SLEIPNER MIDI 202 600w 12v Windlass User Manual

For Anchor Windlass Models
MIDI 202, MIDI 203
User Manual
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Products
36-12109 – Sleipner windlass Midi 203, 600W, 12V
36-12108 – Sleipner windlass Midi 202, 600W, 12V
Failure to follow the considerations and precautions can cause serious injury, and damage and will render all warranties given by Sleipner Motor VOID.

**General Operation Considerations and Precautions Guidelines

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For Windlass systems
Never use a windlass close to somebody in the water, an unexpected drop of the anchor can cause serious injuries.
It is the owner/ captain/ other responsible parties’ full responsibility to assess the risk of any unexpected incidents on the vessel.

• Keep your distance from the windlass, the anchor line, anchor, and anchor brackets during operation.
• While operating the anchor maintain observation of the rope or chain during handling.
• Ensure anyone using the windlass knows how to operate it.
• Be aware when the anchor is raised as it can bring unwanted debris up from the bottom, potentially damaging your boat. (NB: If the windlass is straining as the anchor is raised, stop for a few seconds and let the boat gain up momentum before continuing the raise.)
• If the anchor is stuck, release some anchor line/chain and attach it to a cleat before using the boat to pull the anchor free. The windlass is not designed for loads beyond the specifi ed pull capabilities.
• The anchor MUST ALWAYS be secured to the boat while underway. Use the security line or other means to prevent unintentional anchor drops.
• Children must not operate the windlass.
• Careless use can cause damage or injury!
• Keep the engine running during windlass operation to ensure good battery capacity.
• Sleipner Motor AS is not responsible for damage or injury caused by the use of our windlass systems.
• While dropping the anchor, do not push the “UP” button until the anchor is resting at the seabed.

Windlass Operation

! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model!
Docking with remote control
RC-21E, RC-22E & RC-23E

1. Make sure the boat engine is running during anchoring.
2. Decide where you want to drop anchor.
3. Check that the safety line on the anchor has been loosened.
4. Turn ON the main switch of the windlass.
5. When the main switch for the windlass has been switched off, you must press down both ON buttons on the remote, before pressing a DOWN button to release the anchor.

Docking with fixed switch panel

1. Press the down button for at least 1 sec.
2. The anchor will drop.
3. The windlass is now released and the rope will run out in step with the progress of the boat towards land.
4. Tie up the boat.

(NB: The windlass will always wind in slowly before it reaches full speed. From software 1.008 can the windlass wind in with reduced speed by double clicking the UP button.)
Departing

1. Start the boat engine.
2. Turn on the main switch.
3. Release the mooring from the land.
4. Activate the windlass.
5. Keep the up button depressed, and the windlass will pull the boat away from the land. The windlass will pull the anchor up at full speed until the first auto stop is activated.

After the first auto stop:

1. Release the up button, press again, and keep depressed.
2. The windlass will continue to raise the anchor slowly until the second auto stop is activated, stopping the windlass completely.
3. The anchor will then be correctly seated in the anchor bracket.
4. Attach the safety line to the anchor.
5. Turn off the main switch of the windlass.
6. Have a pleasant sailing!
   (NB: This ONLY applies to rope anchor line windlasses and requires the anchor line to be correctly fitted with end-stop sensor rings.)

IMPORTANT
Keep an eye on the anchor when it leaves the water and seats in the anchor bracket. This will allow you to stop the windlass and prevent damage if the anchor pulls up foreign objects from the seabed.
(NB: If the windlass is straining while raising the anchor, it would be a good idea to run the windlass for periods. Once the boat has begun to move backward, you can release the up button and then run the windlass in periods.)

Control Panel

Control Unit
The windlass controller 150800 is a full direction and PVM- speed controller with Amp and voltage monitoring. It can control the direction of the windlass and reduce the speed without reducing the pulling power of the system
(NB: This allows for smoother operation (ramped motor start) and access to features like Slow pull speed.)
WARNING
For safety ALWAYS secure the anchor with a suitable safety line when not in use.

REMOTE CONTROL

Wireless remote control
The remote is waterproof and floats if dropped into the water. It has under normal conditions a radio range of 15m.
The remote control is turned ON by pressing both ON buttons.
To ensure a long battery lifetime, the remote control switches off automatically 4 min. after the last button was pressed.
(NB: Remote and receiver are normally connected and ready to use. See own manual for more information and variants.)

