Sleipner Midi 202 User manual

User Manual

SLEIPNER AS

P.O. Box 519

N-1612 Fredrikstad

Norway

www.sleipnergroup.com

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Sleipner Motor AS

P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8

N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway

Declare that this product with accompanying standard control systems complies with the

essential health and safety requirements according to:

DIRECTIVE 2013/53/EU

DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU

DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU

MC_0020

Contents

Important User Considerations and Precautions .................. 3

User Manual

Windlass Operation .................................................................... 4

Control Panel .............................................................................. 5

End-Stop Sensor......................................................................... 5

Maintenance ............................................................................... 6

Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 7

Checklist ..................................................................................... 8

Service and Support ........................................................ 9

Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources ................. 9

Warranty statement ........................................................ 9

Products

SM158441 | 36-12108 - Side-Power Midi 202

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Sleipner Motor AS

P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8

N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway

Declare that this product with accompanying standard control systems complies with the

essential health and safety requirements according to:

DIRECTIVE 2013/53/EU

DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU

DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU

MC_0020

Contents

RESPONSIBILITY OF INSTALLER

The installer must read this document to ensure necessary familiarity with the product before installation.

Instructions in this document cannot be guaranteed to comply with all international and national regulations. It is the responsibility

of the installer to follow all applicable international and national regulations when installing Sleipner products.

The recommendations given in this document are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner strongly recommends that advice is obtained from

a person familiar with the particular vessel and applicable regulations.

This document contains general installation instructions intended to support experienced installers. If you are not skilled in this

type of work, please contact a professional installer for assistance.

If required by local regulation, electrical work must be done by a licensed professional.

Health and safety procedures must be followed during installation.

Faulty installation of Sleipner products will render all warranties given by Sleipner Motor AS. MC_0038

MC_0307

Considerations and Precautions

General procedure for use of SLeipner windlasses

Read the operating manual carefully before installing and using the windlass.

Please note that strong forces are involved, so please use the windlass carefully and make sure, for example, that:

• Keep your distance to the windlass, the rope, anchor and anchor brackets during operation

• Keep the rope/chain(*maxi) under observation during anchor handling.

• Make sure anyone using the windlass knows how to operate it.

• Be aware when the anchor are raised as it can bring unwanted debris up from the bottom, potentially damaging your boat. (NB: If the windlass is

straining as the anchor is raised, stop for a few seconds and let the boat pic up momentum before continuing the raise.)

• If the anchor is stuck, release some rope/chain and attach it to a cleat before using the boat to pull the anchor free. The windlass is not designed

for loads beyond the speciﬁ ed pull capabilities.

• The anchor MUST ALWAYS be secured to the boat while under way. Use the security line or other means to prevent unintentional anchor drop.

• Turn off the power to the windlass when not in use.

• Children must not operate the windlass.

• Careless use can cause damage or injury!

• Make sure to have good battery capacity, and keep the engine running windlass operation.

• Sleipner Motor AS is not responsible for damage or injury caused by the use of our windlass systems

IMPORTANT

This manual contains information you need to know before installing and operating the windlass.

IMPORTANT

• Always use original Sleipner rope. (NB: While dropping anchor, do not push the “UP” button until the anchor is resting at the seabed.)

• Windlass and accessories must be installed and used in a manner that will not cause damage or injury.

• Do not mount any windlass parts in hazardous environments (I.e. flammable fumes or gases).

• Control unit 150800 unit is NOT protected from water ingress, it must be installed in a dry area and not exposed for water.

• Windlass motor installations that are exposed to humidity MUST be surface protected with Tectyl or similar.

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Windlass Operation

Wireless remote control

The remote is waterproof and floats if dropped into the water. It has under normal conditions an

radio range of 15m.

Remote control is turned ON by pressing both ON buttons.

To ensure a long battery lifetime, the remote control switches off automatically 4 min. after the

last button was pressed.

(NB: Remote and receiver is normally connected and ready to use. See own manual for more

information and variants.)

Windlass Panel

The windlass controller 150800 is a full

direction and PVM- speed controller with Amp

and voltage monitor. It can control the

direction of the windlass and reduce the speed

without reducing the pulling power of the

system

(NB: This allows for smoother operation

(ramped motor start) and access to features

like Slow pull speed.)

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!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !

RCT-21 RCT-23

REMOTE CONTROL

PANEL CONTROL

Docking with remote control

RC-21E, RC-22E & RC-23E

1. Make sure the boat engine is running during anchoring.

2. Decide where you want to drop anchor.

3. Check that the safety line on the anchor has been loosened.

4. Turn ON the main switch of the windlass.

5. When main switch for the windlass has been switched off, you must press down both ON buttons on the remote, before pressing DOWN button to

release the anchor.

