Lofrans KOBRA Instructions De Montage page 4

OPERATIONS GB
WARNING ! = Do not approach with hands or feet near the gipsy and chain , when operating.
WARNING ! = When the windlass is not in use or before use the handle , turn off the windlass at the main switch .
WARNING ! = Engage the chain stopper after anchoring. Windlass must not be used as sole means securing anchor in bow fitting. Anchors
should be independently secured to prevent accidental release .
WARNING ! = Be sure the clutch and the chain stopper are well engaged before boating.
Gipsy Clutch Operation
Gipsy is connected at the main shaft (329) by a clutch , items (318 and 277).
To engage the clutch insert the handle supplied into the wingnut (317) and tighten it until you cannot move the handle any more.
To disengage the clutch loose the wingnut.
Raising The Anchor
Start the engine of the boat. Be sure that the clutch is well engaged. Draw out the handle from wingnut.
Push the button "UP" of the foot switch or remote control. Do not use the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor.
Release the button "UP" to stop the manoeuvre.
When you haul the last metres of the chain , pay attention to the anchor, which may damage the bow of your boat.
If case the anchor be stranded and the Lofrans circuit breaker gets released , wait some minutes before put it back into service and try the manoeuvre
once more. Should the circuit breaker stop again , we suggest to fix the chain to a cleats or bollard , then use the boat engine to break the anchor
loose.
For your safety we strongly recommend to turn OFF the circuit breaker and engage the chain stopper during navigation. Reactivate the circuit breaker
and disengage the chain stopper before anchoring.
Lowering The Anchor
When you wish to lower the anchor very quickly , it is necessary disengage the clutch. The gipsy may freely run on its shaft and release the chain
into the water. The chain fall can be controlled tightening the gipsy cap with the handle . At the end of the operation engage the clutch.
Under usual conditions , we suggest to lower the anchor electrically , pushing the button "DOWN" placed on the remote control or foot switch.
You will have always a perfect control of the manoeuvre , which can be interrupted any moment releasing the button "DOWN" .
Once anchored , we suggest in order to reduce the windlass load , to use a chain stopper and fix the chain with a rope to a strong point as a cleat.
Use Of The Drum Independently From The Gipsy
Stop the run of the chain , fasten it to a strong point as a chain stopper or similar. Disengage the clutch. Turn clockwise around the drum with two laps of
rope. Keep the end of rope. Push the button "UP" , recovering the rope at the same time. Engage the clutch at the end of the operation.
Raise The Anchor In Case Of Emergency
Insert the handle into the emergency wheel (340). Draw it forward and backwards alternatively. As there is no ratio , please keep in mind in case of deep
anchoring the stress will be hard.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING ! = Before operate turn the windlass off at the main switch and remove with attention the chain from the gipsy .
A correct and periodic maintenance operation is essential for the best efficiency of your windlass. At least once every month remove the salt layer ,
which forms periodically on the outer casting , to avoid electrolysis problems which could prejudice the windlass performances. Wash with a fresh
water and clean all the surfaces , particularly in the most hidden points , where salts deposits. We recommended , at least once every six months , to
disassemble the windlass gipsy following the instructions below.
Remove (316). Using the handle unscrew (317) , remove (318) then unscrew (217) , remove (226 and 335). Remove (276) and extract (277).
Clean and check all the parts , spray all with CRC 3097 "LONG LIFE" or WD40. Watch if there are no electrolysis traces and grease the main shaft
thread.
After a long inactivity period , the electric motor could run slowly. We recommend to check and clear the brushes and replace it if necessary.
We strongly recommend to separate , at least once every year , the windlass from the deck to clean and remove the salt layer under the base.
The gearbox is proper filled with SAE 90 long life oil. If there is a leak of oil from the body , it will be necessary to disassemble and replace the seals.
For this purpose , it is available a complete set of seals. At the beginning and at the end of the season , check the motor and control box, removing
eventual residues and covering the terminals with grease .
ORDERING SPARE PARTS
To identify a windlass spare parts see the spare part list. When ordering spare parts , please specify for the KOBRA model the code B.08.101 , give us
a complete model classification , the serial number , the item number and the quantity.
Contact the nearest authorised LOFRANS' distributor or directly LOFRANS' S.r.l. fax + 39 (039) 2004299 .
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