USER MANUAL
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1. ND 7onnectthe Cable shoes as shown in the picture to re best possible contact C NB When the cable length one way between the battery and electronic unit is up to 5 m use 35 mm cable For longer distances use 50 mnf cable ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 17 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 e The anchor winch shall not be installed in areas which may contain flammable or explosive gasses e n cases where this is not possible the winch can be built into closed space but with ventilation to open air Motor control unit MCU must be placed in a dry place and in such a way that no cables with current may be short circuited Battery connection e WARNING Check that none of the cables is short circuited or damaged before connecting the battery e WARNING Check that all power cables and connection points are tightly secured post tighten if necessary e NEVER use washers Between cable shoes and connection points in places where high voltage currents pass e A fuse and main power switch must be fitted to the positive battery cable as close to the battery as possible See the connection diagram e the windlass must always be connected to the start battery e remember to turn off the main power switch when the windlass is not in use2. the voltage to the emitter between 4 and 6 is higher than 10 V DC the autostop wires are in position the autostop emitter is at the correct distance from the rope If the autostop function does not work ONLY rope windlasses the connections to the electronic control unit 1 2 and 3 are in accordance with the diagram Swap connections 1 and 3 and the windlass For the motor to run normally the voltage should be at least 10 5V when the windlass is operating Disconnects functions normally controlled from the switch panel so that you can force the windlass to operate directly from the electronic unit Releases the windlass and drops the anchor The windlass raises the anchor The indicator lamp on the emitter should light up when the metal ring on the rope is close to the sensor Can also be tested by putting a screwdriver for example near the sensor If the voltage is lower than 10 5V find the cause Check all the connection points such as the main switch the fuse the battery shoes the battery voltage and if appropriate the general condition of the battery If the voltage is above 10 5V but the motor does not work this may be because long use overload of the windlass has caused the electronic protection function to shut down the motor Leave to cool down for 20 min and try again The switch panel is disconnected If the windlass operates normally when you
3. 32 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 34 H The Maxi 34 H is designed to be fitted hanging below a horizontal surface for example by fitting the bracket below the deck The A TA Maxi 34 H is available with the gypsy on the right or left hand side gt Jal ey 4 of the windlass as seen from the rear T C Be A I N A E NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the se direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch e Make sure that the opening to lead the rope through the hull is positioned correctly in relation to the direction of the rope To prevent unnecessary wear the rope should not touch the edge of the opening either vertically or horizontally The opening should be oval top to bottom to accommodate the play in the rope roller when the windlass is used NB Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the rope roller so that the windlass gypsy and the roller are in line e Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass Run the anchor rope tightly between the rope roller on the bathing platform and the track in the gypsy Hold the windlass in position inside This makes it easier to establish where the windlass is to be placed to ensure the rope sits correctly
4. ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 18 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Main power switch The picture shows the battery cable correctly connected to the main power switch with rubber caps insulating the connection points Fuse and fuse holder The fuse holder and fuse are to be fitted to the cable between the battery and the electronic control unit of the windlass See the electrical connection diagram This picture shows correct connection of the battery cable to the fuse holder terminal NB The fuse must be fitted directly above the cable shoe There must NOT be any washers or nuts Sat ee between them i Fit washers on both sides Recommended torque 13 15 NM Fit plastic caps on the top of the cover ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 19 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Electrical wiring diagram cscoococododg i i i i A A EL Wiring diagram Maxi 31 32 34 38 40 Elektrisk koplingskjema Maxi 31 32 34 38 40 mainar ional ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 20 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P
5. e Always have the boat engine running while the windlass is in use e Always disconnect the power from the windlass when it is not in use e Make sure to fit and use the windlass and its accessories in such a way as to prevent injuries to people and damage to the boat and or its surroundings e Installation must be done or checked by trained personel with special knowledge regarding high current and low voltage e Faulty installations or connections of any components to the windlass will render all warranty given by Engbo void ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 4 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Operating instructions Preparation before anchoring Landing ON e Make sure the boat engine is running during anchoring e Decide where you want to drop anchor e Check that the safety line on the anchor has been loosened Oo on the main switch of the windlass hen the main switch of the anchor windlass has been switched off you must press the down button first Keep this button depressed for at least 1 second to drop the anchor aaas e The windlass motor will run out for 1 5 seconds to WINDLASS ensure the correct release function CONTRO ean 7 Fixed switch panel e Press the down button for at least 1 sec r e The anchor will drop e The windlass is now re
6. E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Connecting the autostop switch NB Only applies to rope windlasses Autostop switch Connect the cables from the autostop switch in the same way as described above Connect the cables as follows 4 Brown BN V 5 Black BK Signal 6 Blue BU Gnd Connecting the motor and battery cables lt is best to connect the cables from the battery and motor to the electronic unit first before fastening the unit upright against the bulkhead with the cables bent down over it Start by connecting the motor cable marked A1 to the left NB The lock nuts are on the left hand side Then connect motor cable D2 and then the black battery cable Then connect the red battery cable to D1 from the motor Finally connect A2 from the motor If necessary remove in the reverse order It is best to use a pair of pliers as shown in the picture The picture shows the correct connection and the direction of the bolts and cables NB The cable shoes must be connected directly to the copper bars without washers or anything else between Use flat washers between the bolt heads and the top sides of the cable shoes and between the plastic side of the end panel and the locking nuts D1 A2 The M8 x 25 mm bolt is for the positive battery cable Please note that on this terminal there are two cable shoes that have to be connected
7. for the kind of equipment mentioned above It is important to understand the difference between battery voltage and battery capasity An old or damaged big battery can have rest Ccapasity equivalent of a small motorcycle battery while it is still possible to measure a correct charging voltage of approx 14 4V DC and apparently a good no load voltage of approx 12 8 V DC No load voltage must be measured directly on the battery posts after a couple of hours without charging from motor or landbased supply Special high start current and similar kind of batteries are normally suited for only the Smallest thruster models and windlasses as they normally have too little capasity Ah ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 4 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Battery cables lugs Battery cables must be related accordingly to the equipment it is connected to Please refer to the product specifications for recommended relation between size and length Generally speaking a thicker cable dimension will give better performance especially with longer cables Use only cable lugs of high quality These must only be mounted on the cables with correct tool and correct according to the prosedyre Never use a vise wrench or similar to press ona cable lug Although it may look like a good con
