Installation

The windlass and anchor roller can be placed in the bow and stern. With the help of break rollers (art.805,806) the strap can be led in different directions and the windlass can be placed in many different ways both inside and outside the boat. When placed inside the boat, many hard-to-reach and unused spaces can be utilized. The windlass can advantageously be placed, for example, under the berth, against the inside of the transom, in the keel, bow, engine room and more. We recommend that the windlass is mounted inboard in a protected environment, if the windlass is mounted on the outside of the boat, it is important to supplement with a cover (art.807).

Six summary pieces of advice:
1. Place the axis of the belt drum horizontally.
2. Center the belt drum break rollers and anchor roller.
3. Observe the dimension "M".
4. Use strong attachment points.
5. Protect the electrical equipment from water.
6. Calibrate and program before testing.
7. Always cover the windlass when installing outboard.

(The 'M' measurement is the distance between the windlass and the first break point of the strap.)

Think through the installation properly before starting. A good way is to place windlasses, anchor rollers and
breaker rollers as you think they will fit best, but then wait until the next day before starting work. You can then get other
ideas that may be better.
Then make a preliminary assembly using clamps, checking the angles and that the rope runs correctly on the rollers.
After that, it is usually best to assemble the table grommet first.
A good way is to use e.g. a strong welding wire.e.g. a strong welding wire or a bar that can be placed on the anchor roller and centered in
the table grommet, then you can see where the break roller should be placed.
The windlass can be placed anywhere, even upside down, as long as the drum's axis is horizontal. It is important that the ends of the windlass are mounted on a flat surface to prevent the windlass from being pulled at an angle.

It is also important that the belt goes straight out of the conveyor and does not rub against a corner, which can wear out both the belt and the conveyor.

The anchor winch must NOT be placed in areas that can be filled with water or positioned so that lakes can wash over it. In some
cases, it may be necessary to make a platform to place the winch on, e.g. in the form of strong nylon or plastic.

Keep in mind that some water may follow the tape inside, so you can use a gutter to encapsulate the tape, which
can also be used to protect a stowage space. The tape does not absorb water, but may be damp on the surface.

It is also possible to run the tape at all possible angles with breaker reels, just make sure that the rope cannot slip off. One way is to
use a breakout reel with a shackle that prevents the rope from slipping off if the angle is sharp.
Note the dimensions B and M. The distance B between the anchor and the first breakout reel should be
250 mm, minimum 150 mm. The space requirement M for the winch and the nearest breaker pulley depends on the weight of the boat.
E.g. if the weight of the boat is 3 tons, the dimension M should be at least 600 mm.
The dimension M should be as long as possible to reduce the strain on the rope driver.

Use strong attachment points, always use M8 screws and nuts with large washers that absorb the large
forces. The greatest force is usually on the breaker pulley. It may also be a good idea to install a counter plate or reinforcement plate for both the windlass, breaker roller and anchor roller.

Use only acid-proof stainless steel materials. Always put a drop of oil on the thread so that it does not cut. Use Sikaflex
or similar on screws that will seal through the boat. Also the table bushing should be glued with Sikaflex.
The windlass should be connected to the boat's starter battery to have full power when the anchor is hauled in and for the processor to
get enough power to work. If there is a long distance to the boat battery, another battery can be placed at the windlass.
Cable area, see wiring diagram.
All cable lugs should be greased to eliminate oxidation.
The circuit breaker should be placed easily accessible on the battery's positive cable. The circuit breaker acts as a
short circuit protection and should trip if the power supply to the windlass is shorted.
ON/OFF button - should be placed near the boat's controls to monitor the windlass. Two
control panels can be placed in series.

Here we show some suggestions on how to install the windlass: