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
Firm tension of the finger is required to reduce rope (nylon line) slipping through the gypsy. To adjust this
tension (if line slippage is occurring) refer to the diagrams and procedure below.
PROCEDURE:
Tools Required: Allen keys and a large flat bladed
screwdriver.
1. Undo the thumb screw and open the chain cover by
rotating it.
2. Loosen the grub screw on the side of base with an
allen key for finger adjustment.
3. Turn screwdriver anti-clockwise to tension the spring.
While maintain this tension, re-tighten the grub screw.
4. Reattach the chain cover to finish the adjustment.
Line Care
Using the wrong type of line may cause the line to jam causing excessive line wear. Muir Windlasses are
designed to run on 3-strand nylon line (supplied by Muir) which has been specially treated to prevent 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 unravelling, seize rope 400mm (16") from end
with whipping twine. Unlay strands.
2. After placing 20mm (3/4") of heat shrink sleeve tubing
through the last link of chain, pass one strand of rope through
sleeve and chain from one side and the other two strands of
rope from the opposite side, (see illustration).
3. While pulling all three strands tight, shrink the sleeve tightly
onto the rope using a hairdryer / fan heater or by immersing
in boiling water.
4. Remove seizing and complete back splice in normal manner
for two full tucks. With a hot knife pare down the three
strands by oen third and insert two further tucks. Pare down
by another third and finish with two tucks. Cut any remaining
tails.
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