Lewmar V1 User Manual

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Hydraulic leak
The following are possible causes for hydraulic oil leakage from hydraulic drive unit:
 Excessive pressure.
 Dirt obstructing a seal.
 Loose or badly fitted connections.
 Damaged or broken components.
 When an hydraulic oil leak is detected, identify the true cause of the leakage before remedial action is taken.
 Do not attempt to remove hydraulic components or repair the hydraulic system whilst pressured.
 To prevent accidental operation, switch off power before removing any system component.
10.3 Hydraulic question & answer
Windlass will not start
1. No power to Commander
 Check unit is switched on
 Check electrical connections to Commander
 Check fuses & safety cut-outs
2. Insufficient hydraulic fluid
 Check Commander fluid level.
3. Incorrect electrical or hydraulic connections
 Refer to your Lewmar Commander manual
See the button sheet for correct function identifica-
tion.
Windlass motor is running but the windlass
is not workin
1. Check the drive between the gypsy and capstan
(friction drive or dog drive).
2. Check the drive sha between the hydraulic motor
and windlass gearbox.
Windlass runs very slowly
1. Check sufficient flow is being provided by the hy-
draulic system as windlass speed is directly related
to hydraulic oil flow.
 Refer to lewmar Commander fault finding.
2. Hydraulic pipes connected to the wrong motor port.
 Swap hydraulic connections on the winch motor.
3. Deck switch connected to wrong function.
 Refer to Lewmar Commander manual.
Windlass does not pull sufficient load
1. Check sufficient flow is being provided by the hy-
draulic system as windlass speed is directly related
to hydraulic oil flow.
 Refer to lewmar Commander fault finding.
2. Hydraulic pipes connected to wrong Commander
function.
 Refer to Commander manual. Examine the Button
Sheet to identify correct function.
3. Sharp bends or kinks in the hydraulic pipes starving
the winch of fluid.
 Check pipe runs for sharp bends or kinks.
 Minimum bend radius is 6”
(150 mm).
4. System pressure too low.
 Refer to fault diagnostic charts in the Commander
manual.
10.2 Hydraulic windlass

Lewmar V1 Specifications

General

Brand	Lewmar
Model	V1
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English