Docking with ﬁ xed switch panel

1. Press the down button for at least 1 sec.

2. The anchor will drop.

3. The windlass is now released and the rope will run out in step with the progress of the boat towards land.

4. Tie up the boat

(NB: The windlass will always wind in slowly before it reaches to full speed. From software 1.008 can the windlass wind in with reduced speed by

double clicking the UP button.)

Departing

1. Start the boat engine.

2. Turn on the main switch.

3. Release the mooring from land.

4. Activate the windlass.

5. Keep the up button depressed, and the windlass will pull the boat away from land. The windlass will pull the anchor up at full speed until the ﬁ rst

auto stop is activated.

After the ﬁ rst auto stop:

1. Release the up button, press again and keep depressed.

2. The windlass will continue to raise the anchor slowly until the second auto stop is activated, stopping the windlass completely.

3. The anchor will then be correctly seated in the anchor bracket.

4. Attach the safety line to the anchor.

5. Turn off the main switch of the windlass.

6. Have a pleasant sailing!

(NB: This ONLY applies for rope windlasses and requires the anchor rope to be correctly ﬁ tted with end-stop sensor rings.)

(NB: If the windlass is straining while raising the anchor, it would be a good idea to run the windlass in periods. Once the boat has begun to move

backwards, you can release the up button and then run the windlass in periods.)

IMPORTANT

Keep an eye on the anchor when it leaves the water and seats in the anchor bracket. This will allow you to stop the windlass and prevent dam-

age if the anchor pulls up foreign objects from the seabed.

WARNING

For safety ALWAYS secure the anchor with a suitable

safety line when not in use.

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Windlass Operation

Wireless remote control

The remote is waterproof and floats if dropped into the water. It has under normal conditions an

radio range of 15m.

Remote control is turned ON by pressing both ON buttons.

To ensure a long battery lifetime, the remote control switches off automatically 4 min. after the

last button was pressed.

(NB: Remote and receiver is normally connected and ready to use. See own manual for more

information and variants.)

Windlass Panel

The windlass controller 150800 is a full

direction and PVM- speed controller with Amp

and voltage monitor. It can control the

direction of the windlass and reduce the speed

without reducing the pulling power of the

system

(NB: This allows for smoother operation

(ramped motor start) and access to features

like Slow pull speed.)

MC_0334

!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !

RCT-21 RCT-23

REMOTE CONTROL

PANEL CONTROL

Docking with remote control

RC-21E, RC-22E & RC-23E

1. Make sure the boat engine is running during anchoring.

2. Decide where you want to drop anchor.

3. Check that the safety line on the anchor has been loosened.

4. Turn ON the main switch of the windlass.

5. When main switch for the windlass has been switched off, you must press down both ON buttons on the remote, before pressing DOWN button to

release the anchor.

Docking with ﬁ xed switch panel

1. Press the down button for at least 1 sec.

2. The anchor will drop.

3. The windlass is now released and the rope will run out in step with the progress of the boat towards land.

4. Tie up the boat

(NB: The windlass will always wind in slowly before it reaches to full speed. From software 1.008 can the windlass wind in with reduced speed by

double clicking the UP button.)

Departing

1. Start the boat engine.

2. Turn on the main switch.

3. Release the mooring from land.

4. Activate the windlass.

5. Keep the up button depressed, and the windlass will pull the boat away from land. The windlass will pull the anchor up at full speed until the ﬁ rst

auto stop is activated.

After the ﬁ rst auto stop:

1. Release the up button, press again and keep depressed.

2. The windlass will continue to raise the anchor slowly until the second auto stop is activated, stopping the windlass completely.

3. The anchor will then be correctly seated in the anchor bracket.

4. Attach the safety line to the anchor.

5. Turn off the main switch of the windlass.

6. Have a pleasant sailing!

(NB: This ONLY applies for rope windlasses and requires the anchor rope to be correctly ﬁ tted with end-stop sensor rings.)

(NB: If the windlass is straining while raising the anchor, it would be a good idea to run the windlass in periods. Once the boat has begun to move

backwards, you can release the up button and then run the windlass in periods.)

IMPORTANT

Keep an eye on the anchor when it leaves the water and seats in the anchor bracket. This will allow you to stop the windlass and prevent dam-

age if the anchor pulls up foreign objects from the seabed.

WARNING

For safety ALWAYS secure the anchor with a suitable

safety line when not in use.

