Ideal Windlass CWM Guide

Horizontal
Anchor
Windlass
MODEL CWM
12 VOLT REV
Installation,
Operation
&
Maintenance
Instructions
Ideal Windlass Company
5810 Post Rd – PO Box 430
E. Greenwich, RI 02818 USA
401-884-2550 (Phone) 401-884-1260 (FAX)
www.idealwindlass.com e-mail: [e-mail]

Page
Installation instructions 3
List of Warnings 4
Operation 5
Maintenance 6
Parts Drawing 7
Parts List 8
Wiring 9
Warranty 10
Anchor windlass
Hawse pipe/chain stripper
Windlass cover
Footswitches
Solenoids
Circuit breaker
Instructions
Electric drill
17/32 drill bit
2” hole saw
Jig saw
Wrench set
Screwdrivers
Caulking & gun
Grease
Mounting bolts for the windlass base, four 3/8 bolts
Mounting bolts for the chain stripper/ hawse pipe, four 1/4 bolts
Mounting screws for the windlass cover, four # 10 wood screws
Patience
For identification purposes please record the serial number, model number
and voltage of this anchor windlass and keep it in an accessible place. This in-
formation will be necessary if you need to contact IDEAL for any reason.
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Contents
Packing
List
Tools
and
Materials
Required

1.) PLACEMENT: The chain must approach the wildcat at a 90ºangle to the shaft. The
anchor roller, chain wildcat and hawse pipe should all be in line. If a chain stopper is used it
must NOT be used to redirect the chain. It must also be installed on the same vertical plane
as the chain. See the diagram below.
Put the windlass in the desired location and check below deck to make sure the hawse hole
(under the wildcat) is above the chain locker. It is best if the hawse hole is over the deepest
part of the locker. Check to see that the mounting bolt holes will not hit any obstructions
and there is room to bring the wiring under the windlass cover.
2.) If the deck has camber or shear, a deck pad must be installed to correct this. The wind-
lass should be installed on a flat surface. If the deck of the boat is aluminum, a gasket or pad
must be installed to prevent electrolysis.
3.) Once everything is lined up properly use the windlass base as a template to mark the
holes for the mounting bolts. Place the hawse pipe directly under the wildcat with the
rounded top of the chain stripper finger directly under the center of the wildcat with the
hawse hole facing aft. Mark the four bolt holes and hawse pipe hole. Move the windlass
aside and drill these holes.
4.) Use the tube of 90 WT gear oil provided and fill the case up to the level of the pipe plug
in the front of the gear case. Do not overfill.
5.) Apply a REMOVABLE type of bedding compound between the deck, deck pad and the
windlass base. Be sure NOT to use a permanent type of bedding compound. Secure into
place with the mounting bolts. These are not provided due to varying deck thickness. Posi-
tion the chain stripper/hawse pipe and bolt into place.
6.) Choose a suitable location for the foot switches. CAUTION: keep the safety of the op-
erator in mind when locating these switches. They must be located so that the operator can
comfortably activate the windlass and tail the incoming line off the capstan. They must not
be placed so close to the windlass that the operator can accidentally activate the windlass
with a hand on the windlass. Bed sure to bed the switches.
7.) Wire the windlass motor and controls according to the wiring diagram provided. Be
sure this is done by a qualified electrician. The windlass circuit must be isolated and pro-
tected. WARNING: using undersized wire can cause a fire hazard.
8.) Seal around the wires brought through the deck to power the windlass.
9.) Position the cover over the windlass gear box & motor. Mark the location of the 4
mounting screws. Remove cover, drill for screws and install cover.
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PLEASE READ THESE WARNINGS
CAREFULLY!!!
RECOMMENDED USES:raising and lowering the anchor and
warping into a dock.
NOT RECOMMENDED are the following; hoisting crew, towing the
vessel, leaving the vessel tied off to the windlass. Such uses can be dangerous
and can cause serious injury.
WA R N I N G : DO NOT OPERATE THE WINDLASS WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATION. DOING SO
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
WA R N I N G : Always use extreme caution when using the anchor windlass.
