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
7
th
March 2014
www.muir.com.au
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (FIXED BASE ADAPTOR VERSION)
Figure(i)
Locate the capstan in a suitable position on the deck so there is no
interference from other ropes or objects. Ensure that the rope has a
clear lead to the capstan. Make sure that the capstan is in a
position so that the rope source is as close to perpendicular as
possible. Ensure that there is sufficient room to run the electrical
cables or hydraulic lines to the capstan underneath the deck.
Figure (ii)
If the deck is angled (fore & aft) or curved (port to starboard) a
suitably shaped mounting block will be required to spread the load
evenly over the deck surface and mount the capstan base on a
level and even footing.
Place the shaped mounting block (if required) onto the deck.
Using the layout template supplied, mark the mounting centres
and drill the holes.
Dissasemble the capstan components for installation.
Figure (iii)
Apply an appropriate sealant to the base plate and mounting
block (if required), taking care to align mounting holes when
assembling.
For Aluminium or Steel hull vessels, it is important 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 large diameter washers.
2.
Place the gearbox mounting bolts into the adaptor, ready for
securing the gearbox. Fit the deck adaptor from below and
secure with the socket head cap screws. Remove excess sealer.
Figure (v)
3.
Grease the shaft and top key and using the top screw
tighten the capstan to the shaft. Slide the shaft/capstan onto
the base plate.
4.
Place the gearbox key into the shaft then slide the motor /
gearbox onto the shaft and tighten the bolts to the adaptor.
Figure (vi)
5.
Check that the shaft has free movement then fit the two
washers and bolt to the end of the shaft to secure the
shaft/capstan.
NOTE: On assembly, grease all moving parts and the deck plate grease nipple with a Lithium / Teflon based
grease. The Motor / gear drive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease tape.
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MOUNTING BLOCK
ABOVE DECK
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Q UALI TY ASSUR ED ISO 9 00 1 :1 99 4
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