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Activating lowers Anchor/

Windlass

Activating raises Anchor/

Windlass

Anchor UP

When the anchor has dropped to the seabed, press the “up” button to tighten the slack. The windlass will continue to winch in as long

as you keep the “up” button depressed. If the remote control has switched off automatically (i.e. if you have not pressed a button for

more than 4 min) you must ﬁrst switch ON, then press ‘UP start to wind in the anchor rope/chain. The windlass always starts to operate

at reduced speed before increasing to full speed.

Anchor DOWN

When the remote control is switched on, you can drop the anchor by pressing the “down” button. Keep this button depressed for at

least 1 second to drop the anchor.

The windlass will then run out slowly in the beginning to ensure the correct release function.

This system is designed so the windlass automatically stops pulling when the anchor reaches the boat. If normally adjusted it will stop when the

anchor is hanging 0,5-1 m under the surface. (NB: This allows for time to ﬁnish any close quarter maneuverer, get lines and other equipment used

at anchor in order, inspect the anchor to ensure it is free of cables, trolleys or whatever else you might catch.)

Also by sailing slowly it is possible to flush the anchor free of sand, seaweed or sediments before the ﬁnal operation to raise anchor on board the

boat.

After the ﬁrst stop is detected and pull is resumed by repressing the “up” again and the controller will pull the anchor in at reduced speed and with

a lower allowable pull until the second stop is registered. At this point, the anchor should rest in the bracket without unnecessary high tension on

the rope, windlass, fasteners etc.

Double-tap Anchor UP feature

If all power has been removed from the windlass (i.e powered off after leaving the vessel or during an overnight anchoring) the internal

sensor will no longer remember the current status of the anchor's position (Up or DOWN).

Instead of releasing the slack on the anchor completely Double-tap UP to activate the slow retract of the anchor. (NB: This can help

safely navigate away from objects when un/ mooring the vessel.)

Double-tap UP to activate the

slow retract of the anchor to

slowly pull the vessel away from

objects.

IMPORTANT

Always turn OFF the power to the windlass when it is not being operated.

The anchor must always be secured to the boat while the boat is sailing. Use the safety line supplied.

WARNING

ALWAYS secure the anchor with a suitable safety line when not in use. The windlass cannot be considered a ﬁxed point. (Underway the

rope can potentially slide in the housing gypsy. An unintended mechanical release of the gypsy can not be guaranteed.)

Control Panels

End-Stop Sensor

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Maintenance MC_0315

Winter storage

• Remove the rope from the windlass before every period of winter storage. Soak it in a mild soap solution overnight. Then wash it in water and

rinsing fluid to rinse out all the salt residue sediments and dirt. This will keep the rope flexible for many years. At the same time, check the wire

thread auto stop rings and replace them if necessary.

• Before winter storage, spray the windlass and all electrical points and connections with a moisture repellent spray.

• Make sure that the windlass is protected against snow and water during winter storage.

• Do not wrap the windlass, as this may cause condensation to form during winter storage.

• It is also a good idea to wash the inside of the rope box and remove seaweed, dirt, etc.

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Motor

Mounting bracket

Gypsy

Rope guide bracket

End-Stop sensor

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Basic Troubleshooting - Windlass

Before seeking assistance from the website help desk from your Side-Power dealer/ distributor, please perform these tests.

(NB: If you are unable to understand what to check, you must consult a Side Power distributor.)

CHECK SOLUTION

Windlass does not operate

“Power” LED not lit

Check:

Main switch/breaker is engaged.

Check battery fuses.

Visually inspect cables and verify that terminals are tight.

Measure battery voltage.

“Power” LED lit

Turn on panel / remote control (see user manual)

See below:

Windlass only runs for 0,5 seconds when pressing “IN”

Check control panel connections. Signals for “IN” and “OUT” might be swapped.

When pressing “OUT” free fall is not engaged.

Or: When pressing “IN”, motor is running but gypsy is not turning

Motor cables Swap motor cables D1 and D2 on the control unit

Windlass has poor performance

“Low voltage”

Voltage has dropped below 9V

Check batteries.

Measure battery voltage while operating the windlass. I voltage measure below

11V/22V, allow batteries to charge.

If the battery voltage is acceptable, measure voltage on the motor terminals, cable

voltage drop should be less than 1V when motor is running.

Windlass releases anchor, but do not wind in

Check that end stop sensor

Check that end stop sensor is not active (Indicated by “End Stop” LED on control unit or

LED built into the sensor.)

Check sensor connections on the control unit.

Sensor LED should not be lit if no metal object is present in front of it.

