Project X2 - Electric winch Lofrans - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Lofrans
Model	Project X2
Product type	Electric winch (windlass)
Rated power	700 W or 1000 W (12/24 V)
Supply voltage	12 V or 24 V
Power consumption	70-110 A (12 V), 40-60 A (24 V)
Recovery speed	16 to 25 m/min
Electric drop speed	45 m/min
Maximum instantaneous pull	Approx. 900 kg
Weight	19 kg
Motor type	Waterproof IP66
Gypsy	Nickel-plated finish, compatible with 8 mm (5/16") HT/BBB chain and 16 mm (5/8") rope
Base bearing	AISI 440 stainless steel
Finish	Standard chrome-plated
Drum	Independent from gypsy
Clutch	Cone type, manual
Manual emergency button	Yes
Electrical protection	Lofrans magnetic-thermal switch (70 A/35 A/100 A depending on version)
Warranty	2 years (subject to registration within 30 days)
Recommended maintenance	Freshwater cleaning, greasing of rotating parts, checking connections
Intended use	Boats from 10 to 14 meters

Frequently Asked Questions - Project X2 Lofrans

What is the motor power of the Project X2?

The Project X2 is available in 700 W or 1000 W versions, in 12 V or 24 V.

What are the recommended electrical cables for installation?

For 700 W in 12 V, use cables of 25 mm² (3 AWG). For 1000 W in 12 V, use 35 mm² (2 AWG). In 24 V, the sections are respectively 16 mm² (4 AWG) and 25 mm² (3 AWG).

How to install the windlass on the deck?

Use the supplied drilling template, drill the holes following Fig. A, sand the sharp edges (45° angle on the bow side, Fig. B), then install the gasket. Fasten the upper part of the gearbox with two opposite nuts, assemble the gearbox and motor by aligning the tab, and tighten all nuts.

How to use the manual clutch?

To disengage, insert the crank into the handwheel (912 or 918 depending on model) and loosen. To engage, tighten until the crank can no longer move.

Why use a chain stopper?

A chain stopper holds the chain in position on the deck and prevents accidental descent of the anchor. Lofrans strongly recommends its use for safety.

What regular maintenance is required?

Clean the external surfaces with fresh water after each outing (A). Grease the rotating parts (B) every 3 to 12 months depending on use. Check electrical connections (C) annually. Every 24 months, drain the SAE 90 oil from the gearbox (D) and replace seals every 36 months (E).

What to do if the motor trips during recovery?

The magnetic-thermal switch trips in case of overload. Wait a few minutes to reset it and try again. If it happens again, maneuver the boat to free the anchor.

How to drop the anchor without using the electric motor?

Disengage the windlass (loosen the clutch) and let the chain run out under its own weight. You can brake the descent by slightly tightening the handwheel with the crank.

What is the product warranty and how to activate it?

The international warranty is 2 years, provided the product is registered within 30 days of purchase at www.lofrans.com or by fax at [phone]. Keep the proof of purchase.

Can the Project X2 be used with only chain?

Yes, but in that case, it is advisable to remove the finger device (905) to prevent wear and noise. Replace it with the supplied plug (945).

USER MANUAL Project X2 Lofrans

MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG

Project X2 presentation Pg.3 Removing the finger Pg.5

Safety information Pg.3 Limited international warranty Pg.5

Windlass wiring minimum requirements Pg.3 Appendix Pg.5

Installation general requirements Pg.3 Wiring diagram Pg.18

Installation procedure Pg.3 Pictures Pg.19

Test procedure Pg.3 Exploded drawings Pg.20

Use of the windlass

Maintenance program

SOMMARIO

Thank you for choosing Lofrans . The Project X2 is the new Loftrans windlass , designed for boat from 10 (29 ' ) up to 14 mts (45 ' ) length . Listed below are the technical features :

• Chromed Bronze finish as standard
  Main shaft in stainless steel AISI 431
  Nominal power with S2 parameter 11 minutes : 700W 12/24V or 1000W 12/24V
• Base bearing in stainless steel AISI 440
  Peak power with S2 parameter 1 minute: 1500W 12V or 1500W 24V
• Independent drum from gipsy
  Electric motor waterproof IP 66 degree
• Manual override equipped
• Nickeled chain gipsy
  Haulage speed: from 16 up to 25 mt/min
• Rope and chain management with 8 mm -5/16"HT - 5/16"BBB chain and diameter 16mm - 5/8" rope
• Lowering speed by electric motor : 45 mt/min
• Ampere load : from 70 - 110 A (12V), from 40 - 60 A (24V)
  Cone clutches equipped
  Max pull measured with dynamometer : Kgs 900 approx
  Weight:Kgs 19

