ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapt the studs if the keyed shaft engages the gearbox fully; otherwise order a longer shaft\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\u003e✓ = part included in the maintenance kit. The printed list has its descriptions out of step with the item rows; the pairing below follows the printed order (31 items, 31 descriptions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-SX1-Exploded-View.png\" alt=\"Lofrans SX1 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\u003eMaintenance kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey – 6×6×45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher for M8 screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut – M8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring washer for M5 screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher for M5 screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey – 4×4×15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e252\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-ring 2325\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e293\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHd cap screw M5×16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e964\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1048\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClutch cone – outer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1049\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClutch cone – inner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePG9\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1228\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-ring 2250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric motor 500 W 12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete motor cover kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1045a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain shaft without drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1232a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric motor 800 W 12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e206b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy chain 6 – 5 pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e206c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy chain 7 – 5 pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e206d\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy chain 8 – 5 pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStud M8×58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e842a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy cap SX1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStripper SX1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase SX1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen M6×16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\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-warranty\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 years from purchase by the end user, with the maintenance programme followed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 year for electric motors and equipment, electronic controls, hydraulic pumps, valves and actuators, gaskets and seals, and products used on charter boats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot covered: wrong product choice, use outside the design application, corrosion, UV and wear, skipped maintenance, wrong installation, modifications, removal\/transport\/installation costs, maintenance by people not authorised by Lofrans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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-SX1-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png?v=1792714028","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-lofrans-sx1-windlass.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}