8. and simple to work with To ensure that you do it is essential that you fit and use it in accordance with the instructions in this manual to ensure the best possible conditions for optimal windlass operation For example the windlass motor must receive sufficient power and the windlass rope and anchor bracket must all be positioned correctly Engbo has been active in the boat industry for more than 30 years and are well aware of the requirements made on the equipment on board To meet the challenges posed by a boat operating in wet conditions often with limited power capacity Engbo has invested heavily in developing new modern electronic control systems Most Engbo MAXI windlasses can be supplied for use with rope or chain The descriptions for rope or chain operation in this manual are therefore suitable for both NB This manual contains information you need to know before installing the windlass Therefore please read it carefully General procedures for using Engbo Maxi windlasses Read the operating manual carefully before installing and using the windlass Please note that strong forces are involved so please use the windlass carefully and make sure for example that e You do not get your fingers caught up in the rope chain anchor rollers or gypsies e The rope chain is always under observation when the anchor is being raised e Everyone on board has been informed of how the windlass functions e You always operat
9. drilling template Hull conduit rope guide If it is difficult to lead the rope directly from the gypsy to the anchor roller it is a good idea to use a hull conduit with pulleys e g 68 00008 to lead the rope through the hull The hull conduit may be installed with studs as shown in picture ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 21 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 The anchor bracket Standard platform roller hinged platform roller tilt bracket or anchor davit NB If the windlass is fitted low in relation to the bathing platform such that the angle between the bathing platform and the rope is small and if you are using a Bruce anchor you should use an Engbo hinged platform roller Examples of different platform rollers anchor brackets Other options are available see the catalogue 6 ic t Ae es 61 20008 Anchor davit 61 20009 Tilt bracket 22 ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 31 The Maxi 31 is designed for fitting outside on the stern or inside on the stern side of a vertical bulk
10. enghoa USER MANUAL ENGBO ANCHOR WINDLASS MAXI 31 MAXI 32 the MAXI 34 range MAXI 38 and MAXI 40 4 pe a gt Engbo MAXI products suit most boat models DIV Fee 2008 05 23 ats a nev C 0470 i50 9001 CEATIFIED COMPANY NS EN ISO 9001 2000 FCC ID R78 RC 01 R78 ECU 01 ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Contents Page CEO GCUCEIONN irona A cas sar cuseruusuninmesaneaueeNaets 4 General procedures for using Engbo Maxi windlasses 4 Operating instructions 5 A brief description of the Engbo anchor SyStemM sssss2 2222225 2 5 7 Electronic control unit 7 Standard touch panel 8 Wireless remote control 8 Installation general 9 The anchor bracket 9 9 Hull conduit Anchor rope 10 Safety line 10 Autostop 10 REMOTE COMCEON scrasa A Oaia 11 Fitting the antenna 11 Coding the remote control 12 Dimensional sketches ssssssssnsnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 13 Technical specifications srsirisrinisininad sinrin aaa A iai ORN AN Aiai 15 Electrical WIIN viiecnwaciarenscavsrmcnntacacadcescusadeuisaieiiunneetenenvssnaswuarcissacananiaeune rs 16 Switch panel 16 Standard touch panel 16 Electronic control unit ECU 16 Connecting the switch panel 16 Connecting the autostop swi
11. horizontal and the rope is at least 15 202 If the angle is too narrow the anchor will balance and need assistance to tip out Electronic control unit Engbo MAXI windlasses are fitted with modern electronics that consist of Transistor controlled power electronics that replace the conventional cut in relay The new electronic unit contains no open contacts and is very flexible as regards voltage The control electronics are software based and feature an integrated radio receiver that communicates with the wireless remote control and a built in system to protect the windlass motor and a BATE nates electronic components Other functions controlled oT SA electronically are two up speeds and two automatic stop indicators for seating the anchor Moito Control Unii ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 7 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Switch panels Standard touch panel Item no 12 79000 e The windlasses are supplied as standard with 1 x watertight IP 68 touch panel for installing in a readily accessible place in the cockpit e If only this touch panel is to be fitted it must for Safety reasons be positioned so as to allow the operator a clear view of the anchor as it Is raised and seated in the anchor bracket e The panel comes with a self
12. in the opening in the stern Once you have found the correct position mark around the windlass fixing bracket before removing the windlass Use the fixing bracket as a drilling template Use a 9 mm bit to drill the holes and then fit the windlass NB If you are to use a rope conduit with guide pulleys 68 00008 you can use the internal frame of the conduit as the template for the opening e f necessary use an intermediate panel between the windlass and the supporting surface to adjust the windlass correctly in relation to the opening in the hull After final adjustment of the windlass position tighten the bolts e Run the rope via the gypsy on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the gypsy Use the windlass to wind it in ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 33 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 38 The Maxi 38 is designed to be fitted hanging below a horizontal surface for example by fitting the windlass below the deck or the bathing platform as shown in the picture to the left The Maxi 38 is available with the gypsy on the right or left hand side of the windlass as seen from the rear Fit the windlass together with a gooseneck 68 00004 for example such that the windlass fixing bolts are screwed into the goose
13. least 50 cm and the area should be at least 40 x 40 cm to allow room for 50 m x 15 mm anchor rope This will prevent the rope from bunching under the windlass and assure sufficient friction between the gypsy and the rope See the specific descriptions for the separate windlass models The anchor bracket Fit the windlass so that the rope is wound up in line with the anchor bracket see pictures 1 and 2 numerous different models are available positioned on the exterior of the boat The anchor bracket functions as a guide for the rope when the anchor is on the seabed and as a seating point for the anchor once it has been raised a gt N 4 z a t ae AA s lt a i a J in t s 4 h 4 2 js Picture 1 Picture 2 Hull conduit Rope guide It will often be necessary to install a hull conduit with a pulley that guides the rope with low friction through the hull The hull conduit will also prevent large volumes of water from leaking in When fitting the MAXI 34V or MAXI 40 on the inside of the stern it will often be possible to adjust the hull conduit so as to prevent friction between the hull and the rope ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 9 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Anchor rope Engbo supplies original woven anchor rop
14. locating the correct position for the windlass so that the direction of the chain is in line with the anchor bracket Then mark the centre of the windlass e In most cases it is simplest to use the windlass fixing plate see pos 65 on the drawing on page 27 as a template Place the fixing plate on the boat and mark the screw holes the centre hole for the gear and the run through hole for the chain e Remember to round off the edge of the run through hole for the chain so that the chain does not catch on sharp edges e To ensure the chain does not come into conflict with the motor on the inside the gear should be mounted so that the motor points in a different direction than the run through hole e Then run the chain around the gypsy and down into the hole ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 25 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Drawing Maxi 33 Gypsy axle and fixing plate ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 26 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 40 The Maxi 40 is designed for fitting inside on the stern or on the bow side of a vertical bulkhead The Maxi 40 has the gypsy on the le
