Muir HFF 700, Manual

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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
INSTALLATION
Figure(l) Locate the windlass centrally fore and aft.
Check that the chain leads unhindered to the anchor
roller and wraps around 180° and falls below deck
through the chain pipe (hawser). Ensure there is
sufficient room around the windlass to allow full rotation
of the windlass manual/clutch handle (if supplied).
Figure (ii
) If the deck is angled (fore & aft) or curved
(port to starboard) a suitably shaped mounting block
will be required to spread the load evenly over the
deck surface and mount the windlass base on a level
and even footing.
Figure (iii
) Place the shaped mounting block (if
required) onto the deck. Using the layout template
supplied, mark the mounting centres and drill the holes,
(Refer template). When cutting out the chainpipe hole
care needs to be taken to match the template
accrately, if material is left in the hole rope 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.
Where the deck construction is light or of foam
sandwich construction, a plywood stiffener of at least
16mm (5/8") should be fitted to the underside of the
deck to spread the load and to prevent the bolts from
pulling through the deck. Large diameter washers on
the underside of the stiffener assists to spread the load.
Figure (v)
1. Mount the windlass from above as shown.
2. From below, place washers and nut on each stud
and tighten.
NOTE: On assembly, grease all moving parts and deck
plate grease nipple with Lithium/Teflon based grease.
The Motor/gear drive assembly should be protected
with anti-corrosion film or grease tape.
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