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Care And Maintenance
Your Scotty Electric Downrigger is constructed of corrosion resistant
materials. The following regular maintenance checks should be
performed:
Rinse with fresh water after every use.
1.
Routinely check the stainless steel fastenings with a screwdriver
2.
to see that they are snug and secure.
Check the electrical plug connectors for corrosion and clean off any
3.
corrosion found. Failure to clean corrosion may cause electrical
arcing and shorting which may be a potential fire hazard.
Do not use any lubricants. Lubricants will attack the plastic
4.
components.
Do not expose the downrigger to ultraviolet light for extended
5.
periods of time.
A fabric cover (Scotty product No. 3015) is available to protect your
downrigger from ultraviolet damage.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
It may be necessary to adjust the brake tension if either the weight does not
descend freely or cannot be held when the brake is in the on position.
DISCONNECT POWER TO THE DOWNRIGGER.
1.
Remove any weight from the line.
2.
Unlatch and carefully remove the lid. Remove the Emergency
3.
Crank Handle, as instructed in step 4 on page 12.
Move the brake handle to the “off’ position so that the spool can
4.
move freely. Using a 9/16 inch wrench or the molded hex in the
emergency crank handle, either tighten or loosen the nylock nut
as required to obtain the correct brake setting. NOTE: With the
brake off, a 7lb. weight should descend freely, but with the brake
on, it should hold 15 to 20 lbs. With a weight on, the brake should
engage automatically when the handle is released.
Re-assemble the Emergency Crank Handle and install the lid as
5.
instructed in steps 7 and 8, on page 12.