15. of screws to fasten this plate temporarily to the boat Position the plastic cover make sure that the cover overlaps the hole by approx 5 mm at the bottom and then mark the lower edge of the cover on the fitting surface Then make the holes with an appropriate drill and hole cutter Remember to round off the outside upper edge and the inside lower fore edge of the run through hole to prevent the rope from catching on sharp edges Then fasten the fixing plate to the boat Remember to draw the autostop switch from the lower stern side hole of the fixing plate before fitting the gear To prevent the rope becoming entangled with the motor on the inside of the boat fit the gear so that the motor is pointing directly forward facing slightly up or slightly down Then fit the anchor bracket and check that the anchor seats correctly on the rollers Fit the gypsies and covers the rope guard the rope guide and the spring pos 52 54 and 58 page 31 Then fit the autostop switch in the hole in the rope guard and adjust it so that the reciprocal part sticks approx 1 mm out from the outside of the bracket towards the rope Then pull the rope through the hole in the cover and run it between the gypsy and the rope guide Put the white plastic cover in position Mark the run through hole for the rope in the cover Make an oval hole approx 40 mm vertical and 20 mm horizontal in the cover for example cut 2 holes in towards each other wi
16. the hull is positioned correctly in relation to the direction of the rope To prevent unnecessary wear the rope should not touch the edge of the opening either vertically or horizontally The opening should be oval top to bottom to accommodate the play in the rope roller when the windlass is used NB Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the rope roller so that the windlass gypsy and the roller are in line Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass Run the anchor rope tightly between the rope roller on the bathing platform and the track in the gypsy Hold the windlass in position inside This makes it easier to establish where the windlass is to be placed to ensure that the rope sits correctly in the opening in the stern Once you have found the correct position mark it in accordance with the windlass fixing plate Then remove the windlass and drill the required holes NB If you are to use a rope conduit with guide pulleys 68 00008 you can use the internal frame of the conduit as the template for the opening If necessary use an intermediate panel between the windlass and the supporting surface to adjust the windlass correctly in relation to the opening in the hull After final adjustment of the windlass position tighten the bolts Run the rope via the gypsy on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the gypsy Use the windlass to wind it in
17. the windlass seen from behind NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch Remove the four 8 mm fixing bolts from the bottom of the windlass Position the enclosed template correctly so that the gypsy Is on the correct side Mark the position of the holes for the fixing bolts the hole for the part of the winch that is to pass through the deck and the opening for the rope Align the winch and the roller to each other Then use four of the enclosed bolts to secure the windlass firmly in position Fit the windlass so that there is at least 50 cm of free height from the underside of the gypsy to the bottom of the well where the rope or chain is to lie The area where the rope or chain is to be stored should measure at least 40 cm x 40 cm NB This space is normally sufficient for 50 m x 16 mm rope or 30 m chain 2 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Rope box for Maxi 32 fibreglass NB The Engbo rope box is supplied complete with hole Drill a hole for the cables and run these through the hull Use Sikaflex or similar to seal the hole for the cables Connect the cables according to the electrical connection diagram When fitting the fibreglass box the open end must be adapted to the shape of the ster
18. 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 receiver cannot be established NB These error notifications will continue for as long as a button is depressed NB Forced operation of the windlass If you need to raise the anchor a little further than the second autostop mark you can do so by keeping the up button depressed for more than 10 seconds The windlass will then operate at low speed for as long as you hold the button in NB The use of this function must be closely controlled to prevent damage A brief description of the Engbo anchor system Engbo MAXI windlasses is a common designation for 1000 1500 W 12 24V Engbo windlasses Some of the models are most suitable for fitting aft some fore and others both fore and aft Engbo MAXI windlasses are designed for boats larger than around 25 feet These windlasses with the exception of type 33 are authentic free fall windlasses which means that a neutral position in the windlass gears allows the anchor to drop directly to the seabed immediately after the anchor down arrow down button has been pressed The system is based on allowing the weight of the anchor on the outside of the anchor bracket to define how quickly the anchor drops Therefore it is important to avoid unnecessary friction between rope and hull rollers and or guides Example If you fit the windlass with a Bruce anchor you will need to use the jointed anchor bracket and ensure that the angle between
19. B C ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 14 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Technical specifications Motor output nom 12V DC 1000 W or 1500 W 24V DC 1500 W Rope Woven lead rope dia 16 mm Breaking strain 4000 kg for rope windlasses Woven lead rope dia 14 mm Breaking strain 3300 kg Length 50 m weight 21 7 kg 75 m weight 32 0 kg 100 m weight 43 0 kg Chain for chain windlasses 6 5 mm short link Norwegian std Breaking strain 2300 kg 8 mm DIN 766 std Breaking strain 4000 kg Pulling power Rope windlasses 1000 W up to approx 500 kg Electronically governed 1500 W up to approx 650 kg Chain windlasses up to approx 850 kg Pulling speed 20 25 m min with a load of approx 40 kg Power consumption 80 200 A during normal operation Power consumption 80 200 A during normal operation sd Recommended fuses 1000 W 12V and 1500 W 24V 250 A 1500 W 12 V 350 A Recommended min battery 12V 100Ah capacity 24V 75 Ah Weight windlass with motor and cables Approx 20 kg Weight electronic unit 2 3 kg Autostop function Yes NB Only for rope windlasses Recommended anchor Engbo Bruce Spade 10 30 kg weight Over 25 foot Fitting See the separate descriptions for the individual models Standard equipment Windla
20. DDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 NB If the windlass is straining while raising the anchor it would be a good idea and save power to run the windlass in periods Once the boat has begun to move backwards you can release the up button and then run the windlass in periods e Release the up button press again and keep depressed e The windlass will continue to raise the anchor slowly until the second autostop is activated stopping the windlass completely The anchor will then be correctly seated in the anchor bracket Attach the safety line to the anchor Turn off the main switch of the windlass Pleasant sailing Wireless remote control e To switch on the remote control keep one of the buttons depressed for 1 5 sec The green power indicator will light up and you will hear a brief audio signal e Every time you subsequently press a button the associated indicator will light up and the remote will emit an audio signal e To ensure a long lifetime the remote control switches off automatically 5 min after the last button was pressed Automatic shut off is preceded by two short audio signals and the Power indicator flashing Anchor down e When the remote control is switched on you can drop the anchor by pressing the down button tn Keep this butto
