Muir VC-850 Manual

Muir VC-850 Manual

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A N C H O R I N G
S Y S T E M S
VC-850/2500/3500
VERTICAL CAPSTAN
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March 2014
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 VC-850/2500/3500 VERTICAL CAPSTAN March 2014 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VC850 – 3500 12/24V DC Three wire – Reversing VC850 – 3500 12/24V DC Three wire – Reversing Solenoid Exploded Views VC 850 Exploded View VC 1600 Exploded View VC 2500 Exploded View VC 3500 Exploded View VC 2500/3500 Direct Drive Hydraulic Exploded View March 2014 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 3: 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 are designed with a style and finish that enhances the aesthetics of your vessel.
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    NOTE: On assembly, grease all moving parts and the deck plate grease nipple with a Lithium / Teflon based grease. The Motor / gear drive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease tape. March 2014 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 5: Fixed Base Adaptor Version

    NOTE: On assembly, grease all moving parts and the deck plate grease nipple with a Lithium / Teflon based grease. The Motor / gear drive assembly should be protected with anti-corrosion film or grease tape. March 2014 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 6: Electrical Information

    For wiring information, please refer to the appropriate wiring diagram listed in the table below. WINCH MODEL MOTOR SIZE MOTOR TYPE VC 850 1000W 3 POLE VC 2500 1200W 3 POLE VC 3500 1500W 3 POLE This way up March 2014 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 7: Wiring Layout

    CIRCUIT BREAKER DECK SWITCH DUAL DECK SWITCH LAYOUT BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID/CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES REMOTE / DECK SWITCH LAYOUT BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER REMOTE SWITCH SOLENOID/CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES TOGGLE NOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAMS March 2014 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Line Care Muir Capstans 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. It is recommended to soak your rope in fresh water containing fabric softener every 3 months.
  • Page 9: Trouble Shooting

    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. To stop rope unravelling, seize rope 400mm(16") from end with whipping twine.
  • Page 10 • 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.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 20 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.

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