Maxwell VWC 1000 50TDC User manual

1000 & 1500 Windlass
Manual

VETUS–MAXWELL APAC Ltd
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Table of Contents
Preliminary Information .............................................................................................................. 2
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 2
Components ............................................................................................................................. 2
Important Safety Information .................................................................................................... 3
Parts of the Windlass ............................................................................................................... 4
Parts of the Gearbox ................................................................................................................ 8
Ordering Spare Parts.............................................................................................................. 10
Chain Selection Guide............................................................................................................ 11
Installation.................................................................................................................................. 12
General Requirements ........................................................................................................... 12
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................... 13
Wiring Instructions.................................................................................................................. 16
Operation.................................................................................................................................... 21
Anchoring Tips........................................................................................................................ 21
Lowering the Anchor............................................................................................................... 21
Raising the Anchor ................................................................................................................. 21
Free falling the Anchor ........................................................................................................... 22
Raising the Anchor Manually .................................................................................................. 22
Using the Warping Drum ........................................................................................................ 22
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 23
Trouble Shooting Guide............................................................................................................ 25
Reference Information............................................................................................................... 26
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 26
Dimensions............................................................................................................................. 27
Typical Greasing Instructions ………………………………………………………………………28
Additional Resources
The following resources are included at the back of this manual:
Deck Cutout Details
Warranty Form
Contact Details (on back cover)
Note: For your nearest retailer, service agent or representative please refer to our website
www.maxwellmarine.com

21000 1500 Windlass Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd
Preliminary Information
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Maxwell windlass. Please read these instructions carefully to
enable you to correctly install and maintain the windlass for years of trouble-free operation.
Note
Failure to follow the correct installation, operation or maintenance instructions will jeopardise your safety
and could invalidate the warranty.
Components
In addition to this instruction manual, the following components may be included with the windlass:
•Windlass
•Remote up/down control panel
•Circuit breaker/isolator panel
•12V or 24V reversing solenoid
•Clutch Lever
•Deckplate gasket
•Motor Bolt Kit
•Template (At rear of manual)
•Small parts:
•Nuts
•Flat washer
•Spring washer

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Important Safety Information
•Make sure your windlass has been correctly specified before installation - Personal safety may
depend on it. The windlass must have a maximum pull capacity of at least three times the
combined weight of the anchor and chain.
•For automatic operation to be possible, the anchor must be self launching.
•Never use the windlass under power with the lever inserted in the clutch nut.
•Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair well clear of the windlass and rope/chain during
operation.
•While raising the anchor, run the boat's engine above idle. This will minimise the power drain on
the batteries.
•Never operate the windlass from a remote station without having a clear view of the windlass.
•When operating the chainwheel pawl, keep fingers away from incoming chain.
•Do NOT use the windlass as a mooring point. When anchoring or mooring, secure the line directly
to a bollard or deck cleat.
•Do NOT use the windlass to pull the boat forward when raising the anchor. Use the boat's engine
to drive the boat up to the anchor.
•Do NOT attempt to break free a fouled anchor with the windlass. Secure the line to a bollard or
cleat and use the boat's engine to break the anchor out.
•Always firmly tie down the anchor when under way or in heavy seas. Do not rely on the windlass as
a securing device.
•Always turn the circuit breaker/isolator switch off when the windlass is not in use and before you
leave the boat.
•Tie the end of the anchor chain rode to a secure fixture in the chain locker.
•Do NOT use the windlass to haul a person up a mast.

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VW and VWLP Windlass Parts
Fig 1: VW and VWLP Windlass Parts

