2. CONSTRUCTION
a) Find a suitable position for the windlass, 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 hole saw and drill to make a hole for the drive shaft and four holes for the
mounting thread rods and with a jig saw, cut the hole for rope and chain to pass
through. Use a file to smooth any rough edges. To avoid water absorption by the
deck, apply paint to the cut hole edges.
d) Apply anti corrosive compound "Duralac" on thread rods to inhibit electrolytic
decomposition on aluminum housing and secure them to the base of the windlass,
then secure the windlass firmly to the deck from below using the nuts and
washers supplied
e)
f) Mount control device at a suitable position either in the cabin or close to the
operating area.
g) There is one control system that is included in the package, please refer to the
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