Powerwinch Sport Fish 450 - Manual (Page 11)

P OWERWINCH S PORT F ISHING 450 A NCHOR W INCH
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O
PERATING THE
A
NCHOR
W
INCH
A
NCHORING
1. Turn boat into wind and place boat motors in neutral.
2. After the boat has stopped all forward progress, drop anchor by pressing the
winch switch in the down position for approximately 5 seconds. After the
anchor has begun to free-fall it is safe to release the switch.
CAUTION
N EVER REVERSE THE WINCH WHILE THE UNIT IS IN FREE - FALL MODE .
3. After the desired amount of rope has been release, retrieve 3'-5' of line by
pressing the switch in the up position.
4. Tie the rope off to a deck cleat. D O NOT use the winch to tie-off the anchor.
5. Place the boat's motors in neutral and allow the boat to drift back and set the
anchor in the sea bed.
R
ETRIEVING THE
A
NCHOR
1. Untie the rope from the deck cleat.
2. Align bow of boat with anchor rode.
3. Place the boat's motors in forward and move boat slowly toward the anchor
point. While moving press the winch switch in the UP position.
CAUTION
D
O NOT PULL THE BOAT TO THE ANCHOR POINT WITH THE ANCHOR
WINCH . T HIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE WINCH MOTOR AND GEAR TRAIN . A LWAYS USE
THE BOAT MOTOR TO MOVE TOWARD THE ANCHOR POINT .
4. When the chain begins enter gypsy, the rode is almost retrieved. Do not
allow the anchor to pull up to quickly into the davit or bow roller.
5. When the anchor reaches the davit or bow roller, do not place too much
tension on the chain between the winch and anchor. This can cause
damage to the davit or winch gypsy.
6. Tie off the anchor for storage and travel.
M
AINTENANCE
Following each boat outing, flush exterior of winch with fresh water. Use only
mild detergents to clean exterior. Use of solvents can cause damage to the
finishes and seals, as well as void product warranty
Every 6 months inspect gypsy, stripper, finger and deck insert for wear. Replace
any worn components.
Check electrical connections every 6 months for corrosion. Replace any
connection or wire which is damaged, corroded, frayed or worn.
Check rope periodically for abrasion or deep cuts. Never splice an old rope with
a new rope. If replacement is necessary, use only Powerwinch® rope
specifically designed for this product.
Check chain periodically for bent links and corrosion. Damaged links can
become jammed in gypsy or damage stripper and finger. Use of damaged chain
will void warranty.