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VRC4500 - VERTICAL WINDLASS 

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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UST BE READ PRIOR TO 

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NSTALLATION AND 

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PERATION

DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED AND SUPPLIED BY: 

Muir Engineering Group Pty Ltd (HEAD OFFICE) 

100 Browns Road, Kingston 7050 Tasmania Australia Tel: 

ITN’L (61-3), AU (03) 6229 0600

    

Fax: ITN’L (61-3), AU (03) 6229 7030

 

Email: [email protected]   Web: 

www.muir.com.au

 

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Summary of Contents for VRC4500

Page 1: ...ESIGNED MANUFACTURED AND SUPPLIED BY Muir Engineering Group Pty Ltd HEAD OFFICE 100 Browns Road Kingston 7050 Tasmania Australia Tel ITN L 61 3 AU 03 6229 0600 Fax ITN L 61 3 AU 03 6229 7030 Email info muir com au Web www muir com au T h e w o r l d p o w e r i n w i n d l a s s e s a n c h o r i n g s y s t e m s ...

Page 2: ...IPTIONS Line Type Gearbox Description Motor Description SECTION 3 WINDLASS INSTALLATIONS Installation Operation Safety Maintenance Lubrication Bolt Torque Settings SECTION 4 APPENDIXES Motor Specifications Gearbox specifications Exploded general layout drawings Warranty ...

Page 3: ... The brake band controls the run of the anchor and chain The capstan is keyed directly to the drive shaft and the gypsy is driven by engaging the clutch All components are of bronze or stainless steel construction LINE 12 5mm U2 Kenters GEARBOX Manufacturer STM Description Single Stage 90 Degree Worm Wheel Gearbox Model RMI 110 F2 Ratio 70 1 MOTOR Manufacturer WEG Model 440V 4kW 3Ph 50Hz ITEM FEAT...

Page 4: ...st making sure to match the height of the chain from the gypsy Ideally this should line up with the chain after it has wrapped 180 degrees around the gypsy this angle of wrap should not be less than 140 degrees for the correct operation Refer to diagram in appendix for correct chain pipe and peeler setup If the windlass is to be mounted on a steel or alloy deck an insulator preferably some form of...

Page 5: ...ower or by the motor shaft to ensure windlass is free to rotate 7 Start the windlass with no load and ensure that direction of rotation is correct and check that windlass is operating with no undue noise or vibration 8 Continue running in the motor and gear drive for 30 minutes Re check gear drives oil level and grease points 9 If the torque limiter is present by the factory refer to gearbox infor...

Page 6: ...e clockwise to release gypsy drive by rotating the windlass clutch with the lever handle anticlockwise This applies to both cone and dog clutch A chain stopping device must be fitted forward of the windlass to take the mooring load off the windlass as this will result in serious damage being done to the winch By slowly releasing the brake the fall of the anchor can be controlled Once the anchor is...

Page 7: ...ctical to mark the chain in several positions approx 5 meter intervals from the anchor to alert the operator to the anchor position As the anchor breaks the water the control should be released and the windlass inched until the anchor is in the stowed position Under no circumstances should the winch be operated if it is stalled or overloaded Never engage the clutch as the anchor is free falling us...

Page 8: ...r marine applications Greasing points for the various parts of the windlass are as follows 1 Brake band Grease nipples Located on each brake band lug to lubricate thread and shaft Apply 1 2 pumps to each NOTE Alternate design NO GREASE NIPPLES disassemble shaft grease shaft and brake band lugs reassemble 2 Base Grease nipple Located in the top flange of the base plate lubricates the rotation of th...

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