21. EB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 9 10 NB After you have used the windlass several times the rope may have stretched slightly resulting in it lying a little deeper in the gypsies If the anchor does not seat firmly in the anchor bracket you may need to post adjust the brass wire indicator that signals the second autostop Maintenance Replacing the batteries in the remote control The remote control uses three standard AAA LRO3 alkaline batteries For normal operation the batteries have a service life of more than two seasons To change the batteries remove all five screws to open the remote control NB The screws are different lengths and have O rings under their heads Replace the old batteries with new ones and make sure that they are installed correctly up and down towards the bottom edge as shown in the picture Replace the rear cover and carefully screw the sections together until the gasket between the sections is gently compressed The water tightness of the remote control unit is dependent on intact O rings and undamaged correctly compressed packing NB To ensure a long service life the remote control unit features acid resistant machine screws and threaded bushes in the top cover Careless excessive turning can force these screws through the top cover Not covered by the guarantee ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 37 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark
22. O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting instructions General information Position the windlass as high as possible so that there is plenty of space for the rope under it The bottom edge of the gypsy should be at least 50 cm above the surface on which the rope or chain is to lie This will leave room for 50 m of 16 mm woven Robline anchor rope or approx 30 m of chain lf the height is less than 50 cm check that the rope or chain does not bunch up against the underside of the windlass If this is the case use a shorter rope or chain We recommend side position of the windlass Avoid any conflict between the anchor and the side wave that turns in directly behind the boat NB Remember to secure the rope to the boat beneath the windlass at the point where the rope runs out form roller JW When using a plat i n wa Fit the anchor bracket with the pulleys beyond the edge of the _ platform so that the anchor rope clears the platform when the anchor is raised When using an opening in the stern Check that the opening in the hull for the rope is correct in relation to the direction of the rope To prevent unnecessary wear the rope should not touch the edge of the opening either vertically or horizontally The opening must be oval from top to bottom to accommodate the play in the rope roller when the windlass is used See the
23. adhesive surface but if you prefer it can be seated more firmly using the screws supplied Wireless remote control e The remote control is splash proof and features a modern compact design with strips of anti slip material on the rear surface It will also float if dropped over board e Two way narrow band radio communication guarantees the transmission of unique code to ensure that the signal controls only your windlass An indicator light shows the voltage level or overload Range of more than 30 m in normal conditions Fits in standard mobile phone holders The remote control uses three standard AAA LRO3 batteries included For normal operation the batteries have a service life of more than two seasons e A wrist strap is supplied as standard e Normally both sets of buttons are coded for the windlass supplied but one set can be recoded if you would like to use the same remote control to operate two separate windlasses ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 8 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Installation general The windlass should be positioned as high as possible to allow maximum space for the rope that will be stored below the windlass The height from the bottom of the well where the rope is stored to the bottom edge of the gypsy should be at
24. aker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Rope guide adjusting the tension spring The rope guide is spring loaded and intended to Oress on the rope to ensure sufficient friction between rope and gypsy If the spring becomes over stretched it may be necessary to replace it Alternatively the spring hk h can be shortened sligh s p 1 Mi i E gt Gi NB e tis important that the rope guide does not press too hard on the rope Too much friction between the rope guide and the rope may prevent the anchor from drepping at the required speed j x e The rope guide Sheuld be able to move easily and freely above the hinged bolt when the spring is not fitted Only then will the spring be able to exert the required pressure on the rope guide Replacing the gypsies If the rope guide spring see the drawing on the following page pos 46 is too slack or if there is not sufficient space for the rope below the windlass the rope can in time slip on the gypsy resulting in the gypsy becoming worn If you need to replace gypsies pos 14 and 15 follow the procedure described below e Loosen and remove the screws and washers 16 and 17 e Remove the outer gypsy and cover 13 and 15 e Loosen and remove the screws 25 and the rope guard rope guide set 29 and 4 NB If necessary remove the autos
25. be coded electronically Instructed to communicate with one another e Remove the left hand rubber plug on the electronic unit the one closest to the Engbo logo e Pierce the plug to one side with the aerial e Depress the female socket of the aerial holder and press the aerial fully into the clip e Release the female socket and the aerial will be secured in position l e Replace the rubber plug Start by pressing the part i of the rubber plug through which the aerial has been inserted and continue around the edge until the plug is firmly seated e Make sure not to twist the plug and deform the aerial NB The remote control will function at short distances Motor Control Unit even if the aerial is not fitted www J ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 11 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Coding the remote control sender and receiver WINDLASS CONTROL Picture A Picture B MAIN SWITCH Picture C MAIN SWITCH ON st A Picture D Pea Picture E ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group When programming the remote control both the remote control Sender and the receiver in the thruster control unit must be in programming mode Follow the procedure as described below 1 Choose the pair of buttons on the remote c
26. carry out this procedure it means that the fault is to be found in the cable to the switch panel or in the switch panel itself which must then be replaced If the voltage is OK and the distance between the emitter and the rope is correct but the lamp does not light up the emitter needs to be replaced If the windlass still does not function normally after you have carried out these procedures the fault is in the windlass itself Contact your nearest dealer or Engbo AS Tonsberg Tel 47 3300 3150 Fax 47 3300 3160 E mail support engbo no ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 40 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Installation of equipment with high currents Special considerations Preface introduction Engbo has experienced that over 90 of our service problem enquieries is related to power supply This document has been made to try to address and help avoid the most common and known problems that can arise General There are special considerations that must be taken into account regarding installation use and maintainance of high current consumption equipment It is therefore especially important that only persons with the appropriate Knowledge are set to do this kind of work The most common products which this document applies to are electrical bow and
27. current and proceed with the coding programming as described in pt 4 and 5 Disconnect the small wires and proceed with pt 6 and 7 12 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Dimensional sketches Maxi 31 40 range R J E B A Height 200 mm B Length 370 mm C Width incl gypsy 230 mm D Width excl gypsy 160 mm C gt lA B esl D J tay Maxi 32 range iy ane l i X A Height above deck 200 mm B Length above deck 255 MM i C Width above deck incl gypsy 230 mm D Width excl gypsy 160 mm j a E Height below deck 150 mm B 32 Vinsj C y i E D gt ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 13 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Maxi 33 sei LU A Total width below deck 350 mm B Total length above deck cover 220 mm C Total width above deck cover 160 mm D Height above deck 90 mm E Height below deck 160 mm A Total width 220 mm B Total width gear housing 150 mm C Length centre of gypsy cover 210 mm C D Total length 350 mm A edga P IN al 2 5 E A Total width 220 mm B Total height 230 mm D Total length 370 mm A
