Muir STORM VR 2500, 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
Trouble Shooting
ELECTRICAL
1. Check the battery circuit breaker and ensure the isolating switch is on.
2. Check battery is charged up to 12 or 24 volts.
3. Check that the foot switch plunger is contacting
4. Check remote control solenoid is contacting, if this is clicking the problem may be low voltage, a faulty
solenoid or a wire not properly connected.
5. Check wiring between controls, solenoid and motor are in-tact.
6. If the motor will not turn after checking the above points, check that the motor bushes are not worn or
sticking.
MECHANICAL
If the windlass running gear will not turn or operate check the following
1. Check that the clutch above the chain gypsy is tightened to the chain gypsy drive using the manual
handle supplied (see operating instructions).
2. If the line slips check the tension on the finger and increase spring tension (see RCMS adjustment on
previous page).
3. Check the drive key on main shaft to gearbox output.
4. Check the drive key between the gearbox and motor input.
HYDRAULIC MOTOR
Refer any problems with your hydraulic motor to a Muir service agent or Muir Hobart.
WATER PROTECTION DIAGRAM
NOTE:
It is important to thoroughly lubricate
all mating surfaces with a grease
suitable for marine applications.
Corrosion protection should be
applied to the external surfaces of the
motor, gearbox and adaptor and also
in any areas that water may lie.
Recommended products for anti
corrosion protection are Techtyl under
body anti corrosion film and Denso
grease tape.
If it is necessary to install the motor
below the chain access hole then
a chain pipe extension is required.
Wires and motor
clamp to bottom
where possible
Chain Pipe Extension
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