Maxwell HRC10, Manual

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Maxwell Marine International Ltd – HRC10 Series 3
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Make sure that you do not operate the footswitch
accidentally while putting extra turns on the capstan.
Keep your fingers clear of the chainwheel and/or capstan.
When operating the windlass:
-Ensure the pawl is in the disengaged position when
paying out the anchor.
Pawl In Disengaged position
-Do not switch immediately from one direction to the other.
Wait for the windlass to stop in one direction before
applying power in the other direction.
-Run the boat’s motor(s) at sufficient rpm to activate the
charging system.
Always make sure the isolator switch is turned off when
the system is not being used.
Lowering the Anchor
Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and tighten the
clutches by turning the nut clockwise. Only tighten
sufficiently so that you can easily pull up the anchor.
REMOVE THE CLUTCH HANDLE.
Operate the windlass by pressing the toggle switch down
on the remote up/down control panel to pay out the
rope/chain (or press the "Down" footswitch if fitted).
Pay out sufficient rope/chain to set the anchor.
Watch as the rope/chain is being fed out. Any jam might
cause damage to the windlass.
Raising the Anchor
Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and tighten the
clutches by turning the nut clockwise. Only tighten
sufficiently so that you can easily pull up the anchor.
REMOVE THE CLUTCH HANDLE. NOTE: Over tightening
the clutches can cause damage to the motor when docking
the anchor.
Operate the windlass by pressing the toggle switch up on
the remote up/down control panel (or press the "Up"
footswitch if fitted).
Motor up to the anchor while retrieving it. Do not use the
windlass to pull the boat to the anchor.
To avoid damaging the bow fitting, retrieve the last meter
(3’) of rope/chain slowly and take care when docking the
anchor.
Note: To avoid applying the full force of the windlass to the
bow fitting when docking the anchor, adjust the clutch nut
so that there is some slippage when docking the anchor.
Free falling the Anchor
Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and loosen by
slowly turning the handle anticlockwise.
Tightening the clutch nut clockwise will control the rate of
descent.
CAUTION: Do not allow the chainwheel to free wheel
uncontrolled as this will allow dangerously high speeds to
build up.
Raising the Anchor Manually:
Move the pawl into the engaged position.
Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and turn
anticlockwise to loosen the clutch. Note the chain wheel
may pay out the anchor until the pawl locks into the
chainwheel.
Insert the clutch handle into the outer bi-square of the
chainwheel and rotate anticlockwise to pull in the line. A
bi-square to ½” socket adator has been provided with your
windlass. This can be used with any ½” ratchet to recover
the rode.
Using the Capstan Drum for Rope Warping:
The capstan can be used independently from the
chainwheel. This is ideal for handling mooring or docking
lines, or retrieving a second anchor. For safety reasons, a
footswitch is highly recommended.
To haul in using the capstan:
Make sure the anchor is secured.
Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and turn
anticlockwise until rotation stops. This will release the
mechanism so that the chainwheel remains stationary
while you operate the capstan.
Take three turns of rope around the drum in a clockwise
direction.
While holding the tail of the rope, press the "Up"
footswitch. The capstan will rotate clockwise.