28. d mark the rope right next to the autostop switch e Then carefully raise the anchor completely and seat it in the bracket Set a new mark on the rope by the sensor Position the wire indicators by the marks Picture 1 Use an appropriate tool to pierce a hole through the rope Picture 2 e Thread the brass wire through the rope and fold it lengthwise along the rope Picture 3 e Wind the free end of the brass wire five 5 times around the rope and over the other end of the wire Pictures 4 5 e Wind the free ends together cut the twist down to approx 5 mm and bend it in under the wire wrap so it cannot snag on anything Pictures 6 9 e The outer diameter of the wire wrap should be almost the same as the outer diameter of the rope so that the inductive sensor can detect the brass wire Picture 10 NB The brass wire indicators may become worn by the gypsy especially under heavy loads and you must therefore check them regularly Replace damaged wire if necessary ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 35 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 0 un 10 wadns lolld 147 Bye p ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 36 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no W
29. e Always begin the mounting assembly from the left entering the bolt with a big washer into the hole from the right e All cable lugs shall always be on the right side in direct contact with the copper bar e Use M8x20mm bolts for copper bars number 1 2 and 5 and M8x25mm for bar number 4 It shall als be mounted a plain washer between cable lug and lock nut e Mount the three first cables with the cable lugs pointing in the same direction as shown in the pictures e The mountingbolts are not active current leaders and their only purpose is to assure a tight connection between the cable lugs and bars e Shorter and thicker cables gives less voltage drop and thus better performance e Please notice how the cable lugs on copper bar number 4 is mounted turned towards each other to maximize space and ease of montage e Cable lug for bar number 5 is turned the opposite direction compared with number 1 2 og 3 e f ever needed to dismount the cables start from the right side and reverse the above procedyre ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 44 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Motor terminal connections e The terminal bolts are active current leaders e The pictures show correct connected cables on the motor terminals Please note that cable lug is moun
30. e the winch from a place that provides an unobstructed view of the anchor while it is being raised This will help prevent unpleasant surprises that may damage the boat e You release the switch for a little while if the windlass is straining to raise the anchor When the boat has started moving backwards you can start the windlass again This will make it easier for the windlass to operate and it will use less power e lf the anchor is stuck on the seabed Release some rope and make it fast to a cleat on the boat Then use the boat engine to free the anchor Once the anchor has been freed use the windlass in the usual manner e The windlass can run for max 3 minutes at normal load The anchor must always be secured to the boat while the boat is travelling Use the securing lines supplied Disconnect the power to the windlass once the boat is underway Children must not operate the windlass Negligent use can result in unnecessary damage Always make sure the battery is well charged when using the windlass Always have the motor running when the windlass is in use e The windlass features electronic overload protection If necessary let the winch cool down for 15 20 min and then try again In the event of an emergency you can override the overload protection by disconnecting and then reconnecting the main power switch for the windlass e Engbo AS accepts no liability for injuries or damage resulting from the use of the windlass
31. e with a lead core in the whole length of the rope along with a fine special thimble that will not snag on the pulley or bracket when the anchor is dropped This rope has been specially designed for Engbo anchor windlasses and is a precondition for problem free operation of the system Supplied in various lengths and dimensions The Engbo Maxi range generally uses 16 mm rope Safety line Once the anchor is seated in the anchor bracket it must be secured with the safety line supplied This prevents the ar dropping unintentionally Autostop Engbo MAXI windlasses for anchor ropes feature an advanced electronic autostop switch that stops the windlass automatically twice The first stop comes just before the anchor reaches the anchor bracket The windlass can then only be operated at low speed until it stops for the second time once the anchor is seated correctly in its bracket ready to be dropped next time NB The fitting procedures for the different models are described in separate chapters ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 10 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Remote control Fitting the antenna e f the remote control is purchased after the electronic unit the electronic unit must be fitted with an aerial In addition the remote control and electronic unit must
32. engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGBO MAXI WINDLASSES WITH TRANSISTOR CONTROLLED ELECTRONICS For connection see the diagram in the Electrical Wiring section Fault symptom Carry out and or pay attention to the following The action leads to NB You MUST make sure to shut off the main power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables and or performing mechanical work Check that the main switch is in the ON position the fuse is intact all connection points make contact all connections are in accordance with the diagrams in the manual there is a sufficient voltage supply to the windlass motor See item 3 Check that The windlass is completely dead Nothing works The windlass will not drop anchor and only winds in for 3 s should function correctly NB Experience suggests this is the most common source of error The windlass does not work or pulls very poorly Check the main power supply Measure the voltage in the battery cables where they join the windlass while the windlass is running If the windlass does not function at all Disconnect the cables from points 1 2 and 3 Strip the ends of a loose piece of cable approx 10 cm and make contact between the following points Cable between points 2 and 3 Cable between points 1 and 2 Check that the connections to 4 5 and 6 are in accordance with the diagram
33. ft hand side of the windlass seen from behind NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch NB The drilling template only applies to the Maxi 40 is designed to lie on the outside of the hull when you mark the holes For marking inside you must reverse the template so that the holes in the template match the windlass ate e Make sure that the opening in the hull for the rope is positioned correctly in relation to the direction the rope takes out through the hull To prevent unnecessary wear the rope should not touch the edge of the opening either vertically or horizontally The opening should be oval top to bottom to accommodate the vertical play in the rope when the windlass is used e Position the template correctly so that the gypsy is on the correct side Mark the position of the opening for the rope and then drill the hole NB Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the rope and anchor bracket so that the windlass gypsy and the roller are in line e Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass e Use a clamp or similar to fit the anchor bracket temporarily to the outside of the boat e Run the anchor rope tightly between the external anchor bracket and the track of the windlass gypsy e Hold the windlass in place inside the boat and adjust the position so that the rope is led correctly thro
34. he deck Finally fasten the cover in place 29 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 34 G The Maxi 34 G is designed for fitting vertically on a longitudinal bulkhead with the gypsy outside and the windlass itself inside The Maxi 34 G is available with the gypsy on the right or left hand side of the windlass as seen from the rear NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch e Place the enclosed template on the surface where the winch is to be fitted ideally as high up as possible and mark the drilling holes Alternatively you can use the windlass fixing plate See the drawing on page 31 pos 49 as a template If you choose to do so remove the white plastic cover and take off the gypsies and spring so that the fixing plate is free of fitted parts Remove the six screws that hold the fixing plate to the gear Place the fixing plate on the surface where the windlass is to be fitted and mark the screw holes the centre hole for the gear the hole for the autostop switch on the lower stern side edge of the fixing plate and the run through hole for the rope The simplest way to position the run through hole for the rope is to drill the fitting holes for the fixing plate and then use a couple
