INSTALLATION MANUAL

Model code, technical data for all six motor/voltage options, weights of every HC3 version (composite or aluminium casing, gypsy only, drum, drum on gypsy), gypsy and rope match, installation, clutch, drum and manual recovery procedures, annual service, the full parts list and the OSP spare kits for the Quick Hector HC3 700, 1000 and 1500 W horizontal windlasses.

DocumentQuick Hector HC3 Horizontal Windlass Installation & User's Manual
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Quick Hector HC3 Horizontal Windlass — Installation & User's Manual

Technical Data

Model code example HC3 10 12 A D: line (HC3 = horizontal, on deck) – motor output (7 = 700 W, 10 = 1000 W, 15 = 1500 W) – voltage (12 = 12 V, 24 = 24 V) – casing (A = aluminium motor case, – = composite) – gypsy and drum (– = gypsy right, D = drum left / gypsy right, DB = gypsy and drum right).

Hector / Hector D / Hector DB 700 W 12 V 700 W 24 V 1000 W 12 V 1000 W 24 V 1500 W 12 V 1500 W 24 V
Maximum pull 1100 kg
2425 lb
1300 kg
2866 lb
1500 kg
3306,9 lb
Maximum working load 300 kg
661,4 lb
370 kg
815,7 lb
400 kg
881,8 lb
490 kg
1080,2 lb
450 kg
992,0 lb
550 kg
1212,2 lb
Working load 100 kg
220,5 lb
125 kg
275,6 lb
130 kg
286,6 lb
160 kg
352,7 lb
150 kg
330,7 lb
185 kg
407,8 lb
Current at working load (1) 90 A 50 A 140 A 80 A 150 A 85 A
Maximum chain speed (2) 27,4 m/min
89,9 ft/min
32,2 m/min
105,6 ft/min
32,4 m/min
106,3 ft/min
40,9 m/min
134,2 ft/min
32,4 m/min
106,3 ft/min
40,9 m/min
134,2 ft/min
Chain speed at working load (2) 14,0 m/min
45,9 ft/min
15,2 m/min
49,9 ft/min
17,8 m/min
58,4 ft/min
21,0 m/min
68,9 ft/min
17,8 m/min
58,4 ft/min
19,2 m/min
63,0 ft/min
Motor cable size (3) 25 mm²
AWG 3
10 mm²
AWG 7
35 mm²
AWG 2
16 mm²
AWG 5
50 mm²
AWG 0
25 mm²
AWG 3
Protection circuit breaker (4) 60 A 40 A 80 A 50 A 100 A 50 A

Maximum pull is given once per motor output. Deck thickness: 20 ÷ 60 mm (25/32" ÷ 2" 11/32). (1) After an initial period of use. (2) With a gypsy for 8 mm chain. (3) Minimum value for a total cable length L ≤ 20 m; size the cable for the actual run. (4) DC circuit breaker, delayed-action (thermal-magnetic or hydraulic-magnetic). Studs for thicker decks on request.

Weight 700 W 1000 W 1500 W
HC3 (without drum) 22,6 kg (49,8 lb) 23,9 kg (52,7 lb) 24,0 kg (52,9 lb)
HC3 D (with drum) 24,0 kg (52,9 lb) 25,3 kg (55,8 lb) 25,4 kg (56,0 lb)
HC3 DB (drum on the gypsy) 25,2 kg (55,5 lb) 26,5 kg (58,4 lb) 26,6 kg (58,6 lb)
HC3 aluminium (without drum) 24,1 kg (53,1 lb) 25,4 kg (56,0 lb) 25,5 kg (56,2 lb)
HC3 D aluminium (with drum) 25,5 kg (56,2 lb) 26,8 kg (59,1 lb) 26,9 kg (59,3 lb)
HC3 DB aluminium (drum on the gypsy) 26,7 kg (58,8 lb) 28,0 kg (61,7 lb) 28,1 kg (61,9 lb)
Gypsy Chain size Rope size
8 mm – 5/16" 8 mm DIN 766, 8 mm ISO, 5/16" G4, 5/16" BBB 1/2" (12,7 mm) – 9/16" (14,2 mm) – 5/8" (15,8 mm)
10 mm – 3/8" 10 mm ISO (P. 30), 3/8" G4 5/8" (15,8 mm)

Rope sizes refer to a rope/chain rode made with the Quick system; other rodes are not guaranteed to work.

