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OWNER'S MANUAL

Technical data, gypsy and rope match, cable and breaker sizing, deck installation, gypsy lock and manual weighing, drum use, maintenance and spare parts for the Quick Dylan DH4 vertical windlasses: 1500, 1700 and 2000 W DC, 3000 W AC and Hydro.

DocumentQuick Dylan DH4 Vertical Windlass User's Manual
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Quick Dylan DH4 Vertical Windlass — User's Manual

Technical Data

Model code example DH4 1512D: line DH4 (base in hard-oxide anodized aluminium), motor output (15 = 1500 W, 17 = 1700 W, 20 = 2000 W, 30 = 3000 W), voltage (12 = 12 V, 24 = 24 V, TR = 220 V / 400 V as printed), drum (D = with drum, – = without).

DC Models (DH4 – / D)

1500 W 12 V 1700 W 12 V 1700 W 24 V 2000 W 24 V
Maximum pull 1100 kg (2425.1 lb) 1150 kg (2535.3 lb) 1200 kg (2645.5 lb) 1600 kg (3527.4 lb)
Maximum working load 400 kg (881.8 lb) 470 kg (1036.2 lb) 570 kg (1256.6 lb) 750 kg (1653.5 lb)
Working load 135 kg (297.6 lb) 155 kg (341.7 lb) 190 kg (418.9 lb) 250 kg (551.1 lb)
Current at working load 150 A 170 A 95 A 105 A
Maximum chain speed 35,2 m/min (115.5 ft/min) 33,5 m/min (109.9 ft/min) 39,0 m/min (128.0 ft/min) 35,0 m/min (114.8 ft/min)
Chain speed at working load 19,0 m/min (62.3 ft/min) 16,2 m/min (53.1 ft/min) 20,8 m/min (68.2 ft/min) 22,3 m/min (73.2 ft/min)
Motor cable size 50 mm² (AWG0) 50 mm² (AWG0) 25 mm² (AWG3) 35 mm² (AWG2)
Protection circuit breaker 100 A 100 A 60 A 80 A
Deck thickness 25 ÷ 50 mm
31/32" ÷ 1" 31/32 		30 ÷ 70 mm
1" 3/16 ÷ 2" 3/4 		30 ÷ 70 mm
1" 3/16 ÷ 2" 3/4 		30 ÷ 70 mm
1" 3/16 ÷ 2" 3/4
Weight without drum 23,2 kg (51.1 lb) 25,1 kg (55.3 lb) 25,1 kg (55.3 lb) 30,7 kg (67.7 lb)
Weight with drum 24,5 kg (54.0 lb) 26,4 kg (58.2 lb) 26,4 kg (58.2 lb) 32,0 kg (70.5 lb)

DH4 AC

3000 W TR (AC – / D)
Motor supply voltage 230/400 V
Maximum pull 2800 kg (6172.9 lb)
Maximum working load 930 kg (1984.2 lb) (as printed)
Maximum chain speed 15,0 m/min (49.2 ft/min)
Deck thickness 30 ÷ 70 mm (1" 3/16 ÷ 2" 3/4)
Weight 33,9 kg (74.7 lb) without drum; 36,9 kg (81.3 lb) with drum

DH4 Hydro

Hydro (– / D)
Motor Reversible gear-type, 9,6 cc (0,59 in3)
Lifting capacity 100 bar = 600 kg; 150 bar = 1000 kg
1450 psi = 1322,8 lb; 2176 psi = 2204,6 lb
Chain speed at working load 40 lt/min = 20 mt/min (9,1 USG/min = 76 ft/min), gypsy for 12 mm chain
Deck thickness 40 ÷ 80 mm (1" 9/16 ÷ 3" 5/32)
Weight 39,0 kg (86,0 lb) without drum; 44,2 kg (97,4 lb) with drum
Suggested settings Flow rate 40 lt/min (9,1 USG/min); maximum pressure 150 bar (2176 psi)
Gypsy Chain Rope
10 mm – 3/8" 10 mm DIN 766, 10 mm ISO, 3/8" G4, 3/8" BBB 5/8" (15,8 mm) – 3/4" (19 mm)
12/13 mm 13 mm DIN 766, 12 mm ISO, 7/16" G4 3/4" (19 mm)

Current after an initial period of use; speeds with a gypsy for 12/13 mm chain. Cable sizes are the minimum for a total run L<20 m: size up for longer runs. Breakers: DC, delayed-action (thermal-magnetic or hydraulic-magnetic). Shafts and studs for thicker decks on request. Rope values apply to the Quick rope/chain system only.

