Powerwinch Class 46' - Manual

Free Fall Rope and
Chain Anchor Winch
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself
and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions
for future reference.
Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List
31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch
When unpacking, inspect carefully for any
damage that may have occurred during
transit. Make sure any loose fittings, bolts,
etc., are tightened before putting unit into
service.
Danger means a
hazard that will
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.
Warning means a
hazard that could
cause death or serious injury if the
warning is ignored.
Caution means a
hazard that may
cause minor or moderate injury if the
warning is ignored. It also may mean a
hazard that will only cause damage to
property.
NOTE: Note means any additional
information pertaining to the product or its
proper usage.
The following safety precautions must be
followed at all times:
1. Read all manuals included
with this product carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use the winch.
Never stand
between load or
anchor point and product. If rope breaks,
it could snap with enough force to cause
serious injury or death.
Do not use electrical wire
sizes or types other than
those specified or included
with this product.
P1039005AVr1 April, 2012
Always tie off the
anchor to a secure
mount while cruising to prevent anchor
from breaking free.
2. This product is intended to lift
anchors. Never use product to lift or
move people or animals.
3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing,
scarves, or neck ties during operations
of the product. Loose clothing may
become caught in moving parts and
result in serious personal injury or
death.
Use supplied or recommended
circuit breakers for safe
installation. The warranty will
be void and fire could result
from using improper circuit breakers.
4. Make sure area around anchor point
is clear of people or objects before
releasing or retrieving anchor.
When product
is not in use, anchor
must be tied off onto a cleat to relieve motor
tension and prevent boat damage. When
trailering boat, anchor must be tied off.
5. Never substitute cable for rope.
Always disconnect
wiring harness from
battery before attempting to install, service
or relocate unit.
6. Use of a davit with an open loop is not
recommended with this product. Use
a davit with a closed loop to prevent
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
Never place any
object in gypsy
while retrieving or free-falling anchor.
Serious injury could result.
Use only spliced
rope and chain
rodes. Shackles should not be used
to secure rope to chain. Shackles will
damage winch and could cause personal
injury. Use of shackles will also void
warranty.
7. Stand away from product when in use
and keep children away from product
area at all times.
8. When replacing rope and chain,
always use Powerwinch® brand or
Powerwinch® certified rope and chain.
Do not attempt to
pull a load greater
than rated load of product. Personal injury
and/or property damage could occur.
9. Do not operate product under the
influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
10. Inspect entire rope for weak or worn
condition or kinking (short tight twist
or curl) before use. Replace worn or
kinked rope for proper performance
from product.
11. Inspect the entire chain for broken or
bent links before use. Chain with bent
or broken links should be replaced to
obtain proper performance.
This product
requires the use of a
closed loop davit or bow roller. Davit or bow
roller must be installed prior to installing
anchor winch to ensure proper performance.
To install anchor winch, refer to Figure 1
and the following instructions:
TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED):
1. Electric drill
2. 2
1 /
2 ” hole saw
3. 11/32” drill bit
4. 5/8” drill bit
5. Adjustable wrenches
6. Terminal crimping tool and
wire cutter
7. Center punch
8. Hammer
9. Voltmeter
®
Unpacking
General Safety Information
Installation
31’, 36’, 41’ Class
Anchor Winch