- check following items: brake collar, brake lining, brake level in gear box, coupling claws general condition
- Lubrication(check level of oil, greasing points)
- release weight from cable lifter/ chain
- The direction of tensioning should correspond to the correct operation of the brake. As the reverse direction for tensioning would render the brake ineffective, check should be carried out to ensure the same
- Brake test of the windlass is to be carried out to the pressure mentioned by the maker on the jack tool. If necessary, the spring tension adjusted. It should be done in guidance of the instructions and in the tensioning direction. The number of turns on the drum should also be checked and should be same as to the makers quote
- The securing device of the tension spring adjust should be checked periodically for any tamper
- Anchor windlass testing should be carried out to check the efficiency of the windlass. The windlass should raise the anchor with chain from 82.5m to 27.5m at a mean speed of 9m/min
3. Chain stopper