Dimensions mm (inch)

  • Height 213 (8 3/8), length 373 (14 11/16), all motor outputs.
  • Width: HC3 – 250 (9 27/32); HC3 D 284 (11 3/16); HC3 DB 318 (12 17/32).

Electrical System

  • The reversing contactor unit is mounted on the windlass (parts 60A/60B: T6415-12 12 V, T6415-24 24 V): connect the supply cables from the windlass to the battery through the circuit breaker.
  • Protect the motor line with a fuse, thermal-magnetic or hydraulic-magnetic breaker rated for the motor (see table); the breaker also isolates the control circuit against accidental starts.
  • Recommended Quick accessories: RL control board (mod. 800), watertight hand-held remote HRC1002, foot switch (mod. 900), hydraulic-magnetic circuit breaker, chain counters CHC1102M and CHC1202M, radio control (R02, P02, H02).
  • Fit at least two controls, so the windlass can still be run if one is damaged. View HRC 1002 →

Before You Drill

  • In the box: windlass, handle, bolts and screws, drill template, manual, warranty.
  • Tools: drill with Ø 11 mm (7/16") and Ø 24 mm (15/16") bits, Ø 43 mm (1" 11/16) hollow mill, 13 mm and 17 mm hex wrenches.
  • Align the gypsy with the bow roller.
  • Upper and lower deck faces as parallel as possible; compensate if not, or the motor loses power.
  • Deck thickness within the table range; otherwise consult a Quick dealer.
  • No obstacles under deck for cables, rope and chain; the drawing shows 40 cm (16") of fall to the heap. A shallow chain locker causes jamming.

Fitting Procedure

  • Drill the four holes with the drill template.
  • Open the chain hole so chain and rope run free; the drawing shows the hole edge finished at 45°.
  • Screw the studs into the base by their short threaded end, with medium-strength thread locker.
  • Lower the windlass from above deck and fit the nuts on the studs.
  • Run silicone around the whole outside edge of the base for a better seal.
  • Connect the supply cables from the windlass to the battery.

Operation

Clutch, Weighing and Casting

  • Clutch: cones (17, 19) link the gypsy (18) to the shaft (14, 15 or 16). Handle (22) in the bush (2) of the gypsy cover (20): counter-clockwise releases, clockwise engages.
  • Weighing: engine on, clutch engaged, handle removed, press UP. If the windlass stops and the breaker has not tripped, wait a few seconds and retry; do not hold the button.
  • If the breaker trips, reset it and wait a few minutes. If it stays blocked, move the boat to free the anchor. Watch the last metres to protect the bow.
  • Casting electrically: press DOWN. Manually: release the clutch and let the gypsy run; turn the handle clockwise to slow it.
  • Once anchored, make the chain fast or take the load on a rope.

Drum and Manual Recovery

  • Before warping, make the anchor rode fast to a bitt or strong point; keep hands clear of the drum.
  • Drum (3): release the clutch at least 2 turns of the bush anticlockwise, remove the handle, take at least 3 turns on the drum and run the control (31) keeping the rope under tension. When done, tighten clockwise and make the rope fast.
  • Manual weighing (not on the DB version): secure the chain with a clamp and cut the windlass power. Use the lock lever control (31) to engage the gypsy lock lever (28).
  • Unscrew the bush (2) at least 2 turns, free the chain, fit the lever (22) in the seat in the gypsy cover (20) and haul by moving the lever anticlockwise.
  • Then remove the lever, screw the bush back, release the gypsy with the lock lever control and reconnect the power.

Never run the motor with the handle in the drum or gypsy cover. At anchor and under way, hold the chain on a stopper or bollard and switch the breaker off.

