7 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
1.1
1.2
1 The anchor windlass does
1.3
not work when a control is
operated
1.4
1.5
2.1
2.2
2 The chain jams frequently
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3 The anchor windlass turns
slowly
3.4
3.5
Possible causes
Protection switch in OFF position
Lack of voltage in the system
Failure of the control box
Failure of the control
Failure of the electric motor
The chain locker is not deep enough with respect to the
quantity of chain chosen
The chain is not suitable for the gipsy
The chain is not calibrated
Unsuitable cable sections
Deck floors not parallel
Bad electrical connections
Dirty brushes
Water infiltrations in the electric motor
Verricello Salpa Ancora mod. X4 / Project 2000
Solution
1.1 Check the protection switch and set it in the ON position
1.2 Check the charge status of the battery, check connections
1.3 Check and possibly replace the control box
1.4 Check and possibly replace the control
1.5 Measure the electric motor voltage; if it is OK, check the brushes and clean them. If it does not
work, replace the electric motor
2.1 Position the anchor windlass in the deepest point of the chain locker or reduce the quantity of
chain
2.2 Change the gipsy
2.3 Check the chain: if it does not meet the tolerances, it must be replaced
3.1 Increase cable section
3.2 Make floors parallel by interposing thicknesses
3.3 Check connections
3.4 Clean brushes
3.5 Replace the electric motor
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