Andersen 18ST User manual

MANUAL
18ST – 18ST FS
Version 1.0 Version 1.0

CONGRATULATIONS
You have purchased an ANDERSEN premium quality winch. This product is a result of many years
of development and experience in producing sailing winches. This winch gives you a high degree
of functionality and many years of safe and trouble free sail handling.
TILLYKKE
De har købt et ANDERSEN spil af høj kvalitet. Dette produkt er et resultat af mange års
udviklingsarbejde samt erfaring indenfor produktion af spil til sejlbåde.
Med dette spil får De funktionalisme på højt plan med henblik på at yde Dem en
behagelig samt sikker sejlads.
Sehr geehrter ANDERSEN kunde,
Wir beglückwünschen Sie zu dem kauf einer ANDERSEN Winde, ein Produkt höchster Qualität,
daß ein Resultat jahrelanger Entwicklungsarbeit und Erfahrung in der Produktion von Winden für
Segelboote ist. Die funktionalität dieser Winde ermöglicht Ihnen viele Jahre lang eine handliche
und sichere Segelführung.
FÉLICITATIONS
Vous venez d`acheter un winch ANDERSEN de grande qualité. Ce produit est le résultat de
longues années d’expérience et de développement dans la production des winches pour voilier.
Ce winch vous apportera de nombreuses années de fonctionnement sécurisant, pour une voile
facile.
Frode Andersen
Managing Director

GENERAL INFORMATION
Due to the best choice of materials and high precision in manufacturing, we recommend, for
normal use, only to dismantle, clean and lubricate the winch once every second year. Under
extensive use, such as racing, charter or blue water sailing, we recommend to lubricate the winch
once every year.
We strongly recommend always using ANDERSEN WINCH GREASE, when lubricating your
winch. ANDERSEN WINCH GREASE is a high quality silicone/Teflon grease product.
Most other types of grease, including “marine grease” are not suitable for lubrication of winches.
Non-suitable grease products can cause malfunction, which could result in fatal injuries for the
user and others.
Pawl arm springs should be replaced every second year. Spare arm springs and other parts that
may be required are included in the ANDERSEN Service Kit. Please refer to the service instruction
for the Service Kit suitable for the specific winch.
When the winch handle is not in use but the winch is under load, we recommend, from a safety
point of view, to remove the winch handle from the winch.
To ensure correct function of the self-tailing unit, only use recommended line sizes. When using
the winch with mooring lines DO NOT use the self-tailing function and be sure that the mooring line
is not in contact with the self-tailing arm.
To ensure the best possible functioning of the winch, we recommend that the winch is placed in
accordance with the line entry shown below.
Be also aware that self-tailing arm is positioned correctly. We recommend having the self-tailing
arm positioned within the shaded area. On 12ST and 28ST the position of the self-tailing arm is
fixed, making it very important to establish the proper location of the holes prior to drilling these in
the deck. On all other models, the self-tailing arm can be placed in several different positions after
having installed the winch.

INSTALLATION
18ST ver. 1.0 – 18ST FS ver. 1.0
Installing the winch is easy, if you follow these instructions. The numbers in ( ) refer to the position
numbers in the parts list.
What is required for the installation?
Allen key (3 mm.).
Allen key (5 mm.).
Ø6.5 mm. (1/4”) drill.
6 x M6 (1/4”) countersunk head screws and corresponding nuts (length depending on deck
thickness).
6 x large washers or backing plate.
Ring spanner to match nuts.
Bedding compound
1. Remove screws (1).
2. Remove self-tailing arm (2) and drum (4).
3. Place the template and drill holes Ø6.5mm (1/4”). Make sure that no dust comes into
contact with the winch while drilling.
4. Apply a light coat of bedding compound, ensuring that each bolthole is bedded.
Keep drain grooves clear.
5. Fasten base (14) into place using 6 pieces. M6 (1/4”) countersunk head screws. Use large
washers or a backing plate.
6. Assemble in reverse order.
7. Check that the winch is functioning correctly:
The drum should operate smoothly, by turning the drum clockwise by hand.
The drum must not turn when trying to turn the drum anti clockwise.
While turning the winch handle anti-clockwise the drum should turn.
While turning the winch handle clockwise the drum should not turn.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION
18ST ver. 1.0 – 18ST FS ver. 1.0
Tools required for service:
Allen key (3 mm.).
Screwdriver (small).
Winch handle.
ANDERSEN winch grease
1. Remove screws (1).
2. Remove self-tailing arm (2).
3. Remove drum (4).
4. Pull up the drive shaft (5) gently, using the winch handle.
5. Remove pawls (7) and springs (6).
6. Remove shaft (11) and pull out gearwheel (13).
7. Lift up ratchet gear (10) and pull it out through hole in base (14).
8. Clean all parts in benzine including gear teeth.
9. Assemble in reverse order. During assemble, by the use of a small soft brush lightly grease
all gear teeth, drive shaft, roller bearing, shafts, pawls, springs and bushings. Pawls should
only be lubricated with a very thin film of ANDERSEN WINCH GREASE. It is very important
that pawls can move freely.
IMPORTANT: When assembling the winch, check the functioning of each pawl by pushing the
pawl against the spring. The pawls should move smoothly and automatically return to their normal
position, where the pawls engage with the teeth. If the pawls do not function correctly, clean and
lubricate the pawls and gears. Check the function of the pawls again to make sure that it works
correctly. If the pawls do not work correctly replace the springs and recheck the functioning
Malfunctioning pawls may lead to unexpected failure of a loaded winch resulting in material
damage or fatal personal injury.
Service Kit No: 18 (art. no. 710018) contains service parts 18ST- 18ST FS
For current World Wide Distributor list please see:
www.andersenwinches.com