Before You Drill

  • In the box: windlass (deck unit + motorgearbox), contactor unit, base gasket, drill template, handle, fasteners, manual. Hydro: no contactor.
  • Tools: Ø 5 mm (3/16"), Ø 9 mm (23/64") and Ø 11 mm (7/16") drills, Ø 80 mm (3" 9/64) hollow mill, 13 mm wrench.
  • Hydraulic version (as printed): Ø 12 mm (15/32") drill, Ø 90 mm (3"1/2) hollow mill, 17 mm wrench.
  • Recommended: RL control board (mod. 800), HRC1002 hand-held remote, foot switch (mod. 900), hydraulic-magnetic breaker, chain counter CHC1102M / CHC1202M, RRC radio (R02, P02, H02).
  • Align the gypsy with the bow roller; keep the deck faces parallel (lack of parallelism costs motor power); deck thickness within the table range.
  • No obstructions under deck for cables, rope and chain; a shallow peak causes jamming. The installation drawing shows 40 cm (16") below deck and a max 5 mm (3/16") gap.

Fitting

  1. Drill the four holes with the drilling template.
  2. Clear the chain passage and seal and smooth it (marine paint, gel coat or two-pack epoxy) so rope and chain run freely.
  3. Set the upper section with the gasket between deck and base, then fit the lower section, inserting the shaft into the reduction unit.
  4. Tighten the nuts on the fixing studs.
  5. Connect the supply cables to the contactor unit. Hydro: connect the hoses from the selector valve to the hydraulic motor flanges.
  6. The motorgearbox can be set at 45° / 90° positions.

Electrical System

  • DC models: contactor unit T6315-12 (12V) or T6315-24 (24V); L = L1 + L2 + L3 + L4 for cable sizing.
  • Control fuse 4A (12V) / 2A (24V).
  • 3000W AC: three-phase diagrams for 230V (fuses FU1 13-25A aM) and 400V (fuses FU1 8-16A aM), contactors KM1/KM2 with a 24V control battery.
  • Controls shown: HRC 1002 hand-held remote, 900U and 900D foot switches, control board mod. 800, chain counters CHC 1202 M and CHC1102 M, RRC radio (R02, P02, H02).
  • Mount the contactor unit where water cannot reach it. Keep flammable material out of the peak and away from the motor.

Operation

Weighing and Casting

  • Before weighing, check the gypsy lock control (34/35) is disengaged.
  • Clutch (8 and 10) links gypsy and shaft: handle (1) in the bush, counter-clockwise to disengage, clockwise to engage.
  • Weighing: engine on, clutch engaged, handle out, press UP; watch the last metres to protect the bow.
  • If it stops without tripping the breaker, wait a few seconds and retry; if the breaker trips, reset it and wait a few minutes; if still blocked, move the boat to free the anchor.
  • Casting: clutch disengaged for free fall, handle clockwise to slow the chain; or press DOWN for a controlled run-out.
  • At anchor, take the load on a chain stopper or a rope.

Manual Weighing and Drum Use

  • Manual, no drum: power off, engage the gypsy lock with control (34/35), disengage the clutch (at least 2 turns of the bush anticlockwise), lever (1) in the gypsy cover seat (4), turn clockwise to take up chain. Then refit the lever in the bush to tighten the clutch, remove it, release the lock and restore power.
  • Manual, drum version: power off, engage the gypsy lock, loosen bush (7) fully and pull off the drum (6), lever in the manual weighing seat (45, as printed; item 44 in the parts list), turn clockwise. Refit drum and bush, release the lock, restore power.
  • Drum: secure the anchor rode first; engage the gypsy lock on gypsy (9), release the clutch (at least 2 turns anticlockwise), remove the handle, wrap the rope on the drum and run the windlass keeping the tail under tension. Retighten the clutch clockwise when done.

