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
ROPE CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RCMS) ADJUSTMENT
Firm tension of the finger is required to reduce rope (nylon line) slipping through gypsy. To adjust this
tension (if line slippage is experienced) refer to the procedure below:
PROCEDURE:
Tools Required: Allen keys and a large flat
screwdriver.
1. Undo the two socket head screws with an allen
key to remove the chain cover.
2. Loosen the grub screw on the side of base with
an allen key for finger adjustment.
3. Turn screwdriver
anti-clockwise
to tension the
spring. While holding the tension, re-tighten grub
screw.
4. Reattach the chain cover to finish the
adjustment.
Line Care
Using the wrong type of line may cause the line to jam or slip, causing excessive line wear. Muir
Windlasses are designed to run on 3-strand nylon line (supplied by Muir) which has been specially treated
with fabric softener 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.
To stop rope unravelling, seize rope 400mm(16") from end
with whipping twine. Unlay strands.
2.
After placing 20mm (3/4") of heat shrink sleeve tubing
through the last link of chain, pass one strand of rope
through sleeve and chain from one side and the other two
strands of rope from the opposite side. (See illustration).
3.
While pulling all three strands tight, shrink the sleeve tightly
onto the rope using a hairdryer or fan heater or by
immersing in boiling water.
4.
Remove seizing and complete back splice in normal manner
for two full tucks. With a hot knife pare down the three
strands by 1/3 and insert two further tucks. Pare down by
another 1/3 and finish with two tucks. Cut any remaining
tails.
VR/VRC/VFF 600 12/01/2015
muir.com.au
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