Vetus-Maxwell RC12-HD, Руководство пользователя

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3.0 OPERATION
3.1 PERSONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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As with all load carrying equipment, the consequences of heavy overload, neglect or misuse
may be unexpected failure and exposure of crew and/or vessel to risk. Operate the capstan
with extreme care at all times.
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Before testing the windlass for the first time, check that all the wiring has been done correctly.
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When using the windlass at all times practice good seamanship and adhere to the following
rules in order to avoid any likelihood of injury or accident.
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Run the engine whilst using the windlass. This is not only a safety precaution but also helps
minimise the drain on the batteries.
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Do not use windlass as a bollard or mooring point. When at the anchor, always tie off directly
to a bollard or sampson post.
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At all times keep hands, feet, loose clothing, cordage, your hair and other people on board
WELL CLEAR.
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When the windlass is not in use, make sure the power supply is isolated, making an
accidental operation thereby impossible.
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The circuit breaker/isolator provides high current protection for the main supply cables as well
as the means to isolate the circuit.
3.2 OPERATING THE WINDLASS
Lowering the Anchor
Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and tighten the clutches by turning the nut clockwise. Only
tighten sufficiently so that you can easily pull up the anchor.
Remove the clutch handle .
Operate the windlass by pressing the toggle switch down on the remote up/down control panel to pay out
the rope/chain (or press the "Down" footswitch if fitted).
Pay out sufficient rope/chain to set the anchor.
Watch as the rope/chain is being fed out. Any jam might cause damage to the windlass.
Always use a chainstopper, snubber or cleat to tie off when anchoring. This will protect the windlass from
shock loading.
Raising the Anchor
Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and tighten the clutches by turning the nut clockwise. Only
tighten sufficiently so that you can easily pull up the anchor.
Remove the clutch handle . NOTE: Over
tightening the clutches can cause damage to the motor when docking the anchor.
Operate the windlass by pressing the toggle switch up on the remote up/down control panel (or press the
"Up" footswitch if fitted).
Motor up to the anchor while retrieving it. Do not use the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor.
To avoid damaging the bow fitting, retrieve the last meter (3’) of rope/chain slowly and take care when
docking the anchor.
Note: To avoid applying the full force of the windlass to the bow fitting when docking the anchor, adjust the
clutch nut so that there is some slippage when docking the anchor.
DO NOT use the windlass to secure the anchor into the bow roller. Use an appropriate tensioner or
snubber.
Free falling the Anchor
1. Check that the rope/chain has unrestricted travel over the bow roller.
2. Standing well clear of the chain, insert the clutch Handle into the clutch nut and loosen by slowly
turning the handle anticlockwise.
3. Tightening the clutch nut clockwise will control the rate of descent.
CAUTION: Do not allow the chainwheel to free wheel uncontrolled as this will allow dangerously high
speeds to build up.