S Y S T E M S INTRODUCTION Thank you, for purchasing a Muir Windlass. Muir go to great lengths to develop anchoring systems that not only meet all your performance and safety requirements, but at the same time designed with a style and finish that enhances the aesthetics of your vessel. With Muir’s commitment to quality and use of superior materials and processes we know you...
Rotate gearbox to prefered mounting position and secure with bolts provided. 6. Locate gearbox and bolt through adaptor. 7. Place washers and bolt in the end of the shaft and tighten / Fit circlip. fig vii INSTALLATION 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 advantages of a I 80-degree wrap of the anchor rode around the gypsy.
For wiring information, please refer to the This way up appropriate wiring diagram listed in the table below. 2/4 POLE WINCH MODEL MOTOR SIZE MOTOR TYPE SOLENOID VR/C 850 600 W 2 POLE VR/C 1250 1000 W 3 POLE VR/C 2200 1200 W 3 POLE www.muir.com.au...
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• 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.
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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 NOTE: ALL Free Fall models must include an isolating switch. NOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAM www.muir.com.au...
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IMPORTANT IT IS MANDATORY TO INSTALL AN ISOLATION SWITCH TO THE FREEFALL WINDLASSES TO SWITCH OFF THE WINCH WHEN NOT IN USE. This is to prevent the rope and chain from paying out if the winch is accidentally reversed www.muir.com.au...
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.
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The Motor/gear drive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease tape. Rope Care Muir Windlasses are designed to run on 3-strand nylon line (supplied by Muir) which has been specially treated with fabric softener to prevent it from hardening up. It is recommended to soak your rope in fresh water every 3 months with fabric softener.
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1/8" Allen key (vii) 3/16" Pin punch (viii) VFF 1050/2200 exploded view Dwg. K08- FREVFF1050 or 2200 2a. Removing declutching pawl (P/N. P13- PWL303VFF1050). 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).
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