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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Technical data, gypsy and rope match, cable and breaker sizing, bulkhead installation, automatic free fall, operation, maintenance and the full spare parts lists for the Quick Balder BL2 P, BL2R P (rope) and BL3/P windlasses, 600–1500 W.

DocumentQuick Balder BL Series (BL2, BL2R & BL3) Windlass Installation & User's Manual
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Quick Balder BL Series (BL2, BL2R & BL3) Windlass — Installation & User's Manual

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Technical Data

Model code example BL2 P 6 12 F Y: model, power (6 = 600 W), voltage, free fall (F) or without free fall (0), assembly RH/LH (X/Y).

BL2 P (chain and rope)

600 W 12 V 600 W 24 V 900 W 12 V 900 W 24 V 1200 W 12 V 1200 W 24 V
Work load 65 kg
143.3 lb 		70 kg
485 lb (as printed) 		100 kg
220.5 lb 		107 kg
235.9 lb 		140 kg
308.6 lb 		160 kg
352.7 lb
Maximum work load 200 kg
440.9 lb 		220 kg
154.3 lb (as printed) 		300 kg
661.4 lb 		320 kg
705.5 lb 		420 kg
926 lb 		480 kg
1058.2 lb
Current at work load 80 A 40 A 95 A 50 A 130 A 75 A
Maximum recovery speed 28.9 m/min
94.8 ft/min 		28.2 m/min
92.5 ft/min 		22.6 m/min
74.1 ft/min 		25.3 m/min
83.0 ft/min 		31.2 m/min
102.4 ft/min 		30.1 m/min
98.7 ft/min
Speed at work load 24.3 m/min
79.7 ft/min 		24.1 m/min
79.1 ft/min 		11.6 m/min
38.1 ft/min 		14.4 m/min
47.2 ft/min 		16.5 m/min
54.1 ft/min 		19.1 m/min
62.7 ft/min
Min. motor cable section 16 mm² (AWG5) 10 mm² (AWG7) 25 mm² (AWG7) 10 mm² (AWG7) 35 mm² (AWG2) 16 mm² (AWG5)
Circuit breaker 60 A 40 A 50 A 40 A 80 A 50 A
Weight 12.3 kg (27 lb) 12.3 kg (27 lb) 16.4 kg (36.1 lb) 16.4 kg (36.1 lb) 17.6 kg (38 lb) 17.6 kg (38 lb)
BL2 P gypsy Chain Rope
6 mm 6 mm DIN 766, 6 mm ISO 1/2" (12.7 mm)
7 mm – 1/4" 7 mm DIN 766, 7 mm ISO (ISO EN 818-3), 1/4" BBB, 1/4" G4 1/2" (12.7 mm)
8 mm 8 mm DIN 766, 8 mm ISO (ISO EN 818-3) 1/2" (12.7 mm)
5/16" 5/16" G4 1/2" (12.7 mm)

BL2R P (rope only)

600 W 12 V 600 W 24 V 900 W 12 V 900 W 24 V 1200 W 12 V 1200 W 24 V
Work load 65 kg
143.3 lb 		70 kg
154.3 lb 		100 kg
220.5 lb 		107 kg
235.9 lb 		140 kg
308.6 lb 		160 kg
352.7 lb
Maximum work load 200 kg (441 lb) 200 kg (441 lb) 320 kg (705 lb) 320 kg (705 lb) 420 kg (926 lb) 420 kg (926 lb)
Current at work load 80 A 40 A 95 A 50 A 130 A 75 A
Maximum recovery speed 25-28 m/min
82-91 ft/min 		25-28 m/min
82-91 ft/min 		22-25 m/min
72-82 ft/min 		22-25 m/min
72-82 ft/min 		28-30 m/min
91-98 ft/min 		28-30 m/min
91-98 ft/min
Min. motor cable section 16 mm² (AWG5) 10 mm² (AWG7) 25 mm² (AWG7) 10 mm² (AWG7) 35 mm² (AWG2) 16 mm² (AWG5)
Circuit breaker 60 A 40 A 50 A 40 A 80 A 50 A
Weight 12.4 kg (27 lb) 12.4 kg (27 lb) 16.4 kg (36 lb) 16.4 kg (36 lb) 17.7 kg (39 lb) 17.7 kg (39 lb)

Rope size: 12 mm (15/32"), 14 mm (35/64"), 16 mm (5/8"). Recommended rope sealed with lead; tested on Quick polyester rope sealed with lead.

