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VFF 1050/2200  

VERTICAL WINDLASS 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VFF 1050

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 www muir com au 1 WINDLASS SERIAL NUMBER VFF 1050 2200 VERTICAL WINDLASS ...

Page 2: ...1 Fax Int 61 0 3 6229 7030 Email info muir com au Website www muir com au WINDLASS SERIAL NUMBER 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 ...

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Page 5: ...lectrical information page 6 Circuit breaker Deck switch Isolating switch Batteries Rotation Solenoid Installation Wiring layout Operation page 8 Servicing page 9 Trouble Shooting page 11 Drawings page 12 Deck Template Wiring Diagram for 12V DC three wire 1000W 1200 motor Exploded View of VFF 1050 Freefall Atlantic Exploded View of VFF 2200 Freefall Atlantic Warranty and Warranty Registration Card...

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Page 8: ...es should the windlass be operated if it is stalled or overloaded If anchor retrieval is impaired by high wind heavy seas or the anchor is snagged ease the load by either motoring or sailing slowly forward into the wind If the anchor gets caught unloading the winch is recommend The rope or chain should be cleared off and the anchor driven out by the engine otherwise the gearbox or shaft can be dam...

Page 9: ...l is left in the hole rope jams may occur Figure iv Apply a marine grade sealant to the base plate and mounting block if required and carefully tighten the nuts washers onto the threaded studs under the deck Remove excess sealer For Aluminium or Steel hull vessels it is important to insulate the windlass with a non conductive gasket to avoid corrosion This also applies below deck with the mounting...

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Page 12: ...which does not fold and stack as well as chain Vertical windlasses minimise deck intrusion and the modern curved lines of the Muir windlass enhance the look of any vessel A vertical windlass provides the advantages of a I 80 degree wrap of the anchor rode around the gypsy Horizontal Windlass Fully enclosed above deck this style is usually preferred where locker space is limited or additional fall ...

Page 13: ...reaker should not be used as an isolating switch Deck Switches are best located out to either port or starboard or directly behind the windlass 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 This should be fitted in an accessible position for safety ideally close to the battery or switches The is...

Page 14: ...r 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 of this warranty Some countries do ...

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Page 16: ...EMOTE SWITCH BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES AUTO ANCHOR AUTO ANCHOR SENSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 3 1 2 4 BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID CONTROL BOX REMOTE SWITCH 1 2 3 4 REMOTE SWITCH LAYOUT REMOTE DECK SWITCH LAYOUT AUTO ANCHOR LAYOUT 4 NOTE ALL Free Fall models must include an isolating switch NOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING LAYOUT ...

Page 17: ...d be raised vertically 5 If necessary the windlass can be powered down without freefall this can be done by releasing the grub screw and rotating the striker pawl 180 degrees see Maintenance and servicing 2a Page 9 6 The clutch can also be operated manually using the above method The clutch has a left hand thread so to release the clutch turn the handle in a clockwise direction and to tighten turn...

Page 18: ...t 3 Check that the clutch above the chain gypsy is tightened to the chain gypsy drive using the manual handle supplied 4 If the line slips check the tension on the finger and increase spring tension HYDRAULIC MOTOR Refer any problems with your hydraulic motor to a Muir service agent or Muir Hobart FREEFALL MECHANISM 1 Check that the freefall plunger and spring can move freely 2 Ensure that the dec...

Page 19: ...CSK screws P N S33 30407 94019 and then turns anti clockwise to remove These parts can now be slid of the main shaft J NOTE We recommend the use of Lithium Teflon based grease Before re assembly grease the exposed Main Shaft cone L Gypsy bore M The Windlass Base Plate P22 BSEBRZ1050F can be greased via grease nipple located N at the rear of the base The Motor gear drive assembly should be protecte...

Page 20: ...Place 1 8 Allen key into A grub screw and then turn anticlock wise to release this operation also used to enable the power down function see operating instraction 5 2b Removing 3 16 roll pin S93 PIN04 76025 Place 4mm 3 16 pin punch into point B and then tap carefully with a hammer to remove 3 Removing chain cover P N P05 CCVBRZ1050F Place 1 4 Allen key into C D socket head cap screw P N S45 30407 ...

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