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Deckmate 19 Anchor Winch
Figure 2. Deckmate 19 Wiring
11. Measure and cut the required red and
black wire to connect the anchor
winch to the switch.
12. Crimp a female disconnect to one end
of both red and black wires.
13. Connect the female disconnect on the
red wire to Terminal “B” on the back of
the switch.
14. Select a suitable location for the
motor wires to pass through the deck
and drill a hole with a 3/8” drill bit.
15. Pass the red wire through this hole
and attach the red wire to the red
motor lead on the anchor winch using
a butt connector.
16. Connect the female disconnect on the
black wire to Terminal “A” on the back
of the switch.
17. Pass the black wire through the 3/8”
hole and attach the black wire to the
black motor lead on the anchor winch
using a butt connector.
Rope Installation
The rope must be tied
in an overhand knot
to secure the rope on the drum. If rope is not
securely tied to the drum, personal injury
and/or product damage could occur if the
anchor would break free from the spool while
under load.
To install rope on the drum, refer to Figure
3 and follow the outlined procedures.
1. Insert the rope through the hole located
in the side of the drum (from the side
opposite of the countersunk hole)
2. Feed enough rope through to tie an
overhand knot at the end of the rope.
3. Pull the rope back until the knot is
seated in the countersunk opening.
4. Keep tension on the rope and feed the
rope on the drum by running the anchor
winch with the switch in the up position.
Correct rotation is essential for proper
operation. Make sure the rope rotation
corresponds to Figure 3. The rope
must feed from the top of the drum.
Anchor Attachment
Use a river or lake type anchor up to a
maximum weight of 25 lb. Do not exceed
this weight or the anchor winch will not
operate correctly.
Attach the anchor to a shackle (not
supplied) as shown in Figure 4. Pass the
shackle through the loop in the end of the
rope
Frequently inspect the
loop attached to the
shackle for wear or fraying. If the rope is
frayed or cut, replace immediately.
Safety Chain Attachment
Continued
When the boat is
cruising or being
trailered, the anchor must be tied to a cleat
(or other secure point) and secured with the
safety chain. If the anchor breaks free
during cruising or trailering, it will cause
serious damage and/or injury.
The safety chain is designed to hold the
anchor in place when the anchor winch is
not in use. See Figure 4 and follow the
procedures outlined below to attach a
safety chain.
Figure 3. Rope Installation
Figure 4. Anchor Attachment
1. Remove as many links as
necessary to obtain a tight fit to
the anchor. Attach the chain to
the anchor roller housing using
a split ring.
2. Attach the safety bar to the safety chain
with a split ring.
1. Feed one end of the chain through the
hole
in the side of the anchor roller housing.
. Insert the safety bar completely through
the anchor eye or shackle. Position the
bar perpendicular to the anchor.
Anchor Winch Operation
The anchor winch is simple to operate.
To lower the anchor press and hold the
switch in the “down” position. To raise
the anchor, press and hold the switch in
the “up” position.
Never change the
switch direction
without allowing the motor to come to a
complete stop. Motor damage could occur
and the warranty will be void.
Safety Chain Attachment
TERM C
TERM A
TERM D
TERM B
BUSBAR
WINGNUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SMALL RING TERMINAL
RED WIRE TO TERMINAL C
BLACK WIRE
TO TERMINAL D
LARGE RING TERMINAL
BUTT
CONNECTOR
BLACK WIRE
TO TERMINAL A
RED WIRE TO
TERMINAL B
REAR VIEW
OF SWITCH
SAFETY BAR
SPLIT RING
SHACKLE
LOOP IN
ROPE
PASS SAFETY CHAIN
THROUGH
THIS HOLE
SECURE WITH
SPLIT RING
SAFETY CHAIN
Pass rope through
hole and knot as
shown
Wind rope so it
passes over top of
spool as shown
