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How to anchor and depart with the Sleipner windlass control panels 86-08950 (square) and 86-08955 (round) or the RCT remote, plus panel dimensions, cut-out installation and the MAXI and MINI/MIDI wiring diagrams.

DocumentSleipner Windlass Control Panels 86-08950, 86-08955 Installation & User Manual
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Sleipner Windlass Control Panels 86-08950, 86-08955 — Installation & User Manual

Anchoring and Departing

  1. Engine running; decide where to drop the anchor; loosen the anchor safety line; turn ON the windlass main switch.
  2. Remote: press both ON buttons (the remote switches off automatically 4 min. after the last press), then DOWN. Fixed panel: press DOWN for at least 1 sec.
  3. The anchor drops and the rope runs out as the boat moves towards land; tie up the boat.
  4. Departing: engine on, main switch on, let go the shore lines, hold UP – the windlass pulls the boat off and raises the anchor at full speed until the first auto stop (anchor normally 0,5-1 m under the surface).
  5. Release and hold UP again: the anchor comes in slowly, with reduced pull, until the second auto stop seats it in the bracket. Attach the safety line and turn off the main switch.

Panel and Controller

  • Both panels: double "ON" buttons to activate, "OFF" to deactivate, LED, raise-anchor and lower-anchor buttons.
  • Hold DOWN for at least 1 second to drop the anchor; the windlass pays out slowly at first to make sure the release works.
  • Controller 150800: full direction and PWM speed control with current and voltage monitoring – ramped soft start and slow-pull speed without losing pulling power.
  • Remotes RCT-21, RCT-22, RCT-23 (kits RC-21E, RC-22E & RC-23E) work the same way.
  • The windlass always starts slowly before reaching full speed. Double-tap UP (software 1.008 on) for slow retrieve – the only way to wind in right after power-up, since the controller does not remember where the anchor is once unpowered.
  • The two-stop sequence applies only to rope windlasses with correctly fitted end-stop rings. If the windlass strains, run it in periods once the boat moves astern.
  • Watch the anchor as it leaves the water and seats. Always secure the anchor with a safety line when not in use: the windlass is not a fixed point and the line can slide in the gypsy. Turn the windlass power off when not in use.
  • Wireless remote: waterproof, floats, radio range of 15m under normal conditions.

Control Panel Installation

  1. Choose a flat, easy-to-use spot where the panel neither obstructs nor is obstructed by other devices.
  2. Mark the dash with the supplied cut-out template and cut the hole.
  3. Fit the gasket to the back of the panel (use sealant if the edge of the cut-out is chipped).
  4. Plug the cables into the connectors on the back of the panel (see wiring diagrams).
  5. Fit the panel and tighten the screws – grease the nut threads and tighten slowly to prevent galling – then fit the cover caps.
Code Measurement 86-08950 86-08955
ID Cut-out diameter 51.8 mm / 2" 51.8 mm / 2"
D Panel diameter – 86 mm / 3.39"
H Panel height 71 mm / 2.8" –
W Panel width 71 mm / 2.8" –
(a) Raised height above the dashboard 7 mm / 0.26" 10.7 mm / 0.42"
(b) Depth behind the dashboard (not inc. cables) 41 mm / 1.61" 39 mm / 1.5"
(c) Panel screw hole diameter 3 mm / 0.12" 2.5 mm / 0.10"
(d) Distance between panel screw holes 61 mm / 2.4" 53 mm / 2.09"

Wiring to the Control Unit

  • 4-lead control cable to the control box: black V−, blue N (IN), grey OUT, red V+. Discontinued panel 86-00002 without the control cable: white N, green OUT, brown V+.
  • MAXI: four motor cables to A1/A2/D1/D2; battery cable size for total length A+B+C+D+E+F: <6m 25mm2, 6-16m 35mm2, >16m 50mm2. Auto-stop sensor not applicable for chain.
  • MINI/MIDI: battery cable size for total length A+B+C: <10m 25mm2, >10m 35mm2.
  • Battery negative to B−, breaker/fuse to B+ and on to the battery main switch; terminals max. 5Nm; leave the breaker off until finished. Wrong direction: swap D1 and D2.
  • Installation rules: original Sleipner rope; no windlass parts in areas with flammable fumes or gases; the 150800 control unit is not protected against water; windlass motors exposed to humidity must be surface protected with Tectyl or similar.

Operating Safety

  • Keep clear of the windlass, anchor line, anchor and brackets during operation, and watch the rope or chain while handling the anchor.
  • If the windlass strains while raising, stop for a few seconds and let the boat gain momentum. If the anchor is stuck, pay out some line, make it fast to a cleat and use the boat to break it out: the windlass is not designed for loads beyond its rated pull.
  • The anchor must always be secured to the boat while under way (safety line or other means).
  • Keep the engine running during windlass operation. Children must not operate the windlass. Never use it close to anyone in the water.
  • While dropping the anchor, do not press "UP" until the anchor is resting on the seabed.

Warranty: two years for leisure use, one year for commercial and other non-leisure use, from delivery to the end user (dealer and builder grace periods apply). Wearable/service parts are not covered, and skipping the maintenance described in the manuals voids the warranty on the affected parts.

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