Never run the motor with the handle in the drum or gypsy cover; isolate the motor when working by hand. The windlass is not designed for storm loads and must not be the only anchor securing device.

Maintenance

  • Power off; take the chain or rope off the gypsy and drum.
  • Wash salt deposits off with fresh water regularly.
  • Gypsy lock: 1) release the safety lock (35); 2) slide the lock control (34) toward the stern; 3) the gypsy lock (33) engages automatically.
  • Once a year, drum version: loosen bush (7) with the handle (1), pull off drum (6) and top clutch cone (8), remove screws (11) and stripper (12), pull off the gypsy (9).
  • No-drum version: loosen bush (2) and screws (5), remove gypsy cover (4) and top clutch cone (8), then screws (11), stripper (12) and gypsy (9).
  • Clean, then grease the shaft thread (19, 20, 21 or 22) and the clutch cone seats (8 and 10) with marine grease.
  • Clean and grease the motor and contactor terminals.

Exploded Views

Deck Unit

Quick Dylan DH4 exploded view

Items 5 and 44 (insert for manual anchor weighing) are supplied only in the drum [D] version.

Motorgearboxes 1500 – 1700 W and 2000 W

Quick Dylan DH4 motorgearbox exploded views

Pos. Name
1 Bent anchor winch lever
2 Chrome-plated "DN" clutch bush
3 O-ring
4 Gypsy cover
5 Screw
6 Drum
7 Chrome-plated "DN" clutch bush
8 Upper clutch cone
9A Gypsy 1500W 10mm – 3/8"
9B Gypsy 1500W 12/13mm
10 Bottom clutch cone
11 Screw
12 Rope/chain stripper
13 Spring washer
14 Oil seal
15 Internal circlip
16 External circlip
17 Bearing
18 Oil seal
19 Short shaft 1500W
20 Short shaft 1700/2000W
21 Long shaft 1500W
22 Long shaft 1700/2000W
23 Key
24 DN chain guide cover – st. steel
25 Plastic cover chain guide DH
26 Nut
27 Screw
28 Plastic insert chain guide DH
29 Screw pressure lever DH st. steel
30 Spring pressure lever
31 Pressure lever
32 Gypsy lock spring
33 Gypsy lock lever
34 Gypsy lock lever control
35 Lever lock control safety
36 Gypsy lock pin
37 Anodized base windlass DH
38 Gasket / jig Dylan DH
39 Sensor reed
40A Stud
40B Stud
41A Washer 1500W
41B Washer 1700/2000W
42A Spring washer 1500W
42B Spring washer 1700/2000W
43A Nut 1500W
43B Nut 1700/2000W
44 Insert for manual anchor weighing
45 Gearbox 1500W – Quick series
46 Washer
47 Self-locking nuts
48 O-ring – gearbox 1500/1700W
49 Gearbox 1700W – Quick series
50 Key
51A Electric motor 1500W 12V
51B Electric motor 1700W 12V
51C Electric motor 1700W 24V
52 Motor casing watertight 1500/1700W
53 Terminal board gasket 1000W
54 Terminal board cover 1000W
55 Screw
56 Bottom gasket 1000W
57 Bottom protec cover 1000W
58 Cable outlet
59 Gearbox 2000W – Quick series
60 Screw
61 O-ring – gearbox 2000W
62 Watertight motor casing 2000/2300W
63 Key
64 Electric motor 2000W 24V
65 Bottom cover O-ring
66 Bottom cover
67 Lower terminal board gasket
68 Upper terminal board gasket
69 Upper terminal board cover
70 Self-tapping screw
71 Self-tapping screw
72 Gearbox flange gasket top TG60
73 Gearbox flange gasket top TG70
74 O-ring – bush

Hydraulic Motor

Quick Dylan DH4 hydraulic motor exploded view

Pos. Name
46 Grower Ø 8 stainless steel
59 Gearbox – 2000W – Quick series
60 Screw 8*25 inox
61 O-ring 2,5*98mm
75 Flange
76 Adapter Ø19-Ø15 TG70
77 Key 6*6*25 stainless steel
78 Bidirectional gear-type motor 9,6cc
79 Flange 90° G3/4 female
80 Screw 8*30 stainless steel

