Lofrans Dorado - Operating the Windlass; Anchor Lowering Methods; Electric Anchor Descent Procedure; Gravity Anchor Descent Procedure

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During the use of the anchor
windlass, do not change directly
from one direction to the other
but wait until the anchor windlass
stops before manipulating the
control into the opposite direction
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Lowering of the anchor can be carried
out through the electric control or by
gravity:
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1 – Make sure that the clutch is
tightened and the brake is disengaged.
Disengage all chain fixing devices.
2 – Activate the safety switch
3 – Press the DOWN button from the
control at your disposal. In this way, the
lowering of the chain will be perfectly
controllable and the unwinding of the
chain regular.
4 – Once the chain is lowered,
deactivate the safety switch.
5 – Engage the chain fixing devices.
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. Make sure the anchor windlass
is not powered before carrying
out manual interventions.
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1 – Make sure that the clutch is
tightened and then disengage the chain
stopper or safety stops. Disengage the
brake.
2 – Disengage the clutch gradually
through the manoeuvre handle.
Note: to adjust the descent speed of the
chain act, through the handle, on the
clutch. By turning it clockwise, the
braking speed of the chain will increase
(until complete stop), while by turning
it anticlockwise, braking will be
reduced.
3 – Fix the chain (or the rope) to a
strong point.
By disengaging completely the
clutch, the anchor will be lowered
at high speed. Consequently, the
fast passage of the chain into the
hood and bow roller could
damage them. It is recommended
always to check the speed.