3. Installation
Installation is the responsibility of professional personnel. The installer
must ensure the good state of the deck where the winch is to be
installed. Antal assumes no responsibility for an incorrect installation
of the winch.
Warning: an incorrect installation of the winch may cause injuries
or damages to things. In case of doubt on how to properly install the
winch, contact specialized personnel.
The XT winch is designed for the recovery of a maneuver (halyard,
sheet or other line). To use the winch, wind the maneuver with at least
four turns around the drum of the winch. After winding to the drum,
the maneuver must enter through the ST arm between the two self-
regulating disks. In case of slippage of the maneuver, increase the
number of turns on the drum.
Diameter of the maneuver in the self-tailing. The lower disk of the
self-tailing automatically adapts to the diameter of the maneuver. The
movement of the disk is limited to a certain range of diameters for each
winch. Lower diameters than those allowed can cause slippage of the
maneuver. Conversely, larger diameters may damage the self-tailing.
Refer to the table of the models to know the minimum and maximum
diameters of maneuvers for each winch.
Use of the winch. All XTs are self-tailing winches and therefore
require the sole action of the handle for the recovery of the maneuver.
To operate all models of XT16 and XT30 insert the handle at the top of
the winch, then turn it clock wise.
2. Use
Respect the two following principles for the correct installation of the
winch on the deck. Position of the winch on the deck and Placement
of the skirt. Only after you have applied these two principles, procede
with installation.
XT 16, XT30
Installation and Maintenance
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