READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING
INSTALLATION. FOLLOW ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS
AND NOTES TO PREVENT INJURY OR DAMAGE
TO WINDLASS OR BOAT.
BE SAFE
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE WIRING FROM THE POWER SUPPLY WHEN ADJUSTING OR
MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR WINDLASS.
• READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL - ONLY LET PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE SAFETY RULES
USE YOUR WINDLASS.
• ONLY LET ADULTS OPERATE YOUR WINDLASS. KEEP THE WINDLASS AREA FREE OF
CHILDREN WHEN IN OPERATION.
• ALWAYS WIRE YOUR WINDLASS WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THIS IS YOUR
ASSURANCE AGAINST OVERHEATING AND FIRE POTENTIAL.
• NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS NEAR THE WILDCAT WHEN OPERATING.
• WHEN ANCHORING, BE SURE TO SECURE ANCHOR LINE TO A CLEAT.
• NEVER USE YOUR WINDLASS TO MOVE OR LIFT PEOPLE.
TOOLS
ADDITIONAL
REQUIRED:
• Electric Drill
• 7/16" and 5/8" Electric Drill Woodbits
• Terminal Crimping Tool
• Adjustable Wrench
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
• 8-1 O Butt connectors (2)
• 8-10 Ring terminals #8 Stud (3)
• 8-1 O Ring terminals 5/16 Stud (1)
ITEMS UNPACKED
• Windlass Model 500, 501 , or 502
• Deck Mount Footswitch and Cap
• 40 Amp Circuit Breaker
ITEMS REQUIRED BUT NOT INCLUDED WITH
WINDLASS:
• 3/16 Stainless steel bolts (2 required)
• Marine plywood or larger diameter washers
• Wiring Selection and Specification
Estimate wire length needed to run from the battery to
the switch, and from the switch to the anchor -pro. The
total wire length is defined as; battery to switch, switch
to anchor-pro, plus the reverse direction. If the total
wire length is less than 50 feet, use #1 O AWG. If the
total wire length is greater than 50 feet, use #8 AWG.
APPROXIMATE INSULATION
WIRE
WIRE LENGTH
CLASS
GAUGE
Less than 50 ft.
so
0
c
(176
°
F)
#1
o
AWG
Greater than 50 ft. 80
°
C (176
°
F)
#8 AWG
• 8 or 1 O AWG butt connectors - match wire size
• 8 or 1 O AWG ring terminals - match wire size
• Warranty Card
• Owner's Manual
• Mounting Template (Inside Owner's
Manual)
