Part 2 Installation; Sensor Installation Overview - Maxwell AutoAnchor 710-6 Owner's Manual

PART 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 INSTALLATION TO OPERATE A WINDLASS
2.1.1 MAGNET AND SENSOR INSTALLATION
PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION
Correct magnet and sensor installation is critical for successful AutoAnchor
operation.
The AutoAnchor can be installed on vertical windlasses, drum winches and most
horizontal windlasses. Installation differs depending on the windlass type and on the
rode (all-chain or rope and chain). Please follow the instructions for your windlass
and rode. If it is not possible to comply with these instructions please check with the
AutoAnchor manufacturer or your supplier for other options or if you are not sure how to
proceed.
www.autoanchor.co.nz for contact information.
2.1.2 MAGNET INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Check before starting.
Magnet Polarity:
the magnet must face the sensor.
Magnet Seal:
Magnet Size and Position:

2.1.3 SENSOR INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Vertical Windlasses:
Hori ontal Windlasses: Sometimes it is not possible to t the sensor to a hori ontal
windlass or it ma need to be tted b the windlass manufacturer. Before starting
check with the AutoAnchor manufacturer or supplier that it is possible to t the
sensor to our windlass. You ma need a special tting.
Drilling the Deck:
the sensor hole in the deckplate.
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