Lofrans KOBRA Instructions De Montage page 3

INSTALLATION
Check if the windlass is complete in every parts. If any parts is missing or damaged , please contact your dealer.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
REQUIREMENTS
The electric motor of the windlass is able to operate under spray conditions ; however , if submerged , it could be irreparably damaged.
Drill ∅ 9 mm (3/8"), Spanner 10 mm A/F - 13 mm A/F
Jig Saw, Power Drill , Silicone Sealant
Check there are no deck obstructions. Be sure there is ample room to enable you to
use the handle (352). In order to facilitate maintenance operations Lofrans suggest to
install the windlass on a removable panel fixed on the deck by bolts. If the deck is too
thin or inadequate , it will be necessary to use a backing pad (plywood , timber ) of
sufficient dimensions to spread the stress imposed during recovery of chain. To avoid
electrolysis problems do not use stainless steel pad as backing pad. For boats
of steel or aluminium , it is very important insulated the windlass from the deck with
the non conductive gasket.
The windlass must be placed where the chain locker has the max depth.
Ensure the chain locker is of sufficient capacity to store all the chain and leave a
minimum of 400 mm (16") between underside of the deck and the top of the heaped
chain.
The windlass must be located with the gipsy in line with the bow roller.
The chain must turn around the gipsy with a rotation of 90° approx.
When the position has been set , drill the holes. Fit the windlass on the deck using
bolts and nuts M10 or equivalent in stainless steel.
Join the electric cables from the control box and the battery to the electric motor as
the wiring diagram shows.
Introduce the chain into the gipsy , operate the "UP" switch of the foot switch or
remote control and the chain will automatically be fed into your locker.
Take care to keep hands and feet well clear of incoming chain. If the windlass runs
in wrong direction , change over M1 and M2 cables at the control box.
After using the windlass , we strongly recommend that the nuts are checked again
to ensure they are well tightened.
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