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Warranty 

Limited for period of Three years (First Owner) 

 

We warrant each new product manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 

years (first Owner). 

This warranty shall become effective only upon receipt of a completed warranty registration, which shall identify the 

product so registered by serial number.  This warranty shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years from the date of 
purchase.  For vessels in charter or hire the warranty is one (1) year due to various operators and overloading which may 
occur. 

 

Conditions 
While this warranty applies to defects in material and workmanship, it does not apply to: 

• 

Normal worn parts or to damage caused by neglect, lack of maintenance, accident or improper service/installation 
or service by persons other than an authorised Muir representative. 

• 

Muir shall not be responsible for failures due to products being used in applications that they are not intended for, or 
exceed the products performance specifications. 

• 

For warranty claim, defective product must be returned to Muir for inspection. 

• 

Muir will not be responsible for freight charges, removal or installation labour on warranty claims. 

• 

Damage due to unsatisfactory storage or use of equipment prior to installation in the approved/intended manner. 

 

Exclusions 
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 allow 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so 
the above may not apply to you. 

We reserve the right to improve the design or materials used on any product without assuming any obligation to modify any 

product previously manufactured or used. 

 

Liability 
Muir Engineering liability under this warranty shall be to the exclusion of all other warranties or liabilities (to the extent 

permitted bylaw). In particular (but without limitation): 

Muir Engineering shall not be liable for: 
Any indirect or consequential loss including (without limitation) any loss of anticipated profits, damage to reputation or 

goodwill, loss of expected future business, damages, costs or expenses payable to any third party or any other indirect 
losses. Any damage to yachts or equipment. Death or personal Injury (unless caused by Muir Engineering negligence). 

 

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100 Browns Rd, Kingston 
Tasmania, Australia, 7050 

 

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Summary of Contents for HFF 700

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 HR 700 HFF 700 HORIZONTAL WINDLASS HR700 HFF700 12 01 2015 muir com au 1 ...

Page 2: ... 6 Circuit breaker Deck switch Isolating switch Batteries Rotation Wiring layout page 7 Operation page 8 Maintenance Servicing page 9 Trouble Shooting page 11 Maintenance Schedule page 12 Drawings Deck Template insert Wiring Diagram for 12V DC two wire 200 600W motor with solenoid Exploded View of HFF 700 Exploded View of HR 700 Warranty and Warranty Registration Card page 18 HR700 HFF700 12 01 20...

Page 3: ...nces 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 either motoring or sailing slowly forward into the wind If the anchor gets caught unloading the winch is recommend The rope or chain should be cleated off and the anchor driven out by the engine otherwise the gearbox or shaft can be d...

Page 4: ...pe jams may occur Figure iv Apply an appropriate sealant to the base plate and mounting block if required and carefully tighten the nuts washers onto the threaded studs under the deck Remove excess sealer For Aluminium or Steel hull vessels it is important to insulate the windlass with a non conductive gasket to avoid corrosion This also applies below deck with the mounting bolts nuts and washers ...

Page 5: ...k 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 advantages of a I 80 degree wrap of the anchor rode around the gypsy Horizontal Windlass Fully enclosed above deck this style is usually preferred where locker space is limited or additional fall is required The motor and ge...

Page 6: ... circuit breaker should not be used 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 T...

Page 7: ...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 NOTE ALL Free Fall models must include an isolating switch NOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAMS HR700 HFF700 12 01 2015 muir com au 7 ...

Page 8: ...e powered down without freefall this can be done by removing the Declutching Pawl see Maintenance and servicing step 2 Page 9 6 The clutch can also be operated manually after the above step has been performed The clutch has a right hand thread so to release the clutch insert turn the handle P N F90 HANNYL0600 in a anti clockwise direction To tighten turn the handle in a clockwise direction 7 We re...

Page 9: ...sher P N P21 304019 2007 012 Place 3 16 Allen key into B SHC Screw and turn anti clockwise to remove 3b Place the Clutch Handle P N F90 HANNYL0500 into C bi square and turn anti clockwise to remove Note After Declutcher and retaining washer has been removed the clutch can be engaged and disengaged manually if required 4 Releasing Finger P N R40 FGRPVC0500A Place 3mm 1 8 Allen key into D Grub screw...

Page 10: ...um Teflon based grease Before re assembly grease the exposed Main Shaft cone J and Gypsy bore K Line Care Using the wrong type of line may cause the line to jam and give excessive wear of the line 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 up It is recommended to soak your rope in fr...

Page 11: ...r bushes are not worn or sticking MECHANICAL If the windlass running gear will not turn or operate check the following 1 Check the drive key between the gearbox and motor input 2 Check the drive key on main shaft to gearbox output 3 Check that the clutch above the chain gypsy is tightened to the chain gypsy drive using the manual handle supplied 4 If the line slips check the tension on the finger ...

Page 12: ...Geardrive 12 onths after installation Remove chain wheel clean cones then fully grease and lubricate see Maintenance Servicing 2 years after installation Remove chain wheel clean cones then fully grease and lubricate see Maintenance Servicing 3 years after installation Remove chain wheel clean cones then fully grease and lubricate see Maintenance Servicing 4 years after installation Full winch Ser...

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Page 18: ...sions 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 all...

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