Maxwell AutoAnchor 560 V2 Owner's Manual page 24

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4.4 AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL OPERATION
For an accurate reading always ensure the AutoAnchor display reads 0.0 before
deploying the anchor.
4..4.1 MANUAL OPERATION
Deploy and Retrieve the Anchor Using Manual Operation.
Turn the AutoAnchor on.
Clear the safety lock.
Hold down the up or down button to deploy or retrieve the anchor. Releasing the
button stops the windlass operation.
Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat.
DOCKING ALARM:
AutoAnchor beeps to warn the operator the anchor is at the preset
docking distance. Press and hold the button to continue retrieval.
Extra care must be taken at this stage of retrieval.
4.4.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION
WARNING There is an inherent risk when using any automatic function
on a boat. If you choose to use the AutoAnchor automatic functions, you
must still control and supervise all windlass and anchoring operation.
Preset the length of rode for deployment.
Have hands-free operation of the windlass.
Retrieve the anchor automatically to the preset docking distance.
not installed correctly the automatic function will not operate. An
Installation warning message will display on the screen. The windlass
can still be operated using manual operation but on retrieval the display
may be incorrect because it cannot allow for the stretch in the rope.

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