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W O R L D P O W E R A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S S T O R M VR / VRC 850/900/1000/1200/1250/2200 VERTICAL WINDLASS 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
Wiring diagram for 12/24V DC two pole motor Wiring diagram for 12/24V DC three pole motor Exploded views for STORM VR850 and VRC850 Exploded views for STORM VR1250 and VRC1250 Exploded views for STORM VR2200 and VRC2200 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
S Y S T E M S INTRODUCTION Thankyou for purchasing a Muir Windlass. Muir go to great lengths to develop anchoring systems that meet all your performance and safety requirements and are designed with a style and finish that enhances the aesthetics of your vessel.
4. Apply Loctite 222 or equivalent and place washers and bolt in the end of the shaft and tighten. NOTE: On assembly, grease all moving parts with appropriate marine grade grease. The motor / gear drive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease tape. 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
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To make installation easier, ensure the retaining clip is fitted to the drive assembly before pushing onto top part of adaptor To disassemble: Remove the bottom bolt and washers, pull out the retaining clip and then slide down the Motor/Gearbox assembly. 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
Finger Pin in place. This applies the correct tension to the finger. Re-fit the chain cover and tighten the thumb or socket head cap screw as appropriate. Once installed and adjusted, proper maintenance and operation will provide many years of service. 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
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 advantage of a 180-degree wrap of the anchor rode around the gypsy.
WINCH MODEL MOTOR TYPE DRAWING NO. VR/C 850 2 POLE WIRE1076 VR/C 1250 3 POLE WIRE0086 This way up VR/C 2200 3 POLE WIRE0086 WARNING: Keep solenoid away from salt and fresh water 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
REMOTE / DECK SWITCH LAYOUT BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID/CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES REMOTE SWITCH AUTO ANCHOR LAYOUT BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID/CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES AUTO ANCHOR AUTO ANCHOR SENSOR NOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAMS 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
The geardrive is filled and sealed at factory with long life synthetic oil that does not require replacement for the life of the geardrive. Gradually loosen Tighten to handle to slow to release the line the rate of the outgoing manually. line. Fully tighten prior to retrieving the anchor under power. 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
NOTE: We recommend the use of a marine grade grease. Before re-assembly, grease the exposed main shaft/cone & gypsy bore. • The Motor / geardrive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease tape. • ROPE CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RCMS) ADJUSTMENT 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
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Line Care Using the wrong type of line may cause the line to jam causing excessive line wear. Muir Windlasses are designed to run on 3-strand nylon line (supplied by Muir) which has been specially treated to prevent it from hardening.
Check the drive key between the gearbox output and the main shaft. 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 Engineering. WATER PROTECTION DIAGRAM NOTE:...
• Normal worn parts or to damage caused by neglect, lack of maintenance, accident or improper service/installation or service by persons other than an authorised Muir representative. • Muir shall not be responsible for failures due to products being used in applications that they are not intended for, or exceed the products performance specifications.
2 years after installation – see page 11 Remove chain wheel, clean cones then fully grease and lubrication. 3 years after installation – see page 11 4 years after installation Full winch Service 15th February 2016 www.muir.com.au...
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Please apply this method to all reversing solenoids, circuit breakers and motor terminals. Turn top spanner clockwise to tighten Hold bottom Spanner firm Correct method using 2 spanners. Incorrect method using 1 spanner. www.muir.com.au Teminal Warning 24.01.13...
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T H E W O R L D P O W E R A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S NOTES www.muir.com.au...
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