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T H E W O R L D P O W E R I N A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S

21 July 2011

www.muir.com.au

Contents

Introduction

page 3

Important Information
Safe Operation

Installation

page 4

Installation Instructions
Rope Chain Management System Installation

Page 5

Depth of the Chain Locker

Page 6

Handy Hints

Page 7

Electrical information

page 7

Circuit Breaker
Deck Switches
Isolating Switch
Batteries
Direction of Rotation
Solenoid Installation
Wiring Layout

Operation and Servicing

page 9

Operating Instructions
Anchoring
Retrieving chain
Rope hauling on the capstan
Electric/Hydraulic Operation
Auto Anchor Launching
Servicing Instructions

page 9

Maintenance and Assembly Instructions

page 10

Rope Chain Management System Adjustment

page 11

Manual Override System (MORS)

page 12

Troubleshooting

Page 13

Warranty and Warranty Registration Card

Page 14

Drawings

Deck Templates

Wiring diagram for 12/24V DC two pole motor
Wiring diagram for 12/24V DC three pole motor
Exploded views for

EasyWeigh VM500 and VMC500

Exploded views for

EasyWeigh VM650 and VMC650

Exploded views for

EasyWeigh VR1000 and VRC1200

Summary of Contents for Easy Weigh Series

Page 1: ...T H E W O R L D P O W E R I N A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S 21 July 2011 www muir com au 1 VM VMC 500 650 VR VRC 1000 1200 VERTICAL WINDLASS ...

Page 2: ...out Operation and Servicing page 9 Operating Instructions Anchoring Retrieving chain Rope hauling on the capstan Electric Hydraulic Operation Auto Anchor Launching Servicing Instructions page 9 Maintenance and Assembly Instructions page 10 Rope Chain Management System Adjustment page 11 Manual Override System MORS page 12 Troubleshooting Page 13 Warranty and Warranty Registration Card Page 14 Draw...

Page 3: ...r can be used Under no circumstances should the windlass be operated if it is stalled or overloaded If anchor retrieval is impaired by high wind heavy seas or the anchor is snagged ease the load by motoring slowly forward into the wind with a chain stopping device in place The rope or chain should be cleated off and the anchor driven out by the engine otherwise the gearbox or shaft can be damaged ...

Page 4: ...s and helps avoid corrosion For aluminium or steel hull vessels it is important to insulate the mounting bolts nuts and washers with a non conductive gasket to avoid corrosion Apply Loctite 222 or equivalent to the threaded studs under the deck and carefully tighten the nuts washers Remove excess sealer Where the deck construction is light or of foam sandwich construction a plywood stiffener of at...

Page 5: ...chain cover by removing the thumb screw and swivel the chain cover around so it is out of the way 2 Using the correct size of allen key loosen the grub screw and remove the finger pin from the base 3 Fit the spring into the hole and slot in the finger with spring ends pointing upwards 4 Fit the finger and spring to the base by lining up the finger and spring hole over the finger pin hole in the ba...

Page 6: ...s is particularly important if using nylon line which does not fold and stack as well as chain Vertical windlasses minimise deck intrusion and the modern curved lines of the Muir windlass enhance the look of any vessel A vertical windlass provides the advantage of a 180 degree wrap of the anchor rode around the gypsy Horizontal Windlass Fully enclosed above deck this style is usually preferred whe...

Page 7: ...sed as an isolating switch Deck Switches are best located out to either port or starboard or directly behind the windlass in a position where it can be easily reached with your foot or knee preferably where you can view the anchor and chain coming aboard Isolating Switch should be fitted in an accessible position for safety ideally close to the battery or switches The isolating switch is not a cir...

Page 8: ...4 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES AUTO ANCHOR AUTO ANCHOR SENSOR AUTO ANCHOR LAYOUT 1 2 4 BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID CONTROL BOX REMOTE SWITCH 1 2 3 4 REMOTE SWITCH LAYOUT REMOTE DECK SWITCH LAYOUT 3 2 3 1 4 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES REMOTE SWITCH 1 3 ...

Page 9: ... identical when operating an electric or hydraulic windlass Always keep well clear of the windlass when releasing or retrieving chain and anchor Keep fingers hair and clothing well clear when the windlass is in operation Auto Anchor Launching If the anchor roller can be positioned so that the anchor falls as soon as the windlass is reversed the whole operation can then be carried out remotely Remo...

Page 10: ...he shaft key VR AND VRC MODELS 3 Undo the thumb screw and socket head screw with an allen key to remove the chain cover 4 Undo the stripper screws with a flat bladed screwdriver and remove the stripper The securing screw for the peeler should now be removed with a flat bladed screwdriver followed by the peeler 5 The gypsy can now be removed from the main shaft NOTE We recommend the use of a marine...

Page 11: ...specially treated to prevent it from hardening It is recommended to soak your rope in fresh water containing fabric softener every 3 months In case of a rope jam slacken off the windlass clutch to free the jammed line When retrieving the anchor rode do not continue to run the windlass if the anchor or chain is jammed as line slippage in the gypsy will cause damage to the line Rope Chain Splice 1 T...

Page 12: ...e and drive the gypsy retrieving the chain as the handle is moved clockwise anti clockwise if left hand winch the weight will be taken by the gearbox and ratchet drive pawls Assembly To engage the pawls refer to diagram 1 Remove the clutch nut and the D washer for VR models with handle supplied 2 Remove the capstan assembly if fitted and key on the shaft before remove the whole gypsy 3 Loosen off ...

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Page 14: ...ned to the chain gypsy drive using the handle supplied see operating instructions 2 If the line slips check the tension on the finger and increase spring tension refer to section on RCMS adjustment 3 Check the drive key between the gearbox output and the main shaft 4 Check the drive key between the gearbox and motor input HYDRAULIC MOTOR Refer any problems with your hydraulic motor to a Muir servi...

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Page 30: ...lusions Warranty is limited to twelve months for Electric motors controls equipment Hydraulic pumps controls valves Weather seals Use on charter hire commercial boats All incidental and or consequential damages are excluded from this warranty Warranties of merchantability and fitness are excluded from this warranty Implied warranties are limited to the life of this warranty Some countries do not a...

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