OWNER'S MANUAL Sport Fishing 450 Windlass FREE FALL ROPE AND CHAIN ANCHOR WINCH PW46101 12 Volt Powered Winch Power-In / Freewheel-out operation These instructions apply to all models listed. Details and procedures unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately.
PROPRIETARY STATEMENT The Powerwinch Anchor Winch is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is consideRED proprietary to Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete. However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this document.
POWERWINCH SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE. CAUTION A CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT MAY CAUSE MINOR TO MODERATE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALSO BE USED TO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES. IT MAY NOTE: A note indicates further information about a product, part, or step.
SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH POWERWINCH SPECIFICATIONS DAVIT/BOW ROLLER This product requires the use of a closed loop davit or bow roller. Davit or bow roller must be installed prior to installing anchor winch to ensure proper performance. CAUTION USE OF A DAVIT WITH AN OPEN LOOP IS NOT RECOMMENDED WITH THIS PRODUCT. USE A DAVIT WITH A CLOSED LOOP TO PREVENT SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. FURNISHED MATERIALS: qty 1 3 3 3 3 Description Anchor Winch 5/16-18 x 3.
POWERWINCH SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH ROPE AND CHAIN RODES This product is designed to raise and lower anchors using spliced rope and chain rodes (a rode is a length of rope and chain). It is very important that only sizes and brands of spliced rope and chain rodes specified below are used. Use of non-specified ropes and chains could cause reduced levels of performance or serious personal injury and/or property damage.
SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH POWERWINCH MOUNTING THE UNIT P1053900AV Mounting Template 2 1/2” [63.5mm] Hole Thru 11/32” [8.7mm] Hole Thru Winch Mounting Hole (3 Plcs) Center Of Rope Anchor Winch To Davit 3 1/4” [82.6mm] 2 5/16" (58.7mm] 5/16” [7.9mm] 3 3/16” [81mm] 5/8” [15.9mm] Hole Thru Wire Harness 5 1/2” [139.7mm] 6 7/8” [174.
POWERWINCH SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH 1. Place the mounting template on the deck in the desired location and secure with tape. a. The winch must be placed above the rope locker. b. The centerline of the gypsy must line up with the centerline of the davit or bow roller. 2. Drill the holes as marked on the template. 3. Remove the template. 4. Place a bead of silicone sealant around the base of the rode guide. Insert the rode guide into the 2 1/2" hole.
SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH POWERWINCH WIRING THE UNIT WARNINGS ALWAYS disconnect the battery before working on electrical equipment. ALWAYS use the recommended wire size and rated circuit breakers. Failure to use the furnished and recommended sizes can cause a fire hazard and void warranty. When routing the wiring, avoid sources of heat. When routing the wiring, avoid sharp edges that can cut or fray the wire insulation. 1. Locate a suitable location for the switch.
POWERWINCH 25A Circuit Breaker SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH Red 6awg Black 6awg Black Red 12awg 12awg Tape or Heat Shrink Battery Control Switch (C) (D) (A) (B) 1/4-20 x 1/2 Screw & Nut Ring Terminals = Mechanical Connection Black 12awg Red Black 6awg Black Red 6awg Green 12awg Anchor Winch PW46004 11. Connect the motor GREEN wire to the new RED wire with a 1/4 -20 screw and nut. Position the wrap and lightly heat until it shrinks around the terminals. 12.
SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH POWERWINCH TESTING THE UNIT 1. Ensure that all connections are secure and correct. For the 46' make sure that the in-line fuse is installed in the Red wire between the switch and relay module. 2. Without rope or chain in gypsy, press and hold switch in upward position. If wiring to switch terminals is correct, gypsy will spin counterclockwise. If gypsy does not turn, but motor runs, switch is incorrectly wired.
POWERWINCH SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH OPERATING THE ANCHOR WINCH ANCHORING 1. Turn boat into wind and place boat motors in neutral. 2. After the boat has stopped all forward progress, drop anchor by pressing the winch switch in the down position for approximately 5 seconds. After the anchor has begun to free-fall it is safe to release the switch. CAUTION NEVER REVERSE THE WINCH WHILE THE UNIT IS IN FREE-FALL MODE. 3.
SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH POWERWINCH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WINCH DOES NOT OPERATE A. Confirm power to winch 1. Check battery is fully charged 2. Confirm connections are tight & clean. 3. Check wires if worn or bare that may cause shorts B. Check circuit breaker at battery Bypass circuit breaker and test winch. Does the winch run? CAUTION Do not operate the winch without the circuit breaker. Removing the CB from the circuit is ONLY for testing. ROPE SLIPS OR JAMS WHEN RETRIEVING A. 1. Wrong rope size.
POWERWINCH SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 12 12 12 A 3 10 1 10 8 7,8 2 4 12 2 7,8 7,8 8 11 6 Powerw 13 inch Windlas s To releas switch e anchor down hold for 5 secon ds 14 5 9 DETAIL A 11 PW27501 11
SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH Item Description Description POWERWINCH Notes 1 R001430 Finger Kit 2 R001431 Gypsy Kit 3 P10341 Gypsy Shaft Kit 4 R001432 Stripper Kit 5 P10343 Bearing Kit 6 R001434 Motor Kit 7 R001435 Shock Absorber Kit 8 R001436 Spin Off Gear Kit 9 R001437 Locking Gear Kit 10 R001438 Gear Kit 11 R001440 Motor Plate 12 R001439 Fastener Kit 13 R001441 Switch Kit 14 P1027600AJ Circuit Breaker, 25A Notes: 1. Spin Off Gear Kit (item 8) includes shock absorber kit (item 7).
POWERWINCH SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH WARRANTY Carefree of Colorado (hereafter referred to as Carefree) warrants to the FIRST retail Purchaser that the Powerwinch Product described in this manual is free of defects in material and workmanship within the terms and conditions as set forth below. Carefree’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at Carefree’s option, of any defective component within the stated warranty period. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. 1.
SPORT FISHING 450 ANCHOR WINCH FOR YOUR RECORDS: DEALER/INSTALLER NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: PURCHASE DATE: PART NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: PRODUCT NAME OR DESCRIPTION: Retain your original proof of purchase. It is requiRED for all warranty repairs and returns.