35. head The Maxi 31 has the gypsy on the right hand side of the windlass seen from behind NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch Position the windlass as high as possible on the stern Draw around the windlass Use the enclosed drilling template to mark the screw holes on the supporting surface Use bolts to attach the windlass If necessary reinforce the inside of the hull with a panel If the surface on which the windlass is to be fitted is not even so that the entire windlass rests against the hull supporting surface the surface must be evened out using an intermediate layer to prevent damage to the hull and or the windlass when the fixing bolts are tightened Drill a hole for the cables and run these through the hull Use Sikaflex or similar to seal the hole for the cables Run the rope via the gypsy on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the gypsy Use the windlass to wind It in NB We recommend using an adapted container made of plastic or other weather resistant material beneath the windlass to ensure that the rope is gathered up efficiently Fitting Maxi 32 for rope and 32C for chain on a horizontal surface Maxi 32 for chain ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group The Maxi 32 is designed for fitting outside on a rope box or outside inside on a horizontal surface The Maxi 32 has the gypsy on the right hand side of
36. icture shows a correct connected cable to the fuseholder Please note that fuse and cable lug is in direct contact with a big washer over the fuse and under the cable lug There must be nothing between the fuse and the cable lug e Correct torque for a Stainless Steel bolt A4 is 20 Nm switch connection The bolt itself is an active current conductor The pictures show a correct main switch connection Please note that the cable lug is mounted directly onto the terminal post washer and nut is on top of the cable lug Different kinds of main switches with different kinds of terminals excist Correct torque is M8 Brass 10 Nm M10 Brass 15 Nm The picture shows isolating rubber caps mounted on both terminals For improved understanding the interrupter is not mounted on a wall ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 43 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Control box connections Tips for mounting e Pre cut correct cable lengths and mount cable lugs in advance so mounting the cables on the box can be done in a comfortable position before the unit is mounted in the boat e One will need 2 pcs 13mm spanners to secure the M8 bolts e A long nosed VISE GRIP plier may be usefull to hold the nut e Correct torque is 20 Nm for the Stainless Steel bolts A4
37. leased and the rope will run out in step with the progress of the boat towards land e Tie up the boat on land MAIN SWITCH OFF E2 NB If you are using a free fall chain windlass the high weight of the chain may result in the full length of the chain being pulled out If so make sure to take up the slack once you have tied the boat up e Take up the slack in the anchor rope or chain by pressing the up button so that the anchor settles firmly on the seabed and pulls the boat away from land NB The windlass will always wind in slowly for 1 5 sec before it switches to full speed If you release the button within 1 5 sec and press it again and then repeat the process the windlass will continue to wind in at low speed Setting off e Start the boat engine to charge the battery e Check that the main switch of the windlass is turned on e Cast off from land e Activate the windlass Keep the up button depressed and the windlass will pull the boat away from land The windlass will pull the anchor up at full soeed until the first autostop is activated NB This ONLY applies for rope windlasses and requires the anchor rope to be correctly fitted with brass wire markers NB Keep an eye on the anchor when it leaves the water and seats in the anchor bracket This will allow you to stop the windlass and prevent damage if the anchor pulls up foreign objects from the seabed ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 5 VISITING A
38. n depressed for at least 1 second to drop the anchor e The windlass will then run out for 1 5 seconds to ensure the correct release function Anchor up e When the anchor has dropped to the seabed press the up button to take up the slack The windlass will continue to winch in as long as you keep the up button depressed If the remote control has switched off automatically i e if you have not pressed a button for more than 5 min it will first switch on and then immediately start to wind in the anchor rope chain The windlass always starts to operate for 1 5 sec at reduced speed before increasing to full speed e This means that you can keep the windlass operating at low speed by releasing and pressing the up button repeatedly as required The Power indicator supplies the following information e Green light indicates that the remote control is ready for use Orange light indicates that the power supply to the windlass is not optimal or that the windlass is overloaded and needs time to cool down Red light indicates a system error or that the battery charge is too low for the windlass to operate Red light flashing slowly accompanied by short audio Signals indicates that contact with the electronic unit ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 6 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL
39. n and fixed in position using through and through bolts to connect the angle bracket supplied directly to the hull Adjust the brackets to the correct angle and fix them internally at the top and bottom of the side panel of the box Run the rope via the gypsy on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the gypsy Use the windlass to wind it in NB The length of the box must be at least 40 cm NB Remember to secure the end of the rope chain to the inside of the box Drill a hole through the bottom of the box and through the platform and then fit the bracket supplied Remember to drill holes in each of the lower stern corners for drainage purposes NB The box is normally sufficient for 50 m x 16 mm rope or 30 m chain 61 20009 Tilt bracket fitted to rope box Fit a standard box roller 65 00001 or tilt roller 61 20009 61 20010 to the angled surface on the stern end of the box Fit the box roller with the angled side of the bracket down 65 00001 61 20009 61 20010 ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 24 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 33 The Maxi 33 is designed for horizontal installation on the fore or aft deck NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy e Start by
40. neck from below with the platform or deck in between NB Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the rope roller so that the windlass gypsy and the roller are in line Use the gooseneck as the template for marking the fixing holes for NB It is important to ensure that there is sufficient soace between the anchor and the gooseneck to prevent the rope splice getting stuck in the gooseneck Run the rope via the gypsy on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the gypsy Use the windlass to wind it In The rope is collected below the windlass It is important to ensure that there is sufficient space to prevent the rope bunching below the windlass There must be at least 50 cm of free space below the windlass and the area where the rope is stored must measure at least 40 x 40 cm F T4 N r eez i j m ope I ES CAN j ye 4 Aj i E V j 3 cK es Prat q a ze l 3 yn O D a rai 4 Sp j i F o J Z j E e wh e ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 34 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Autostop function e All Engbo Maxi rope windlasses feature an electronic autostop function An electronic autostop switch is positioned below the windlass gyesyandTegisters the bra
