Deckmate 19
Anchor Winch
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Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List
Deckmate 19 Anchor Winch
When unpacking, inspect carefully for any
damage that may have occurred during transit.
Make sure any loose fittings, bolts, etc., are
tightened before putting unit into service.
Used throughout this manual are four signal
words to define safety issues. We use these
words in this manual to help you avoid
dangerous situations. These words are:
Danger means a
hazard that will
cause death or serious injury if the warning
is ignored.
Warning means a
hazard that could
cause death or serious injury if the warning
is ignored.
Caution means a
hazard that may cause
minor or moderate injury if the warning is
ignored. It also may mean a hazard that will
only cause damage to property.
NOTE: Note means any additional
information pertaining to the product or its
proper usage.
Read all manuals included with this product
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment. Only
persons well acquainted with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use the winch.
Rope breakage and
whiplash hazard.
1. Never stand between the load point and the
winch. If the rope breaks it could snap back with
enough force to cause severe injury or death.
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2. The winch is shipped with a closed loop
anchor roller. If the included anchor roller is
ever replaced it must be replaced by a closed
loop anchor roller. The closed loop anchor
roller will prevent the anchor line from snapping
onto the boat deck in the event the rope breaks.
3. Always use nylon rope specifically rated for
this product. Never substitute cable for rope.
Cable is not an acceptable anchor line because
it does not stretch and is easily frayed. If cable
breaks it can snap back with more force than
nylon rope.
4. This product is intended to lift only river &
lake anchors. Do not attempt to lift or move
people or other objects with this winch.
5. Inspect entire rope for weak or worn
condition or kinking (short tight twist or curl)
before
each use. Replace worn rope with nylon rope
specifically rated for this product.
Electrical shock and
fire hazards.
1. Do not use electrical wire sizes other than
those specified in this manual. Using wire that is
too small could result in overloading and a fire.
2. Use only the supplied or recommended circuit
breakers when installing this winch. Using
incorrect circuit breakers could result in a fire.
3. Use only marine grade, fully tinned wire for
electrical connections between the battery and
the winch.
4. Make sure any crimped electrical connectors
meet manufacturer’s strength requirements.
5. Always disconnect the wiring harness from the
battery before attempting to install, relocate, or
service the winch.
1
. When the boat is cruising or being trailered,
the anchor must be tied to a cleat (or other secure
point) and secured with the safety chain. If the
anchor breaks free during cruising or trailering, it
will cause serious damage and/or injury.
Anchoring hazards.
1.
Always tie the anchor line off to a cleat (or other
secure point) when the boat is anchored. The winch
must not be used to hold the load of the boat while
anchored. Serious damage to the motor and/or failure
of the winch could occur.
2.
Do not pull a load greater than the rating for the
winch. If the circuit breaker halts operation of the
winch during retrieval or deployment, the winch may
have been overloaded and serious damage could
result.
Entanglement hazards
.
1. Never place any object or tool in the rope spool
while retrieving or deploying the anchor. The tool
or object could become tangled in the rope
resulting in serious injury and/or damage to the
winch.
2. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, or
neck ties during the operation of the winch. Loose
clothing may become caught in moving parts
resulting in injury or death.
3. Do not operate the winch under the influence of
drugs and/or alcohol.
The Deckmate 19 anchor winch retrieves and
deploys river and mushroom anchors using
nylon rope. This anchor winch features power-
in and power-out operation with a switch that
can be mounted on the helm. See Chart 1 for
winch specifications. The Deckmate 19 anchor
winch has an anchor roller that must be installed
before the winch is installed.
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Powerwinch
Unpacking
General Safety Issues
General Safety Issues
Winch Description
Chart 1 Product Specifications
Max.
No Load
Anchor Line Speed
Motor
Circuit
Unit
Dimensions
Model Weight
(Ft/min)
Voltage
Breaker
Weight
(LxWxH)
Deckmate 19
25 lbs.
70
Line Size
Type and
Length
3/16” dia. Nylon x 100’
12 v
15A
13 lbs.
11”x9.5”x7”
Deckmate 19 Anchor Winch
Installation
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Electric drill
2. Punch
3. 3/8” & 1/4” drill bits
4. Terminal crimping tool
5. Adjustable wrench
6. Philips head screwdriver
Cruising and boat
trailering hazards.
