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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-800 VERTICAL INLINE CAPSTAN VC800 www.muir.com.au Updated 18/11/2013...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Anchoring: ..................5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ............6 Servicing ....................6 Line Care ..................... 6 Rope/Chain Splice................6 CORROSION PROTECTION..............7 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION/DIAGRAM/SCHEMATIC ………….. 7-11 DECK TEMPLATE (PLACED IN THE MANUAL AS A SEPARATE PAGE) VC800 www.muir.com.au Updated 18/11/2013... -
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: Technical Details
- 3awg Deck switch with flip top cover Accessories Muir circuit breaker There are no absolute rules about winch size to boat size. This product is designed for use on Winch typical private pleasure craft. Winch / boat sizes shown are based on installations that have sizing proved satisfactory for many years. -
Page 5: Solenoid Installation
When the weather is rough, anchoring overnight or traveling, it is not recommended to use the casptan as a mooring bollard!! Secure the rope around a cleat or bollard, or use a snubber to take the load. VC800 www.muir.com.au Updated 18/11/2013... -
Page 6: Maintenance And Servicing
In the case of Work and Charter Vesels we suggest it is carried out more frequently. Line Care Muir winches 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 7: Corrosion Protection
Positive (+) Terminal on VC800 Electric Motor. Always connect negative (-) Terminal on the Battery to the negative (-) Terminal on VC800 Electric Motor. If wired incorrectly it will damage the Electric Motor and VOID the Warranty VC800 www.muir.com.au Updated 18/11/2013... - Page 8 Please apply this method to all 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 VC800 18/11/2013...
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- 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 SERIAL NUMBER: © 2013 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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