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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

15th February 2016

www.muir.com.au

S T O R M

VR / VRC

850/900/1000/1200/1250/2200

VERTICAL WINDLASS

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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 15th February 2016 www muir com au STORM VR VRC 850 900 1000 1200 1250 2200 VERTICAL WINDLASS 1 ...

Page 2: ...Wiring Layout Operation and Servicing page 10 Operating Instructions Anchoring Retrieving chain Rope hauling on the capstan Electric Hydraulic Operation Auto Anchor Launching Servicing Instructions Maintenance and Assembly Instructions Rope Chain Management System Adjustment Troubleshooting Page 14 Warranty and Warranty Registration Card Page 15 Maintenance Schedule Page 16 Drawings Deck Template ...

Page 3: ...or 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: ...to insulate between dis similarity of metals 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 sand...

Page 5: ...en push until retaining clip locks securely in the groove 3 Apply Loctite 222 or equivalent to the retaining bolt then attach washers and bolt to the end of the shaft and tighten NOTE To make installation easier ensure the retaining clip is fitted to the drive assembly before pushing onto top part of adaptor 1 2 3 To disassemble Remove the bottom bolt and washers pull out the retaining clip and th...

Page 6: ... 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 b...

Page 7: ...old 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 where locker space is limited or additional fall is required The mo...

Page 8: ...olating 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 circuit breaker...

Page 9: ... 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 9 ...

Page 10: ...s 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 Rem...

Page 11: ...C 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 grade grease Before r...

Page 12: ...revent 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 unravellin...

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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...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...tight Check Grease tape anti corrosion film on Motor geardrive 12 Months after installation Remove chain wheel clean cones then fully grease and lubrication see page 11 2 years after installation Remove chain wheel clean cones then fully grease and lubrication see page 11 3 years after installation Remove chain wheel clean cones then fully grease and lubrication see page 11 4 years after installat...

Page 17: ...erminal nuts It may cause internal damage Ensure bottom nut is held with a spanner when tightening top nut Please apply this method to all reversing solenoids circuit breakers and motor terminals Turn top spanner clockwise to tighten Hold bottom Spanner firm Correct method using 2 spanners Incorrect method using 1 spanner 17 ...

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Page 32: ... Int 61 0 3 6229 0600 Fax Int 61 0 3 6229 7030 Email info muir com au www muir com au 2013 Muir Engineering Pty Ltd Muir reserves the right to alter specifications without notice All rights reserved While all due care and attention has been taken in the preparation of this manual no responsibility shall be taken for errors or omissions WINDLASS SERIAL NUMBER 32 ...

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