{"title":"Sleipner Windlasses (WL) — User Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eOWNER'S MANUAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eAnchoring, departing, auto-stop behaviour, winter storage, seasonal checks and troubleshooting for the Sleipner MIDI 202 (36-12108) and MIDI 203 (36-12109) 600W 12V rope windlasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleipner Windlasses (WL) User Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 12 pages · 0.8 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Sleipner-MIDI-202-MIDI-203-Windlass-User-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-use\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-maint\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-trouble\"\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-safety\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Sleipner-MIDI-202-MIDI-203-Windlass-User-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Sleipner Windlasses (WL) — User Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-use\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eAnchoring and Departing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine running; decide where to drop the anchor; loosen the anchor safety line; turn ON the windlass main switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anchor drops and the rope runs out as the boat moves towards land; tie up the boat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeparting: 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless remote: waterproof, floats, radio range of 15m under normal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eController 150800: full direction and PWM speed control with current and voltage monitoring for a ramped start and slow-pull speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-maint\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eWinter Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the anchor line off the windlass, soak it overnight in a mild soap solution, then wash and rinse out salt and dirt to keep it flexible; check the auto-stop rings and replace if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray the windlass and all electrical points and connections with moisture-repellent spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the windlass from snow and water, but do not wrap it (condensation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash out the anchor line locker and remove seaweed and dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eSeasonal Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchor line: damage or excessive wear; stop rings undamaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindlass clean of dirt and excessive corrosion; anchor safety line in working condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for excessive wear inside the gypsy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the gypsy and wipe the main axis clean (loosen the gypsy bolt and the bolt on the anchor line guide ring, slide both off).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-trouble\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eBasic Troubleshooting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSymptom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindlass does not operate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Power\" LED not lit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the main switch\/breaker is engaged, the battery fuses, cables and terminal tightness; measure battery voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindlass does not operate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Power\" LED lit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurn on the panel \/ remote control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuns only 0,5 seconds when pressing \"IN\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck control panel connections: IN and OUT signals may be swapped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"OUT\" does not engage free fall, or \"IN\" runs the motor but the gypsy does not turn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwap motor cables D1 and D2 on the control unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Low voltage\" (below 9V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasure battery voltage while operating; below 11V\/22V charge the batteries. If the battery is fine, the cable voltage drop to the motor terminals should be less than 1V when running\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleases anchor but does not wind in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the end-stop sensor is not active (End Stop LED on the control unit or in the sensor) and its connections; the sensor LED should be off with no metal in front of it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinds past the end stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the end-stop wire\/ring on the rope is intact and lights the End Stop LED; adjust the sensor closer to the rope if necessary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleases anchor but stops immediately on \"IN\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Low voltage\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA weak battery can read 12\/24V at rest but dip when the motor starts, falsely triggering the end-stop sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbnormal noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe windlass must be serviced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRope not wound in \/ anchor not released\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRope slipping in the gypsy or anchor not leaving the bracket: check the mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eDisconnect the main switch\/breaker whenever working on the windlass mechanical parts. If you are unable to understand what to check, consult a distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-safety\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eOperating Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep clear of the windlass, anchor line, anchor and brackets during operation, and watch the rope or chain while handling the anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anchor must always be secured to the boat while under way (safety line or other means).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the engine running during windlass operation. Children must not operate the windlass. Never use it close to anyone in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile dropping the anchor, do not press \"UP\" until the anchor is resting on the seabed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eWarranty: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/collections\/Sleipner-MIDI-202-MIDI-203-Windlass-User-Manual-Cover.png?v=1793122446","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-sleipner-windlasses-user-manual.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}