Weighing The Anchor - Quick HECTOR HC3 Série Manuel De L'utilisateur

WARNING: stay clear of the chains, ropes and gypsy. Make sure the electric motor is off when windlass is used manually (even
when using the handle to disengage the clutch). In fact people with windlass remote controls (hand-held remote control or ra-
dio-controlled systems) might accidentally operate it.
WARNING: secure the chain with a device before starting the navigation.
WARNING: do not operate the windlass by using the electrical power when the handle is inserted in the drum or into the gypsy
cover.
WARNING: Quick
suggests the use of a protection such as a fuse/thermal-magnetic/ hydraulic-magnetic circuit breaker of suit-
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able power according to the motor chosen, in order to protect it from any overheating or short circuits. The circuit breaker can be
used to cut off power to the windlass control circuit and so avoid accidental activation.
CLUTCH USE
The clutch (17 and 19) provides a link between the gypsy (18) and the main shaft (14, 15 or 16). The clutch can be released (disengage-
ment) by using the handle (22) which, when inserted in the bush (2) of the gypsy cover (20), must be turned counter-clockwise. The
clutch will be re-engaged by turning it clockwise (engagement).

WEIGHING THE ANCHOR

Turn on the engine. Make sure the clutch is engaged and remove the handle. Press the UP button on the control provided. If the wind-
lass stops and the hydraulic magnetic switch (or thermal cutout) has not tripped, wait a few seconds and try again (avoid keeping the
button pressed). If the hydraulic magnetic switch, has tripped, reset it and wait a few minutes before weighing anchor once again. If,
after a number of attempts, the windlass is still blocked, we suggest to move the boat to release the anchor. Check the upward move-
ment of the chain for the last few meters in order to avoid damages to the bow.
CASTING THE ANCHOR
The anchor can be cast by using the electrical control or manually. To operate manually, the clutch must be disengaged allowing the
gypsy to revolve and letting the rope or chain fall into the water. To slow down the chain, the handle must be turned clockwise. To cast
the anchor by using the electrical power, press the DOWN button on the control provided. In this manner, anchor casting is under con-
trol and the chain and rope unwind evenly. In order to avoid any stress on the windlass -once the boat is anchored- fasten the chain or
secure it in place with a rope.
DRUM USE
WARNING: Before carrying out warping operations, check that the anchor and relative rope or chain are solidly fixed to a bitt or
another strong point on the boat.
For the independent use of the drum (3) release the clutch with the handle (22), (at least 2 turns of the bush anticlockwise). Remove the
handle (22) from the bush (2) on the gypsy cover (20), wrap the rope around the drum (at least 3 turns). Activate the windlass control
(31), keeping the rope under tension during take up. By varying the tension during take up it is possible to modify the rope winding
speed.
WARNING: during take up maintain a safe distance between hands and windlass drum.
Once take up is complete, screw up the clutch by tightening the gypsy drum clockwise and secure the rope to a bitt or other strong
point on the boat.
MANUAL ANCHOR WEIGHING (Except for "DB" version, drum on gypsy)
Secure the chain with a clamp, disconnect the windlass power supply. Use the lock lever control (31) to engage the lock lever (28) of
the gypsy (18). Unscrew the bush (2) with the lever (22) for at least 2 turns, unlock the chain, fit the lever (22) into the seat in the gypsy
cover (20) and manually take up the chain by moving the lever anticlockwise. Concluding that procedure take out the lever (22), screw
up the bush (2) and release the gypsy by using the lock lever control (31). Connect the windlass power supply.
HECTOR 700/1000/1500W - REV008A
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