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BL2
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INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL QUICK
BL2
- REV003B
6 - Uso Free Fall
ATTENTION:
the automatic system should be activated or deacti-
vated with the clutch closed (engaged) to avoid damage to the
electromechanical components
.
ACTIVATING THE AUTOMATIC FREEFALL SYSTEM
Follow the directions given below to activate the automatic freefall system:
• Turn the cover
A
until the pin’s hole
B
faces upwards (as shown in fig. 1).
• Shut off power to the windlass.
• Block the chain with a lock.
• Pull the knob
C
until the pin is completely out
B
(as shown in fig. 2).
• Make certain the clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain
• Turn power to the windlass back on.
Hold down the DOWN button to open the clutch (disengaged). As a result the
gypsy will turn freely around its axis.
On the other hand, hold down the UP button to close the clutch (engaged).
As a result, the gypsy is integral to the axis again.
Casting with the automatic freefall system
With the freefall system activated, keep the DOWN button pressed up to
the point in which the anchor can fall freely without encountering any pro-
blems and then release the button.
To slow down or stop letting the rope fall down, hold down the UP button until
the desired effect is obtained.
Weighing the anchor with the automatic freefall system
perform the procedure given in paragraph usage - weighing the anchor.
DEACTIVATING THE AUTOMATIC FREEFALL SYSTEM
Follow the directions given below to deactivate the automatic freefall system:
• Turn the cover
A
until the pin’s hole
B
orientato verso l’alto (come fig. 1).
• Shut off power to the windlass.
• Block the chain with a lock.
• Push the pin
B
, into the center of the gypsy with the aid of a suitable tool
(as shown in fig. 3).
• Make certain the clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain.
• Turn power to the windlass back on.
When the automatic freefall system is deactivated, the chain can be lowered
only electrically or manually (see paragraph USAGE - CLUTCH USE).
FIG. 1
B
C
A
FIG. 3
B
C
A
FIG. 2
B
C
A
6.0 Automatic free fall system
