Plastimo Pwh 500 Guide

Plastimo PWH 500 – PWH 500F

MOUNTING , OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety informations pg.1 Installation pg.2 Wiring diagram pg.16

Warranty pg.1 Operations pg.2 Exploded drawing PWH 500 pg.17

Model classification pg.1 Maintenance pg.3 Exploded drawing PWH 500F pg.18

Electric plant pg.1 Ordering spare parts pg.3

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING SAFETY ASPECTS OF YOUR ANCHOR WINDLASS

This product isnot designed as a strong point to fasten your anchor rode.Fasten the anchor rode toa strong point such asamooring cleat or similar.

We recommend to use teh vessel’s engine to raise the anchor quickly.

Install always the properly rated circuit breaker to protect the electric plant and the motor from overheating and damages.

Always turn off the main switch, when the product is not in use, to prevent accidental engagement of the product.

Always keep hands and feet away from an operating windlass.If a jamoccurs, turn thewindlassoffatthe main switch before clearing theanchor rode.

Do not use the windlass for different purposes it was designed for.

WARRANTY

Plastimo warrants this product for a period of 2yearssubjected to the conditions listed below :

1. The product must be registered. The registration mustbedone within 30 days from the date of purchase by one of these options :online going

to the web site www.plastimo.com underthe page “Product Registration”and following the instructions orbyfaxing to+33-(0)2 97 87 36 16 the

completed registrationcard attached to the instruction manual.

2. Thiswarrantystarts from thedate of purchase of the product from the originalpurchaser. If the product isfirst equipment of a new boat the

warranty starts from the date of purchase of the boat.

3. This warranty covers original defects in material and workmanship.

4. This warranty is limited to the repair and/or the replacement of the original detective part.

5. The claim ofwarranty must be promptly notified inwriting and sentby fax or e-mail to Plastimo providing the serial number of the productand

the registration warranty number. Plastimo reserves the right to require the proof ofpurchase of theproduct to accept the claim of warranty.

6. The defectivepart/product must be returned to Plastimo. List of authorised distributors isavailableon the web site www.plastimo.com.

7. This warranty doesnot coverfailures dueto : use of the productin applicationsforwhich they are notintended , corrosion , normal wear and

tear , discolouration , unauthorised alteration of the product , improper installation , incorrect use or maintenance of the product , conditions that

exceed the product’sperformancespecifications.

8. This warranty doesnotcover any loss or damages to the original purchaser due to a proven nonconformity of theproduct with the exception of

the cases ruled by the French law.

9. Plastimo reservesthe rightto disclaimthe warranty in case the product be controlled by improperelectric devices and/or in case ofnon

installation of a proper circuit breaker on the electric power line.

Theconsumerstatutoryrights arenotaffected by thiswarranty according to thenationallegislation, disciplining the sale of goods. This warranty is ruled by

the Frenchlaw.Forevery controversy theCourt of Lorient is competent exclusively.

MODEL CLASSIFICATION

FOR YOUROWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR WINDLASS.

Fill in this form to obtain a complete classification of the installed model.

MODEL 42979

42980 42981 42982

MOTOR 500 Watt 12 Volt 500 Watt 12 Volt 500 Watt 12 Volt 500 Watt 12 Volt 

CHAIN ∅6 Iso – Din 766 ∅8 Iso – Din 766 ∅6 Iso –Din 766 ∅8 Iso – Din 766 

ROPE ∅12 mm – ½” ∅14 mm – 9/16” ∅14 mm – 9/16” ∅14 mm – 9/16” 

Free fall option Free fall option 

ELECTRIC PLANT

Check that the motor tension corresponds to the electric plant on board. The following schedule shows the suggest minimum battery feeding of the

windlass, the minimum suggested cable section and the proper circuit breaker toinstall onthe powerline.

MOTOR BATTERY CABLES SECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER

500 Watt 12 V 60 Ah 16 mm² 4 AWG 35 Amps

When the windlass is fed by an inferior battery , the performances will be minimum and the battery will rapidly be subject towear and tear. We recommend

to use excellent quality cables , insulated and heat resistant. The cable sections have to be increased by 30% - 50% approx. when the extended cable ,

positive and negative , is longer than 10 mts. or 29' . The cables connected to the electric controls , shown on the wiring diagram by a thin line , should

have a section of 1.5 mm² or 16 AWG approx. Thesevalues refer only to PLASTIMO circuit breakers.

The circuit breaker protects from verydangerous short circuits , protects the windlass motor , avoiding damages due to anomalous absorption and interrupts

the tension to windlass , when desired. The circuit breaker must be installed in a dry , accessible and visible place. For your safety, we recommend that the

windlass and remote are isolated during navigation and reactivated during anchoring. Install the Control Box preferably in a dry place on board. We

recommend to install at least two remote controls to drive the windlass in case one of them gets damaged.

For the protection of electric remote controls, it will be necessary to install a circuit breaker of 5 Ampere.

Commentaire :

As for the electric remote controls , we recommend you to use original PLASTIMO components only , which are designed for sea water purpose.

PLASTIMO equipment complies with the European Directives, productsare CE approved.

