South Pacific Industrial VA Series Quick start guide

Owners Installation & Operation Manual
*Please read this user manual carefully before using the product*
Model: VA, VN and VS series
South Pacific Industrial Pty Ltd. Australia
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
e-mail:[email protected]
www.southpacific.com.au

CONTENTS
I FEATURES
II PACKAGE CONTENTS
III SPECIFICATIONS
IV INSTALLATION
V OPERATION
VI MAINTENANCE
VII WARRANTY
VIII IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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I FEATURES
Self tailing rope/chain combination stainless steel gypsy
Efficient spur gears provide tremendous lifting capacity
Heavy duty DC motor with long life and high output torque
High efficient permanent magnet motor with low current draw
One-Piece design with no separate parts, easy to install
Strong structure and long performance life
Emergency retrieval handle bar included
II PACKAGE CONTENTS
WINDLASS
CONTROL DEVICE
HANDLE BAR
USER MANUAL
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
ACCESORIES : Thread rod M8 × 00mm
Nut M8
Washer M8
Spring Washer M8
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III SPECIFICATIONS
VN600 / VA600,VS600 VA1000, VS1000
Suit Boats Size 8ft~28ft / 8ft~32ft 28ft ~ 45ft
Handle Anchor Size 27lb / 30lb 42lb
Comparable Model 600W Model 1000W Model
Input Voltage DC 2V DC 2V or 24V
Max Working Load
275k (600lb) 450k (1000lb)
Typical Working Load 45kg( 00lb) 72kg( 60lb)
Retrieval Speed 20m(67ft)/min. 8m(60ft)/min.
Pay-out Speed 22m(75ft)/min. 20m(67ft)/min.
Continuous Working Time
Max. 20 min. Max. 20min.
Current Draw 6Amp 25 or 3 Amp
Motor Type Permanent magnet Permanent magnet
Motor Wattage I/O 700W/300W 00W/450W
Motor Efficiency 75% 82%
Gear Type / Efficiency Spur Gear/92%~97% Spur Gear/92%~97%
Gypsy R0 56V / R0 56V or R0067V R0067V
Dimension 95x 30x275mm
7.7”x5. ”x 0.8”
95x 30x275mm
7.7”x5. ”x 0.8”
Weight: w/o Capstan
w Capstan
5.0kg( lb) / 6.5kg( 4.3lb),8.5kg( 9lb)
Non / 7.5kg( 6.5lb),9.5kg(20.9lb)
7kg( 5.4lb) / 9.0kg(20lb)
8kg( 7,6lb) / 0kg(22lb)
Gypsy to suit chain and rope
R0 56V (6 pocket) R0067V (5 pocket)
Chain Size
6mm short link
6~7mm DIN766
8mm short link
8mm DIN766
Rope Size
2mm, /2”
three strand, medium lay
2~ 4mm, /2”~9/ 6”
three strand, medium lay
Note: The rope size indicated is its actual diameter measured
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It is very important to choose the correct type of rope and chain,
to ensure proper runnin of the windlasses.
Rope- Must use three strand, medium-lay. We recommend Filament
Polyester, Premium Nylon or Silver rope(Australia). Do not use soft
rope. Soft rope (either polyester or nylon ) will slip and cause a
rope jam in the gypsy. It will also lock the gypsy and cause circuit
breaker to pop-up often.
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Chain- Must ensure that the distance between every other link “d” is
suitable for the gypsy. Please refer to the chart below.
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IV INSTALLATION
. TOOLS REQUIRED
a. Electric drill b. Adjustable spanner c. Jig saw
d. File e. Philips head screwdriver f. Silicon glue
2. PLANE
a. First of all, a suitable Bow Roller must be installed to support
the anchor, chain and rope.
The length of some Bow Rollers can be too short. This will
cause the anchor to hit the hull when lifted. Install a longer
Bow Roller should this situation occur
b. A bollard or snubbing device should be installed between the
bow roller and windlass to tie the rope on while being
anchored or securing the anchor in the fully raised position.
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c. If you are using only chain, a chain stopper should be installed
between the bow roller and the windlass to take the drag force
away from the windlass while being anchored.
d. Make sure the anchor well or the chain locker is deep enough
to store chain and rope. The minimum depth is 40cm( 1/3 ft)
to store about 30 metre( 00ft) of rope. If the anchor well is not
deep enough the rope will build up very quickly and block the
entry.
3. CONSTRUCTION
a. Place the windlass on the deck and find a suitable position for it,
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with reference to the vessel’s bow roller, rope and chain locker
below.
b. Place the mounting template on the deck in the desired position
for the windlass and hold it in place using adhesive tape
c. Use a 0mm(3/8") diameter drill to make three holes for the
mounting thread rods
d. With a jig saw, cut the hole for the gear box and rope and chain
to pass through. Use a file to smooth any rough edges. To avoid
water absorbtion from the deck, apply paint to the cut hole
edges.
e. Secure thread rod to the base of the windlass, then apply a
silicon sealant to the base of the windlass and around the thread
rod. Secure the windlass firmly to the deck from below using the
nuts and washers supplied
f. Mount control device at a suitable position either in the cabin or
close to the operating area.
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g. Connect the windlass, control unit and power source using
electric cable indicated below. Keep the power supply cable as
short as possible. Too thin and/or too much length of electric
cable will reduce the performance of the windlass or cause the
circuit breaker to work incorrectly.
There is one control device that is included in the package,
please refer to the connection diagram below.
*For A00 5 control unit:
*For SW-030 switch & CB-002 circuit breaker:
h. Using foot switches or multiple control switches, a “Remote
Control Box(reversing solenoid) LC- 270” is necessary.
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Note: For better performance, we recommend to use “Remote
Control Box” instead of “control unit” or ”SW-030” for V 000
series windlass.
NOTE: For safety reason, do not connect the power source direct
to the battery. Please connect the power cable to the main
power switch on your boat.
4. TO INSTALL ANCHOR ROPE AND CHAIN
To splice the rope to the chain, please follow the steps below.
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Do not use a hook or shackle.
STEP :
Unravel the end of the rope for about 20cm and
secure the end of the strands with tape.
STEP 2:
Pass three strands through the last link of the
anchor chain. Untwist the rope to raise a strand
just below the tie on the standing part of the
rope and insert one strand under it, then pull the
strand through. Twist the strand to keep it
tightly wound as you pull it through.
STEP 3:
Take the next strand on the left. Tuck it under
the next strand to the right of the one under
which the first strand was tucked. Pull it
through as before.
STEP 4:
Now turn the whole eye over. Take the last
strand and make the tuck as before under the
only strand on the standing part of the rope not
used yet. Stop and ensure that each working
strand has gone over a strand and under a
strand, and that the whole lot is pulled tight and
twisted in its natural sense. No two strands

