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3.2
LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER
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Ensure the clutch is fully engaged by inserting the
clutch nut lever in one of the slots on the clutch
nut, and turning clockwise firmly. The windlass
is equipped with a friction clutch, so it can be
engaged in any position (there is no need to
match the position of the opposite sides of the
clutch before engaging it).
•
Remove clutch handle.
•
Release band brake or pawl (whichever is
fitted).
•
Disengage chain stopper and chain tensioner (if
fitted). To disengage the chain stopper pawl the
windlass may require momentary jogging in the
up direction.
•
The windlass may now be lowered under power
by operating either the hand held pendant control,
helm switch or footswitch.
•
When finished, turn off the isolator switch for the
controls.
RETRIEVING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER
3.3
•
Ensure the clutch is engaged, as described
above, and band brake or pawl is released.
•
Remove clutch handle from the clutch nut.
•
If a pawl type chain stopper is used, it can be left
ratchetting on the chain, so it will engage itself
automatically when the windlass stops.
•
The windlass may now be operated to raise the
anchor.
•
After retrieving the anchor make sure the chain
stopper and tensioner are engaged.
•
Turn off the isolator switch for the controls.
3.4
LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER MANUAL CONTROL
This method will normally be employed to lower
the anchor quickly, to lower it in "quiet ship" and in
emergencies (power loss or control failure).
Proceed as follows:
•
Tighten the clutch and band brake (if fitted).
•
Release the chain stopper and chain tensioner.
If the anchor has to be lowered in case of power
loss and pawl on the chain stopper is engaged
and under tension (by chain), to release it, pull
the chain in slightly, using tensioner. Once the
pawl is disengaged, release the tensioner and
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As a safety feature all buttons on the controls
(pendant, toggle switch or footswitch) are
non-latching and the windlass will continue to
operate up or down only while they are held in
the engaged position.
Engaging the clutch
It is regarded as sound practice to motor
over the anchor position and so reduce chain
tension. This will also help the anchor to break
out, reduce the power consumption and reduce
load on the windlass and deck gear.
Care should be exercised when docking the
anchor to avoid damage to the anchor pocket.
Jog in the last meter (3-4') of the chain
carefully seating the anchor home.
Picture 3.1
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