Muir STORM VR 2500, Руководство пользователя

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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
OPERATION
Manually: When releasing anchor rode, place the handle into the clutch drive Bi-square (located at the top
of the windlass) and release the clutch brake anti-clockwise. Let the anchor fall and control the chain run by
rotating the handle clockwise using the clutch mechanism as a brake.
Anchoring: When laying at anchor use a chain stopper, nylon/chain bridle or snubber line to prevent
snatching and direct load on the windlass main shaft. Never use the windlass as a mooring bollard!!
Retrieving Chain: Place the handle in the Bi-square and rotate clockwise to tighten the clutch then remove
handle. If the anchor is buried hard, motor forward to pull it free after hardening up on the windlass, to ease
the load on the windlass.
Rope hauling on Capstan: The capstan can be operated independently of the gypsy. Secure the ancor rode
(via Chainlock, Gypsy lock or Snubber) then release the clutch. The capstan can then be operated in one of
the following ways:
1. By place the handle into the off-centre Bi-square and manually winding
2. By the use of the electrical switch gear.
Electric / Hydraulic operation: Releasing and retrieving Anchor rode is identical when operating the windlass.
Always keep well clear of the windlass when releasing or retrieving chain and anchor. Keep fingers, hair and
clothing well clear when the windlass is in operation.
Auto Anchor Launching: Two direction windlasses are now standard. If the anchor and anchor roller can be
positioned so that it falls as soon as the windlass is reversed, the whole operation can then be carried out
remotely from aft or fly bridge. Remote switch controls are self centering and stops the windlass when the
switch is released. Mark the anchor end of the chain at 2 and 5 metre (6.5’ & 16.5’) which will enable the
operator to judge when the anchor is almost up. Go gently with the last two metres of retrieving by letting go
of the switch, rather than waiting for the anchor to fly up over the roller, and banging tight, putting excessive
load onto the bow roller, windlass and fore deck.
SERVICING
VRC2500/3500/4000 models have a grease nipple on the aft side of the base plate which lubricates the main
drive shaft.
The geardrive is filled and sealed at 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.
We recommend the windlasses of 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'.). In the
case of Work and Charter Vesels we suggest it is carried out more frequently.
Do not use soap based grease.
Gradually loosen
to release the line
manually Tighten to brake the
outgoing line
Fully tighten retrieve the
anchor under power
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