Powerwinch Class 46' - Manual (Page 8)

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• Turn boat into wind and place
motor(s) in neutral.
• After boat has stopped all forward
progress, drop anchor by pressing
anchor winch switch to down position
for five seconds.
•
The anchor will release from bow
roller or davit and free-fall to sea bed.
Once anchor has begun free-falling,
it is safe to release switch.
After desired
amount of scope has
been released from anchor winch, retrieve
3-5 feet of line with anchor winch by pressing
switch to up position.
• Place boat’s motor(s) in neutral and
allow boat to drift back and set anchor
in sea bed.
Tie off anchor line
to a deck cleat. Do
NOT use anchor winch to tie off anchor.
• Untie anchor line from deck cleat.
• To retrieve anchor, align bow of boat
with anchor rode.
• Place motor(s) in forward and move
boat slowly toward anchor point.
While moving, press anchor winch
switch up and retrieve anchor rode.
Do NOT pull boat
to anchor point
solely with anchor winch. The anchor
winch’s gear train or motor could suffer
damage. The boat’s motor MUST be used
to move boat toward anchor point.
• When chain begins entering gypsy,
this is an indication that the rode is
almost retrieved. Take care to prevent
anchor from being pulled up too
quickly into davit or bow roller.
• When anchor enters davit or bow
roller, do not place too much tension
on chain between anchor winch and
anchor. This could cause damage to
gypsy or davit. It may also degrade
free-fall performance on next anchor
drop.
Never use anchor
winch to break
anchor free. Never reverse anchor winch
while unit is in free-fall.
To release anchor, push switch to down
position and hold for 5 seconds. The unit
will disengage and anchor will fall freely.
When sufficient line has been released and
gypsy has stopped turning, push switch to
up position and pull in slack on rode.
To retrieve anchor, push switch to up
position. When anchor is in bow roller or
davit, release switch. Make sure anchor is
secured in davit or bow roller.
1. Following each boat outing, flush
exterior of winch with fresh water. Use
only mild detergents to clean exterior.
Use of solvents may cause damage
and reduce effectiveness of corrosion
resistant parts, paint and gaskets, as
well as void product warranty.
2. Every 6 months inspect gypsy, stripper,
finger and deck insert for wear. Replace
any worn components.
3. Check electrical connections every 6
months for corrosion. Replace any
connection or wire which is damaged,
corroded, frayed or worn.
4. Check rope periodically for abrasion or
deep cuts. Never splice an old rope
with a new rope. If replacement is
necessary, use only Powerwinch® rope
specifically designed for this product.
5. Check chain periodically for bent links
and corrosion. Damaged links can
become jammed in gypsy or damage
stripper and finger. Use of damaged
chain will void warranty.
For information regarding operation or
repair of this product, please call 800-243-
3097 for assistance.
Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List
Unit Operation
ANCHORING
ANCHOR RELEASE (FREE-FALL)
Technical Service
Maintenance
RETRIEVING THE ANCHOR