Muir HR 4000 THOR Manual

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A N C H O R I N G
S Y S T E M S
HR 4000/4200 THOR
HORIZONTAL WINDLASS
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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 HR 4000/4200 THOR HORIZONTAL WINDLASS www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HR 4000/4200 Single Gypsy / Capstan HR 4000/4200 Twin Gypsy Only HR 4000/4200 Twin Gypsy/ Single Capstan HR 4000/4200 Twin Gypsy/ Single Capstan (left hand) HR 4000/4200 Twin Gypsy and Capstan HR 4000/4200 Single Gypsy / Capstan (left hand) www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 4: 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 5: Installation

    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...
  • Page 6: Chain Pipe Fitting

    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 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Handy Hints

    For wiring information, please refer to the appropriate wiring diagram. WINCH MODEL MOTOR SIZE MOTOR TYPE HR 4000 1500 W 3 POLE HR 4200 2000 W 3 POLE www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 9: Wiring Layout

    BATTERY 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 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    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 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 11: Maintenance Instructions

    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 www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 12: Rope/Chain Splice

    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.
  • Page 21 • 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 22 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 NOTES www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 23 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 NOTES www.muir.com.au...
  • Page 24 WINDLASS SERIAL NUMBER © 2011 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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