Amel FR-AML SM, User Manual

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User’s guide
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1.4.8 Windlass and chain
DANGER !
Read carefully the windlass’s manual before
use and sail. It contains warnings concerning your own
safety while operating and doing maintenance.
Any maintenance work on mechanical or electrical parts
on this device should be done by skilled workers, using
appropriate tools and protections.
A switch, called “
Guindeau On / Off ” in the portside shelf
of the forward cabin, disconnect the controls, to avoid
that someone who is non-authorised uses it.
Never operate the chain on the windlass if the switch is
On.
Never put an arm in the chain locker when it is operated
by the windlass.
Never open the watertight door when using the windlass.
a) Windlass
The Super Maramu 2000 has got a 1200 W windlass, working on 24 V.
A switch, called “
Guindeau On / Off ” in the portside shelf of the forward cabin, disconnect the
controls, to avoid that someone who is non-authorised uses it. We advise to switch off this
device when its use is not required (during sailing for example).
A screw locks this panel.
The windlass can be operated from the cockpit at the wheelhouse, or directly from the foot
controls on his top. Don’t let the anchor chain go all the way out (if it happens, lift 2 m).
Near the cockpit control, is the lever for the anchor wash. Wash the anchor from the
beginning to the end of each use. It keeps the chain locker clean.
Warning : stop the washing pump as soon as the anchor is in place at the bow, because the
anchor may obstruct the outlet.