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
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Anchoring:
If the capstan is being used for retrieval of an anchor on smaller boats, ensure that the chain fixing
the anchor to the rope does not wrap around the capstan as it will cause damage. Mark the anchor end of the
rope at 2 and 5 metre (6.5’ & 16.5’) intervals which will enable the operator to judge when the anchor is almost
up. Go gently with the last two metres of retrieving the anchor, rather than waiting for the anchor to fly up over
the roller and bang tight, putting excessive load onto the bow roller, capstan and fore deck. If weather is rough
or anchoring overnight, take a turn around a cleat or bollard. Never use the capstan as a mooring bollard!!
Lifting:
When lifting light loads such as smaller anchors or sails, two or three turns around the capstan is sufficient.
Heavier loads will require additional turns for added grip and less chance of slippage.
Reversing Motor:
The motor must be stopped before changing direction. 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 capstan is being used every day.
We recommend that the capstans on Pleasure Vessels are stripped yearly and all moving parts cleaned and
greased with a Marine Grease, Teflon or Lithium based grease (e.g. Duckhams'Keenol'; 'Castrol LMX'.).
Do not
use a soap based grease.
In the case of Work and Charter Vesels we suggest it is carried out more frequently.
The geardrive is filled and sealed at the factory with long life synthetic oil and does not require replacement. A
rinse of fresh water on all your deck gear after every excursion ensures all salt deposits and corrosion are kept to
a minimum.
Line Care
Muir Capstans are designed to run on 3-strand nylon line (supplied by Muir) which has been specially
treated with fabric softener to prevent it from hardening. It is recommended to soak your rope in fresh
water containing fabric softener every 3 months.
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