Control Panels

Anchor UP
When the anchor has dropped to the seabed, press the “up” button to tighten the slack. The windlass will continue to winch in as long as you keep the “up” button depressed. If the remote control has switched off automatically (i.e. if you have not pressed a button for more than 4 min) you must first switch ON, then press ‘UP to start to wind in the anchor line/chain. The windlass always starts to operate at reduced speed before increasing to full speed.
Anchor DOWN
When the remote control is switched on, you can drop the anchor by pressing the “down” button. Keep this button depressed for at least 1 second to drop the anchor.
The windlass will then run out slowly in the beginning to ensure the correct release function.
IMPORTANT
Always turn OFF the power to the windlass when it is not being operated.
The anchor must always be secured to the boat while the boat is sailing. Use the safety line supplied.
Double-tap Anchor UP feature
If all power has been removed from the windlass (i.e powered off after leaving the vessel or during an overnight anchoring) the internal sensor will no longer remember the current status of the anchor’s position (Up or DOWN).
Instead of releasing the slack on the anchor completely Double-tap UP to activate the slow retract of the anchor. (NB: This can help safely navigate away from objects when un/ mooring the vessel.)

WARNING
ALWAYS secure the anchor with a suitable safety line when not in use. The windlass cannot be considered a fixed point. (Underway the anchor line can potentially slide in the housing gypsy. An unintended mechanical release of the gypsy can not be guaranteed.)

End-Stop Sensor

This system is designed so the windlass automatically stops pulling when the anchor reaches the boat. If normally adjusted it will stop when the anchor is hanging 0,5-1 m under the surface. (NB: This allows for time to finish any close quarter maneuverer, get lines and other equipment used at anchor in order, and inspect the anchor to ensure it is free of cables, trolleys, or whatever else you might catch.)
Also by sailing slowly it is possible to flush the anchor free of sand, seaweed, or sediments before the final operation to raise the anchor on board the boat.
After the first stop is detected and pull is resumed by repressing the “up” again and the controller will pull the anchor in at reduced speed and with a lower allowable pull until the second stop is registered. At this point, the anchor should rest in the bracket without unnecessary high tension on the rope, windlass, fasteners, etc.

Maintenance – Winter Storage

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• Remove the anchor line from the windlass before every period of winter storage. Soak it in a mild soap solution overnight. Then wash it in water and rinse fluid to rinse out all the salt residue sediments and dirt. This will keep the anchor line flexible for many years. At the same time, check the wire thread auto stop rings and replace them if necessary.
• Before winter storage, spray the windlass and all electrical points and connections with a moisture-repellent spray.
• Make sure that the windlass is protected against snow and water during winter storage.
• Do not wrap the windlass, as this may cause condensation to form during winter storage.
• It is also a good idea to wash the inside of the anchor line box and remove seaweed, dirt, etc.

Basic Troubleshooting – Windlass

Before seeking assistance from the website help desk from your Sleipner dealer/ distributor, please perform these tests.
(NB: If you are unable to understand what to check, you must consult a Side Power distributor.)

Windlass does not operate
“Power” LED not lit| Check:
The main switch/breaker is engaged.
Check battery fuses.
Visually inspect cables and verify that terminals are tight.
Measure battery voltage.
“Power” LED lit| Turn on panel / remote control (see user manual) See below:
Windlass only runs for 0,5 seconds when pressing “IN”
Check control panel connections.| Signals for “IN” and “OUT” might be swapped.
When pressing “OUT” free fall is not engaged.
Or: When pressing “IN”, the motor is running but gypsy is not -turning
Motor cables| Swap motor cables D1 and D2 on the control unit
Windlass has poor performance
“Low voltage”| Voltage has dropped below 9V Check batteries.
Measure battery voltage while operating the windlass. I voltage measure below 11V/22V, allowing batteries to charge.
If the battery voltage is acceptable, measure voltage on the motor terminals, cable voltage drop should be less than 1V when the motor is running.
Windlass releases anchor, but does not wind in
Check that end stop sensor| Check that the end stop sensor is not active (Indicated by the “End Stop” LED on the control unit or LED built into the sensor.)
Check sensor connections on the control unit.
Sensor LED should not be lit if no metal object is present in front of it.
Windlass wind past end-stop
Check that end stop wire| Check that the end stops wire wound around the rope is intact. Pull the rope with the end stop wire over the end stop sensor and verify that («End Stop» LED lights up)
Adjust the sensor closer to the rope if necessary.
Windlass releases anchor, but stops immediately when pressing “IN”
“Low voltage”| If the battery is in poor condition it might measure 12/24V when the windlass is not in use and still experience a significant voltage drop when the motor starts (such voltage dips might be difficult to measure) This type of voltage drop can lead to the false triggering of the end stop sensor.
Abnormal noise during operation| The windlass must be serviced.
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Windlass operates, but the rope is not wound in| The rope can slip in the gypsy if the windlass is mounted incorrectly.
Anchor is not released| The anchor might not release from the bracket if mounted incorrectly.

