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3.2
LOWERING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER
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 pawl.
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.
3.3
RETRIEVING THE ANCHOR UNDER POWER
Ensure clutch is engaged and pawl is released.
Remove clutch handle.
Release chain stopper and/or tensioner (if fitted) .
The windlass may now be operated to raise the
anchor.
After retrieving the anchor engage chain stopper
and/or tensioner (if fitted) .
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.
Release
the
chain
tensioner (if fitted). 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,
either by power or manually. If there is too much
slack in the chain, it might be necessary to jog
the windlass up under power or use the
emergency crank lever. If doing that, make sure
the clutch is still engaged, for safety reasons.
Slowly disengage the clutch by turning the clutch
nut anticlockwise. Regulate the speed by
tightening
to
slow
(anticlockwise) to increase speed
When the required amount of chain is out,
tighten the clutch nut firmly.
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stopper
and/or
chain
(clockwise)
or
easing
2500 HWC
!
As a safety feature the windlass will continue to
operate up or down only while the operating
button, toggle switch or foot switch is held in
the engaged position.
Picture 3.1
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.
!
It is considered potentially dangerous to allow
the chain to free fall in an unrestricted manner
- always control the chain speed.
!
If jogging under power, ensure the lever is
removed first .
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