INSTALLATION GB

Ensure there are no deck obstructions. Be sure that there is enough space to use thehandle. In

order to facilitate maintenance operations, Plastimo suggests to install the windlass on a

removable panel fixed on the deck by bolts.

Deck thickness should be 30 mm minimum. If the deck is too thin or inadequate , it will be

necessary to use a backing pad (plywood , timber ) of a sufficient size to spread the stress

imposed during recovery of chain. To avoid electrolysis problems, do not use a stainless

steel pad as backing pad.

300 mm

When the position of the windlass has been set , drill the necessary holes , using the template

we supply. Place the gasket supplied under the base of the windlass. Place the windlass on the

deck. The windlass must be located so that the gipsy is in line with the bow roller .The chain must

turn around the gipsy with a rotation of 90° approx. Fix the windlass using 3xM10 stainless steel

hex head bolts. Ensure that the chain locker is of sufficient capacity to store all the chain and leave

a minimum of 300 mm between the underside of the deck and the top of the heaped chain. Join

the cables to the battery as shown on the wiring diagram. Introduce the rope/chain into the gipsy ,

operate the UP switch of the foot switch or remote control and the chain will automaticallybe fed

into your locker. Take care to keep hands and feet away from the incoming chain. If the windlass

runsin the wrong direction ,change over M1 and M2 cablesat thecontrol box.

After using the windlass, we strongly recommend that the nutsare checked again to ensure they

are well tightened.

OPERATION

WARNING ! =Do not approach withhands or feet near the gipsy andchain , when operating.

WARNING ! = When the windlass is not in use or before using the handle , turn off the windlass at the main switch .

WARNING ! = Engage the chain stopper after anchoring. Windlass must not be used as sole means securing anchor in bow fitting. Anchors

should be independently secured topreventaccidental release .

Gipsy Clutch Operation – Plastimo 42979-42980

To engage the clutch, insert the handle supplied into the gipsy cap (B) tighten it by turning counter clockwise until you cannot move the handle anymore. To

uncouple the clutch, loose the gipsycap by turning clockwise.

Raising The Anchor

Start the engine of the boat.

•Plastimo42979-42980: Be sure that the clutch is well engaged. Draw out the handle from the gipsy cap. Push thebutton UPof the foot switch

or remote control.

•Plastimo42981-42982: Push the button DOWN of the foot switch or remote control.

Do not usethe windlass to pull the boat to the anchor. Release the button UP to stop the anchoring. When you haul the last metres of the chain , pay

attention to the anchor, which may damage the bow of your boat. If case the anchor gets stranded and the circuit breaker gets released , wait some

minutes before putting it back into service and try the manoeuvre once more. Should the circuit breaker stop again , we suggest to fix the chain to a cleat or

bollard , then use the boat engine to break the anchor loose. Foryour safety, we strongly recommend to turn OFF the circuit breaker and engage the

chain stopper during navigation. Reactivate the circuit breaker anduncouple the chain stopper before anchoring.

Lowering The Anchor

•Plastimo42979-42980: To lower theanchor quickly,itis necessary to uncouple the clutch.The chain fall can be controlledby tightening the

gipsy cap with the handle . At the end of the operation ,engage the clutch. Under usual conditions , we suggest to lower the anchorelectrically ,

pushing the button DOWN placed on the remote control or foot switch. You will alwayshave a perfect controlof themanoeuvre , which can

be interruptedanymoment releasing the button DOWN .

•Plastimo42981-42982: Push the button DOWN placed on the remote control orfoot switchforfew seconds until the gipsy may freelyrun on

its shaft and release the chain into the water. Do notpush the button UP while thechain goes quickly down into the water.

Onceanchored , we suggest to reducethe windlass load , to use a chain stopper and fix the chain with a rope to a strongpoint as acleat.

MAINTENANCE GB

Turn the windlass off at the main switch and remove with attention the chain from the gipsy before maintanance. A correct and periodic maintenance

operation isessential for the best efficiencyof yourwindlass. Remove the salt layer at least once everymonth, formed periodically on the outer casting , to

avoid electrolysis problemswhich could prejudice the windlassperformances. Washwith fresh water andclean allthe surfaces, particularlyin the most

hidden points. We recommend,at leastonce everysixmonths , to disassemble the windlass gipsyfollowing the instructions below.

Plastimo42979-42980 : Using the handle unscrew (B) then unscrew (G1) , remove (G2 , G3) and (G4) and extract (C1) or (C2).

Plastimo42981-42981 : Unscrew (L1) then using the handle unscrew (B) then unscrew (G1, G5) , remove (G2 ,G3,G6) and (G4) and extract (C1) or (C2).

Clean and check all the parts , spray them all with Plastimo Sea 77 spray marine grease. Check if there are no electrolysis traces and grease the main

shaft thread. After a long inactivity period , the electric motor could run slowly. We recommend to check and clear the brushes and replace them if

necessary.

We strongly recommend to separate , at least once every year , the windlass from the deck and to clean and remove the salt layer under the base. The

gearbox is proper filled with SAE 90 long life oil. If there is a leak of oil from the body , it will be necessary to disassemble and replace the seals. At the