WARNING
The main switch/breaker must be disconnected whenever working on the windlass mechanical parts.

Seasonal Checklist

Check the anchor line stop rings for
damage.| | | | | |
Clean the windlass from any dirt or
excessive corrosion.| | | | | |
Ensure the anchor safety line is in
working condition.| | | | | |
Check for excessive wear inside the
gypsy.| | | | | |

Service and Support
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Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources
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Warranty Statement

1.  Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) warrants that the equipment (parts, materials, and embedded software of products) manufactured by the Warrantor is free from defects in workmanship and materials for the purpose for which the equipment is intended and under normal use and maintenance service (the “Warranty”).

2. This Warranty is in effect for two years (Leisure Use) or one year (Commercial and other Non-leisure Use) from the date of delivery/purchase by the end user, with the following exceptions;
   (a) For demonstration vessels, or vessels kept on the water, the dealer is considered as the end user from 6 months after the launch of the vessel;
   (b) The warranty period starts no later than 18 months after the first launch of the vessel.
   Please note that the boat manufacturer and dealer must pay particular attention to correct maintenance and service both by the products manuals as well as general good practice for the location the boat is kept in the period the boat is in their care. In cases where the 6 and 18 months grace periods for boat builders and dealers are passed, it is possible to obtain a full warranty upon inspection and approval of the warrantor or such representative.

3. Certain parts, classifi ed as wearable or service parts, are not covered by the warranty. A failure to follow the required maintenance and service work as described in the product manual renders all warranty on parts or components directly or indirectly affected by this void. Please also note that for some parts, time is also a factor separate from actual operational hours.

4. This Warranty is transferable and covers the equipment for the specific warranty period.

5. The warranty does not apply to defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessive heat, salt or freshwater spray, or water immersion except for equipment specifically designed as waterproof.

6. In case the equipment seems to be defective, the warranty holder (the “Claimant”) must do the following to make a claim:
   (a) Contact the dealer or service center where the equipment was purchased and make the claim. Alternatively, the Claimant can make the claim to a dealer or service center found at www.sleipnergroup.com. The Claimant must present a detailed written statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect, to the best of the Claimant’s knowledge, including product identification and serial number., the date and place of purchase, and the name and address of the installer. Proof of purchase date should be included with the claim, to verify that the warranty period has not expired;
   (b) Make the equipment available for troubleshooting and repair, with direct and workable access, including dismantling of furnishings or similar, if any, either at the premises of the Warrantor or an authorized service representative approved by the Warrantor. Equipment can only be returned to the Warrantor or an authorized service representative for repair following a pre-approval by the Warrantor’s Help Desk and if so, with the Return Authorisation Number visible postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Claimant.

7. Examination and handling of the warranty claim:
   (a) If upon the Warrantor’s or authorized service Representative’s examination, the defect is determined to result from defective material or workmanship in the warranty period, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense. If, on the other hand, the claim is determined to result from circumstances such as described in section 4 above or a result of wear and tear exceeding that for which the equipment is intended (e.g. commercial use of equipment intended for leisure use), the costs for the troubleshooting and repair shall be borne by the Claimant;
   (b) No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Claimant unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so. In the event that attempts to remedy the defect have failed, the Claimant may claim a refund of the purchase price, provided that the Claimant submits a statement in writing from a professional boating equipment supplier that the installation instructions of the Installation and Operation Manual have been complied with and that the defect remains.

8. Warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorized service representative, and any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone else shall render this warranty void.

9. No other warranty is given beyond those described above, implied or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose other than the purpose for which the equipment is intended, and any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives.

10. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives based on this Warranty for injury to any person or persons or damage to property, loss of income or profit, or any other incidental, consequential, or resulting damage or cost claimed to have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or malfunction of the equipment or damages arising from collision with other vessels or objects.

11. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.

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DOCUMENT ID: 6591
REVISION: 5
DATE: 2022
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