should come from under the same strand.
STEP 5:
For the remained rounds of tucks, take each end
over one strand and under the next one to the
right, in the same order as before.
STEP 6:
To finish, pull the ends tight. Cut the excess off
with a hot knife. A good way to do this is by
heating a butter knife with a butane torch, or a
gas stove if handy. This cuts and seals the
individual strands resulting in an excellent
frayless finish.
STEP 7:
After you’ve spliced the rope to the chain, tie
both ends of the splice rope to prevent the rope
from loosening.
V OPERATING
. Two devices are on the Control Unit A00 5. The round one at the
top is a circuit breaker to protect the windlass from over load. If
the button bounces, it means the motor is overloaded. Press the
button to reset. The other one is a two-way switch. Press DOWN to
pay out the anchor and press UP to retrieve it.
For SW-030 & CB-002 control device, the CB-002 circuit breaker
is an auto reset type.
2 Pay out the rope and chain approximate 2~3 times the water’s
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depth for a firm casting while being anchored.
3. Keep limbs, fingers, clothing and hair clear of the windlass and
anchor to avoid possible personal injury during operation.
4. Tie the anchor rope firmly to the bollard when the anchor is cast
and the boat is moored. Do not allow the windlass to take the
force of a boat’s drag. If using all chain, a chain stopper is
necessary between the bow roller and windlass to take the force of
the boat’s drag.
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When retracting the anchor, untie the rope from the bollard. Then
move the boat to the position just above the anchor by boat ‘s
engine power(not windlass power)
and switch on the windlass to lift it back. When the anchor is
close to the bow roller, slow down the roll in by pausing the
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switch.
NOTE: The windlass is designed to lift the anchor, rather than to
drag the boat or for mooring.
6. If the anchor is stuck on the seabed or reef, detach it by the boat’s
engine power before operating the windlass or else it may cause
damage or overstrain the windlass.
7. After use, secure the anchor firmly in place in the boat to avoid
damage caused by the anchor falling during transport.
8. The anchor windlass is not designed for continuous operation for
long periods. Do not use for more than 20 minutes at a time under
loading. Allow an interval of 20-30minutes after each operation.
9. For windlasses with capstan model only:
You may operate gypsy and capstan separately by loosening the
nut on the top of the capstan approx. one turn and the windlass
drive shaft will drive only the capstan.
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Emergency manual retrieval:
If there is a power failure or unit failure, you can use the handle
bar to remove the gypsy cover and attach the handle bar to the
gypsy for manual operation.
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OPERATING SAFETY IS THE FIRST PRIORITY★ ★
VI MAINTENANCE
. The V Series windlasses come with a sealed grease lubricated
gear box. There is no need for extra lubrication.
2. In order to allow the windlass to perform at optimum capacity
and extend its life, use fresh water to wash off salt water after
each use.
3. Periodically check the electric joiner and the silicon sealant.
VII WARRANTY
. The warranty is deemed as effective only under conditions of
normal operation, maintenance and without modification of the
product.
2. CLAIMS
If the product needs servicing, please send it back (or bring it
to us) with the proof of purchase and we will investigate the
product free of charge before repairing. However, the cost of
postage or removal from the boat will be borne by the owner.
3. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
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The warranty will be deemed effectively only if used on a non-
commercial basis and will be invalid under the following
conditions:
a. Operation exceeds the designed specifications
b. Use for purposes other than indicated
c. Disassembly or modification of the product
d. Installation of other parts on the product
e. Third party products even if associated or used together with
this product.
VIII IMPORTANT INFORMATION
. In every circumstance, the operator must make safety as the
first priority. An inexperienced person or a child should not
operate this product. The manufacturer takes no responsibility
for any damage, property loss or injury caused from improper
operation.
2. If a product is accepted for refunding, the manufacturer is not
responsible for any renovation of the boat.
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