3.7 Operating The Vertical Warping Drum Independently - Maxwell HWVC3500 Series Manual

3.7 OPERATING THE VERTICAL WARPING DRUM INDEPENDENTLY

Maxwell recommends all warping operations be
controlled by the footswitch. This makes it a one-
person operation and offers better control of the
capstan in case of emergency.
The drum can be operated independently of the
horizontal drum and/or chainwheel and can be used
to manage docking lines or a second anchor. To use
in this way, proceed as follows:
Take several turns of the warping line around the
drum and pull on the rope tail with sufficient manual
force to provide good grip of the line to the drum,
whilst operating the footswitch. Make sure the drum
is operated in the same direction as the line is
wrapped around it.
Do not engage more turns on the drum than are
necessary to accomplish the task. Whilst docking,
wind and tide can impose sudden and excessive line
tension. It is recommended to allow slipping to occur
at the drum. This will protect the capstan, docking
lines and vessel from damage
!
While handling docking lines with the capstan,
everybody has to stay well clear of the lines
and the capstan.
!
Take care not to allow "riding turns". This is
caused by the loaded line climbing on top of
lower loaded coils. A riding turn can only be
removed by paying out to the point where the
riding turn is removed.
(if fitted)