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
Trouble Shooting
ELECTRICAL
1.
Check the battery circuit breaker and ensure the isolating switch is on.
2.
Check battery is charged up and can deliver 12 or 24 volts under load.
3.
Check that the foot switch plunger is contacting
4.
Check that the remote control solenoid is contacting, if this is clicking the problem may be low voltage,
a faulty solenoid or a wire not properly connected.
5.
Check the wiring between controls, solenoid and motor is in-tact.
6.
If the motor will not turn after checking the above points, check that the motor bushes are not worn or
sticking.
MECHANICAL
If the capstan running gear will not turn or operate check the following.
1.
Check the drive key on main shaft to capstan.
2.
Check the drive key on main shaft to gearbox output.
3.
Check the drive key between the gearbox and motor input.
HYDRAULIC MOTOR
Refer any problems with your hydraulic motor to a Muir service agent or Muir Hobart.
Rope/Chain Splice.
1.
To stop rope unravelling, seize rope 400mm(16") from end with
whipping twine. Unlay strands.
2.
After placing 20mm (3/4") of heat shrink sleeve tubing through
the last link of chain, pass one strand of rope through sleeve and
chain from one side and the other two strands of rope from the
opposite side. (See illustration).
3.
While pulling all three strands tight, shrink the sleeve tightly onto
the rope using a hairdryer / fan heater or by immersing in boiling
water.
4.
Remove seizing and complete back splice in normal manner for
two full tucks. With a hot knife pare down the three strands by 113
and insert two further tucks. Pare down by another1/3 and finish
with two tucks. Cut any remaining tails.
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