41. nection over time it may become a source of ignition The difference between two types of cable lugs is clearly shown in the picture The left one illustrates a ring type cable lug and is acceptable for products with currents up to ca 200A The right cable lug is of press on type and shall be used on thrusters Battery connection e The pictures show a correct connected batterycable Notice that the cable lug is mounted onto the batterypost with washer and nut only on the overside of the cable lug Nothing must be placed between the battery terminal clamp and cable lug e It excists different kinds of battery connections Use only a type with bolts and not any kind of Spring or clip on solutions e f more than one cable cable lug has to be mounted on the same battery post the one with the greatest current shall always be the lowest or closest to the battery e Follow the instructions for applying the correct torque on the bolts e After the cables have been mounted protective and isolating rubber cap shall be mounted ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 42 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fuse connection e The bolt itself is not an active current conductor and its only function is to assure a tight fit between the fuse and the cable lug e The p
42. ng the windlass e f necessary use an intermediate panel between the windlass and the hull to adjust the windlass in relation to the direction of pull on the rope After final adjustment of the windlass position tighten the bolts e Run the rope via the gypsy on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the gypsy Use the windlass to wind it in ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 28 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 34 D ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group The Maxi 34 D is designed for horizontal installation on the fore or aft deck NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch Start by locating the correct position for the windlass so that the direction of the rope is in line with the anchor bracket Then mark the centre of the windlass In most cases it is simplest to use the windlass fixing plate see pos 49 on the drawing on page 31 as a template Remove the white plastic cover and remove the gypsies rope guides and spring so that the fixing plate is clean Remove the six screws that hold the fixing plate to the gear Place the fixing plate on the boat and mark the screw holes the centre hole for the gear the hole for the autostop switch on
43. ontrol that is to be programmed 2 Press both buttons simultaneously for approx 12 seconds When a small beep can be heard and the green power lamp starts blinking the remote control is in programming mode It will stay in this mode for 5 min or until it is finished programmed Picture A 3 Push and hold both buttons down on the mounted panel while turning on the anchor winch main switch After the buttons are released the receiver will be in programming mode for 10 seconds Picture B C and D 4 Immediately push and hold one of the buttons of the chosen pair on the remote control until a new beep is heard The programming of the remote control and the receiver is now completed 5 When releasing the button after programming is complete the remote control will turn itself off To turn it on press one of the buttons for 1 5 seconds 6 Turn off the anchor winch main switch for 5 seconds before turning it on again 7 Check that the remote control operates correctly NB Remember to always start with pushing the down button after the main current has been turned off NB As an alternative way to pt 3 one can do the following Disconnect cables on the mounted panel which are connected to 1 2 and 3 on the green terminal plug on the control unit Cut two small wires 5 cm and strip approx 10 mm from their ends Connect these between 1 and 2 and also 2 and 3 on the green terminal plug Picture E Turn on the
44. or stern thrusters windlasses and electrical starters for main and or help engines Similar precautions must also be taken with generators and charging systems for batteries Such equipment have or can have for shorter periods many hundreds of ampere of current consumption In rush current in an electrical motor of this kind will typically be around 2 3 times nominal current and can easily exceed 1000 A for short periods Currents of these sizes will generate heat in all components including cables It is therefore very important that all components including the connections of these components are done correctly to keep the connection resistance and the total resistance in the electrical circuit as low as possible All connections between cable lug and components shall always be directly copper against copper or copper against brass There shall never be any washers of any kind or anything else between the connections Wrong or improper use or wrong connection of such high currents components will generate a lot of heat which in worst case can cause fire Battery The battery capacity must be related to the connected equipment and the use of this For recommened size and capacity please refer to the product specifications Generally will a battery with higher capasity give better performance Start type batteries can generally give higher currents for a short period than leisure standard type and is therefore better suited
45. ple the Maxi 34 V is fitted in the same way as the Maxi 40 NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch e tis important that the opening in the hull for the rope is positioned correctly in relation to the direction the rope takes out through the hull To prevent unnecessary wear the rope should not touch the edge of the opening either vertically or horizontally The opening should be oval top to bottom to accommodate the vertical play in the rope when the windlass is used NB If you are to use a rope conduit with guide pulleys 68 00008 you can use the internal frame of the conduit as the template for the opening e Make sure to position the windlass correctly in relation to the anchor bracket so that the windlass gypsy and the anchor roller are in line e Once you have made the opening for the rope in the stern you can install the windlass see e Use a clamp or similar to fit the anchor bracket temporarily to the outside of the boat e Run the anchor rope tightly between the external anchor bracket and the track of the windlass gypsy e Use the windlass fixing bracket as the template to mark the fixing holes e Hold the windlass in place inside the boat and adjust the position so that the rope is led correctly through the hole in the stern Once you have found the correct position mark around the windlass fixing plate and the hole in same before removi
46. ss incl cables for electronic module electronic module switch panel and main power switch Supplementary equipment Anchor Multiple types Anchor bracket Multiple types Battery cable Lead rope or chain Fuse w holder Hull conduit for rope or chain Wireless remote control ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 15 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Electrical wiring The label on the cover of the electronic unit also shows a diagram for connecting the electrical cables but always verify correct connections with wiring diagram NB Always switch off the power at the main switch and or disconnect the battery before working on the wiring connections Switch panel Standard touch panel Item no 12 79000 The windlasses are supplied as standard with 1 x watertight touch panel for installing in a readily accessible place in the cockpit If only this touch panel is to be fitted it must for safety reasons be positioned so as to allow the operator a clear view of the anchor as it is raised and seated in the anchor bracket The panel comes with a self adhesive surface but if you prefer you can use the corner holes to screw it firmly in position Drill a hole dia 18 mm in the place where the panel is to be fitted Run the panel cable through the hole Remo
47. ss wire indicators attached to the rope When the first brass wire indicator passes the sensor the windlass will stop If you release the button on the control panel or remote control and then press it again the windlass will continue to reel in the anchor at low speed until the second brass wire indicator passes the sensor The windlass will then stop again NB If you wish to continue to run the windlass after the second autostop press the up button and hold it down for 10 seconds e Adjusting the autostop switch Maxi 31 32 34 40 e This feature is normally correctly adjusted on delivery The flat end should usually protrude approx 1 mm from the holder towards the rope If you need to adjust it loosen the bolt that holds the autostop switch in place and adjust it to the required position Then tighten the bolt again NB Make sure that the rope cannot snag on the inductive sensor Autostop Fitting the stop indicator brass wire e Anelectronic autostop switch is positioned below the rope guard This switch triggers the autostop function when the anchor has been raised To activate the switch two brass wire indicators are fitted to the rope to determine when the windlass is to stop Cut the enclosed brass wire in two e To position the brass wire indicators in the correct places on the rope raise the anchor until the thimble IS approx 30 cm below the anchor bracket raise the anchor slowly during the last stretch an
