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GP2 SERIES GENIUS 500/1200 - REV001A
FREEFALL SYSTEM MOD. GP2 1200 FF
ATTENTION:
The automatic system should be activated or deactivated with the clutch closed (engaged) to avoid
damage to the electromechanical components.
ACTIVATING THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
Follow the directions given below to activate the freefall system:
• Turn the cover
F
until the pin’s hole
D
faces upwards (as shown in fig.A).
• Shut off power to the windlass.
• Block the chain with a lock.
• Pull the knob
G
until the pin is completely out
D
.
• Make certain the clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain.
• Turn power to the windlass back on.
Hold down the DOWN button to open the clutch (disengaged).
As a result the gypsy will turn freely around its axis.
On the other hand, hold down the UP button to close the clutch (engaged). As a result, the gypsy is integral to the “
A
”
axis again.
CASTING WITH THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
With the freefall system activated, keep the DOWN button pressed up to the point in which the anchor can fall freely
without encountering any problems and then release the button.
To slow down or stop letting the chain fall down, hold down the UP button until the desired effect is obtained.
WEIGHING THE ANCHOR WITH THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
Perform the procedure given in paragraph USAGE - WEIGHING THE ANCHOR.
DEACTIVATING THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
Follow the directions given below to deactivate the freefall system:
• Turn the cover
F
until the pin’s hole
D
faces upwards.
• Shut off power to the windlass.
• Block the chain with a lock.
• Push the pin
D
, into the center of the gypsy with the aid of a suitable tool, as
shown in fig.B.
• Make certain the clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain.
• Turn power to the windlass back on.
When the freefall system is deactivated, the chain can be lowered only electrically or manually (see paragraph USAGE -
CLUTCH USE).
FIG.B
FIG.A
USAGE GP2 FREE FALL
G
D
F
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