All operators must read the operating instructions and be well trained in all
aspects of anchoring and anchor hauling. In extreme weather only well trained
crew members should be allowed to operate or be in near proximity to the
windlass while in use. As with all moving machinery, extreme care must be
exercised to keep all body parts, especially hands and feet, away from the
windlass. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury.
WA R N I N G : The electrical system of the windlass must be isolated and
protected. The power to the windlass should be left off until the windlass is
needed.
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The chain wildcats # 8 are driven by friction. The release wheel #1 engages
and disengages the wildcats.
1.) LOWERING THE ANCHOR ELECTRICALLY – loosen the release
wheel #1 on the side not being used and tighten the wheel on the side to be
used. It is necessary to secure the chain on the side not being used with a
chain stopper. Step on the down footswitch or engage the down button on the
remote control. Reverse this process to lower the 2nd anchor.
2.) LOWERING THE ANCHOR – FREE FALL – Caution must be used
when using the free fall feature. The operator must keep away from the outgo-
ing chain at all times. Disengage the clutch by turning the release wheel #1
counter-clockwise. Release the chain stopper. The speed of the outgoing
chain can be controlled with the release wheel. After the anchor is set – set
the chain stopper. Do NOT allow the vessel to sit at anchor with the strain on
the anchor windlass. A chain stopper or suitable device must be used.
3.) HOISTING THE ANCHOR – Before hoisting the anchor check the
other wildcat to see if it is engaged or disengaged. See above. Engage the
wildcat by turning the release wheel #1 clockwise. Push the up switch. If the
anchor is nestled in a hawse pipe, “inch” or “jog” the windlass the last few
feet. Severe damage may result otherwise.
4.) MANUAL OPERATION - Insert the manual bar into the slot located in
the ratchet ring #11 and pump back and forth.
5.) HYDRAULIC SETTINGS – The windlass is designed to run at 5.5
GPM at 1500 PSI.
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CAPSTAN (line handling): The capstan is directly keyed to the main shaft
and will always turn when the windlass is engaged. Wrap 3 or 4 turns around
the capstan going over the top of the capstan in a clock wise direction, and
keeping a small amount of tension on the line, step on the UP switch. If the
line slips apply more tension or add another wrap. The capstan may be used
independently of the wildcat by loosening the release wheel # 17 to disen-
gage the wildcat # 5. CAUTION: Do not wrap chain around the capstan.
WILDCAT (chain handling): The chain wildcat #5 is driven by friction. The
release wheel #17 engages and disengages the wildcat. The chain may be
lowered electrically by using the down switch or by using the FREE FALL –
Caution must be used when using the free fall feature. The operator must
keep away from the outgoing chain at all times. Disengage the clutch by turn-
ing the release wheel #17 counter-clockwise. The speed of the outgoing chain
can be controlled with the release wheel. After the anchor is set – set the
chain stopper. Do NOT allow the vessel to sit at anchor with the strain on the
anchor windlass. A chain stopper must be used.
HOISTING THE ANCHOR with all chain– Engage the wildcat by turning
the release wheel #17 clockwise. Push the up switch. If the anchor is nestled
in a hawse pipe, “inch” or “jog” the windlass the last few feet. Severe damage
may result otherwise.
CIRCUIT BREAKER— The windlass electrical system must be isolated and
protected. The breaker should be left OFF when the windlass is not in use.
This will prevent accidental activation. If the breaker trips from electrical
overload it can be reset immediately.
CAUTION: Do not allow the windlass to operate without a load for any
long length of time as the motor is a series wound type that will heat up and
damage can result. It is not necessary to pause while pulling up the anchor as
the motor can run for several minutes at a time.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Every six months:
Gear case: check the oil level by removing the pipe plug fitting in the
front of the windlass. The oil should be up to this level. Add
90WT gear oil if necessary.
Once a year:
Wildcat: remove cotter pin #1, washer #2, the release wheel #17, the
friction plate #18, chain stripper #19 and wildcat #5. Clean and
grease the bore of the wildcat and friction plate . And the hubs of t h e
inside & outside friction plates #18 & 7. The friction plate #18 should
move in & out on the shaft easily. Do not get grease on either of the
friction discs #4.