48. tch 17 Connecting the motor and battery cables 17 Warning battery connection 18 Main power switch 19 Fuse and fuse holder 19 Electrical wiring diagram 20 Fitting instructions general ssssssssnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n 21 When using a platform roller 21 When using an opening in the stern 21 The anchor bracket 22 Fitting Maxi 31 23 Maxi 32 23 Maxi 33 25 Maxi 40 27 Maxi 34 V 28 Maxi 34 D 29 Maxi 34 G 30 Maxi 34 S 32 Maxi 34 H 33 Maxi 38 34 THE AULOSCOD FUNCTION irpreni naan Ra 35 Fitting the stop indicator brass wire 35 ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 2 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Maintenance cira wis trees Caen ence e ducer a a a aa aa a a 37 Replacing the batteries in the remote control 37 Rope guide adjusting the tension spring 38 Replacing gypsies 38 Winter storage 39 TFOUDIGSNOOUNG oros a r a a 40 General information regarding installation of equipment with high CUPFONUS arra a a A aA 41 ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 3 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Introduction Thank you for buying an Engbo anchor windlass We hope you will find it useful
49. ted to the terminal with brass washers on both sides of the cable lug then another washer and nut on top of the cable lug e Two types of terminals excist Correct torque is M8 Brass copper 10 Nm M10 Brass copper 15 Nm e Finally mount isolating rubber caps or plastic cap nuts Not shown on picture ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 45 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60
50. th a 20 mm hole cutter Then remove the material between the holes Example of a Maxi 34 G fitted to a motor boat ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 30 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Drawing Maxi 34 G gypsies rope guide rope guard and fixing plate NB The bolt pos 17 page 39 that attaches the gypsy to the axle must be secured with contact adhesive e g Locktite or similar Recommened torque for bolts 20Nm ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 31 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Bark ker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 31 50 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 34 S ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group The Maxi 34 S is intended for vertical installation on a vertical longitudinal bulkhead It is an alternative to the Maxi 34 G if you prefer to fit the entire windlass unit inside your boat The Maxi 34 S is available with the gypsy on the right or left hand side of the windlass as seen from the rear The windlass bracket is fitted to the bulkhead and the rope is led out via a rope conduit NB Make sure to fit the windlass correctly in relation to the direction of rotation of the gypsy See sketch Make sure that the opening to lead the rope through
51. the front port side edge of the fixing plate and the run through hole for the rope The simplest way to position the run through hole for the rope is to drill the fitting holes for the fixing plate and then use a couple of screws to fasten this plate temporarily to the boat Put the plastic cover on and mark the forward edge of the cover on the contact surface Use an appropriate hole cutter and make sure that the cover overlaps the outer edge of the hole by around 5 mm Then make the holes with an appropriate drill and hole cutter Remember to sand the upper aft edge and the lower fore edge of the run through hole for the rope to prevent the rope from catching on sharp edges Then screw the fixing plate firmly in place on the boat Remember to draw the autostop switch from the front port side hole of the fixing plate before screwing the gear firmly in place To prevent the rope becoming entangled with the motor on the inside of the boat fit the gear so that the motor is pointing directly forward facing the port or starboard side Then fit the anchor bracket and check that the anchor seats correctly on the rollers Fit the gypsies and covers the rope guard the rope guide and the spring Then fit the autostop switch in the hole in the rope guard and adjust it so that the sensor face protruds approx 1 mm towards the rope Then pull the rope through the hole in the cover run it between the gypsy and the rope guide and down below t
52. top switch 6 by loosening the nuts 61 and pull the switch out to access the screws e Remove and replace the inner gypsy e Reverse the process to assemble and fit the new outer gypsy NB Put contact adhesive e g Locktite on the screw 17 before tightening it NB Recommened torque for bolts 20Nm ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 38 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Winter storage e Remove the rope from the windlass before every period of winter storage Soak it in a mild soap solution overnight Then wash it in soapy water and rinsing fluid to rinse out all the salt residue and dirt This will keep the rope flexible for many years At the same time check the wire thread autostop indicators and replace them if necessary e Before winter storage spray the windlass and all electrical points and connections with a moisture repellent spray e Make sure that the windlass is protected against snow and water during winter storage e Do not wrap the windlass as this may cause condensation to form during winter storage e tis also a good idea to wash the inside of the rope box and remove seaweed dirt etc ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 39 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support
53. ugh the opening in the stern Once you have found the correct position mark around the windlass fixing plate before removing the windlass P tt eS 3 ammes e Place the drilling template so that it matches the mark you drew on the stern and mark the holes for the fixing bolts Use a 9 mm bit to drill the holes and then fit the windlass NB If you are to use a rope conduit with guide pulleys 68 00008 you can use the internal frame of the conduit as the template for the opening T o e f necessary use an intermediate panel between the windlass Example of a Maxi 40 fitted to a sailing and the hull to adjust the windlass in relation to the direction of boat pull on the rope After final adjustment of the windlass position tighten the bolts e Run the rope via the gypsy on the windlass down through the rope chain guide and under the gypsy Use the windlass to wind it in ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 2 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg E MAIL support engbo no WEB www engbo no TEL 47 33 00 3150 FAX 47 33 00 31 60 Fitting Maxi 34 V The Maxi 34 V for vertical installation on a bulkhead is an alternative to the Maxi 40 for situations in which it is best to have the gypsy on the SB side of the windlass The Maxi 34 V is available with the gypsy on the right or left hand side of the windlass as seen from the rear In princi
54. ve the protection tape from the rear surface of the panel and affix the panel firmly to the surface Run the cable to the electronic control box Cut off any surplus cable and strip the ends of the three wires that are to be connected to the terminal clips as described in the connection diagram Picture of control box Electronic control unit ECU Connecting the switch panel The windlasses are supplied as standard with one switch panel and 10 m of cable Cut the wires to the required length and strip approx 10 mm from their ends Twist the wires in the separate cables and attach the cables to the green terminal box by pressing in the orange button above the appropriate hole and keeping it depressed while you insert the cable Release the button once the cable is in place Check that the cable is seated firmly and that the insulation is inside the terminal clip so that no loose wires are sticking out Suu xaxa Connect the cables as follows 2 a SS eee E 1 White TANAJI IIIIK 2 Brown 3 Green If you wish to connect additional panels connect the cables in parallel to 1 2 and 3 2 is the common 0 V Spring lock terminal clips have been chosen rather than screw clips to prevent problems linked to vibrations and or changes in temperature causing the clips to loosen ENGBO AS a member of the Engbo Group 16 VISITING ADDRESS Wirgenesvei 7 NO 3157 Barkaker ADDRESS P O Box 2288 Postterminalen NO 3103 T nsberg
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