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 TM 55-1905-223-10
CAUTION
The bow anchor windlass, wildcat, and gypsies are not designed to moor the LCU
either on the anchor chain or on the gypsies. The anchor chain should be
supported by the chain stoppers. Mooring on the gypsies and lying at anchor on
the wildcat will damage or destroy the windlass.
(1)
Startup procedure.
(a) On Main Switchboard (FIGURE 2-174) set FWD DECK MCHRY MCC circuit breaker (1) to ON
position.
(b) At Forward Deck Machinery Motor Control Center (in tunnel) (FIGURE 2-175), set BOW WINDLASS
NO 1. circuit breaker (1) and BOW WINDLASS NO. 2 circuit breaker (4) to ON position.
NOTE
Ensure that HAND BRAKE WHEEL (2, FIGURE 2-176) is turned clockwise tightly
to hold bow anchor in place.
(c) At Bow Windlass, on Bow Windlass Control Panel (FIGURE 2-177), press START pushbutton (1).
(d) Check MOTOR RUNNING indicator (2) is lit.
(2)
Lowering anchor by paying out chain.
(a) On Bow Anchor Windlass (FIGURE 2-176) engage CLUTCH LEVER (1).
NOTE
If clutch does not engage, jog the drive gently by shifting HAUL BACK-PAY OUT
switch (4, FIGURE 2-177) to HAUL BACK, then quickly moving it back to neutral.
This allows the clutch to engage, taking the strain off chain stopper.
(b) Lock CLUTCH LEVER (1, FIGURE 2-176) in engaged position.
(c) Release DEVILS CLAW (5).
(d) Release CHAIN STOPPER (4)
(e) Slowly unscrew HAND BRAKE WHEEL (2) counterclockwise to release brake.
(f)
On Bow Anchor Windlass Control Panel (FIGURE 2-177) turn HAUL BACK- PAY OUT switch (4)
clockwise to PAY OUT position to pay out anchor chain to the desired length and release switch.
(g) Turn HAND BRAKE WHEEL (2, FIGURE 2-176) clockwise to set brake.
(h) Set CHAIN STOPPER (4).
(i)
Engage DEVILS CLAW (5) to anchor chain.
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