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
HANDY HINTS
Ensure sufficient room to run electric cables to the capstan. Follow the instructions on page 4 including
underdeck stiffening, deck camber, alignment, mounting blocks and sealing procedures.
Position capstan carefully checking desired rope path before mounting capstan to your deck.
ELECTRICAL
See Wiring Diagrams for wiring instructions.
Circuit breaker
(must be fitted to ensure warranty)
If the capstan is overloaded or stalled the circuit breaker automatically cuts off power to the capstan
and protects the wiring and motor. The circuit breaker should not be used as an isolating switch, purely
for safety reasons.
Deck Switches
are best located out to either port or starboard or directly behind the capstan in a position
where it can be easily reached with your foot or knee, preferably where you can view the anchor and chain
coming aboard.
Isolating Switch
should be fitted in an accessible 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 1500W 12V
Motor)
Distance from battery to motor
(m)
Cable Size
(mm
2
) AWG
Cable Core Diameter
(mm)
< 8 (26’)
25
3
7 (17/64”)
9 – 12 ( 29’ – 39’ )
35
2
8 (5/16”)
13 – 18 ( 42’ – 60’ )
50
1/0
9 (23/64”)
Rotation
:
Capstan may be wired for single or dual direction, using single or dual deck switches for raising or
lowering. Alternatively remote control solenoid packages with Toggle Switch or Hand Pendant are available.
Solenoid Installation
We recommend that the solenoid is installed in an
upright position, where it has minimal exposure to sea
water and in close proximity to the electric motor of the
capstan.
For wiring information, please refer to the appropriate
wiring diagram listed in the table below.
WINCH MODEL
MOTOR SIZE
MOTOR TYPE
VC 850
1000W
3 POLE
VC 2500
1200W
3 POLE
VC 3500
1500W
3 POLE
This way up
3 POLE
SOLENOID
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