SAFETY INFORMATION

This product is not designed as a strong point to fasten your anchor rode. Fast the anchor rode to a strong point such as mooring cleat or similar.
The vessel's engine should always be running and used to assist in the recovery of the ground tackle.
Always install the properly rated circuit breaker to protect the electric circuit and the motor from overheating and damage.
Always turn off the main switch when the windlass is not in use to prevent accidental engagement.
Always keep hands and feet clear of an operating windlass. If a jam occurs turn the windlass off at the main switch before clearing the anchor rode.
- Do not use the windlass for different purposes it was designed for.

WINDCLASS WIRING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Below there are the requirements for all the components of the windlass electric plant depending from the motor nominal power .

	700 W 12V	700 W 24V	1000-1200 W 12V	1000-1200 W 24V
A-Battery capacity 100 Ah 70 Ah 200 Ah 100 Ah
B-Power cables size 25 mm² - 3 AWG 16 m	m² - 4 AWG 35 mm² - 2	AWG 25 mm² - 3 AWG
C-Loftrans Circuit breaker (slow time/current)	70 A 35 A 100 A 70 A
Fuse 5 A 5 A 5 A 5 A
Control wires size	1,5 mm² - 14 AWG	1,5 mm² - 14 AWG	1,5 mm² - 14 AWG	1,5 mm² - 14 AWG

NOTES

A. Battery of lower capacity decrease the windlass performances and are rapidly subjected to wear and tear.
B. This size must be increased when the length of the positive plus the negative cables are more than 25 mts. Use marine grade tinned copper wire.
C. The Lofans circuit breaker protects the power line from short circuit and the windlass motor in case of overheating. It must be kept dry and installed in accessible place to be prompty reactivated when it trips. It can be also used to isolate the windlass from the remote controls as we strongly suggest to avoid accidental engagement.
All the switches must be wired in parallel. We strongly recommend to have a minimum of two switches to operate the windlass in case one of them gets damage.
All Loftrans equipment is CE approved.

INSTALLATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Proper installation of the windlass is critical and these essential conditions listed below need be fully satisfied :

Fig.1 The gipsy of the windlass must be in line with the bow roller.
Fig.2 The deck must be flat. The structure of the boat must be adequate to the load that the windlass is able to pull. If necessary reinforce the deck with a backing pad to spread the stress.
Fig.3 When determining the position of the windlass, it is critical to locate it directly above the deepest area of the chain locker. As the chain falls into the chain locker, it must be maximized because when the chain is stored. The chain tends to gather in the shape of a pyramid, which reduce the available space. If the chain pyramid falls, then overlaps may occur, resulting in jams. The deeper the locker, the less likely this will occur. You must have a minimum of A = 12 between the underside of the deck and the top of the heaped chain. The chain locker shape is really important to limit the pyramid problem. The chain coming from the bow roller can be inclined up to 5 degrees.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Fig.4 Carefully position the template provided to the deck . Mark and drill the holes as indicated (see Fig.A). The forward , leading edge of the chain hole should be dressed with a 45^ degree angle. A drum rasp or Dremil Tool will be helpful. Sand smooth all edges and seal (see Fig.B). Cleand the deck area and position the deck gasket supplied.
Fig.5 Loosen the 4 hex nuts (227) to separate the topworks from the gearbox and motor. Position the topworks the deck aligning the gasket properly. The gearbox flange provides keyhole assistance. Screw 2 washer, lock washer and nuts to the end of two opposing mounting studs (see Fig.C).
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Fig.7 Fasten a washer, lock washer and hex nut to the remaining deck studs. Tighten all hardware properly. Connect the cables from the battery to the electric motor as shown in the electric diagram.

