T H E W O R L D P O W E R I N A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S
HFF600S MANUAL
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Rope/Chain Splice.
1. To stop rope unravelling, seize rope 400mm(16") from
end with whipping twine. Unlay strands.
2. After placing 20mm (3/4") of heat shrink sleeve tubing
through the last link of chain, pass one strand of rope
through sleeve and chain from one side and the other two
strands of rope from the opposite side. (See illustration).
3. While pulling all three strands tight, shrink the sleeve
tightly onto the rope using a hairdryer / fan heater or by
immersing in boiling water.
4. Remove seizing and complete back splice in normal
manner for two full tucks. With a hot knife pare down the
three strands by 1/3 and insert two further tucks. Pare down by another1/3 and finish with two
tucks. Cut any remaining tails.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Electrical
1.
Check the battery circuit breaker and ensure the isolating switch is on.
2.
Check battery is charged up to 12 volts.
3.
Check that the foot switch plunger is contacting (if fitted)
4.
Check remote control solenoid is contacting, if this is clicking the problem may be low
voltage, a faulty solenoid or a wire not properly connected.
5.
Check wiring between controls, solenoid and motor are in-tact.
Mechanical
If the windlass running gear will not turn or operate check the following
1.
Check that the clutch beside the chain gypsy is tightened to the chain gypsy drive
using the manual handle supplied (see operating instructions).
Freefall Mechanism
1.
Check that the freefall plunger and spring can move freely.
2.
Ensure that the declutcher pawl is in the correct position and that the grub screws
holding this in place are tightened.