Every 2 years:
Electrical components: inspect the electrical connectors and spray
with electrical cleaner. Inspect for wear. Inspect rubber covers on the
footswitches and replace as necessary.
Gear case: change the oil in the gear case. There is no drain plug on the
Model CWM. Use a small oil changing pump to remove the old oil.
Fill to the level of the oil plug with 90WT gear oil. Do not overfill.
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ITEM QTY PART # DESCRIPTION
1 1 CP-40 COTTER PIN
21 RW-35 WASHER
3 1 CK-35 WILDCAT KEY
4 2 CWM-9 FRICTION DISC
5 1 CWM-10 WILDCAT
62 DP-35 DRIVEPIN
7 1 CWM-8 INNER FRICTION PLATE
8 1 AM-16 SHORT BEARING CAP
9 2 OS-35 OIL SEAL
10 1 AM-12 WORM GEAR
11 1 WK-35 WORM KEY
12 1 CAM-1 GEAR CASE
13 1 AM-16A LONG BEARING CAP
14 1 CS-10 CAPSTAN SCREW
15 1 CW-10 CAPSTAN WASHER
16 1 CWA-2 CAPSTAN
17 1 CHWS0-8 RELEASE WHEEL
18 1 CWM-15 OUTTER FRICTION PLATE
19 1 CWM-13A CHAIN STRIPPER
20 9 FA-35 HEX BOLTS
21 2 SS-35 SET SCREWS
22 1 A-20 MOTOR WORM
23 1 CWM-5 MAIN SHAFT
24 1 CP-35 COTTER PIN
25 1 GT-3 THRUST BEARING
26 1 AM-3 END BELL
27 1 RN-35 RETAINING NUT
28 1 WK-09 MOTOR WORM KEY
29 1 SO-12 SOLENOID non-reversing
29 1 SO-12 REV SOLENOID reversing
30 1 FSB FOOTSWITCH
31 1 MM-350-12 MOTOR W/OUT GEAR & BRG
31 1 MMC-350-1
2
MOTOR W/ GEAR & BRG
32 1 MM-87 OIL SEAL
33 1 FSB-1B RUBBER COVER
34 1 FSA-3 MOUNTING RING
35 2 FSA-7 ELEMEMENT RETAINING NUT
36 1 ELM-DC SWITCH ELEMENT
37 1 FSA-2 MOUNTING PLATE
38 6 FSA-6SS MOUNTIING SCREWS

WA R R A N T Y
The equipment is guaranteed against faulty workmanship and defective materi-
als for a 1 year period from date of shipment. IDEAL’S responsibility is limited
to repair or, at IDEAL’S election, replacement of any part proven to be defec-
tive. The warranty does not cover and charges for removal and reinstallation of
equipment nor any incidental or consequential damages of the equipment. In
cases where it is not practical to return the equipment to the factory for war-
ranty repairs, the customer is to provide IDEAL with all the information and
documentation required in order to determine the nature of the problem. If de-
termined that the problem is warranted, IDEAL will authorize the owner or an
owner’s representative to carry out these repairs by themselves or through a lo-
cal shop at standard labor rates. Standard rates will have to be previously
agreed and approved by IDEAL as reasonable. The length of time that each re-
pair is to take cannot vary significantly with the time needed for that repair as
per IDEAL’S experience.
EXCEPTIONS
The above warranty does not apply to:
◊Metal finishes and coatings
◊Any equipment not installed or maintained following IDEAL’S instructions
◊Any equipment damaged by casualty or improper use, repair or modifica-
tion by other than IDEAL’S personnel without IDEAL’S written authoriza-
tion
◊Any equipment installed in a vessel or manner judged by IDEAL to be an
inappropriate application for its product, or used with other products incom-
patible with the IDEAL product or which adversely affects its performance
or durability.
CLAIM PROCEDURE
Upon discovery or any apparent defect, notify your boat builder or IDEAL at:
Ideal Windlass Company
5810 Post Road
P. O. B o x 4 3 0
East Greenwich, RI 02818 USA
Telephone: [phone] * FAX: [phone]