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4.12.4 Anchoring precautions
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CAUTION
The last ring of the anchor chain is fastened by a polyester rope, fixed
to the anchor peak. In case you must leave the mooring suddenly or you
cannot refloat the anchor, you can cut the line.
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WARNING
Danger: when the winch is operating, be extremely cautious of rotating
parts; keep your feet, hands and the remote control cable at safe
distance.
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CAUTION
Anchoring operations involve working with heavy equipment such as
anchors and chains. These operations can cause hazards to personal
safety. To avoid serious injury or death from improper handling or
accidents, ensure that persons working with the winch, anchors and
chains and lines are careful to keep a good footing on deck and that
everyone is wearing shoes. Make certain that the anchor load is
secured after unlocking the anchor prior to lowering it, and that the
winch wildcat tension is correctly adjusted. Persons involved with
anchoring operations must take care to protect hands and fingers from
the winch gears and to avoid feet or legs being caught.
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CAUTION
The entire anchoring area must be free, in case of sudden variations of
wind and/or current direction, especially in case of night anchoring. At
night, before dropping the anchor, check that the white anchor light
works. Before dropping the anchor, check the nautical charts: anchoring
is prohibited in certain areas; in coral covered sea bottom, anchoring is
unsafe and harmful to the environment; on rocky sea bottom, the anchor
may get fouled or lost. Anchor the yacht with the engines running, both
for safety reasons and to compensate the electrical consumption of the
winch.
Check the anchoring point frequently.
The distance from obstacles or from other yachts must be greater than
the length of the chain lowered and the all round length of the yacht.
During anchor riding it is advisable to leave the winch powered. Do not
reverse the winch rotation suddenly.
NOTICES
Before using the anchor, remove the chain stopper, check that the
wildcat clutch is engaged properly and momentarily activate the anchor
winch from the main control station to check that it will operate when
needed.
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