BL3/P

BL3 P 600 W 12 V BL3 P 600 W 24 V BL3 P 900 W 12 V BL3 P 900 W 24 V BL3 P 1200 W 12 V BL3 P 1200 W 24 V BL3 1500 W 12 V BL3 1500 W 24 V
Work load 50 kg
110.2 lb 		60 kg
132.3 lb 		80 kg
176.4 lb 		100 kg
220.5 lb 		120 kg
264.5 lb 		150 kg
330.7 lb 		160 kg
352.7 lb 		180 kg
396.8 lb
Maximum work load 150 kg
330.7 lb 		180 kg
369.8 lb (as printed) 		250 kg
551.1 lb 		300 kg
661.4 lb 		370 kg
815.17 lb 		450 kg
992.1 lb 		470 kg
1036.2 lb 		540 kg
1190.5 lb
Current at work load 100 A 55 A 90 A 55 A 140 A 80 A 140 A 140 A
Maximum recovery speed 29.2 m/min
95.8 ft/min 		26.4 m/min
86.4 ft/min 		27.4-26.4 m/min
89.9-86.6 ft/min 		27.4-26.4 m/min
89.9-86.6 ft/min 		36.6-40.9 m/min
120-134.2 ft/min 		36.6-40.9 m/min
120-134.2 ft/min 		29.2 m/min
95.8 ft/min 		29.2 m/min
95.8 ft/min
Speed at work load 22.2 m/min
72.8 ft/min 		17.8 m/min
58.4 ft/min 		14.4 m/min
47.2 ft/min 		14.8 m/min
48.5 ft/min 		20.4 m/min
66.9 ft/min 		21.4 m/min
70.2 ft/min 		16.3 m/min
53.5 ft/min 		19 m/min
62.3 ft/min
Min. motor cable section 16 mm² (AWG5) 16 mm² (AWG5) 25 mm² (AWG3) 16 mm² (AWG5) 35 mm² (AWG2) 16 mm² (AWG5) 50 mm² (AWG0) 25 mm² (AWG3)
Circuit breaker 80 A 50 A 50 A 40 A 80 A 50 A 100 A 50 A
Weight 14.7 kg (32 lb) 14.7 kg (32 lb) 18.8 kg (41 lb) 18.8 kg (41 lb) 20 kg (44 lb) 20 kg (44 lb) 23.8 kg (52.5 lb) 23.8 kg (52.5 lb)
BL3/P gypsy Chain Rope
6 mm 6 mm DIN 766, 6 mm ISO 12.7 mm (1/2")
8 mm – 5/16" 8 mm DIN 766, 8 mm ISO, 5/16" G4, 5/16" BBB 12.7 mm (1/2"), 14.2 mm (9/16"), 15.8 mm (5/8")
10 mm – 3/8" 10 mm ISO, 3/8" G4 15.8 mm (5/8")

Current is measured after an initial period of use; speeds with a gypsy for 8 mm chain. Cable sections are the minimum for a total run L<20 m (positive plus negative): size up for longer runs. Breakers are DC, delayed type (thermal-magnetic or hydraulic-magnetic). Rope values are for 3-strand polyester with the Quick rope/chain junction; operation with other rodes is not guaranteed.

Before You Drill

  • In the box: windlass, contactor box or reversing contactor box, lever, mounting bracket, assembly screws, manual, drilling template.
  • Recommended (not included): control board, waterproof push-button panel HRC 1002, foot switch 900, hydraulic-magnetic circuit breaker, RRC radio control (R02, P02, H02), chain counter 1103 (chain windlasses only).
  • Tools: drill with Ø 9 mm (23/64") bit and a 13 mm hex wrench (all models).
  • The BL weighs less than 20 kg and can be lifted out of the box without mechanical assistance.
  • The windlass mounts on a wall: inner and outer faces as parallel as possible, shim any difference.
  • Angular misalignment between gypsy and anchor no more than 5°.
  • Chain must fall in a vertical line and wind at 90° ±10°; minimum peak depth h: chain > 40 cm, rope > 60 cm.
  • The motor gearbox can be rotated every 45° or 90° depending on type and available space.

Fitting

  1. Drill the holes with the supplied template.
  2. Flange A can be fixed on either side of gearbox B: factory assembly is mode 1; for mode 2 (e.g. interference with the peak) remove screws C and D, turn the gearbox 180° and refit (C and D at 3÷4,5 Nm). Overall dimensions stay the same.
  3. Fit the top (A) and gearbox (B), inserting the shaft through the mounting bracket (C) already fixed to the wall; run the sensor cables (D) through the holes in the bracket and gearbox without damaging them.
  4. Fit the nuts on the studs at the torques below.
  5. Connect the supply cables and sensor cable to the remote switch / reversing contactor unit (wiring diagrams on pages 13–15 of the PDF).

Tightening Torque (stainless fasteners)

Thread Nm
M6 6.5
M8 16
M10 31
M12 55
M14 87
M16 135

Electrical System

  • Size the motor cable and breaker from the technical data tables: L is the total cable length (L1 + L2 + L3 + L4 + L5 on the diagrams).
  • BL2 P / BL2R P / BL3 P 600W: base system with reversing contactor box T6415-12 (12V) and automatic stop; BL2R uses the T1 thru-hull.
  • BL2 P / BL2R P / BL3 P 900–1200W and BL3 1500W: base system with windlass contactor box 12V – 24V and automatic stop.
  • Control circuit fuse 4A (12V) / 2A (24V); sensor circuit fuse 1A.
  • Controls shown: HRC 1002 push-button panel, 900U & 900D foot switches, RRC radio (R02 receiver, P02 and H02 transmitters), CHC 1203 chain counter, WCS 820 – WCS B control board.
  • Install the reversing contactor box where no water can reach it.