TEST PROCEDURE

ATTENTION I DO NOT OPERATE THE WINDCLASS WITHOUT THE ROPE-CHAIN INTO THE GIPSY TO AVOID TO DAMAGE THE PART 905 (FINGER)

Fig.8 Introduce the rope-chain into the gipsy . Please take care to keep hands and feet away of the incoming rope-chain.
Fig.9 Tn on the rme trol. ope the UP swnh. h ch wll be recoed. Rease the UP switch. Operate the DOWN switch. The chain will be released. If the windlass runs in wrong direction change over the UP and DOWN wires at the control box.
Fig.10 After using the windlass, we strongly recommend that the nuts are checked again to ensure they are well tightened.

USE OF THE WINDCLASS

The basic operations you need to know are lowering and raising the anchor by electric motor. This product is cone clutch-equipped which allows to you to lower the anchor without using the electric motor. Lofrans strongly recommend to use the chain stopper in conjunction with this windlass. The chain stopper is a device which is normally installed on the boat and will keep your chain in place on deck. It must be used to secure the anchor after anchoring.

OPERATION FIRST THEN ...

1. USE OF THE CLUTCH ON THE LOW PROFILE MODEL	-	To disengage the clutch insert the handle (272) into the star-shaped slot on the gipsy cap (918) and loosen it. To engage the clutch again tight the gipsy can until you cannot move the handle any more. Anchor and/or chain provide resistance during the tightening.
2. USE OF THE CLUTCH ON THE STANDARD MODEL	-	To disengage the clutch insert the handle (272) supplied into the clutch nut (912) and loosen it. To engage the clutch tighten it until you cannot move the handle any more.
3. LOWERING THE ANCHOR BY THE ELECTRIC MOTOR	· Disengage the Chain stopper · Check if the Clutch is engaged · Turn On the Circuit breaker	Simple push the button DOWN. You will have always a perfect control of the operation, which can be interrupted any moment by releasing the button DOWN.
4. AFTER ANCHORING	· Engage the Chain stopper · Engage the Clutch · Turn Off the Circuit breaker	If you have all chain, reduce the windlass load by engaging the chain stopper. If using a combination of rope and chain, fix the rope to a strong point such as a cleat.
5. RAISING THE ANCHOR	· Disengage the Chain stopper · Check if the Clutch is engaged · Turn On the Circuit breaker	Start the engine of the boat. Push the button UP while with the boat at minimum speed going towards the anchoring point. Do not use the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor. Release the button UP to stop the operation. Pay attention to the speed of the anchor, which may damage the bow of your boat. In the event that the anchor becomes stranded and the Lofrans circuit breaker trips, wait several minutes before re-setting and try once more. Should the circuit breaker trip again, we suggest to fix the rope or chain to a cleats and then use the boat engine to break the anchor loose.
6. DURING THE NAVIGATION	· Engage the Chain stopper · Engage the Clutch · Turn Off the Circuit breaker	Windlass must not be used as the sole means of securing the anchor to the bow fitting. Anchors should be independently secured to prevent accidental release. Use a chain stopper or a lanyard to do that.
7. LOWERING THE ANCHOR BY THE CLUTCH	· Disengage the Chain stopper · Turn Off the Circuit breaker	Disengage the clutch. As the chain falls, it can be controlled by the clutch handle. At the end of the operation engage the clutch.
8. USE THE DRUM	· Engage the Chain stopper · Turn On the Circuit breaker	Disengage the clutch. Turn clockwise around the drum with 2-3 laps of rope. Keep the end of rope. Push the button UP, recovering the rope at the same time.
9. USE OF THE MANUAL EMERGENCY	· Disengage the Chain stopper · Engage the Clutch · Turn Off the Circuit breaker	Insert the handle into the star-shaped slot (912 or 918) and turn it clockwise to exceed the gearbox spring strength (924). The stress will be hard in case of deep anchoring.

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Below are indicated the operations and the period we consider essential to got the best efficiency and performance of your anchor windlass.

A. Clean all the outer surfaces and the hidden points with fresh water and remove the salt layer.
B. Grease the outer rotation parts. Particularly the main shaft thread and the clutch cones. Check for evidences of corrosion and stress.
C. Check the terminals of the electric motor. Test the drop of voltage at the terminals.
D. Replace of the all outer seals. The geobox is proper filled with SAE 90 long life oil.
E. Remove the windlass from the deck to clean the salt under the base plate.

