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  • Page 1 VC500 VC650 VERTICAL CAPSTANS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 Contents Introduction Page 3 Important Information Safe Operation Installation Page 5 Capstan Location, Handy Hints and Electrical information Page 6 Circuit breaker Deck switch Isolating switch Batteries Rotation Solenoid Installation Wiring Layout Page 8 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    With Muir’s commitment to quality and use of superior materials and processes we know you will be pleased with your investment, and rest assured that through the correct installation, operation, and maintenance your new Muir Windlass will give you years of reliable performance.
  • Page 4 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 INTENDED USAGE This product is exclusively intended for the application as a mooring capstan and as agreed on at the time of quote and order. Any other or extended form of use does not comply with this definition of intended use.
  • Page 5 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure(i) Locate the capstan in a suitable position on the deck so there is no interference from other ropes or objects. Ensure that the rope has a clear lead to the capstan. Make sure that the capstan is in a position so that the rope source is as close to perpendicular as possible.

  • Page 6: Capstan Location, Handy Hints And Electrical Information

    CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 CAPSTAN LOCATION Capstans should generally be located near the aft quarter of the vessel close to bollards or cleats and appropriate fair leads. The capstan should be aligned so that the mooring ropes can easily lead from the fairlead on to the bottom of the capstan drum for ease of wrapping the rope around the drum 3 or 4 times.

  • Page 7: Rotation

    CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 Rotation : Windlasses may be wired for single or dual direction, using single or dual deck switches for raising or lowering. Alternatively, a remote-control solenoid packages with Toggle Switch, Hand Pendant or Auto Anchors are available.

  • Page 8: Wiring Layout

    CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 TOGGLE CAUTON: NOT TO BE USED AS WIRING DIAGRAMS BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 8...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    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 (For Freefall Anchor Winches only) Check that the freefall plunger and spring can move freely.

  • Page 10: Line Care

    Line Care (For Rope/Chain Gypsies only) Using the wrong type of line may cause the line to jam causing excessive line wear. Muir Windlasses are designed to run on a 3-strand nylon line (supplied by Muir) which has been specially treated with fabric softener to prevent it from hardening.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 VC500/650 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Always keep well clear of the capstan drum when releasing or retrieving rope and/or WARNING: anchor chain. Keep fingers, hair, and clothing well clear when the windlass or capstan is in operation, particularly around areas where the rope and/or chain enters and leaves the capstan/gypsy.
  • Page 12 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 OPERATING DIAGRAM To operate the capstan, wrap the rope around the drum 3 or 4 times and operate the switch while maintaining a load on the tail of the rope. When lifting light loads such as smaller anchors or sails, three or four turns around the CAUTION: Capstan is sufficient.

  • Page 17: Drivetrain Options

    CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS WINCH PART NO. DESCRIPTION VC 500/650 G041002 12V 600 W VC 500/650 G041003 24V 600 W BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 17...

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSTALLATION DATE PROCEDURE At Installation See page 4/5 Check all bolts are tight. 6 Months after installation Check Grease tape/anti-corrosion film on Motor /Gear drive Remove chain wheel, clean cones then fully grease and lubricate.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    • Normal worn parts or 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 are not intended for or exceed the products performance specifications.
  • Page 20 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 SCAN FOR MUIR WARRANTY BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 20...
  • Page 21 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 21...
  • Page 22 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 22...
  • Page 23 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 23...
  • Page 24 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 24...
  • Page 25 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 25...
  • Page 26 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 26...
  • Page 27 CAPSTAN SERIES – VC500 VC650 NOTES ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. BUILT TO LAST SINCE 1968 27...
  • Page 28 Serial Number: Copyright 2023 Muir Engineering Group Pty Ltd. Muir reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. All rights reserved. While all care and attention has been taken in the preparation of this Manual, no responsibility shall be taken for error and omissions.

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