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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

March 2014

www.muir.com.au

Contents

Introduction

page 3

Important Information
Safety

Installation Instructions

page 4

Standard Base Version
Fixed Base Adaptor Version page 5

Electrical information

page 6

Circuit breaker
Deck switch
Isolating switch
Batteries
Rotation

Wiring layout

page 7

Operation

page 8

Anchoring
Maintenance Servicing
Line Care

Trouble Shooting

page 9

Roper Chain Splicing

Warranty

and Warranty Registration Card

page 10

Deck templates

VC850 Deck Template
VC2500 / 3500 Deck template

Wiring Diagrams

VC850 – 3500 12/24V DC Three wire - Single direction
VC850 – 3500 12/24V DC Three wire – Reversing
VC850 – 3500 12/24V DC Three wire – Reversing Solenoid

Exploded Views

VC 850

Exploded View

VC 1600

Exploded View

VC 2500

Exploded View

VC 3500

Exploded View

VC 2500/3500 Direct Drive Hydraulic

Exploded View

Summary of Contents for VC-2500

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 7th March 2014 www muir com au VC 850 2500 3500 VERTICAL CAPSTAN 1 ...

Page 2: ...g layout page 7 Operation page 8 Anchoring Maintenance Servicing Line Care Trouble Shooting page 9 Roper Chain Splicing Warranty and Warranty Registration Card page 10 Deck templates VC850 Deck Template VC2500 3500 Deck template Wiring Diagrams VC850 3500 12 24V DC Three wire Single direction VC850 3500 12 24V DC Three wire Reversing VC850 3500 12 24V DC Three wire Reversing Solenoid Exploded View...

Page 3: ...at through the correct installation operation and maintenance your new Muir Windlass will give you years of reliable performance IMPORTANT INFORMATION To avoid damage to the gear drive windlass or vessel when bringing the anchor up hard it is a preferred practice to mark the chain at approximately 5 meter intervals from the anchor to alert the operator to the anchor position Under no circumstances...

Page 4: ...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 Figure iv Place the base mounting screws into the holes 1 Check that there is enough thread through the sp...

Page 5: ...t to insulate the capstan 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 Figure iv 1 Place the base mounting screws into the base holes and attach using ...

Page 6: ...ssible position for safety ideally close to the battery or switches The isolating switch is not a circuit breaker Batteries are best located as close to the capstan as possible Larger cables will reduce the voltage drop to the motor and the heat generated when running the capstan Small diameter cables drop voltage considerably Use the following table as a guide to your required wire size Based on ...

Page 7: ...3 4 5 BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER REMOTE SWITCH SOLENOID CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES REMOTE DECK SWITCH LAYOUT 1 2 3 4 BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES DUAL DECK SWITCH LAYOUT BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER DECK SWITCH 1 2 3 DECK SWITCH LAYOUT TOGGLENOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAMS 7 ...

Page 8: ...ction Do not activate the UP DOWN foot switch at the same time Motor damage may result from switching operation of the capstan when the motor is running in the other direction OPERATION DIAGRAM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING A grease nipple is located at the capstan deck plate which lubricates the drive shaft and deckplate bearing Apply one pump six times annually or twelve times annually if the capsta...

Page 9: ...drive key on main shaft to capstan 2 Check the drive key on main shaft to gearbox output 3 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 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 sleev...

Page 10: ...ation in the approved intended manner Exclusions 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...

Page 11: ...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 11 ...

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Page 19: ...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 www muir com au Notes 19 ...

Page 20: ...ail info muir com au www muir com au 2005 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 20 ...

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