Lewmar CHSX Windlass / Winch Deck Switch

The Lewmar CHSX is a high volume deck switch that replaces the SX deck switch. Lewmar CHSX comes from the Cole Hersee SX deck switch. The Cole Hersee part, is the manufacturers name of the actual electrical switch itself. This is the electrical switch that has been successfully used in the Custom deck switch range for over 20 years with good service. CHSX has enhanced electrical rating, improved water sealing and is mechanically more robust. Please note that the CHSX is 15 mm larger than the old SX switches

Features:

• Available type covers:
  • Type: Open lid
    • Open cover switches have round opening in lid allowing fingertip operation without lifting lid
  • Type: Closed lid
    • Closed cover switches require lid to be open for use
• 3 Layers of ingress protection
• Incorporates an industry proven switching element
• Comprehensively tested to a rigorous test specification, switching a bank of contactors at maximum current rating
• Heavier duty more robust design
• Stainless Lid

For further details see Drilling Template

For further details see Installation / Owner's Guide

For further details see Switch Comparison Guide

Specifications:

• Switch Type: Normally Open, Momentary contact
• Material: Stainless Lid
• Suitable for DC electric windlasses
• Power Supply: 12 or 24 Volt DC
• Operating Voltage Range: 9 Volt to 28 Volt DC Only
• Max. Current Draw: 5 Amp
• Max switching current:
  • 5 Amp Resistive
  • 2.75 Amp Inductive
• Switch contact life: 200,000 operations
• Water Resistance: IP67/5
  • Ingress Protection:
    • IP67 above deck (subject to installation)
      • IP65 below deck (subject to installation)
• Dimensions: 75 mm dia.
• Cutout: 45.4 mm
• Twin Sealed switch compartment
• Cutout: 46 mm
• Number of mounting fasteners holes: 3 (3 holes equally spaced on a 56 mm diameter)
  • Mounting fastener hole diameter: 4.5 mm (See attached drill template)