RC12 Windlass
Trouble Shooting Guide
Windlass does not operate when activated
• Check that the breaker/isolator panel is "On."
• Check the connections to the following:
• Remote up/down control panel and footswitches (if fitted)
• Circuit breaker/isolator panel
• Reversing solenoid
• Windlass motor
• Check the battery condition by operating other electrical equipment.
• Check that the solenoid is working. You should hear the solenoid click when activated.
Motor is working but the chainwheel does not rotate
• Check that the clutch nut is not too loose, causing slippage.
• Check that the chainwheel is not jammed with the chain. If necessary, reverse the windlass
to free the jam.
• Check that the key between the shaft and the gearbox is installed.
• If the windlass does not rotate smoothly or there is excessive noise, the gearbox may be
damaged.
• Check the motor drive pin by unbolting the motor from the gearbox.
Motor is working and chainwheel rotating, but the rope does not retrieve or pay out
• Check that the rope and anchor are not fouled.
• The rope may be slipping due to twists or knots jammed in the rope/chain pipe. Reverse the
windlass to clear the jam and try again.
• The rope may be slipping on a worn section. Cut out the worn section and rejoin the rope
with a splice.
• The rope may be stiff due to salt and sun exposure. Wash with fresh cool water and fabric
softener.
• There may be too much rope in the rope/chain locker. See "Required clearances" on
page 11.
• The splice may be worn or frayed. Re-splice the rope to the chain.
• The rope or splice may be catching on the hole through the deck. Make sure the hole is
free from rough edges.
• The chain may be twisting. Install a swivel between the chain and anchor.
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