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16.5 ELECTRIC WINDLASS
General points
- The windlass is DC powered.
- The windlass is designed for anchoring purposes: Any other use is dangerous and must be strictly avoided.
- An operation relay is fitted to the electrical circuit.
- A circuit-breaker protects the power supply to the windlass.
- The windlass operation is activated by an operational interlock relay which is powered by the engine's alternator: the
windlass only works when the boat's engine is running.
- The controls to raise/lower the windlass are protected by a circuit-breaker positioned between the batteries and the
windlass relay.
- Your boat may be equipped with a chain meter: this shows the length of chain let out.
Operation
- Before lowering the anchor, make sure that the chain or anchor rope is securely attached to the bitter end ring.
- Activate the circuit-breaker then use the control to start the windlass.
- Nobody should be aboard the tender during maneuvers carried out with the davits. If the port engine is not
functioning,the windlass can work on service batteries (if available) by switching on the port engine ignition only (the
engine alarm will then sound while the windlass is in use).
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for
use and maintenance.
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