Maintenance

  • Switch off the motor power first, then remove the chain or rope from the gypsy and the rope from the drum.
  • Wash salt deposits off with fresh water regularly.
  • Once a year, gypsy side: remove the bush (2) with the handle (22), undo the screws (21), remove the gypsy cover (20) and the top clutch cone (19). Undo the screws (30) and remove the stripper (29), leaving pin, spring and handle in place. Pull off the gypsy (18).
  • Drum side: release the bush (2) with the handle and pull off the drum (3).
  • Clean, then grease the shaft thread (14, 15 or 16) and the gypsy seats of the clutch cones (17, 19) with marine grease.

Quick Hector HC3 exploded view

Parts List

No. Description
1 "HC" base
2 Bush
3 Drum
4 Screw
5 Open cover
6 External circlip
7 Closed cover
8 Gasket cover
9 Circlip
10 Bearing 6008
11 Crown gear
12 Key
13 Key
14 Shaft "HC" D
15 Shaft "HC" –
16 Shaft "HC" DB
17 Bottom clutch cone
18A Gypsy 8 mm – 5/16" "HC"
18B Gypsy 10 mm "HC"
19 Top clutch cone
20 Gypsy cover
21 Screw
22 Bent windlass lever
23 Pressure lever
24 Spring for pressure lever
25 Screw for pressure lever
26 Plug
27 Spring
28 Gypsy lock lever
29 Rope/chain stripper
30 Screw
31 Lock lever control
32 Spring
33 Screw
34 Washer
35 Nut
36 Studs
37 Washer
38 Grower
39 Nut
40 Screw
41A "HC" casing in plastic
41B "HC" casing in aluminium
42 Casing gasket
43 Circlip
44 Internal circlip
45 Bearing 7205
46 Worm screw
47 Bearing 6204
48 Oil cap
49 Oil cap seal
50 O-ring
51 "HC" cable outlet
52A Electric motor 700W 12V
52B Electric motor 700W 24V
52C Electric motor 1000W 12V
52D Electric motor 1000W 24V
52E Electric motor 1500W 12V
52F Electric motor 1500W 24V
53 Key
54 Sensor
55 Red "HC" motor cable
56 Black "HC" motor cable
57 "HC" control cable
58 "HC" copper bracket right
59 "HC" copper bracket left
60A Reversing contactor unit T6415-12 12V
60B Reversing contactor unit T6415-24 24V
61 Screw

The parts list gives descriptions only; order by description and windlass model, or use the OSP kits below.

OSP Spare Kits

Quick Hector HC3 OSP spare kits

Code No. Description
FVSSLVSP00R1A00 1 OSP bent windlass lever R01 Ask us to source it →
FVSSGMSDFRAT000 2 OSP clutch bush series AT/HC Ask us to source it →
FVSSMSE10ATXA00 3 OSP windlass drum 1000W HC R2 Ask us to source it →
FVSSCPBBATHCA00 4 OSP gypsy cover AT/HC Ask us to source it →
FVSSCFANHC00A00 5 OSP clutch cones AT/HC/AL/DP3 Ask us to source it →
FVSSB100851HA00 6A OSP gypsy 1000W 8 mm – 5/16" HC Ask us to source it →
FVSSB101038HA00 6B OSP gypsy 1000W 10 mm – 3/8" HC Ask us to source it →
FVSSTCHC0000A00 7 OSP kit Hector pressure lever Ask us to source it →
FVSSSCHC0000A00 8 OSP Hector chain stripper Ask us to source it →
FVSSBLBBHC00A00 9 OSP kit Hector gypsy lock Ask us to source it →
FVSSKTTR1012A00 10A OSP kit reversing contactor unit HC 7/10/1500W 12V Ask us to source it →
FVSSKTTR1024A00 10B OSP kit reversing contactor unit HC 700/1000W 24V Ask us to source it →

Drill Template

The A3 drilling template (scale 1:1) for the Hector 700-1000-1500 is in the downloads, with the stud holes, chain and rope cut-outs and the bow direction. Print it at 100% and check the 100 mm / 4" scale bar before drilling.

The manual refers to dimensions "on page 44/46"; in this edition they are on page 34 (as printed).

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

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