Below you will find the complete instructions for the E-Z Anchor Puller. The instructions are here for our customers convenience in the event they may lose their instructions or somehow the instructions shipped with the unit get damaged or damp. You may print this page by clicking on the print icon on the menu bar of your browser, or by clicking on file and then print.
When mounting the puller on the boat you must have a bow roller protruding 12" to 16" out over the bow of the boat. We also recommend a flat roller, because this will allow the line to wander back and forth which helps the line wind level on the drum. Place the puller as far aft as you can. The further the puller is from the bow roller the better the line will wind on the drum. The unit can be mounted with the motor on the port or starboard side. The pulling power is the same in either direction.
When bolting the puller to the boat you should use three 3/8" stainless steel bolts thru the rear of the puller baseplate. Make sure the boat is strong where the bolts go thru. If the boat is not strong, place extra large washers or a backing plate on the inside of the boat underneath to make sure the bolts do not pull thru. The puller must be bolted solid enough to hold all the boat can pull as the puller will not unwind if the anchor gets lodged on the bottom. When the three aft bolts are installed put two 3/8" stainless steel bolts in the forward part of the baseplate.
It usually works well to run the battery cable and the control cable thru the boat under the motor on the reducer. The toggle switch should be mounted on the control panel within reach when sitting at the controls. The hole for the switch is 15/32. When everything is complete, mount the cover and install the four 1/4" stainless steel bolts in the cover.
To install the line on the spool, melt the end of the line to hold it so it can not pull thru the line holder. Tighten the line holder over the line and wind the line on the spool. NEVER UNWIND THE LAST LAY OF LINE ON THE SPOOL AS THE LINE HOLDER WILL NOT HOLD THE LINE IF IT IS ALL UNWOUND.
When operating the puller press the switch in the down position and allow the anchor to drop to the bottom. Watch carefully when the anchor reaches the bottom and then stop unwinding the line. Put one engine in reverse and unwind line until you have let out enough line to hold the boat. Be sure not to unwind the line faster than the boat pulls it out.
TO PULL THE ANCHOR start both engines and begin winding in the line. Always run one engine at slow RPM while running up on the line. When the boat gets over the anchor put the boat into neutral and pull the anchor up to the bow roller.
If the anchor is lodged on the bottom DO NOT pull with the puller. Pulling with the puller when the anchor is lodged will result in the circuit breaker breaking. If the breaker breaks you know the puller has been pulled to a stall. This is not good for the motor on the puller.
The anchor puller is furnished with a 120 amp manual circuit breaker. Install the circuit breaker about 1' from the positive battery post in positive battery line. The puller requires about 50 amps at no load and while dropping the anchor. When pulling the anchor amperage will go from 50 amps to 150 amps depending on how heavy the anchor is. If you reach a stall with the anchor puller several times the circuit breaker will break. Push the red button to reset the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker should be in a enclosed area.
An 18.3 electrical cord goes from your control switch to the solenoid on the unit. You will need two electrical cables, preferably a #4 cable for 25' or less of control cable and #2 cable for over 25' of control cable, running from your batteries to the anchor puller motor. The negative battery cable should be connected to the bolts that hold the motor in. The positive battery cable should be connected behind the solenoid which there is already a cable attached. Remove this cable and attach the positive battery cable (There is also a instruction tag attached to the cable you have to remove.)
There is two locations where you need to check the oil. The planetary gear box has two allen screws in it. The bottom plug is the oil level and that box takes SAE30 motor oil. The other box is the worm gear box. The oil check plug is on the casting between the motor and the worm gear casting under the solenoids. That box takes 90wt gear oil.
There is a grease fitting on the end of the drum shaft opposite the motor that you want to make sure gets greased every month or so. It is a good idea to turn the spool while greasing so that the grease gets all the way around the bushing. Failing to grease this will allow salt and corrosion to build up on the shaft and sometimes causes the bushing to turn in the bracket. It can also ruin the shaft and changing the shaft is a major project.
E-Z Anchor Puller Mfg. Co. warrants all parts for 1 yr. You must have proof of purchase and also documentation of the date of installation. If you need assistance with warranty please contact us at (800) 800-1640 or you can e-mail us at info@ezanchorpuller.com.
ALWAYS REMEMBER:
USE THE BOAT ENGINES TO RUN UP ON THE LINE WHEN PULLING THE ANCHOR.
ALWAYS RUN BOTH ENGINES WHEN USING THE PULLER.
KEEP THE END BEARING BRACKET GREASED
NEVER UNWIND THE LAST LAY OF LINE ON THE SPOOL.
NEVER TRY TO PULL THE BOAT WITH THE PULLER WHEN IT WILL NOT COME UP, USE THE BOAT ENGINE.
When bolting the Anchor Puller to the boat deck make sure the area on the deck where the Anchor Puller sits is FLAT. A Straight edge should be laid port to starboard to check if the deck is flat. If the deck is not flat when you tighten the hold down bolts it will bow the Anchor Puller to misalign. The Anchor Puller will not work this way.
E-Z Anchor Puller Mfg. Co. also builds bow rollers and bow pulpits made of PVC. We have a 3 1/2" aluminum flat roller with a stainless steel shaft and grease fitting. We also custom build bow rollers and bow pulpits to fit your needs. PVC is totally resistant to salt water.
We have found a rust and corrosion preventive called FLUID FILM that does the best job of any we have found. After installing your anchor puller and before you put the cover on, remove the solenoid cover as well as the two bolts that hold the solenoids. Tip the solenoids out and spray the entire solenoids-especially the bottom, all the nuts and electrical fittings with FLUID FILM. Then fasten the solenoid cover back and spray the entire motor. This will help prolong the life of the unit. It is wise to repeat this every 3 to 4 months. Remember to spray all bolts, nuts, and fittings on the entire electrical system. If you are unable to find Fluid Film in your area, we carry it for $8.00 per can plus shipping.
We hope that your E-Z Anchor Puller is everything you hoped for and gives you many years of happy boating. Here at E-Z Anchor our #2 desire is to sell anchor pullers and our #1 desire is having happy and satisfied customers. If you have any questions or problems with your anchor puller do not hesitate to call us at (800)800-1640.
