TM 55-1930-209-14&P-14
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Operating procedures without power. Anchor cables may be deployed without electrical power. However,
anchor cables can not be retrieved unless electrical power is available.
a. On inner side of winch, remove brake ratchet handle from holder and place on manual brake control ratchet
(Figure 2-3). Using brake handle, tighten manual drum brake snug.
CAUTION
Do not operate motor with electric brake in manual release position. This
overheats and damages friction disc in brake.
b. On rear side of winch housing (Figure 2-2), move winch manual/power clutch to outside (DISENGAGE) position
for manual operation.
c. On end of electric motor on top of winch, pull out BRAKE RELEASE knob (Figure 2-2). This releases spring that
holds disc brake on when power is not applied.
d. Release anchor from anchor holding position on barge bolsters.
CAUTION
Free-falling an anchor with only manual braking control has a high probability of
causing "birdcaging" unless crewmembers are extremely alert and quick to apply
mechanical brake.
e. Using ratchet handle, loosen manual drum brake until anchor or other force pulls cable from winch drum.
f. Regulate and control pay out of cable by adjusting amount of drag that brake is applying to winch drum.
g. Stop anchor winch by tightening manual brake drum.
h. Push ELECTRIC BRAKE knob in. When power is available to the winch, the electric brake will be engaged.
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Shutdown procedures
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Anchors deployed. When winches are shut down while anchors are deployed, perform the following:
a. On anchor winch control panel (Figure 2-1), turn ON/OFF switch to OFF.
b. Make sure electric brake is engaged by pushing in on electric brake release knob (Figure 2-2).
c. Set mechanical brake by turning ratchet handle (Figure 2-3) until brake drum is tight.
d. Make sure power panel 3 (120 Vac) circuit breaker 11P13 is closed (ON) to provide heat to electric motors and
brakes to combat moisture and corrosion.
2-13.2 Anchors retrieved. When anchor retrieval is complete, perform the following:
a. On anchor winch control panel (Figure 2-2), turn ON/OFF switch to OFF.
b. Apply liberal coat of multipurpose, water-resistant grease (MIL-24139A) to all exposed portions of cable and all
exposed, nonpainted surfaces.
c. Clean and touch up all painted surfaces in accordance with TB 43-0144.
d. Make sure power panel 3 (120 Vac) circuit breaker 11P13 is closed (ON) to provide heat to electric motors and
brakes to combat moisture and corrosion.
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