Windlass wind past end-stop

Check that end stop wire

Check that the end stop wire wound around the rope is intact. Pull the rope with end

stop wire over the end stop sensor and verify that («End Stop» LED light up)

Adjust sensor closer to the rope if necessary.

Windlass releases anchor, but stops immediately when pressing “IN”

“Low voltage”

If the battery is in poor condition it might measure 12/24V when windlass is not in use

and still experience a signiﬁ cant voltage drop when the motor starts (such voltage dips

might be difﬁ cult to measure) This type of voltage drops can lead to false triggering of

the end stop sensor.

Abnormal noise during operation The windlass must be serviced.

Windlass operates, but rope is not wound in The rope can slip in the gypsy if the windlass is mounted incorrectly.

Anchor is not released The anchor might not release from the bracket if mounted incorrectly.

WARNING

Main switch/braker must be disconnected whenever working on the windlass mechanical parts.

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Motor

Mounting bracket

Gypsy

Rope guide bracket

End-Stop sensor

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Seasonal Checklist

CHECK TO PERFORM DATE

Check the rope for damage or

excessive wear.

Check the rope stop rings for damage.

Clean the windlass from any dirt or

excessive corrosion.

Ensure the anchor safety line is in

working condition.

Check for excessive wear on7 inside

the gypsy.

Remove gypsy and wipe main axis

clean. (Loosen gypsy bolt + bolt on the

rope guide ring. Slide both of to expose

axis. )

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1. Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) warrants that the equipment (parts, materials and embedded software of products) manufactured by the

Warrantor is free from defects in workmanship and materials for the purpose for which the equipment is intended and under normal use and

service (the “Warranty”).

2. This Warranty is in effect for two years (Leisure Use) or one year (Commercial and other Non-leisure Use) from the date of purchase by the end

user (for demonstration vessels, the dealer is deemed as end user).

3. This Warranty is transferable and covers the equipment for the speciﬁed warranty period.

4. The warranty does not apply to defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure

to excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or water immersion except for equipment speciﬁcally designed as waterproof.

5. In case the equipment seems to be defective, the warranty holder (the “Claimant”) must do the following to make a claim:

(a) Contact the dealer or service centre where the equipment was purchased and make the claim. Alternatively, the Claimant can make the

claim to a dealer or service centre found at www.sleipnergroup.com. The Claimant must present a detailed written statement of the nature

and circumstances of the defect, to the best of the Claimant’s knowledge, including product identiﬁ cation and serial nbr., the date and place of

purchase and the name and address of the installer. Proof of purchase date should be included with the claim, to verify that the warranty period

has not expired;

(b) Make the equipment available for troubleshooting and repair, with direct and workable access, including dismantling of furnishings or similar,

if any, either at the premises of the Warrantor or an authorised service representative approved by the Warrantor. Equipment can only be returned

to the Warrantor or an authorised service representative for repair following a pre-approval by the Warrantor’s Help Desk and if so, with the Return

Authorisation Number visible postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Claimant.

6. Examination and handling of the warranty claim:

(a) If upon the Warrantor’s or authorised service Representative’s examination, the defect is determined to result from defective material or

workmanship in the warranty period, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the

Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense. If, on the other hand, the claim is determined to result from circumstances such as described in section 4

above or a result of wear and tear exceeding that for which the equipment is intended (e.g. commercial use of equipment intended for leisure use),

the costs for the troubleshooting and repair shall be borne by the Claimant;

(b) No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Claimant, unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable

number of opportunities to do so. In the event that attempts to remedy the defect have failed, the Claimant may claim a refund of the purchase

price, provided that the Claimant submits a statement in writing from a professional boating equipment supplier that the installation instructions of

the Installation and Operation Manual have been complied with and that the defect remains.

7. Warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorised service representative, and any attempt to remedy the defect by

anyone else shall render this warranty void.

8. No other warranty is given beyond those described above, implied or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchantability, ﬁtness for a

particular purpose other than the purpose for which the equipment is intended, and any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its

employees and representatives.

9. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives based on this Warranty

for injury to any person or persons, or damage to property, loss of income or proﬁt, or any other incidental, consequential or resulting damage

or cost claimed to have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or malfunction of the equipment or

damages arising from collision with other vessels or objects.

10. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.

At Sleipner we continually reinvest to develop and offer the latest technology in marine advancements. To see the many unique designs we have

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Find your local professional dealer from our certiﬁ ed

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visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com/support

For additional supporting documentation, we advise you

to visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com and ﬁ nd your

Sleipner product.

Service and Support

Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources

Warranty statement

Patents

MC_0024

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