Installation and Operating Instructions
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain this anchor
winch. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal
injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Unpacking
- When unpacking, inspect carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Make sure the winch is
correctly installed before putting unit into service.
SAFETY ISSUES
Read this user manual 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.
1.
Never allow anyone to be positioned between the anchor and the winch. If rope breaks it could snap back and cause injury.
2.
The winch is shipped with a closed loop anchor roller. Always use 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 anchor rope with minimum 500 lbs tensile strength for this product. Never substitute cable for rope. Cable is
not an acceptable anchor line as it does not stretch, is easily frayed and can snap back with more force than a rope.
4.
This product is intended to lift short shanked river & mushroom anchors. Do not attempt to use for any other purpose.
5.
Inspect entire rope for weak or worn condition or kinking (short tight twist or curl) before each use. Replace worn rope with
anchor rope with a minimum 500 lb break strength.
Electrical shock and fire hazards.
1.
Do not use electrical wire sizes smaller than 14 AWG (gauge) with a 105-C temperature rating. Using wire that is too small
could result in overloading and a fire. Larger gauge wire is permitted.
2.
Use the supplied circuit breaker or a 20 amp in-line fuse when installing this winch.
3.
Use only suitable wire for electrical connections between the winch and battery.
4.
Make sure any crimped electrical connectors meet industry strength and current requirements.
5.
Always disconnect the battery lead wires from the battery before attempting to install, relocate, or service the winch.
Cruising and boat trailering hazards
–
As a precaution, when the boat is underway the anchor must
be secured with the safety cable provided. When the boat is being trailered, the anchor must be placed inside the boat or tow
vehicle. If the anchor breaks free during cruising or trailering, it could cause serious damage and/or injury.
Storage and Maintenance
– For storage, it is best to disconnect positive wire from battery.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION -
Throughout this manual potential safety hazards will be noted with the following terms. Please
read and understand these terms before operating the product.
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 may also
mean hazard that will only cause damage to property.
