{"title":"Lofrans SX3 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, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and the parts list for the Lofrans SX3 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 SX3 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 · 22 pages · 2.7 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-SX3-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePDF · 22 p.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-SX3-Windlass-Drilling-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrilling template, A2 (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-SX2-SX3-Chain-Pipe-636311-Drilling-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain pipe 636311 template, SX2 \u0026amp; SX3 (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-SX3-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Lofrans SX3 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\u003e1500 W 12 V\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1700 W 12 V\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1700 W 24 V\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\u003e40–50 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–60 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\u003e50–55 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–65 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–65 ft\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\u003e1200 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e2645 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1600 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3527 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1695 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e3737 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\u003e165 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e364 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e441 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e474 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\u003e150 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 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\u003e40 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e131 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e115 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e115 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\u003e17 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e56 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e46 ft\/min\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 m\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e50 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\u003e35 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e77 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e84 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e84 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\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\u003e32 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e71 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e77 lb\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e77 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 SX3 parts list shows 1200 W and 1500 W motors (12 V and 24 V), not the 1500 W and 1700 W of the technical data (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\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm ISO, 3\/8\" G4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 DIN 766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm DIN 766, 3\/8\" BBB\u003c\/td\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\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\u003eSX3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 (as printed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 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. The third row repeats 1700 W 12 V with a 70 A contactor (as printed); the technical data list the 1700 W at 12 V and 24 V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring diagrams in the PDF (codes E0015-A, E0016-A, E0017-A) 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, 9 mm and 15 mm bits for wood and steel, 70 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 studs suit 50 to 70 mm (1.96–2.76\"); 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 locker and fixings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLofrans recommends a chain pipe to lead the chain straight into the locker: code 636311 for SX2 \u0026amp; SX3, 636312 for SX3.5, 636313 for SX4, 636314 for SX5.\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 SX3 drilling template is an A2 sheet and the chain pipe 636311 template an A3 sheet, both 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 and Drum\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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarping drum:\u003c\/b\u003e anchor secured; put the handle in the drum and turn clockwise to release the clutch (drum now independent of the gipsy); three turns clockwise, tail the rope and press UP; make the line fast on a bollard afterwards.\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 clutch nut and main shaft thread (635490+630676).\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 M18 screws (as printed) 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\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\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger broken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor lay of the rope or rolling of the chain broke the finger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplace the finger; if the gipsy cannot work properly with the finger, fit the replacement kit (cap)\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\u003eItem numbers are drawing references. The list gives no kit letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Lofrans-SX3-Exploded-View.png\" alt=\"Lofrans SX3 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\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher for screw M8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut – M8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring washer for screw M8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing – 6203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e311\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrust bearing – 51105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirclip – 43 DIN 472\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound key – 4×6,5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e351\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHd cap screw – M6×20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e417\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHd cap screw – M8×30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e418a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric motor 1200 W 12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e418b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric motor 1200 W 24 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e418c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric motor 1500 W 12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e418d\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric motor 1500 W 24 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey – 8×7×80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e474\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil plug 1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e524\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal 30×55×10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e526\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirclip – 30 DIN 471\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e534\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGearcase upper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e535\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-ring – 4500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e536\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal – 45×60×7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e537\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing – 16009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e538\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirclip – 100 DIN 472\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e539\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey – 8×7×35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e541\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e542\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDog clutch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e543\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWormwheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGearcase – lower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e545\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e546\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal – 25×45×10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e639\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher for screw M8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e964\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e985\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStd main shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e986\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLP main shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e987\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel bearing – 6006 2RS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClutch cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e989a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy 8 ISO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e989b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy 10 ISO – 3\/8\" G40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e989c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy 10 DIN 766\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e989d\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGipsy 12 ISO 12 DIN 766 (as printed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpacer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirclip – 55 DIN 472\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e998a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStud – M8×105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase SX3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStripper SX3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGypsy cap SX3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrum SX3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2035\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8 bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2036\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase gasket SX3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2037\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal 35×52×7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCone clutch SX3\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-SX3-Windlass-Installation-Users-Manual-Cover.png?v=1792714204","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-lofrans-sx3-windlass.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}