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VW and VWLP Windlass Parts
Item No. Component description Qty Part to order Includes items
1 Cap 1 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
2 Label - 1000 1 6424 2
Label - 1500 1 6425 2
3 Screw - 3/8" x 1" 1 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
4 Washer 1 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
5 Clutch Nut 1 *P101621 or P101622 1,2,5
6 Drum - VWC 1 3436 6
7 Circlip 1 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
8 Clutch Cone 2 P101623 8(x2)
9 Chainwheel 1 3173 9
10 "V" Ring Seal 1 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
11 Retaining Collar 1 **P101664 or P101665 or P101666 11,28,29
12 Emergency Crank Lever 1 P20044 12
13 Pin - Pawl 1 P101620 13,14,15
14 Pawl 1 P101620 13,14,15
15 Washer 1 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
16 Cheese Head Screw - M8 x 16 2 P101626 16(x2),17(x1)
17 Stripper 1 P101626 16(x2),17(x1)
18 Deckplate 1 **P101627 or P101628 or P101629 11,18,20(x4),21(x4),22(x4),23(x4),28,29
19 Gasket 1 3474 1
20
Stud - 50TDC 4 P101612 20,21,22,23
Stud - 100TDC 4 P101613 20,21,22,23
Stud - 150TDC 4 P101614 20,21,22,23
21 Washer 4 **P101612 or P101613 or P101614 20,21,22,23
22 Spring Washer - 3/8" 4 **P101612 or P101613 or P101614 20,21,22,23
23 Nut - 3/8" 4 **P101612 or P101613 or P101614 20,21,22,23
24
Shaft - VW - 50TDC 1 6152 24
Shaft - VW - 100TDC 1 6151 24
Shaft - VW - 150TDC 1 6150 24
Shaft - VWLP - 50TDC 1 6203 24
Shaft - VWLP - 100TDC 1 6204 24
Shaft - VWLP - 150TDC 1 6205 24
25 Key - VW 2 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
25 Key - VWLP 1 P101615 1,3,4,7,10,15,25(x2)
26 Circlip 1 P101619 26,27,38,41
27 Key 1 P101619 26,27,38,41
28 Bearing 1 **P101664 or P101665 or P101666 11,28,29
29
Spacer Tube - 50TDC 1 **P101664 11,28,29
Spacer Tube - 100TDC 1 **P101665 11,28,29
Spacer Tube - 150TDC 1 **P101666 11,28,29
30 Locknut 1 P100088 30,31,32
31 O-Ring 1 P100088 30,31,32
32 Collar 1 P100088 30,31,32
33 Gearbox - 1000 - 44:1 1 P100900
Gearbox - 1500 - 56:1 1 P102730
34
Motor - 12v - 1000W - with 1000 VWC/VWLP 1 P11112 34
Motor - 24v - 1000W - with 1000 VWC/VWLP 1 P11114 34
Motor - 12v – 1200W - with 1500 VWC/VWLP 1 P11165 34
Motor - 24v - 1200W - with 1500 VWC/VWLP 1 P11166 34
Motor - Hydraulic 1 P14366 34
35 Bolt - Hex Hd M8x25 - With 12 or 24V Motor 2 P12487 35(x2),36(x2),37(x2),42(x1)
36 Washer - Spring - M8 -With 12 or 24V Motor 2 P12487 35(x2),36(x2),37(x2),42(x1)
Washer - Spring - M8 -With Hydraulic Motor 2 P12488 36(x2),37(x4),39(x2),40(x2)
37 Washer - Flat - M8 -With 12 or 24V Motor 2 P12487 35(x2),36(x2),37(x2),42(x1)
Washer - Flat - M8 -With Hydraulic Motor 4 P12488 36(x2),37(x4),39(x2),40(x2)
38 Clip 1 P101619 26,27,38,41
39 Bolt - Hex Hd M8x30 - With Hydraulic Motor 2 P12488 36(x2),37(x4),39(x2),40(x2)
40 Nut - M8 - With Hydraulic Motor 2 P12488 36(x2),37(x4),39(x2),40(x2)
41 Tension Pin 1 P101619 26,27,38,41
42 O-Ring 1 P12487 35(x2),36(x2),37(x2),42(x1)
**P101621 = 1000, P101622 = 1500
**P101627 = 50mm TDC, P101628 = 100mm TDC, P101629 = 150mm TDC
**P101612 = 50mm TDC, P101613 = 100mm TDC, P101614 = 150mm TDC
**P101664 = 50mm TDC, P101665 = 100mm TDC, P101666 = 150mm TDC

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VWC and VWCLP Windlass Parts
Fig 2: VWC and VWCLP Windlass Parts

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VWC and VWCLP Windlass Parts List

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Gearbox Parts (44:1 & 56:1)
Fig 3: Gearbox Parts (44:1 & 56:1)
Drainage Slot
Location of serial number