Muir STORM VR 1000, 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
15th February 2016
www.muir.com.au
MAINTENANCE AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PROCEDURE:
Tools Required: Clutch handle, Allen keys, small and large flat bladed screwdrivers & marine grade grease.
VR MODELS ONLY (DIAGRAM 1 LHS)
1. Remove clutch nut with handle supplied
2. Slide the ‘D’ washer off the shaft.
VRC MODELS ONLY (DIAGRAM 1 RHS)
1. Remove clutch nut with handle supplied
2. Slide the capstan off the shaft taking care not to lose the shaft key
VR AND VRC 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.
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Before re-assembly, grease the exposed main shaft/cone & gypsy bore.
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The Motor / geardrive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease tape.
ROPE CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RCMS) ADJUSTMENT
DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 2
DIAGRAM 3
DIAGRAM 4
CLUTCH NUT
CAPSTAN
D WASHER
CHAIN
COVER
STRIPPER
PEELER
GYPSY
3
4
4
KEY
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