	YEARLY FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE BOAT
	LESS THAN 2 MONTHS	FROM 2 TO 6 MONTHS	OVER 6 MONTHS	CHARTER
EVERY 3 MONTHS			A,B	A,B
EVERY 6 MONTHS		A,B
EVERY 12 MONTHS	A,B,C	C		C
AFTER 24 MONTHS		D	D	E
AFTER 36 MONTHS	D,E	E		E

The finger (905) device was designed to work with the rope-chain. If you use chain only we suggest to remove it to avoid wear and tear and noise. You can fit the plug (945) where the finger was previously installed. The disinstallation needs 4 steps:

1. Low profile model : unlock the (918). Standard model : unscrew the (912) and remove the (914).Remove the (915 , 910) and the (916).
2. Unscrew the two (907) and extract the (908).
3. Turn the (908) and unscrew the (905) and the (906). Insert the (945) into (908) and screw (293) again. Remove (909) from the (904).
4. Remount the (908) and all the other parts.

LOFRANS LIMITED INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Lofrans warrants this product for a period of 2 years subjected to the conditions listed below :

1. The product must be registered . The registration must be done within 30 days from the date of purchase by one of these options : online going to the web site www.loftrans.com under the page "Product Registration"and following the instructions or by faxing to +039 2004299 the completed registration card attached to the instruction manual.
2. This warranty starts from the date of purchase of the product from the original purchaser. If the product is first equipment of a new boat the warranty starts from the date of purchase of the boat.
3. This warranty covers original defects in material and workmanship.
4. This warranty is limited to the repairment and/or the replacement of the original defective part.
5. The claim of warranty must be promptly notified in writing and sent by fax or e-mail to Lofrans or Lofrans authorised distributor providing the serial number of the product and the registration warranty number. Lofrans reserves the right to require the proof of purchase of the product to accept the claim of warranty.
6. The defective part/product must be returned to Lofrans or Lofrans authorized distributor. List of authorised distributors is available on the web site www.lofrans.com
7. This warranty does not cover failures due to : use of the product in applications for which they are not intended, corrosion, normal wear and tear, discoloration, unauthorised alteration of the product , improper installation , incorrect use or maintenance of the product , conditions that exceed the product ' s performance specifications
8. This warranty does not cover any loss or damages to the original purchaser due to a proven non conformity of the product with the exception of the cases ruled by the Italian law.
9. Lofrans reserves the right to disclaim the warranty in case the product be controlled by improper electric devices and/or in case of non installation of a proper circuit breaker on the electric power line.

The consumer statutory rights are not affected by this warranty according to the national legislation, disciplining the sale of goods.

This warranty is ruled by the Italian law

For every controversy the Court of Milan is competent exclusively.

APPENDIX

GIPSY CODE TYPE OF CHAIN	DIAMETER	PITCH		ROPE	DIAMETER
06101 6 ISO 6 mm 18 mm 3/16"American Acco BBB 3/16" 0,78" N/A	16 mm - 5/8"
8 ISO 8 mm 24 mm 08101 5/16"American Acco BBB 5/16" 1,00"	8 German Din 766		8 mm	24 mm	16 mm - 5/8"
	5/16"American G-4 ISO		16 mm - 5/8"	1,03"	16 mm - 5/8"
10101	10 ISO		10 mm	30 mm	N/A
	3/8"American G-4 ISO		3/8"	1,23"	N/A
10102	10 German Din 766		10 mm	28 mm	N/A

• Standard finiture cromate

CODE BARBOTIN TYPE DE CHAIN DE DIAMETRE PAS		P D E C		D D C
06101 6 ISO 6 mm 18 mm N/A 3/16"American Acco BBB	3/16"American Acco BBB	3/16"	0,78"	N/A
8 ISO 8 mm 24 mm 08101	16 mm - 5/8"	8 mm	24 mm	16 mm - 5/8"
	8 German Din 766	5/16"	1,00"	16 mm - 5/8"
	5/16"American G-4 ISO	5/16"	1,03"	16 mm - 5/8"
10101	10 ISO	10 mm	30 mm	N/A
	3/8"American G-4 ISO	3/8"	1,23"	N/A
10102 10 German Din 766	10 mm 28 mm N/A

LOFRANS IS NOT IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTION OF A WINDCLASS BY OTHERS.