Operation

Weighing and Casting

  • Weighing: engine on, clutch engaged, handle removed, press UP. Watch the last metres of chain to protect the bow.
  • Casting manually: disengage the clutch so the gypsy turns freely; turn the handle counter-clockwise to slow the chain (as printed).
  • Casting electrically: press DOWN for a controlled, even run-out.
  • At anchor, take the load off the windlass with a chain stopper, bollard or a rope.
  • Clutch: handle in the gypsy cover, counter-clockwise disengages, clockwise re-engages.
  • If the windlass stops without tripping the breaker, wait a few seconds and try again (do not hold the button). If the breaker trips, reset it and wait a few minutes. If still blocked, move the boat to free the anchor.

Automatic Free Fall

  • Switch it on or off only with the clutch closed (engaged).
  • On: turn cover A until the hole for pin B faces up, cut power, hold the chain on a stopper, pull knob C until pin B comes fully out, check the clutch is closed, release the chain, restore power.
  • With it active, holding DOWN opens the clutch and the gypsy turns freely; holding UP closes it. Release DOWN once the anchor can fall freely; hold UP to slow or stop it.
  • Off: same steps, but press pin B towards the gypsy centre with a suitable tool. The chain can then be lowered only electrically or manually.

BL2R P Rope Exit and Automatic Stop

  • To change the rope angle: remove pin I and screw H, remove gypsy cover A and gypsy G, remove the 4 screws M and washers L, rotate base plate O to the required position.
  • Automatic stop: weigh the anchor until it seats in the bow roller; with the rode tight, set the stop as close as possible to the thru-hull and fix it (chain: screw and nut; rope: 4 screws). The drawing shows a max 5mm cut.

Keep hands clear of chain and gypsy. Never run the motor with the handle in the gypsy cover, and isolate the motor when working the windlass by hand: remote controls can start it.

Maintenance

  • Power off and take the chain off the gypsy first.
  • Rinse salt deposits off all surfaces regularly with fresh water.
  • Once a year: unscrew the gypsy cover (C) with the lever (A) after removing screw (B); remove the chain stripper retaining screw (D) and the stripper; pull out the gypsy (E).
  • Clean all parts, grease the shaft thread and the gypsy seat of the clutch cone (F) with marine grease.
  • Clean oxide off the remote switch / reversing contactor terminals and grease them.

List of Components

BL2 P

Quick Balder BL2 P exploded drawing

Pos. Name
1 Mounting bracket
2 Sensor
3 Oil seal
4 Base BL2 P
5 Studs
6 Bearing
7 Internal snap ring
8A Shaft BL2 P 600W
8B Shaft BL2 P 900W/1200W
9A Key BL2 P 600W
9B Key BL2 P 900W/1200W
10 External snap ring
11 Bearing
12 Internal snap ring
13 Oil seal
14 Windlass clutch cone
15 Gypsy
16A Gypsy cover FF
16B Gypsy cover no FF
17 Pressure lever pin
18 Pin
19 Chain guide support
20 Screw
21 Screw
22 Screw
23 Pressure lever spring
24 Pressure lever
25 Pressure lever nut
26 Pressure lever guide support
27 Screw
28 Lever
29 Motor
30 Gearbox
31 Chain stripper

BL2R P

Quick Balder BL2R P exploded drawing

Pos. Name
1 Mounting bracket
2 Shaft "BL2R P" 600W
3 Key "BL2R P" 600W
4 Shaft "BL2R P" 900W/1200W
5 Key "BL2R P" 900W/1200W
6 Stud
7 Base "BL2R P"
8 Oil seal
9 Bearing
10 Internal snap ring
11 External snap ring
12 Bearing
13 Internal snap ring
14 Base SS sheet
15 Pressure lever lock pin
16 SS screw
17 SS washer
18 SS screw
19 Pressure lever "BL2R P"
20 Pressure lever spring
21 Rope guide support "BL2R P"
22 Reinforcing washer
23 Windlass clutch cone
24 Gypsy
25 Chain stripper
26A Gypsy cover FF
26B Gypsy cover no FF
27 SS M screw
28 Straight windlass lever – nylon
29 Gearbox
30 Motor

BL3/P

Quick Balder BL3/P exploded drawing

Pos. Name
1 Mounting bracket
2 Stud
3 Oil seal
4 Screw
5 Base "BL3/P"
6 Bearing
7 Internal snap ring
8 External snap ring
9 Bearing
10 Pin
11 Chain guide support "BLD" RH SS
12 Shaft "BL3/P" 600W
13 Key
14 Shaft "BL3/P" 900/1200/1500W
15 Key
16 Internal snap ring
17 Oil seal
18 Windlass clutch cone
19 Gypsy
20 Stainless steel chain stripper
21 Screw
22 Gypsy cover FF complete
23 SS screw
24 Curved windlass lever
25 Washer
26 Grower
27 Nut
28 Pressure lever
29 Lever support
30 Screw
31 Pressure lever nut
32 Pressure lever spring
33 Pressure lever screw
34 Gearbox
35 Motor

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