WARNING ! = Do not approach with hands or feet near the gipsy and chain , when operating.
WARNING ! = When the windlass is not in use or before use the handle , turn off the windlass at the main switch .
WARNING ! = Engage the chain stopper after anchoring. Windlass must not be used as sole means securing anchor in bow fitting. Anchors should be independently secured to prevent
accidental release .
WARNING ! = Be sure the clutch and the chain stopper are well engaged before sailing.
Gipsy Clutch Operation
Gipsy is connected to the main shaft (254) by a clutch , items (212) and (207) .
To engage the clutch insert the handle (201) supplied into the gipsy cap (212) tighten it turning counter clockwise until you cannot move the handle any more.To disengage the clutch loose
the gipsy cap turning in the direction of the arrows «LOOSE».
Raising The Anchor
Start the engine of the boat. Be sure that the clutch is well engaged. Draw out the handle from the gipsy cap.
Push the button "UP" of the foot switch or remote control. Do not use the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor.
Release the button "UP" to stop the manoeuvre.
When You haul the last metres of the chain , pay attention to the anchor, which may damage the bow of Your boat.
If case the anchor be stranded and the Lofrans circuit breaker gets released , wait some minutes before put it back into service and try the manoeuvre once more. Should the circuit breaker
stop again , we suggest You fix the chain to a cleats or bollard , then use the boat engine to break the anchor loose.
For your safety we strongly recommend to turn OFF the circuit breaker and engage the chain stopper during navigation. Reactivate the circuit breaker and disengage the chain stopper
before anchoring.
Lowering The Anchor
When You wish to lower the anchor very quickly , it is necessary disengage the clutch. The gipsy may freely run on its shaft and release the chain into the water. The chain fall can be
controlled tightening the gipsy cap with the handle . At the end of the operation engage the clutch.
Under usual conditions , we suggest to lower the anchor electrically , pushing the button "DOWN" placed on the remote control or foot switch.
You will have always a perfect control of the manoeuvre , which can be interrupted any moment releasing the button "DOWN" .
Once anchored , we suggest in order to reduce the windlass load , to use a chain stopper and fix the chain with a rope to a strong point as a cleat.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING ! = Before operate turn the windlass off at the main switch and remove with attention the chain from the gipsy .
A correct and periodic maintenance operation is essential for the best efficiency of your windlass. At least once every month remove the salt layer , which forms periodically on the outer
casting , to avoid electrolysis problems which could prejudice the windlass performances. Wash with a fresh water and clean all the surfaces , particularly in the most hidden points ,
where salts deposits. We recommended , at least once every six months , to disassemble the windlass gipsy following these instructions.
Unscrew (212) with the handle then unscrew (259 , 260 and 226) , remove (258). Extract (206 and 207).
Clean and check all the parts , spray all with CRC 3097 "LONG LIFE" or WD40. Watch if there are no electrolysis traces and grease the main shaft thread.
If , after a long inactivity period , the electric motor runs slowly we recommend to check and clear the brushes and replace it if necessary.
We strongly recommend to separate , at least once every year , the windlass from the deck to clean and remove the salt layer under the body (257).
The body is proper filled with SAE 90 long life oil. If there is a leak of oil from the body , it will be necessary to disassemble and replace the seals. For this purpose , it is available a
complete set of seals . At the beginning and at the end of the season , check the motor and Control box, removing eventual residues and covering the terminals with grease .
ORDERING SPARE PARTS
To identify a windlass spare parts see the spare part list. When ordering spare parts , please specify for the DORADO model the code B.22.101 , give us a complete model classification ,
the serial number , the item number and the quantity.
Contact the nearest authorised LOFRANS' distributor or directly LOFRANS' S.r.l. fax ++39 (039) 2004299 .
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