RC12 Windlass
Raising the Anchor
1. Run the boat’s motor(s) at sufficient rpm to activate the charging system.
2. Insert the Clutch Handle item into the clutch nut and tighten the clutches by turning the nut
clockwise. Only tighten sufficiently so that you could easily pull up the anchor. REMOVE THE
HANDLE. NOTE: Over tightening the clutches can cause damage to the motor when docking
the anchor.
3. With the circuit breaker/isolator switch "On," operate the windlass by pressing the toggle
switch up on the remote up/down control panel (or press the "Up" footswitch if fitted).
4. Motor up to the anchor while retrieving it. Do not use the windlass to pull the boat to the
anchor.
5. To avoid damaging the bow fitting, retrieve the last metre (3’) of rope/chain very slowly and
take care when docking the anchor.
Tip: Mark the chain at suitable intervals with coloured line, or purchase and install a
Maxwell AutoAnchor rope/chain counter.
Note
To avoid applying the full force of the windlass to the bow fitting when docking the anchor, adjust
the clutch nut so that there is some slippage when docking the anchor.
Free falling the Anchor
1. Check that the rope/chain has unrestricted travel over the bow roller.
2. Standing well clear of the chain, insert the clutch Handle into the clutch nut and loosen by
slowly turning the handle anticlockwise.
3. Tightening the clutch nut clockwise will control the rate of descent.
CAUTION
Do Not allow the chainwheel to free wheel as this will allow dangerously high speeds to
build up.
4. When the required amount of rope/chain is out, reset the clutch and remove the handle and
stow.
Raising the Anchor Manually with Low Profile Windlass
1. Tie off the rope/chain so that it does not pay out when the clutch
is released. Use chainstopper or small pawl on deckplate turning
it anticlockwise.
2. Pawl should be engaged with chainwheel preventing chainwheel
from freefalling.
3. Insert the clutch handle into the clutch nut and turn anticlockwise
to loosen the clutch.
Remove cap, washer, screw and clutch nut using 5mm Allen key.
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