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INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL - REV000A
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6 - Cautions & Use
6.4 - Automatic free fall system
WARNING:
the automatic system must be activated or
deactivated with the clutch closed (engaged) in order to avoid
possible malfunctions of the electromechanical parts.
TURNING THE AUTOMATIC FREE FALL SYSTEM ON
This procedure activates the automatic free fall system.
• Turn cover
A
until hole for pin
B
is facing up (as in fig. 1).
• Cut windlass power supply.
• Lock chain using a stopper.
• Pull knob
C
until pin
B
comes fully out (as in fig.2).
• Ensure clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain.
• Restore windlass power supply.
By holding down the DOWN button of the control at your disposal, the
clutch is opened (disengaged) and the gypsy rotates freely in relation to its
axis.
By holding down the UP button of the control at your disposal, the clutch is
closed (engaged) and the gypsy stays fixed to its axis.
Casting the anchor with automatic free fall system
With the automatic system activated, press and hold the DOWN button of
the control at your disposal until the point where the anchor can free fall
without any constraints, then release the button.
To slow or stop the anchor's fall, press and hold the UP button on the
control at your disposal until the desired effect is obtained.
Weighing the anchor with automatic free fall system
Carry out the procedure as described in the paragraph 6.1 - WEIGHING THE
ANCHOR.
TURNING THE AUTOMATIC FREE FALL SYSTEM OFF
This procedure deactivates the automatic free fall system.
• Turn cover A until hole for pin B is facing up (as in fig. 1).
• Cut windlass power supply.
• Lock chain using a stopper.
• Using a suitable tool, press pin B towards gypsy centre (as in fig. 3).
• Ensure clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain.
• Restore windlass power supply.
With the automatic free fall system deactivated, the chain can only be
lowered with electrical drive or manually (see section 6.1 - CLUTCH USE).
FIG.1
FIG.2
FIG.3
A
A
A
C
B
C
C
B
B
