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AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL OPERATION
for hands free anchor deployment and retrieval. See the instructions for both options below.
MANUAL OPERATION
Deploy and Retrieve the Anchor Using Manual Operation.
Turn the AutoAnchor on.
Hold down the up or down button to deploy or retrieve the anchor. Releasing the
button stops the windlass operation.
Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat.
DOCKING ALARM:
AutoAnchor beeps to warn the operator the anchor is at the preset
Extra care must be taken at this stage of retrieval.
Preset the length of rode for deployment.
Have hands-free operation of the windlass.
not installed correctly the automatic function will not operate. An
Installation warning message will display on the screen. The windlass
can still be operated using manual operation but on retrieval the displaybut on retrieval the display
may be incorrect because it cannot allow for the stretch in the rope.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
WARNINGThere is an inherent risk when using any automatic function
on a boat. If you choose to use the AutoAnchor automatic functions, you
must still control and supervise all windlass and anchoring operation.
For an accurate reading always ensure the AutoAnchor display reads 0.0 before
deploying the anchor.
Enable Automatic Operation
A “rode to be released” value must be entered to use automatic operation.
Safety Override
Press any button on the AutoAnchor to stop the windlass during automatic release or
retrieval. In an emergency shut off the power to the windlass using the isolating/
breaker switch.
Deploy the Anchor Using Automatic Operation
Turn the AutoAnchor on.
Press the Mode button to select Auto. The screen
displays the current length for Auto release.
If this setting is correct. Press and release the down button to
deploy the anchor.
To Change the setting:
Press the Mode button again to select Set auto.
Enter the value.
Save and return to Auto.
The windlass will stop and the AutoAnchor will beep when
the preset length of rode has been released. The screen
will display “Auto target reached”.
To Set A Rode to be Released Value
Turn the AutoAnchor on.
Press the Mode button twice to enter Set auto.
Scroll up or down to change the value.
Save ready to deploy. Press twice to return to start screen.
To disable the automatic operation: Set the rode to be released
value to Off.
Retrieve the Anchor Using Automatic Operation
Turn the AutoAnchor on.
Press the Mode button to Select Auto.
Press and release the Up button to retrieve the anchor.
The windlass will stop and the AutoAnchor will beep when the
Press the Up button to complete retrieval of the anchor.
The AutoAnchor will beep during this process.
Ensure the anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat.
