Selden E40i Electric Self-Tailing Winch — Owner's Manual

Mounting

1. Dismantle the winch (6.1, steps 1-3). Tape the drilling template (597-291-E) aligned so the line enters tangential to the drive gear.
2. Centre-punch the holes and pilot-drill with the 4mm bit.
3. A, through deck: drill Ø7mm. B, into deck inserts (aluminium or stainless only): drill Ø5mm and tap M6X1.
4. Open the cable hole to Ø14-Ø20 mm; countersink each screw hole approximately 3 mm deep.
5. Degrease, fill the countersinks with marine sealant, feed the cables through and seat the winch without pinching a cable.
6. M6 countersunk screws only, heads flush or slightly below the base; tighten crosswise to M6 = 7 Nm (B: with thread locker, never mixed with sealant).

Wiring & Buttons

• Crimp connectors and fit the cables in the MCU: Grey=L3, Brown=L2, Orange=L1.
• Primary buttons close to the winch, placed so they cannot be pressed by accident; configure via the SEL-Bus converter (597-275-E, ch. 2.7).
• Self-tailing arm: undo the three top screws to rotate it towards the cockpit.

Take the line 3-4 turns clockwise, over the arm and into the jaws. Start with button 1. As a synchronized outhaul winch it starts with the furling mast "out" button.

Frequent (at least 2 times a year)

1. Undo the three top screws (5mm Allen key); remove top cover, self-tailing arm, locator bracket and drum.
2. Remove roller bearing and washer; undo the five centre-hub screws (T30 or 5mm Allen key) and flip the hub to reach the gears.
3. Check gears and ratchets; wipe off old grease, grease the gears, oil the pawls. The sealed, oil-filled inner compartment is not opened here.

Standard maintenance (at least every 2nd year): also remove circlip, washer and drive gear, and the four pawl-holder screws; clean with mild degreaser, replace worn pawls, springs and holders.

Extended: Oil Change & Seals

• Needs gearbox oil 312-900-01 (200ml; 40ml per E40i), extended maintenance kit 471-057-11R, grease 312-501, pawl oil 312-709-01.
• Replace lock ring and washer on the main gear; replace pawls, holders and springs; clean with white spirits.
• Drain via the two oil plugs, refill with 40ml of gearbox oil, new O-rings; do not overtighten the plugs in the plastic thread.
• Leaking seals: replace with seal kit 471-148-01R (motor cover seal, bottom seal and bearing, cable seals).
• A grey bottom bearing must be replaced (manual 597-899); gold/brown is fine.

Replacing the Drum (597-566-E)

1. Remove the 3 top screws, lift off top cover, arm, locator bracket and drum.
2. Tap round the bottom of the self-tailer with a soft hammer until it comes off (bearing and spacer drop out).
3. Bearing then spacer into the new drum; line up the drum tabs with the self-tailer holes, press on by hand and seat with the soft hammer.
4. Refit the drum assembly and top screws.

Motor Cover (597-957-E)

• Small radii along the three bolt channels = old cover, replace with kit 471-145-01R; large radii = latest version.
• Let the winch stand upright, unused, for at least 12h so the oil settles.
• Remove 2 top and 5 surrounding cover screws (some oil may escape – protect the deck), fit the new cover with its gasket and refit.