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
HR1600 COUGAR
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Manually Releasing chain: To release the anchor rode, place the handle onto the clutch nut as shown in the
diagram at the bottom of the page and turn anti-clockwise to release the clutch brake. Let the anchor fall
and control the run of the chain by tightening handle clockwise using the clutch mechanism as a brake.
Anchoring: When laying at anchor use a chain stopper, nylon/chain bridle or snubber line to prevent
snatching and direct load on the windlass main shaft. Never use the windlass as a mooring bollard!!
Retrieving Chain: Before operating the windlass tighten the clutch with the handle in a clockwise direction,
then remove the handle. If the anchor is buried hard, motor forward to pull it free after hardening up on the
windlass, to ease the load on the windlass.
Rope Hauling on the Capstan: The capstan can be operated independantly of the gypsy. Secure the anchor
rode (via Chainlock, Gypsy lock or Snubber) then release the clutch. The windlass capstan can now be
operated separately.
Electric operation: To release the anchor down reverse the motor by pushing remote switch to “down” which
drops the chain and the anchor immediately. When the anchor is at the desired depth, the windlass can be
stopped by letting go of the switch, the chain and rope can then be lowered further by releasing the manual
clutch. Always keep well clear of the windlass when releasing or retrieving the chain and anchor. Keep fingers,
hair and clothing well clear when the windlass is in operation.
Auto Anchor Launching: Two direction windlasses are now standard. If the anchor and anchor roller can be
positioned so that it falls as soon as the windlass is reversed, the whole operation can then be carried out
remotely from aft or fly bridge. Remote switch controls are self-centering and stop the windlass when the
switch is released. Mark the anchor end of the chain at 2 and 5 metre (6.5’ & 16.5’) intervals which will enable
the operator to judge when the anchor is almost up. Go gently with the last two metres of retrieving the
anchor by letting go of the switch, rather than waiting for the anchor to fly up over the roller and bang tight,
putting excessive load onto the bow roller, windlass and fore deck.
SERVICING
The geardrive is filled and sealed at factory with long life synthetic oil and does not require replacement.
A rinse of fresh water on all your deck gear after every excursion ensures all salt deposits and corrosion are
kept to a minimum.
Regularly clean the clutch cones and re-apply a thin film of water proof grease to the cone surfaces. This
ensures smooth running of the gypsy and chain when the manual freefall is operated.
We recommend the windlasses of Pleasure Vessels are stripped yearly and all moving parts cleaned and
greased with a Marine Grease, Teflon or Lithium based grease (e.g. Duckhams'Keenol'; 'Castrol LMX'.). In the
case of Work and Charter Vesels we suggest it is carried out more frequently. Do not use soap based grease.
Manually Releasing chain
Tighten to brake the outgoing line
Fully tighten to retrieve the anchor under power
Gradually loosen to release
the line manually
