Lewmar V700 Vertical Winlass ref 65001022 iss.5 | 11
6.2 Use of clutch
To tighten the clutch - using the clutch lever supplied, rotate the gypsy drive cap (31) clockwise, this will grip the
gypsy, effectively locking it to the windlass geartrain.
To slacken the clutch - turn the gypsy drive cap anti-clockwise, this will free the gypsy allowing it to turn
independently of the windlass geartrain.
6.3 Letting go under gravity
Insert the clutch lever into the gypsy drive cap (31) and turn
it clockwise to ensure that the clutch is tight. Release any
independent anchor locks. If it is safe to do so, pull back on the
clutch lever until the anchor and rode begin to pay out. Control
the rate of decent of the anchor by pushing the clutch lever
forwards. When suffi cient rode has been paid out, fully
tighten the gypsy drive cap once again.
6.4 Letting go under power
Release any independent anchor locks.
If it is safe to do so, let go under power by operating a ‘Down’
control. Release the control when sufficient rode
has been paid out.
6.5 Lying to anchor safely
Vessels at anchor will snub on the rode and this can cause slippage or apply excessive loads to the windlass.
Always remove the handle after use.
Always check the fallsafe pawl (32) is disengaged from
the gypsy and held clear of it by the fallsafe lever (34).
For maximum safety and to prevent damage, the fallsafe
pawl MUST NOT be left to take the entire force from the
anchor rode while at anchor. The rode should be made
fast directly to a bollard, sampson post or cleat.
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