Spare Parts (OSP Codes)

Quick Dylan DH4 spare parts

Quick code Pos. Description
FVSSGMSDCPDN100 1 OSP chrome-plated "DN" clutch bush Ask us to source it →
FVSSMSE15DN0A00 2 OSP windlass drum 1500/2000W "DN" Ask us to source it →
FVSSBLBBDN00A00 3 OSP kit gypsy lock DN/AL Ask us to source it →
FVSSB151213HA00 4A OSP gypsy 1500W 12MM-13MM Dylan H Ask us to source it →
FVSSB151038HA00 4B OSP gypsy 1500W 10MM-3/8" Dylan H Ask us to source it →
FVSSTCDN0000A00 5 OSP kit pressure lever Dylan Ask us to source it →
FVSSRM150000A00 6 OSP insert for manual anchor weighing 1500W Ask us to source it →
FVSSCPSCDH00A00 7 OSP kit cover chain guide DH Ask us to source it →
FVSSCPBBDN00A00 8 OSP gypsy cover Dylan Ask us to source it →
FVSSCFDN0000A00 9 OSP kit clutch cones Dylan Ask us to source it →
FVSSADN2000DA00 10A OSP kit shaft DN 2000 D Ask us to source it →
FFVSSADN1500DA00 10B OSP kit shaft DN 1500 D Ask us to source it →
FVSSADN20000A00 11A OSP kit shaft DN 2000 Ask us to source it →
FVSSADN15000A00 11B OSP kit shaft DN 1500 Ask us to source it →
FVSSBDH15000A00 12 OSP windlass base DH series comp Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH15D12A00 13A OSP top Dylan H 1500W D 12MM-13MM Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH15D10A00 13B OSP top Dylan H 1500W D 12MM-13MM (as printed) Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH20D12A00 13C OSP top Dylan H 2000W D 12MM-13MM Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH20D10A00 13D OSP top Dylan H 2000W D 10MM-3/8" Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH15012A00 14A OSP top Dylan H 1500W 12MM-13MM Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH15010A00 14B OSP top Dylan H 1500W 10MM-3/8" Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH20012A00 14C OSP top Dylan H 2000W 12MM-13MM Ask us to source it →
FVSSTDH20010A00 14D OSP top Dylan H 2000W 10MM-3/8" Ask us to source it →

Motors, Gearboxes and Motorgearboxes

Quick Dylan DH4 motor and gearbox spare parts

Quick code Pos. Description
FVSSM1512000A00 16A OSP electric motor windlass 1500W 12V Ask us to source it →
FVSSM1712000A00 16B OSP electric motor windlass 1700W 12V Ask us to source it →
FVSSM1724000A00 16C OSP electric motor windlass 1700W 24V Ask us to source it →
FVSSM2024000A00 16D OSP electric motor windlass 2000W 24V Ask us to source it →
FVSSMR15TG70A00 16A OSP gearbox 1500W Quick windlass series Ask us to source it →
FVSSMR17TG70A00 16B OSP gearbox 1700W Quick windlass series Ask us to source it →
FVSSMR20TG70A00 16C OSP gearbox 2000W Quick windlass series Ask us to source it →
FVSSR1512Q00A00 17A OSP motorgearbox 1500W 12V Quick Ask us to source it →
FVSSR1712QR0A00 17B OSP motorgearbox 1700W 12V Quick Ask us to source it →
FVSSR1724QR0A00 17C OSP motorgearbox 1700W 24V Quick Ask us to source it →
FVSSR2024Q00A00 17D OSP motorgearbox 2000W 24V Quick Ask us to source it →

As printed: motors and gearboxes both use positions 16A–16C, 10B carries a doubled "F" (FFVSSADN1500DA00), and 13B repeats the 12MM-13MM description with a 10 mm code. Confirm with us before ordering these.

Drilling Template

  • The Dylan drilling template (extra download, A3) covers DH4 and DR4 1500, 1700, 2000, 3000 AC and Hydro, with the bow direction and the cutting area marked.
  • Print at 100% (no "fit to page") and check the printed dimensions before drilling; make sure the windlass base sits flat on the deck before tightening the nuts.

Need a part that isn't listed? Ask us to source it and quote the part number from the PDF.

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