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PARTS LIST
18ST ver. 1.0 – 18ST FS ver. 1.0
POS. QTY. DESCRIPTION ART. NO.
1. 3 Screw ISO 7380-A4-M5×12
2. 1 Self-tailing arm 786100
3. 1 Self-tailing Top Model ST 537551
3. 1 Model ST FS 537511
3.1 1 Circlip 726400U
3.2 1 Top ring 782100
3.3 6 Screw 781811
3.4 1 Disc Model ST – (only for 537551) 726310
4. 1 Drum Complete 773600
5. 1 Drive shaft complete. 786000
6. 4 Arm Spring 713300
7. 4 Pawl 713200
8. 1 Bearing 785700
9. 1 Bushing Not removable 716501
10. 1 Ratchet gear 785900
11. 1 Shaft 785300
12. 1 Bushing RD786300
13. 1 Gear Wheel 786200
14. 1 Base 773700
15. 1 Bushing for Ratchet gear 785500
16. 1 Shaft for Ratchet gear 785100
1 Service kit 18 710018

EXPLODED VIEW
18ST ver. 1.0 – 18ST FS ver. 1.0
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14
10
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12
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15
16
9
3.4
POS. 3 - 537551 POS. 3 - 537511
3.3
3.3

LIMITED WARRANTY
1.1 ANDERSEN issue a three-year warranty on all their products covering manufacturing and
material defects on condition that the products are used in normal fashion. The warranty
shall apply for three years from the moment ANDERSEN sell the product concerned (to the
first buyer).
1.2 Within the period of the warranty, and in accordance with the terms of the warranty,
ANDERSEN undertake to replace or repair all defective components which have been used
in normal fashion.
1.3 However, the warranty is subject to the limitations and exceptions outlined below.
2. Conditions and limitations:
2.1 ANDERSEN´s liability shall be limited to repair or replacement of components which are
defective owing to manufacturing or material defects.
2.2 ANDERSEN assume no other liability than this, not even liability for indirect losses caused by
defect concerned, including operating losses, loss of profits, or damage caused to real
property or moveable property occurring while the product concerned is in the possession of
the Buyer.
2.3 The Buyer alone shall bear the responsibility and risk involved as to whether the product is
suitable for the application intended. ANDERSEN assumes no liability in this connection.
2.4 ANDERSEN assume no liability for defects which occur due to use of their products for
purposes for which they are not intended, or for defects which occur owing to incorrect
installation, corrosion, ultraviolet degradation, lack of maintenance, or any alteration or repair
of the product carried out incorrectly by the Buyer. Finally, ANDERSEN assumes no liability
for normal wear and tear, or for depreciation of value.
2.5 Nor do ANDERSEN assume any liability for service carried out by anyone other than
authorised representatives of ANDERSEN, unless such service is carried out pursuant to
guidelines laid down by ANDERSEN and in accordance with good craftsmanship.
2.6 The buyer shall inform ANDERSEN in writing of any defects with no undue delay once
defects have been registered. Products being dealt with under the warranty shall be
returned to ANDERSEN for repair unless any other agreement has been reached in writing.
2.7 ANDERSEN shall not cover costs incurred by the Buyer in connection with the transport
or wages involved in a warranty case. Such costs shall be met by the Buyer in full.
3. Exceptions:
3.1 The warranty is only valid for one year in respect of components bought for the products
concerned, such as electric motors, electric equipment, hydraulic pumps, motors and
valves.
3.2 ANDERSEN assume no liability for consequential damage of ships, equipment, property or
people by defects in ANDERSEN’s products.
3.3 The company’s products are subject to continuous development, and consequently
ANDERSEN reserve the right to change designs and specifications without prior notice.