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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 HR 2500 CHEETAH HORIZONTAL WINDLASS www.muir.com.au 07/04/14...
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Do not reverse the winch with the pawl engaged as damage will result to the pawl and housing. Therefore remove the pawl from the winch and store in a safe place after using the manual override. www.muir.com.au 07/04/14...
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.
1. Mount the windlass from above as shown. Figure (6) 2. From below, place washers and nut on each stud and tighten. For fitting of the chain pipe or RCMS see next page NOTE: On assembly, grease all moving parts with a Lithium/teflon based grease. www.muir.com.au 07/04/14...
Procedure: 1. Loosen the grub screw on the chain pipe with an Allen key for finger adjustment. 2. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tension the spring, while holding the tension re-tighten the grub screw 07/04/14 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 appropriate wiring diagram. WINCH MODEL MOTOR SIZE MOTOR TYPE HR 2500 1200 W 3 POLE 07/04/14 www.muir.com.au...
CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID/CONTROL BOX TOGGEL SWITCH BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID/CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES TOGGLE SWITCH AUTO ANCHOR LAYOUT BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER SOLENOID/CONTROL BOX DECK SWITCHES AUTO ANCHOR AUTO ANCHOR SENSOR TOGGLE NOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAMS 07/04/14 www.muir.com.au...
Work and Charter Vesels we suggest it is carried out more frequently. Do not use soap based grease. Manually Releasing chain Tighten to brake the outgoing line Fully tighten to retrieve the anchor under power Gradually loosen to release the line manually 07/04/14 www.muir.com.au...
Note: We recommend the use of Lithium/Teflon • based grease. We also recommend that the windlass be • serviced at least yearly. In the case of Work/Charter Vessels the windlass may require a more regular servicing 07/04/14 www.muir.com.au...
Cut any remaining tails. 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 with fabric softener to prevent it from hardening.
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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. 07/04/14 www.muir.com.au Teminal Warning 24.01.13...
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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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