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6- Operation
1. Release any anchor locks
2. Insert the Lewmar lever in to the gypsy drive cap. When safe, rotate handle
anti-clockwise until anchor pays out, controlling the rate of descent of the
anchor with the handle. Once paid out fully tighten gypsy drive cap and
remove handle.
6.1 Manual controlled freefall
Use this method for quicker anchor deployment, in an emergency involving loss of power or to save battery
power. Observe maritime anchor deployment safety rules.
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⚠ WARNING! Trapping, crushing or
entanglement danger whiIst operating
windlass manually or under power
⚠ WARNING! Isolate (Turn off) the windlass
using circuit breaker / isolator.
⚠ WARNING! Always remove
wrench handle after use
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6.2 Power up/down
To release anchor:
1. Release any anchor locks.
2. Engage the circuit breaker/isolator. When safe, operate DOWN control.
To retrieve anchor:
Retrieving the anchor is the reverse to the above.
• When safe, operate the UP control.
• Once anchor is retrieved, ensure it is adequately secured to an independent strong point.
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