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Free Fall Rope and

Chain Anchor Winch

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself

and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions

for future reference.

Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List 31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch

When unpacking, inspect carefully for any

damage that may have occurred during

transit. Make sure any loose fittings, bolts,

etc., are tightened before putting unit into

service.

Danger means a

hazard that will

cause death or serious injury if the

warning is ignored.

Warning means a

hazard that could

cause death or serious injury if the

warning is ignored.

Caution means a

hazard that may

cause minor or moderate injury if the

warning is ignored. It also may mean a

hazard that will only cause damage to

property.

NOTE: Note means any additional

information pertaining to the product or its

proper usage.

The following safety precautions must be

followed at all times:

1. Read all manuals included

with this product carefully.

Be thoroughly familiar with

the controls and the proper

use of the equipment.

Only persons well acquainted with

these rules of safe operation should be

allowed to use the winch.

Never stand

between load or

anchor point and product. If rope breaks,

it could snap with enough force to cause

serious injury or death.

Do not use electrical wire

sizes or types other than

those specified or included

with this product.

P1039005AVr1 April, 2012

Always tie off the

anchor to a secure

mount while cruising to prevent anchor

from breaking free.

2. This product is intended to lift

anchors. Never use product to lift or

move people or animals.

3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing,

scarves, or neck ties during operations

of the product. Loose clothing may

become caught in moving parts and

result in serious personal injury or

death.

Use supplied or recommended

circuit breakers for safe

installation. The warranty will

be void and fire could result

from using improper circuit breakers.

4. Make sure area around anchor point

is clear of people or objects before

releasing or retrieving anchor.

When product

is not in use, anchor

must be tied off onto a cleat to relieve motor

tension and prevent boat damage. When

trailering boat, anchor must be tied off.

5. Never substitute cable for rope.

Always disconnect

wiring harness from

battery before attempting to install, service

or relocate unit.

6. Use of a davit with an open loop is not

recommended with this product. Use

a davit with a closed loop to prevent

serious personal injury and/or property

damage.

Never place any

object in gypsy

while retrieving or free-falling anchor.

Serious injury could result.

Use only spliced

rope and chain

rodes. Shackles should not be used

to secure rope to chain. Shackles will

damage winch and could cause personal

injury. Use of shackles will also void

warranty.

7. Stand away from product when in use

and keep children away from product

area at all times.

8. When replacing rope and chain,

always use Powerwinch

brand or

Powerwinch

certified rope and chain.

Do not attempt to

pull a load greater

than rated load of product. Personal injury

and/or property damage could occur.

9. Do not operate product under the

influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

10. Inspect entire rope for weak or worn

condition or kinking (short tight twist

or curl) before use. Replace worn or

kinked rope for proper performance

from product.

11. Inspect the entire chain for broken or

bent links before use. Chain with bent

or broken links should be replaced to

obtain proper performance.

This product

requires the use of a

closed loop davit or bow roller. Davit or bow

roller must be installed prior to installing

anchor winch to ensure proper performance.

To install anchor winch, refer to Figure 1

and the following instructions:

TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED):

1. Electric drill

2. 2

2” hole saw

3. 11/32” drill bit

4. 5/8” drill bit

5. Adjustable wrenches

6. Terminal crimping tool and

wire cutter

7. Center punch

8. Hammer

9. Voltmeter

Unpacking

General Safety Information

Installation

31’, 36’, 41’ Class

Anchor Winch

Summary of content (13 pages)

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31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
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Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List Installation (Cont’d) MATERIAL REQUIRED (INCLUDED WITH ANCHOR WINCH): 1. Three 5/16”-18 stainless steel threaded rods. These rods secure anchor winch to boat. Length is determined by thickness of boat deck. 2. Three lock washers (5/16” stainless steel) 3. Three plain washers (5/16” stainless steel) 4. Three nuts (5/16”-18 stainless steel) MATERIAL REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED): NOTE: A wiring kit from Powerwinch® (Part No.
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1’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch and attach plate using four #8 round head wood screws. Installation (Cont’d) Always disconnect wiring harness from battery before attempting to install, service or relocate unit. Follow order of wiring steps to ensure power is not applied to anchor winch until all wires and circuit breakers are installed. 5. When running wire from anchor winch to switch, be sure to keep wire away from sources of intense heat or areas where the insulation of wire could be worn away.
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Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List Installation (Cont’d) h. Crimp an insulated female disconnect to other end. 3. To correct, exchange wires at terminals A and B on switch. SWITCH TO BATTERY i. Crimp a 5/16” ring terminal to 8- gauge black wire coming from battery. 46’ Class Anchor Winch Make sure all crimps/ connections can withstand at least 25 pounds of pullout force. Failure to make strong enough crimps between wire connectors and wires could create a fire hazard. 1.
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31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch Installation (Cont’d) 10. Two 1/4”-20 x 1/2” stainless steel nuts 11. 1” diameter heat shrink tubing 12. 2” diameter heat shrink tubing 13. ATO inline fuse holder 14. 10A ATO style fuse 15. Wire ties 16. Loctite® 242 thread locker (optional) 17. Silicone sealer 18. four 3/8” 6-gauge female disconnects LOCATING MOUNTING HOLES FOR ANCHOR WINCH 1. Place mounting template in desired position on deck and secure with tape into position.
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Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List screw through ring terminals and tighten a 1/4”-20 nut on screw. Protect junction by placing a 1” diameter piece of heat shrink tubing over connection and applying heat until tubing is secure. Installation (Cont’d) WIRING ANCHOR WINCH TO RELAY (REFER TO FIGURE 6) Make sure all crimps/ connections can withstand at least 25 pounds of pullout force. Failure to make strong enough crimps between wire connectors and wires could create a fire hazard. 1.
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31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch Installation (Cont’d) some slack to prevent connections being too short leaving enough room to crimp end of wire. Install wire in boat before crimping any connections. Use cable ties to secure wiring to boat. 2. When running wire from solenoid to battery, keep wire away from sources of intense heat or areas where insulation of wire could be worn away. 3. Once wires are run and secured, connect wires from switch to solenoid. 4.
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Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List ANCHORING • Turn boat into wind and place motor(s) in neutral. • After boat has stopped all forward progress, drop anchor by pressing anchor winch switch to down position for five seconds. • The anchor will release from bow roller or davit and free-fall to sea bed. Once anchor has begun free-falling, it is safe to release switch.
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31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Product will not operate Rope slips or jams when retrieving Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. Disconnected, bad wiring or bad circuit breakers 2. 10A fuse not in fuse holder or burned out (AW46’ only) 1. Wrong rope size 2. Rope is frayed and worn 3. Rope is too stiff 1. Check each connection with a voltmeter and with switch engaged. Check circuit breaker connection closely 2. Replace fuse 1.
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Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List For Replacement Parts, Call 1-800-243-3097 I J J J J F,G F,G F,G G F J K H H,J H H,J F,G,J G D,K H,J D E H,J J E,J A,J A A I J L M B B C,J B,J J Figure 7 - Replacement Parts Illustration for 31’, 36’, 41’ Class Anchor Winch 10 C
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31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch For Replacement Parts, Call 1-800-243-3097 J I J N J J G,J D E G H H,J H,J G F,G H,J K F,G J D,K L M A A A,J I J B B J B,J Figure 8 - Replacement Parts Illustration for 46’ Class Anchor Winch 11 C C,J
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For Replacement Parts, Call 1-800-243-3097 Please provide following information: -Model number -Serial number (if any) -Part description and number as shown in parts list Ref.
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Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List Notes 31’, 36’, 41’, 46’ Class Anchor Winch