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OPERATING THE WINDLASS
LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER
Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the lever item 30 into the clutch nut item 5 and check that the clutches are
tightened down firmly by turning the nut clockwise.
REMOVE THE LEVER.
2. Check that the chainstopper is open and the pawl item 19 is disengaged from the
chainwheel.
NOTE:
This may require jogging the Windlass “UP” by momentarily operating the
footswitch.
3. If clutches are tightened down and the chainstopper and pawl are disengaged, the
Windlass may be operated under power by either using the “DOWN” footswitch or
the “DOWN” button on the remote control station. Hold until the required amount of
chain is out.
RAISING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER
Proceed as follows:
1. Carry out step 1 above.
2. If the clutches are tightened down, the Windlass may be operated under power by
either using the “UP” footswitch or the “UP” button on the remote control station.
Hold until the required amount of chain has been brought in.
Care should be taken when docking the anchor. Jog in the last metre (few feet)
carefully seating the anchor home.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disengage the pawl or open the chainstopper to
operate the Windlass in the “UP” direction.
LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER MANUAL CONTROL
This method is generally used in tight anchorages or an emergency situation, where a
fast dump is required.
Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the lever item 30 into the clutch nut item 5 and check that the clutches are
tightened down firmly by turning the nut clockwise.
REMOVE THE LEVER.