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A N C H O R I N G
S Y S T E M S
WINDLASS SERIAL NUMBER:
VFF 1050/2200
VERTICAL WINDLASS
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www.muir.com.au

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  • Page 1 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 WINDLASS SERIAL NUMBER: VFF 1050/2200 VERTICAL WINDLASS www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 2 WINDLASS SERIAL NUMBER © 2005 Muir Engineering Pty Ltd. Muir reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. All rights reserved. While all due care and attention has been taken in the preparation of this manual no responsibility shall be taken for errors or omissions...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Trouble Shooting page 11 Drawings page 12 Deck Template Wiring Diagram for 12V DC three wire 1000W/1200 motor Exploded View of VFF 1050 Freefall Atlantic Exploded View of VFF 2200 Freefall Atlantic Warranty and Warranty Registration Card page 17 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    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...
  • Page 9: Installation

    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...
  • Page 12: Depth Of Chain Locker

    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.
  • Page 13: Handy Hints

    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...
  • Page 14 • 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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  • Page 16: Wiring Layout

    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...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18: Trouble Shooting

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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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