BV-HW-500
Kongsberg Maritime BV-HW-500 is a anchor windlass in the supplied category 'Anchor & Mooring Equipment / Anchor Windlass'. It is normally installed on the forecastle at the anchor handling station. It is intended to heave, lower and secure the vessel's anchor chain. Compared with neighbouring entries in the same series, the supplied list identifies this unit by its model designation; the meaning of any embedded size or rating code should be confirmed in manufacturer documentation. In service it interfaces with electric or hydraulic drive, brakes, clutches, drums or wildcats, foundations, controls and the associated rope, wire or chain. Model-specific limits, settings, dimensions and acceptance criteria that are not stated in the supplied data should be taken from the manufacturer documentation.
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Inspect foundations, drums or wildcats, brakes, clutches, gears, bearings, hydraulic hoses, electrical equipment and guards. Test local controls, emergency stop and brake operation and inspect the condition and spooling of rope, wire or chain. Exact brake settings, load limits and discard criteria must follow approved manufacturer, class and vessel documentation.
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