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USAGE MINI GENIUS FREE FALL
GB
FREEFALL SYSTEM (ONLY FOR G 250MF)
ATTENTION: The automatic system should be activated or deactivated with the clutch closed (engaged)
to avoid damage to the electromechanical components.
ACTIVATING THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
Follow the directions given below to activate the freefall system:
• Turn the cover until the pin's hole
N
• Shut off power to the windlass.
• Block the chain with a lock.
• Pull the knob until the pin is completely out
G
• Make certain the clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain.
• Turn power to the windlass back on.
Hold down the DOWN button to open the clutch (disengaged). As a result the gypsy will turn freely around its
axis.
On the other hand, hold down the UP button to close the clutch (engaged). As a result, the gypsy is integral to
the "A" axis again.
CASTING WITH THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
With the freefall system activated, keep the DOWN button pressed up to the point in which the anchor can fall
freely without encountering any problems and then release the button.
To slow down or stop letting the chain fall down, hold down the UP button until the desired effect is obtained.
WEIGHING THE ANCHOR WITH THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
Perform the procedure given in paragraph USAGE - WEIGHING THE ANCHOR.
DEACTIVATING THE FREEFALL SYSTEM
Follow the directions given below to deactivate the freefall system:
• Turn the cover until the pin's hole
N
• Shut off power to the windlass.
• Block the chain with a lock.
• Push the pin E , into the center of the gypsy with the aid of a suitable tool,
as shown in fig. B.
• Make certain the clutch is closed (engaged).
• Release the chain.
• Turn power to the windlass back on.
When the freefall system is deactivated, the chain can be lowered only electrically or manually (see paragraph
USAGE – CLUTCH USE).
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faces upwards (as shown in fig. A).
E
.
E
faces upwards.
E
FIG.A
G
E
N
FIG.B
MINI-GENIUS 250/250F - REV004A