Vetus-Maxwell RC12-HD, Manual

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
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Read this manual thoroughly before installation and using the windlass. Failure to adhere to the
correct procedures,
recommendations and guidelines described in this Owner’s Manual may
invalidate the warranty.
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Correct selection of windlass together with correct installation, care in use and maintenance, are
essential for long life and reliable performance.
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In addition to this instruction manual, the following components should be included with the
windlass:
o
Clutch Handle
o
Emergency Retrieval handle
o
24V reversing solenoid (24V DC Only)
o
Deckplate Gasket
o
Deck Cutout Details (at rear of manual)
o
Small parts
-
Nuts (x 5)
- Flat washers (x 5)
- Spring washers (x 5)
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The following accessories may be required to complete your installation:
o
Remote up/down control panel
o
Circuit breaker/isolator panel (required but not supplied)
1.2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The RC12 windlass must have a minimum pull capacity of three times the combined weight of the
anchor and rope/chain.

Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair well clear of the windlass and rope/chain during
operation.

Never operate the windlass from a remote station without having a clear view of the windlass.
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Do NOT use the windlass as a mooring point. When anchoring or mooring, secure the line directly
to a bollard or deck cleat.
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Do NOT use the windlass to pull the boat forward when raising the anchor. Use the boat's engine
to drive the boat up to the anchor.
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Do NOT attempt to break free a fouled anchor with the windlass. Secure the line to a bollard or
cleat and use the boat's engine to break the anchor out.

Always firmly tie down the anchor when under way or in heavy seas. Do not rely on the windlass
as a securing device.

Always turn the circuit breaker/isolator switch off when the windlass is not in use and before you
leave the boat.

Do NOT use the windlass to haul a person up a mast.
1.3 ROPE AND CHAIN SELECTION

Correct fit of rope and chain to chainwheel is essential for the windlass to operate properly.

The ground tackle should be selected taking into account:

Boat size, displacement and windage.

Conditions of operation such as maximum depth of water, type of bottom and likely weather
conditions.

Holding power and size of anchor, taking special
note of the manufacturers’
recommendations.
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Please refer Specifications on page
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for rope and
chain selection.
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