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
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Muir Storm Windlass. Muir go to great lengths to develop anchoring systems
that not only meet all of your performance and safety requirements, while also being designed with a
style and finish that enhances the aesthetics of your vessel. With Muir’s commitment to quality and use
of superior materials and processes we know you will be pleased with your investment. Rest assured
that through correct installation, operation and maintenance, your new Muir Windlass will give you
years of reliable performance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To avoid damage to the geardrive, windlass or vessel when bringing the anchor up hard, it is a
preferred practice to mark the chain at approximately 5-meter intervals from the anchor, to alert the
operator to the anchor position. Alternatively an Auto Anchor 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 if the anchor is snagged, ease the load by
either motoring or sailing 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.
SAFE OPERATION
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Ensure that hands, feet, hair and clothing are kept clear of the windlass and other loose gear
when in operation.
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Ensure no one is swimming nearby as anchor is lowered or retrieved.
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Keep hands well clear of capstan, gypsy, chain and rope.
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The windlass should never be used for lifting people aloft.
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Do not use a windlass as a bollard for mooring, towing or being towed.
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When the windlass is in use or the anchor stowed, always ensure the clutch is tightened with the
clutch handle, and a Chainlock, Devil’s Claw or Snubber Line is fitted to retain the anchor. The
use of these accessories will prevent excessive loads on the geardrive or accidental release of
the anchor.
An optional feature on the VR600 is the gypsy locking pawl, which is used to lock the gypsy, by sliding
the locking pawl (located on the top of the chain cover) into the gypsy slots (located in the top flange
of the gypsy). This will prevent the release of chain when at anchor or when the anchor is stowed.
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